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Economic Development

Since 1911, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has been helping Southern Nevada become a thriving and dynamic marketplace full of opportunities. The Chamber has a long history of advocating for low-tax, pro-business policies that help businesses grow, create jobs and reinvest in our economy.

In addition to driving public policy, the Chamber offers several resources to our community in an effort to enhance the opportunities for businesses to succeed in Southern Nevada.

Below are key aspects of Chamber efforts in the area of Economic Development:

Policy

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monitors several areas of policy on the local, state and federal levels of government. It is vital to the success of the business community to have a presence when policy issues are being discussed. The Chamber is the voice of the business community and advocates on its behalf every day of the year.

Click here to view the Chamber Policy Priorities.

Some recent policy accomplishments of the Chamber include:

  • Worked to oppose an increase to business-related fees in Las Vegas
  • Successfully advocated for partial but critical reforms of Nevada's public employees' benefits program
  • Protected business owners from the government's eminent domain powers by successfully defeating a proposed bill at the 2007 Legislature

Community Involvement

The Chamber stays active in the community on behalf of the business community by having a presence on several boards and commissions throughout the valley, including, but not limited to:

Governor's Workforce Investment Board; I-15 Resort Corridor Study; Regional Transportation Commission Community Stakeholders Group; Regional Business Development Advisory Committee; Superintendent Education Network; United Way Board and Immediate Needs Council and Nevadans for Affordable Healthcare.

In addition to participating on several boards and commissions, the Chamber often partners with other community leaders to support Southern Nevada business. Recently, the Chamber partnered with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman in a "buy local" campaign.

Click the links below to see coverage of the campaign.

Las Vegas Now - Eyewitness News Channel 8
KVBC News Channel 3
MSNBC

Events

The Chamber hosts several events and workshops throughout the year for our members, aimed at providing the necessary tools for any business to thrive in our local economy.

Click here for a list of Chamber events.

Industry Leaders

One of the Chamber's most valuable resources is our members. With more than 7,000 members, the Chamber offers unique access to industry leaders. There are several opportunities per year to network with some the Southern Nevada's most influential business people.

Click here for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Directory.

Resources

Below is a list of resources for businesses interested in Southern Nevada.

Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Clark County Economic Development
City of Las Vegas Business Development
New Business Portal
Small Business Association
Nevada Small Business Development Center
Foreign Trade Zone
Clark County Demographics
Relocation

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