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.
Tuesday, July 3 2012 12:44 PM EDT2012-07-03 16:44:06 GMT
Stroll into the lobby of WinTech LLC at 311 E. Warm Springs Road and you'll get a friendly reception but not from someone sitting behind a desk. Well, actually that person could be sittingMore>>
Stroll into the lobby of WinTech LLC and you'll get a friendly reception but not from someone sitting behind a desk.More>>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 12:43 PM EDT2012-07-03 16:43:48 GMT
Of all the tech startups with Las Vegas connections the brief history of online live performance enabler Evinar.com is arguably the most bizarre. To begin with, its Las Vegas-based co-founder,More>>
Of all the tech startups with Las Vegas connections the brief history of online live performance enabler Evinar.com is arguably the most bizarre.More>>
Friday, June 15 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-06-15 18:05:44 GMT
There once was a time when it was popular to join fan clubs, giving members an opportunity to score a secret decoder ring, a prized autograph or a personalized newsletter.More>>
There once was a time when it was popular to join fan clubs, giving members an opportunity to score a secret decoder ring, a prized autograph or a personalized newsletter. The website Fangible.com has found a new way to promote fan clubs.More>>
Tuesday, June 5 2012 3:50 PM EDT2012-06-05 19:50:31 GMT
HENDERSON -- Physicians surround themselves with the latest in medical technology to keep up with the demands of patients who want to live longer, healthier lives but it's a different story when it comesMore>>
Physicians surround themselves with the latest in medical technology to keep up with the demands of patients who want to live longer, healthier lives but it's a different story when it comes to communicating with fellow health care professionals.More>>
Friday, May 25 2012 2:01 PM EDT2012-05-25 18:01:13 GMT
Las Vegas -- Two enterprising Las Vegans are seeking to make their website the ultimate clearinghouse for consumers who want to purchase gift cards but aren't quite sure which ones to acquire. SouthernMore>>
Two enterprising Las Vegans are seeking to make their website the ultimate clearinghouse for consumers who want to purchase gift cards but aren't quite sure which ones to acquire.More>>
Monday, April 23 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-04-23 17:32:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three members of the Class of 2006 from Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas have developed a social networking website that could churn out the valley's next generation of communityMore>>
Three members of the Class of 2006 from Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas have developed a social networking website that could churn out the valley's next generation of community organizers.More>>
Friday, April 20 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-04-20 16:04:58 GMT
There's a little fellow called Romo who roams around The Ogden residential complex in downtown Las Vegas and, no, he's not named after the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.More>>
Monday, April 9 2012 3:22 PM EDT2012-04-09 19:22:57 GMT
It can be difficult to fathom attending a live performance without having to go through Ticketmaster but a technology-driven startup is building toward the day it will handle ticket sales on and off the Strip.More>>
Monday, April 2 2012 12:19 PM EDT2012-04-02 16:19:48 GMT
Tracky Team Celebrates Launch
A new start-up company in Las Vegas celebrated its public launch Tuesday evening. It's just one of several tech companies that have chosen Las Vegas as its home. More>>
Saturday, March 31 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-03-31 16:21:08 GMT
The Vegas Tech community has been buzzing with new start-ups. Here are a few tech companies with roots to a city that is more known for its service and hospitality industry. More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 1:37 PM EDT2012-03-30 17:37:12 GMT
Las Vegas isn't exactly known as a mecca for start-up companies. But recently, it has been referred to as Start Up City. The label is a reference to the latest venture by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh -- a multi-million dollar investment to transform downtown into a model for redevelopment everywhere. More>>
Thursday, March 29 2012 8:58 PM EDT2012-03-30 00:58:06 GMT
One way to insure that civilization could survive a pandemic or other global catastrophe is to build a pandemic center, a safe haven for selected people with certain skills so that society could rebuild.More>>
Thursday, March 29 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-03-29 23:41:06 GMT
Besides the governor, there is one man responsible for plotting Nevada's economic future. Steve Hill is the director of Nevada's economic development office. The governor has tasked him with enabling private companies to create 50,000 jobs in Nevada within two years.More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 8:36 PM EDT2012-03-29 00:36:32 GMT
Photo courtesy: Switch
The economic future of Las Vegas may already be here. An innovative company known as Switch has achieved near-legendary status in the digital world, and is already making a major impact on the local economy. More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 6:08 PM EDT2012-03-28 22:08:28 GMT
A think tank report issued Wednesday ranked Las Vegas as having one of the 20 weakest economies among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas.More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-03-28 14:34:53 GMT
Despite the economic ravages of the Great Recession there is evidence that Nevada is on the right track when it comes to pursuit of innovative businesses and the jobs that go with them. More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-03-28 14:34:53 GMT
One way to measure the strength of economic diversification in a state is in the amount of venture capital it attracts representing investment in innovative businesses.More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-03-28 14:34:53 GMT
Anyone who doesn't think Southern Nevada is suitable for cutting edge businesses and industries isn't paying attention to the new wave of entrepreneurs who have set up shop in the metro area.More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 4:34 PM EDT2012-03-28 20:34:29 GMT
It's easy to take for granted that Southern Nevada is home to two Air Force bases and a training range but their combined economic impact is so enormous they should be included in any serious conversation regarding economic diversification.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>>
