Office of Economic Development News
The Office of Economic Development seeks to promote private- and public-sector partnerships in order to support economic and workforce development, to attract industry-sponsored research, and to protect and develop intellectual property.
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Newly published research showcases tech capable of transforming water vapor into a usable form at a rapid rate in dry climates.
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Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Economic Development In The News
Mr Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Co-Founder of the International Responsible Gaming Alliance, visited Bangkok recently, meeting political bigwigs, economists, to encourage Thailand to jump on the casino bandwagon, and why it might have cause to regret the decision if it does not.
A great chance for Thailand to steal an advantage in lucrative sector for region.
A new venture fund is stepping onto the scene in Las Vegas, with the goal to close the funding gap for Nevada startups.
The Lee Business School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosted the 2025 Nevada Business Hall of Fame event, celebrating influential business leaders in Las Vegas and their contributions to the local community.
As the data rolls in, a team of sports medicine professionals analyzes the results of an athlete’s jump—it’s the beginning of a whole different ball game. During a Las Vegas Desert Dogs practice, a team from UNLV’s Sports Performance Education Economic Development Lab, otherwise known as SPEED, set up their high-tech floor monitor for players’ leaps.
Diaz was one of six Clark County School District students and two UNLV students who won a competition to have their Earth Day-themed artwork displayed on the Sphere. The students also won $10,000 for their schools’ art programs, and what drew some of the biggest cheers among students: tickets to the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” at Sphere.
