Economic Development Week

WHEREAS, more than 100,000 economic development and related professionals worldwide are committed to creating, retaining, and expanding top-tier opportunities that foster long-term, equitable community growth; and

WHEREAS, for generations, the economic development profession has cultivated thriving neighborhoods, championed sustainability and resiliency, strengthened economic prosperity, enhanced quality of life, and built robust tax bases; and

WHEREAS, economic development professionals operate across diverse environments, including rural, suburban, and urban communities; local, state, provincial, and national governments; public-private partnerships; chambers of commerce; institutions of higher education; and similar organizations and associations; and

WHEREAS, economic development professionals serve as stewards of progress, connecting residents, business leaders, elected officials, industry executives, and educational institutions to advance job creation, community investment, infrastructure improvements, and long-term opportunity; and

WHEREAS, the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) plays a critical role in advancing the State's economic vitality by pursuing its vision of a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable economy with high-paying jobs for all Nevadans; business recruitment, expansion, and retention; workforce and education development; innovation and entrepreneurship; rural and community development; international trade; and the catalyzation of targeted industries across all regions of Nevada; and

WHEREAS, from the beginning of 2025 to the present date, GOED has continued to drive significant statewide economic growth, including supporting projects that are expected to generate over 961 new jobs, facilitate more than $537 million in capital investment, and return more than $244 million in new state and local tax revenue over the next decade; and

WHEREAS, these outcomes reflect Nevada's strong return on investment strategy, where historically every dollar abated generates approximately $2.67 in new tax revenue, reinforcing the long-term fiscal benefits of strategic economic development incentives; and

WHEREAS, since 1926, the International Economic Development Council and its preceding organizations have advanced the profession globally, marking 100 years of leadership dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and resilience in communities of all sizes; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim May 4-8, 2026, as 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN NEVADA