Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development - GOED

09/18/2026

Come join our team! We are looking for a Communications & Media Specialist to help tell Nevada's economic story: https://ow.ly/YKHB50ZPgQR!

From media relations to social media and content creation, this role will help showcase the people, businesses and ideas driving our state forward.

Apply today!

09/18/2026

“Through GOED’s Knowledge Fund, we were able to build the foundation of an Entrepreneur in Residence Program at UNLV, which resulted in the creation of a number of spinout companies and supported the application for this grant. The award will enable UNLV to expand this important program and build capacity, enhancing our ability to move use-inspired research into real-world solutions for the benefit of Nevadans.” - Karsten Heise, senior director of strategic programs and innovation at the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).

Read more:

UNLV among select group of universities with high research output identified for potential to “unleash innovation” and create economic impact.

09/17/2026

Main Street Gardnerville is asking the community to help shape the future of downtown Gardnerville as work begins on a Downtown Economic Activation Plan. Visit tinyurl.com/Gardnerville-Vision to take the survey.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/3j9A50ZOWw8

Main Street Gardnerville is asking the community to help shape the future of downtown Gardnerville as work begins on a Downtown Economic Activation Plan.

09/17/2026

Stories like these are a great reminder of why investing in Nevada's innovation ecosystem matters.

Through GOED's , we were able to establish and support the Zero Labs project at UNLV and its work in helping early-stage companies like Odditt access the resources, expertise and connections they need to grow: https://ow.ly/HsM750ZOSC7.

When we invest in the ecosystem, we create more opportunities for Nevada entrepreneurs to turn big ideas into successful companies.

Congratulations to Odditt and Zero Labs! We're excited to see the impact you are making here at home!

via Las Vegas Review-Journal

Matt Bresler started selling fossils in high school and used the proceeds to bootstrap Odditt, which sells automated betting content to sportsbooks, platform providers and affiliates.

09/17/2026

Reno and Sparks now have something they've never had before... THE ODDIE DISTRICT! It's a single place built for people who want to make things, learn skills, and create the future: https://oddiedistrict.com/.

Join us for the grand opening on Oct. 1st at 4:30PM! RSVP NOW: https://ow.ly/JLa350ZOMIZ!

09/17/2026

📹10/52 | Nevada the Entrepreneurial

Nevada’s greatest advantage is its people.

Every week, we’re sharing stories from entrepreneurs, innovators, educators and leaders helping shape our state’s future.

Today, meet Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder and CEO, Ecomap Technologies and learn more about his experience as an entrepreneur in Nevada: https://www.ecomap.tech/.

➡️Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=W6m2SzWrUrE&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgoed.nv.gov%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fgoed.nv.gov
Ready to be part of the movement? Click here: www.goed.nv.gov/NTE

52 Stories. 52 Weeks. One Entrepreneurial State.



Special thanks to Lumina Media Productions for bringing the Nevada the Entrepreneurial video series to life through exceptional storytelling and production.

10/52 I Nevada the Entrepreneurial Meet Sherrod Davis, Co-Founder...

09/17/2026

Next week: 2026 America's Property Exhibition hosted by Vegas Chamber!

GOED is proud to join the conversation as industry leaders come together in to talk investment, development and opportunity: https://ow.ly/UCFm50ZOMtn!

Be sure to catch our Senior Business Development Director Melanie Sheldon's panel at 10:20AM on 9/23!

09/15/2026

Building Nevada’s future takes all of us at the table. During this week’s Vegas Chamber's Washington D.C. Fly-In, our Executive Director Thomas Burns moderated a statewide panel on aviation, tourism and economic development and joined a panel on the federal environment and economic diversification.

Everyone here is focused on strengthening Nevada’s economy and creating opportunity for generations to come.

09/15/2026

Being part of the year-long planning committee, Nevada APEX Accelerator Director Joan Rueben and team were pleased to see numerous clients and prospects at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the annual Committed to Our Business Community event!

Nevada businesses had the opportunity to share innovative company capabilities with procurement and other professionals from government agencies, prime contractors, and small business resource partners looking to buy goods and services.

09/15/2026

“GOED is honored to receive Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s Strategic Partnership Award, but recognition like this is never earned alone,” said Tom Burns, Executive Director of GOED.

“Diversifying Clark County’s economy takes businesses, educators and local governments across the region all pulling in the same direction. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and confident the best is still ahead for Southern Nevada. I also want to celebrate the dedication of the hardworking team at GOED, who are committed to making the community we live in better every day.”

Read more: https://ow.ly/fmUL50ZO0Pk