https://simplecast.com Diversify Nevada 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 community development. en Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:09:19 +0000 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:09:35 +0000 https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com Diversify Nevada https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8b15b5a1-3e8e-45c0-9721-022ea3fc32cd/2a4cf2bb-25e4-40d1-8be8-cc98c8615f60/3000x3000/podcast-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com episodic 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 community development. Carli Smith, Evan Haddad false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Ki7BhJAt Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development goed@goed.nv.gov a610327a-0dfe-4b36-a9ea-7be8d6a54922 How We Strengthen Nevada's Rural Communities Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:09:19 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-strengthen-our-rural-communities-klZkbyBL How We Strengthen Nevada's Rural Communities Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:16:53 Carli and Evan are joined today by Jessica Sanders, Nevada's program administrator for the Community Development Block Grant. In today's episode, Jessica discusses how CDBG builds prosperity and enhances the quality of life in rural Nevada. Carli and Evan are joined today by Jessica Sanders, Nevada's program administrator for the Community Development Block Grant. In today's episode, Jessica discusses how CDBG builds prosperity and enhances the quality of life in rural Nevada. false full 13 1c6c9077-7aef-4fdc-a9ac-0810ba7334ba Empowering Nevada's Workforce Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:05:47 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/elaine-silverstone-episode-IdT1fR8W Empowering Nevada's Workforce Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:24:02 Elaine Silverstone, GOED's director of workforce development, joins Diversify Nevada to discuss how the agency is helping empower the future of the state's workforce. Elaine Silverstone, GOED's director of workforce development, joins Diversify Nevada to discuss how the agency is helping empower the future of the state's workforce. false full 12 d20d0734-9e83-4d88-9481-dc89638544fd How Nevada's Business Climate Has Evolved in the Last 10 Years In today's episode, we're joined by Melanie Sheldon, the senior director of business development at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Through her work at GOED, Melanie has witnessed a lot of change in Nevada's business climate over the years as more innovative companies move to the state.

Clarification: Nevada has a fully statutory incentive program, not a discretionary one.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:10:37 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/how-has-nevadas-business-climate-evolved-in-the-last-10-years-C4pbyMkS In today's episode, we're joined by Melanie Sheldon, the senior director of business development at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Through her work at GOED, Melanie has witnessed a lot of change in Nevada's business climate over the years as more innovative companies move to the state.

Clarification: Nevada has a fully statutory incentive program, not a discretionary one.

]]> How Nevada's Business Climate Has Evolved in the Last 10 Years Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:24:16 In today's episode, we're joined by Melanie Sheldon, the senior director of business development at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Through her work at GOED, Melanie has witnessed a lot of change in Nevada's business climate over the years as more innovative companies move to the state. In today's episode, we're joined by Melanie Sheldon, the senior director of business development at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Through her work at GOED, Melanie has witnessed a lot of change in Nevada's business climate over the years as more innovative companies move to the state. false full 11 46863d24-d7b7-45a5-b0f2-3751905316be What's Driving Our Economy Going Into 2026? GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins the show to discuss some of the big economic moves Nevada saw last year and what they might mean for the state in 2026.


 

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:44:03 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/nevada-economy-going-into-2026-Pp3IZyNc GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins the show to discuss some of the big economic moves Nevada saw last year and what they might mean for the state in 2026.


 

]]> What's Driving Our Economy Going Into 2026? Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:17:37 GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins the show to discuss some of the big economic moves Nevada saw last year and what they might mean for the state in 2026. GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins the show to discuss some of the big economic moves Nevada saw last year and what they might mean for the state in 2026. false full 10 84791139-585c-4bf6-bc93-206881db6d33 Strategic Planning for Nevada's Future Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:16:29 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/strategic-planning-for-nevadas-future-WlAStucP Strategic Planning for Nevada's Future Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:20:28 Diversify Nevada is joined today by Dr. Dorian Stonebarger, GOED's deputy director. Before joining GOED in 2023, Dorian was Chief Policy Advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen and worked to create the city's first affordable housing ordinance. In addition to economic development, Dorian is passionate about health and nutrition, and has done a lot of great work in that space. Most recently, Dorian was named one of the 2025 Women to Watch by Nevada Business Magazine. We talked with Dorian about all that and more, including her work in helping develop Nevada's economic development strategy. Diversify Nevada is joined today by Dr. Dorian Stonebarger, GOED's deputy director. Before joining GOED in 2023, Dorian was Chief Policy Advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen and worked to create the city's first affordable housing ordinance. In addition to economic development, Dorian is passionate about health and nutrition, and has done a lot of great work in that space. Most recently, Dorian was named one of the 2025 Women to Watch by Nevada Business Magazine. We talked with Dorian about all that and more, including her work in helping develop Nevada's economic development strategy. false full 9 f326d64a-5062-4875-b13e-e90298afcf96 How the Film Industry Drives Economic Development Film Nevada Director Kim Spurgeon joined the show today to discuss how her agency, and the film industry, promotes economic development in the state

