Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)

🌟 LVGEA is proud to welcome Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services Las Vegas as our newest investor! Lee & Associates Las Vegas established in March 2025, is a broker-owned commercial real estate firm built on cooperation and collaboration. The Las Vegas office specializes in representing owners and occupiers in the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial, office, investment, and land properties. With deep market intelligence and a team of experienced professionals, they are committed to helping businesses make real estate decisions that drive success. 🏢✨ By joining LVGEA’s investor network, Lee & Associates strengthens Southern Nevada’s growing business community and supports opportunities that shape our region’s future. 🚀 👉 Ready to join innovators like Lee & Associates? Connect with LVGEA today: https://hubs.ly/Q03Kn4Xj0 #LVGEA #SouthernNevada #EconomicDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #BusinessGrowth #Community

🌟 Big News for Southern Nevada! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Danielle Casey, CEcD, President & CEO of the LVGEA, has been named incoming Chair of the International Economic Development Council(IEDC) Board of Directors for 2026! 🎉 This prestigious role places Danielle at the helm of the world’s largest association for economic developers, representing over 5,000 members globally. Her leadership will be instrumental as IEDC celebrates its 100th anniversary and looks toward the future of economic development. Danielle’s appointment underscores the strength and influence of Southern Nevada’s economic leadership on the national stage, driving innovation and growth for our region. 👏 Congratulations, Danielle! 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://hubs.ly/Q03L4Yn_0 #EconomicDevelopment #IEDC #LVGEA #Leadership #SouthernNevada #CommunityImpact #IEDC100 #Innovation #Growth #NevadaBusiness

✨ A new era of healthcare training has arrived in Las Vegas! Earlier this week, we celebrated the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement (HHCCA) alongside Jackie Van Blaricum, President of HCA Healthcare Far West Division & LVGEA Board Member. 💙✂️ 🏥 This first-of-its-kind center features: 🔹 Realistic simulation labs with lifelike manikins 🔹 Medication training spaces for hands-on learning 🔹 Connected classrooms across the HCA network 🔹 Skills labs to practice critical care techniques This incredible investment is shaping the future of nursing—right here in Southern Nevada. 🚀 #LVGEA #HealthcareInnovation #NursingEducation #SouthernNevada

🌟 Southern Nevada is becoming a hotspot for biotech innovation! Heligenics - Connecting Mutations to Health, founded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and now based at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Southern Nevada, is pioneering groundbreaking genomic research with their proprietary GigaAssay technology. Their work in single-cell full-genome testing is unlocking new possibilities in drug development and diagnostics, helping identify genetic variants across diverse populations. With local universities, a growing talent pipeline, and a business-friendly environment, Southern Nevada is proving it’s a place where science and innovation thrive. 🔬 Ready to see how Heligenics is shaping the future of biotech in our region? Read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q03KpMSJ0 #Biotech #Innovation #LVGEA #Heligenics #EconomicGrowth #FutureOfScience

🌟 Exciting news! LVGEA is proud to welcome Skillz as our newest investor. Skillz is a mobile games platform dedicated to bringing out the best in everyone through competition. Using its patented technology, the company enables developers to create successful franchises while hosting billions of casual eSports tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Recognized nationally for growth and innovation, Skillz is building the home of competition for all. 🎮✨ By joining LVGEA’s investor network, Skillz is contributing to a thriving and innovative business community in Southern Nevada. 🚀 👉 Interested in joining innovators like Skillz? Connect with LVGEA today! https://hubs.ly/Q03KmxVc0 #LVGEA #SouthernNevada #Innovation #EconomicDevelopment #GamingIndustry #Esports #BusinessGrowth

