In The News: Office of Economic Development

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Some of the most significant advancements in the hospitality industry are being developed at "Black Fire," a unique facility in Las Vegas that many may not know about. Part of UNLV's Office of Economic Development, Black Fire is a micro-resort located on the fourth floor of a building at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. It serves as a testing ground for innovations that could transform the hospitality sector.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The indictment of 31 people on fraud charges last month in the Mafia gambling scandal shows that gaming regulators are doing their job to keep Nevada casinos safe, according to a former Nevada Gaming Commission chairman.

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Las Vegas is shedding its "Sin City" moniker as it transforms into a major sports hub, boosting tourism and the local economy.

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is making strides in addressing gender pay disparity through its innovative programming aimed at empowering women in the workplace.

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The WomenUp Leadership Development Program is an in-depth learning opportunity created by C-Suite women for emerging female leaders and male allies aspiring to be in executive-level roles.

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Success@Work is an innovative workforce development program. It has been carefully curated for anybody that’s feeling stuck at work, not knowing where to get the skills to up their game. The program has 3 key advantages, among them are exceptional content and total flexibility.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV’s Sports Innovation Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding for a research partnership with the Enhanced Games, an Olympic-style sports competition coming to Las Vegas in May with a major twist: The athletes’ use of many performance-enhancing drugs is legal.

Government Technology

As autonomous machines, including drones, self-driving vehicles and freight robots, evolve and grow more common, getting them to work together in real time can be difficult. To address challenges of implementing these technologies in manufacturing logistics and supply chains, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is teaming up with tech startup Terbine on a new AI-powered platform that could potentially impact consumer, commercial and even military supply chains.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Rep. Susie Lee hosted her summit at Springs Preserve on Thursday morning to discuss the most pressing issues regarding Las Vegas’ tiny share of the Colorado River. She was joined by U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.; Colby Pellegrino, Southern Nevada Water Authority deputy general manager; the Colorado River Commission of Nevada and UNLV startup WAVR Technologies.

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The DREAM Academy is a five-day immersive leadership experience, hosted by the UNLV Leaderverse. Craig Ferrera, Program Manager, UNLV, Leaderverse Initiative and Amy Pourciau, Owner, Lab Mindset & Instructor, The DREAM Academy tell us more.

Straight Arrow News

Immigration policies and evolving tariff proposals have taken a toll on the city’s economy and job prospects, affecting tourism, housing and the cost of living. Those factors, alongside rising costs for tourists and locals, along with a high unemployment rate, suggest people are spending their money elsewhere. And residents are feeling the squeeze.

Straight Arrow News

Immigration policies and evolving tariff proposals have taken a toll on the city’s economy and job prospects, affecting tourism, housing and the cost of living. Those factors, alongside rising costs for tourists and locals, along with a high unemployment rate, suggest people are spending their money elsewhere. And residents are feeling the squeeze.