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:13:20 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-film-industry-drives-economic-development-1pR57Xu6 Film Nevada Director Kim Spurgeon joined the show today to discuss how her agency, and the film industry, promotes economic development in the state

]]> How the Film Industry Drives Economic Development Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:22:42 Film Nevada Director Kim Spurgeon joined the show today to discuss how her agency, and the film industry, promotes economic development in the state Film Nevada Director Kim Spurgeon joined the show today to discuss how her agency, and the film industry, promotes economic development in the state false full 8 f7a94ec3-ac85-4f62-a51e-65912fbbb682 Empowering 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/

 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:23:44 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/shari-davis-goeds-director-of-rural-economic-and-community-development-_VYRw3jU 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/

 

]]> Empowering Rural Voices: The Intersection of Economy and Community Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:25:35 Shari Davis joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss her work with Nevada's rural communities. Shari is GOED's director of rural economic & community development as well as the Nevada Main Street state coordinator. Shari Davis joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss her work with Nevada's rural communities. Shari is GOED's director of rural economic & community development as well as the Nevada Main Street state coordinator. false full 7 9faf3657-5218-4dda-a6d1-bf89c8d4fa97 The 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/
]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:47:20 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/the-big-role-small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-play-in-nevadas-economy-yFq7y35z 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/
]]> The Big Role Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Play in Nevada Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:20:53 Melissa Saavedra, director of GOED's Office of Entrepreneurship, joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss how entrepreneurs are part of the fabric of economic development. Melissa Saavedra, director of GOED's Office of Entrepreneurship, joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss how entrepreneurs are part of the fabric of economic development. false full 6 6e2713b2-da97-4875-9d30-eb510735ee81 Why Healthcare Is Intertwined With Economic Growth Tue, 9 Sep 2025 17:25:42 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/healthcare-and-healthy-economies-have-more-in-common-than-you-might-think-kt4qaPm4 Why Healthcare Is Intertwined With Economic Growth Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:23:28 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. 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. false full 5 38a0c03b-99d8-43f2-9e85-9bcb720b9009 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 

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:22 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/highlights-UTkYYazi 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 

]]> Q2 Recap: What's Going On With Jobs, Wages, and Employment in Nevada? Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:21:49 Q2 numbers are in! GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins "Diversify Nevada" to share key data and other takeaways that were presented during our agency's board meeting in August 2025. Q2 numbers are in! GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins "Diversify Nevada" to share key data and other takeaways that were presented during our agency's board meeting in August 2025. false full 4 de8e5c57-4601-4c83-ad0c-d6682ac5e2dc How Nevada Is Using Virtual Reality To Revolutionize Workforce Development Tue, 5 Aug 2025 17:47:38 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/tammy-westergard-senior-workforce-development-librarian-in-residence-at-goed-2sb6vixv How Nevada Is Using Virtual Reality To Revolutionize Workforce Development Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:16:24 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. 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. false full 3 aa032dc9-f29f-4a89-9744-47c53850b210 Navigating Nevada: Economic Trends and Challenges Ahead for 2025 and Beyond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:39:07 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-nevada-economic-trends-and-challenges-ahead-for-2025-R49K0hnc Navigating Nevada: Economic Trends and Challenges Ahead for 2025 and Beyond Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:22:32 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. 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. false full 2 71728bc9-812c-4f0b-a03b-ddeeea3b73d4 From Policy to Prosperity: How Nevada Is Building a Diverse Economy Mon, 7 Jul 2025 15:04:09 +0000 goed@goed.nv.gov (Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development ) https://diversify-nevada.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-burns-executive-director-of-goed-k23tD9mY From Policy to Prosperity: How Nevada Is Building a Diverse Economy Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 00:18:17 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. 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. goed, economic development, nevada economic development false full 1