Diversify Nevada

By Carli Smith, Evan Haddad

Created by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, “Diversify Nevada” provides insightful discussions and expert analysis on the driving forces behind our state’s business, workforce and... more

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How many episodes does Diversify Nevada have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Diversify Nevada episodes:

October 28, 2025 How the Film Industry Drives Economic Development
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23min
October 14, 2025Empowering Rural Voices: The Intersection of Economy and Community
Learn more about Nevada Main Street and rural economic development:
https://goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-main-street/
https://goed.nv.gov/programs/rural-economic-community-development/
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26min
September 25, 2025The Big Role Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Play in Nevada
It's FREE to attend the many events during Reno Startup Week, which runs from Sept. 29-Oct. 3. View the full schedule and register here:
https://www.renostartupweek.com/
If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, you can also find actionable resources for funding, business plans and much more at:
https://nvsmallbiz.org/
You can learn more about the Office of Entrepreneurship at:
https://goed.nv.gov/programs/office-of-entrepreneurship/
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21min
September 09, 2025 Why Healthcare Is Intertwined With Economic Growth
Today's guest is Vance Farrow, the healthcare industry specialist at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. With his extensive experience in the industry, Vance brings a lot to the table when it comes to healthcare and its role in economic development.
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24min
August 20, 2025 Q2 Recap: What's Going On With Jobs, Wages, and Employment in Nevada?
You can dive deeper into the numbers here with GOED's quarterly performance report:
https://goed.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/10.-GOED-Performance-Report-August-2025.pdf
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22min
August 05, 2025 How Nevada Is Using Virtual Reality To Revolutionize Workforce Development
Tammy Westergard, GOED's senior workforce development librarian-in-residence, has been an advocate for education and workforce training for many years. She joins "Diversify Nevada" to talk about her cutting-edge program, Individual Career Mapping, which is using virtual reality training to transform workforce development -- and getting results.
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17min
July 22, 2025 Navigating Nevada: Economic Trends and Challenges Ahead for 2025 and Beyond
Today's guest is Steve Scheetz, research manager for the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. He joins "Diversify Nevada" to offer expert analysis into the current economic trends and headwinds that the Silver State is facing in 2025.
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23min
July 07, 2025 From Policy to Prosperity: How Nevada Is Building a Diverse Economy
Tom Burns, executive director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), joins us for the inaugural episode of "Diversify Nevada" to discuss how his agency fosters business, workforce, and community development in the state.
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19min

FAQs about Diversify Nevada:

How many episodes does Diversify Nevada have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.