Key Industries

Aerospace & Defense

Nevada plays a major role in the nation's national security, with Nevada businesses having a long history reaching back to World War II of researching, designing, developing and applying a variety of technologies for defense applications.

Agriculture

Nevada agriculture is focused mainly on range livestock production. Nevada ranches rank third in the nation in size, averaging 3,500 acres.

Information Technology

Nevada is at the forefront of technological research, development, innovation and commercialization.

Energy

Nevada's renewable energy portfolio has attracted significant domestic and foreign investment to the state, with its potential for generating wind, solar and geothermal power.

Health Care

Nevada health-care providers are focused upon the reduction of costs and the improvement of health results for Nevadans.

Logistics & Operations

Nevada is a gateway to domestic and global exporting opportunities via ground, rail and air.

Manufacturing

With excellent location and transportation infrastuctures, Nevada's manufacturing industry continues to grow. 

Mining

Nevada's mineral wealth has made mining the state's largest export industry. 

Tourism, Gaming & Hospitality

Nevada is the global intellectual, financial and creative center for the Tourism, Gaming and Entertainment sector.

 


Global Stories In The News

GOED RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING TO ASSIST OFFICE WITH EXPORTING, TRADE INITIATIVES

LAS VEGAS, N.V. (August 24, 2015) – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has been awarded $300,000 through the State Trade Export Promotion Grant (STEP) program administered by the...

Nevada Center of Excellence in Water Request for Information

Through this Request for Information, the Nevada Center of Excellence in Water and the Governor's Office of Economic Development solicit timely, collaborative, and unique applications from water technology...

SANDOVAL LEADS HISTORIC TRADE MISSION TO POLAND

WARSAW, POLAND (August 5, 2015) –Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Delegation traveled to Poland to continue the European trade mission.  The Nevada Delegation is a representation of...

Who's Doing Business Here