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...