Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

LVGEA Breaks Organization’s Record for Job Creation

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Las Vegas, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LAS VEGAS The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) has assisted in the creation of a total of 5,772 jobs in Greater Las Vegas just this year breaking the organizations yearly job creation record.

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  • Las Vegas, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LAS VEGAS The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) has assisted in the creation of a total of 5,772 jobs in Greater Las Vegas just this year breaking the organizations yearly job creation record.
  • LVGEA recently assisted four companies that will relocate to or add operations in Southern.
  • Eteros could not be happier with our move to Las Vegas and with our ongoing relationship with the LVGEA.
  • LVGEA assisted with the companys relocation by providing information around workforce and the advantages of doing business in Southern Nevada.

Crown Holdings Expands North American Footprint with New Beverage Can Plant in Mesquite, Nevada

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Friday, September 24, 2021

YARDLEY, Pa., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown), reported today that its previously announced Southwestern United States aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility will be located in Mesquite, Nevada.

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  • YARDLEY, Pa., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown), reported today that its previously announced Southwestern United States aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility will be located in Mesquite, Nevada.
  • This facility improves the Company's ability not only to serve existing customers in the Western United States, but also to support growth of new beverage introductions in aluminum cans.
  • "Consumers continue to seek beverage options predominantly in cans and are increasingly aware of the sustainability benefits of the aluminum can.
  • Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720
    Jon Beam, Director of Marketing, CROWN Beverage Packaging North America, (215) 698-5248

2,314 New Jobs Coming to Greater Las Vegas With Help From LVGEA

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Friday, September 24, 2021

As we look to reskill workers whose jobs were displaced during the pandemic, these companies are creating skilled jobs with competitive wages.

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  • As we look to reskill workers whose jobs were displaced during the pandemic, these companies are creating skilled jobs with competitive wages.
  • We are thrilled to see these companies invest in Southern Nevada and create jobs for our residents, said LVGEA President and CEO Jonas Peterson.
  • Applied Manufacturing, a subsidiary ofApplied Medical, is establishing a new manufacturing facility in the City of North Las Vegas.
  • A Logistics Company 414 jobs, $26.43 average wage
    A logistics company will establish a full line distribution center in the City of North Las Vegas.

Motional Invests in Las Vegas Operations with Expanded Testing, R&D Capabilities

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Motional is now significantly expanding our Las Vegas footprint as we continue to scale up ahead of our 2023 commercial robotaxi deployment.

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  • Motional is now significantly expanding our Las Vegas footprint as we continue to scale up ahead of our 2023 commercial robotaxi deployment.
  • We are tripling the size of our Las Vegas closed-course testing facility, doubling our operations center, and growing our Las Vegas team by over 100 new employees.
  • This represents Motional's largest operations investment in the Las Vegas area to date.
  • Motional is redefining mobility and our expansion in Las Vegas serves as another milepost on that journey.

Arroweye Solutions' New Southern Nevada Mega Production Facility to Employ Nearly 300

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The company will open a new 76,000 square foot state-of-the art facility in July, ultimately employing close to 300.

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  • The company will open a new 76,000 square foot state-of-the art facility in July, ultimately employing close to 300.
  • This expansion includes a consolidation of Arroweye's Louisville, Ky. facility into the new Las Vegas location.
  • "As a Nevada-based company, we're proud to meet this demand and contribute significant new employment opportunities and growth to Clark County and southern Nevada."
  • "We're thrilled to see Arroweye growing in southern Nevada," said Perry Ursem, Vice President of Business Retention and Expansion for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.

LVGEA Welcomes Five New Board Members

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Monday, September 28, 2020

We are excited to welcome so many business and community leaders to the Board, said Jonas Peterson, President and CEO of LVGEA.

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  • We are excited to welcome so many business and community leaders to the Board, said Jonas Peterson, President and CEO of LVGEA.
  • It is a pleasure to be returning to the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance board.
  • I look forward to continuing to work with the board to develop new business opportunities for our community, said Mayor Goodman.
  • I am honored to be a part of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance board.