About the LVGEA
LVGEA’s Mission
“To strengthen the Las Vegas region’s economy through intentional business attraction, expansion, and connectivity.”
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is a dynamic public-private partnership dedicated to driving economic growth and diversification in Southern Nevada while fostering the creation of high-quality jobs. Whether connecting entrepreneurs with essential resources to launch their ventures or supporting Fortune 500 companies in relocating their headquarters to the region, the LVGEA plays a pivotal role in shaping the region’s economic future. Guided by a distinguished Board of Directors composed of influential leaders from both the public and private sectors, the LVGEA is committed to building a brighter future for all Southern Nevadans. As the largest business board of its kind in Nevada, the LVGEA works collaboratively to strengthen the region’s economy and enhance its global competitiveness.
LVGEA has been designated as one of eight Regional Development Authorities (RDA) in Nevada by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) for 2024-2025. Each RDA receives oversight and financial support from GOED. LVGEA also partners with local county and municipal economic development departments, utility agencies, higher education institutions, chambers of commerce, and real estate associations to advance economic development initiatives and attract new businesses and industries to the region.
Our Regional PartnersHow We Help Companies
The LVGEA empowers companies to make informed relocation or expansion decisions with City Check, a data-driven tool that provides a free comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of doing business in Las Vegas compared to any competitor city. We’re confident you’ll find that Southern Nevada is the optimal choice for your business.
City Check
C-suite executives deserve full transparency when making critical business decisions. Before presenting a city location recommendation to your CEO, conduct a complimentary City Check to determine if the Las Vegas Valley offers the best solution for your business.
White Glove Service
When you partner with LVGEA, you gain immediate access to the heart of the Southern Nevada business ecosystem. Our team—comprised of top local market leaders and influential elected officials—is here to personally guide you through every step of establishing your business in the Las Vegas Valley.
Tax Incentives
Nevada offers qualifying businesses tax incentives to assist companies with relocating to or expanding into Southern Nevada. LVGEA offers complementary expertise and advocacy to companies applying for state incentives.
Secure Workforce Training Grants
LVGEA provides a dedicated workforce talent liaison to assist your company in developing hiring and training strategies, while also connecting you to a range of state and federal financial incentives for employers.
Federal Trade Zone Cost Savings
For businesses involved in international trade, becoming a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operator can provide a competitive edge, allowing for the deferment or elimination of duties on imported goods until they’re released into the U.S. market.
Regional Economic Development Strategy
LVGEA regularly collaborates with GOED, the LVGEA Board of Directors, and regional partners to formulate strategies on how to strengthen and diversify the region’s economy. Collectively, this group identifies key target industry verticals, maps out regional economic development goals, and executes diversification initiatives.
LVGEA develops annual action plans that outline economic priorities for the next year and actionable items to achieve those goals. These priorities are grouped under three key organizational goals:
LVGEA’s Origins
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) brand was established in 2012, but the organization’s roots go back nearly 70 years.
In 1956, the Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation (SNIF) was formed as a non-profit organization made up of business leaders working to promote the area’s industrial potential nationally. In 1972, the SNIF was renamed the Nevada Development Authority (NDA), reflecting the organization’s newly broadened scope of growing the region’s economy beyond industrial.
Then in 2011, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval worked with the legislature to restructure the state’s economic development landscape, leading to the creation of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. As part of the transition, the NDA was rebranded as the LVGEA in 2012, one of eight newly created Regional Development Authorities, with the goal of leading regional collaboration on economic development in Southern Nevada.
LVGEA’s Annual Reports
LVGEA publishes an annual report to share success stories, show progress on our action plan, highlight key performance metrics, outline finances, and showcase our investors and board members.