🚀 Southern Nevada leaders are making waves at the Elements of Change: Lithium and Strategic Minerals Forum! 🌟 Christina Erling, of Barrick Mining Corporation and LVGEA Board Member, is contributing to the Nevada Critical Minerals Landscape panel, shaping the future of our state's mineral resources. Meanwhile, Jaime Cruz, of Workforce Connections and an LVGEA Board Member, is stepping into the octagon to discuss Workforce & Innovation: Opportunities in Action, exploring how we can harness innovation to build a strong workforce in the critical minerals sector. This two-day event, held at the Ultimate Fighting Championship Apex in Las Vegas, brings together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest breakthroughs in battery technology and discuss what's next for Nevada and beyond. Thank you for having the LVGEA! #LVGEA #NevadaInnovation #CriticalMinerals #WorkforceDevelopment #ElementsOfChange

✨ A huge thank you to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for hosting such a wonderful event yesterday and celebrating the grand reopening of the Déjà Blue Boutique! 🎉 From high-quality fashions and upscale brands to the incredible mission-driven impact behind every purchase, this new 8,000 sq. ft. boutique on Charleston & Hualapai is more than just shopping—it’s about supporting career services and opportunities for our community. 💙 We’re grateful to Goodwill for creating a space that blends style, sustainability, and social good. Congratulations on this exciting new chapter! 👏 Amy Respini, Daughn Greening Rick Neal #GoodwillSNV #DejaBlueBoutique #CommunityImpact #ThriftWithPurpose

🌎✈️ Southern Nevada is on the global stage in Washington, D.C.! At the 2025 Vegas Chamber DC Fly-In, LVGEA was in the building with President & CEO Danielle Casey, CEcD, Business Development team Clarissa Castillo, MBA & Emma Keserich, VP of Investor Relations Tim Mullin and Strategic Advisor Elizabeth "Betsy" Fretwell, joining over 300 leaders to advocate for Nevada’s future directly with federal lawmakers, administrators, and decision-makers. Over the last few days, we: 🤝 Met with Fahad Al Dosari, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the State of Qatar, to share how Southern Nevada is diversifying its economy, our key target industries, and opportunities for collaboration with Qatari companies. 🏙️ Exchanged strategies with the DC Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development and invited the DC Chamber & Washington DC Economic Partnership to join us for Vegas Night. 🇦🇪 Sat down with Tom Burns (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Abad Allawi (UAE Embassy) to discuss US–UAE trade relations, Southern Nevada’s strengths across industries, and future areas of collaboration. 🇺🇸 Connected with U.S. Representative Susie Lee for a high-level conversation on LVGEA’s work in the community and supporting economic development, and we’re looking forward to building on this partnership. 👥 Engaged with Congressman Eric Swalwell & Senator Jacky Rosen on federal issues shaping Nevada’s future. 🎤 Joined the Vegas Chamber, President & CEO, Mary Beth Sewald, for a Fireside Chat where Danielle shared her early vision for the future of economic development in Southern Nevada. …as well as many other things that made this trip both productive and inspiring! From global partnerships to local advocacy, we’re proud to champion sustainable, inclusive growth for our region and make sure the world knows Southern Nevada is ready for business. #VegasChamberDCFlyIn #EconomicDevelopment #GlobalConnections #SouthernNevada

🏭 Desert Biotech: Southern Nevada Is Filling the Lab Coat Gap With nearly 10,000 bioscience jobs and venture funds like Desert Forge Ventures launching, Southern Nevada is becoming a biotech growth zone. A $10M incubator pitch, wet-lab infrastructure at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and a growing developer network through NevBio signal opportunities for startups and established firms alike. Explore how LVGEA can connect you to the talent, labs, and funding to scale. Learn More 👉https://hubs.ly/Q03JNNqc0 #Biotech #LVGEA #LifeSciences #StartupGrowth #Research #Investment

🌟 Leading the Way in Economic Development! 🌟 This week, Danielle Casey, CEcD, LVGEA President & CEO, is representing Southern Nevada at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in Detroit. Southern Nevada’s momentum continues to grow, and having leaders like Danielle at the forefront ensures our region remains a hub for innovation, growth, and opportunity. We can’t wait to learn from the energy and innovation in Detroit and bring those insights back to strengthen our region’s economy. #LVGEA #LeadershipInAction #EconomicDevelopment #IEDC2025 #SouthernNevadaRising