In this series of reports, the 8 News NOW I-Team looks at "Game Changers," the innovations in business and education that could help rescue Southern Nevada from its economic nightmare. Find out why we got into this mess and how diversifying our economy could help Las Vegas survive future recessions.
Interstate 11, if it ever gets built, could extend north from the Mexican border, past Phoenix, into Las Vegas and link into Reno. That would shorten driving time for Nevadans getting into Arizona, but it could also turn Las Vegas into a shipping and warehousing hub.More>>
Fixing the EconomyGame Changers Part 3: TransportationMore>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-03-27 15:39:59 GMT
Because it takes a strong highway system to help promote safe and efficient commerce, many elected officials, transportation gurus and think tank experts believe it makes sense to build an interstate from Las Vegas to Phoenix.More>>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 2:20 PM EDT2012-10-24 18:20:44 GMT
Hugh Forrest, director of South by Southwest Interactive.
On Tuesday it was announced that the SXSW festival will expand to include a four-day conference in Las Vegas starting next year.More>>
For more than two decades, Austin, Texas has been home to the nation's largest and most popular annual series of music, film and interactive festivals and conferences. On Tuesday it was announced that this series will expand to include a four-day conference in Las Vegas starting next year.More>>
Friday, July 27 2012 4:42 PM EDT2012-07-27 20:42:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- When John McClain's 4-year-old son Declan was younger he referred to his toy garbage truck as "Gabuduck." The word stuck with McClain, an accomplished Las Vegas sound producer with both aMore>>
When John McClain's 4-year-old son Declan was younger he referred to his toy garbage truck as "Gabuduck."More>>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-07-24 22:14:22 GMT
HENDERSON – A German company that has built a strong U.S. client base is setting up shop in southern Nevada. Spreadshirt, a manufacturer of custom shirts, was founded in 2001 as a print-on-demand company,More>>
A German company that has built a strong U.S. client base is setting up shop in southern Nevada.More>>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-07-17 23:41:43 GMT
Geoff Sanders, co-founder of Launch Key
LAS VEGAS -- A young team of entrepreneurs beat out 11 other fledgling companies at a start-up technology contest with tool that could make password a technological relic. The cofounders of Launch KeyMore>>
A young team of entrepreneurs beat out 11 other fledgling companies at a start-up technology contest with tool that could make password a technological relic.More>>
Friday, June 15 2012 1:18 PM EDT2012-06-15 17:18:44 GMT
Nevada was recently listed by CNN as one the nation's top 10 most entrepreneurial states. Walls 360 is one of those start-ups helping to diversify the Las Vegas economy.More>>
Nevada was recently listed by CNN as one the nation's top 10 most entrepreneurial states. Walls 360 is one of those start-ups helping to diversify the Las Vegas economy.More>>
