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.
Fewer than 25 percent of Southern Nevadans have a college degree. It's a statistic that's slowing the region's economic recovery, according to nearly every expert who's looked the problem.More>>
Fixing the EconomyGame Changers Part 5: EducationMore>>
Friday, April 27 2012 4:37 PM EDT2012-04-27 20:37:12 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Dylan Bathurst recalled the time he opted to sell a microwave oven, small television and other belongings he stored at a friend's house but wanted to do so without the hassle of waking upMore>>
Dylan Bathurst recalled the time he opted to sell a microwave oven, small television and other belongings he stored at a friend's house but wanted to do so without the hassle of waking up early one morning to host a garage sale.More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 1:17 PM EDT2012-03-30 17:17:11 GMT
Nevada's two publicly funded universities didn't exactly impress the folks at U.S. News & World Report when the magazine issued its annual college rankings in September.More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 10:38 AM EDT2012-03-30 14:38:39 GMT
Those who advocate diversifying Nevada's economy by improving public education have their work cut out because of the state's subpar rankings in major categories affecting kindergarten through 12th grade students.More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 10:38 AM EDT2012-03-30 14:38:39 GMT
While many educators, economists and community leaders say that UNLV should play a key role in any effort to diversify Southern Nevada's economy, the university has a long way to go before it can compete on equal footing with the nation's most respected institutions of higher education.More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 10:38 AM EDT2012-03-30 14:38:39 GMT
For decades Southern Nevada offered plenty of hospitality and construction jobs that didn't require higher education. So it may come as little surprise that few Las Vegas adults possess at least a bachelor's degree.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>>
