Population
Capitalizing on Our Local Population
Indeed, the Las Vegas Valley is truly blessed from the long-term investments made by its native population and the more than one-half million other families who’ve moved here beginning their lives over again, with dreams that are aimed at helping restore this valley to the leading World Attraction it was before the economic bubble burst.
The demographics of this valley’s population represent a near perfect example of how this nation remains even today the great “Melting Pot” with open arms to immigrants from every continent and nation. There are 89 languages currently spoken in the Clark County School District by Las Vegas children. We should all take great satisfaction and even greater pride in this phenomenon, for it is the benefits of this demographic diversity that opens the doors for America’s futures and our community’s next level of opportunities.
The 21st century is a time of international commerce. To successfully conduct business around the world, American companies have to reposition themselves to recognize, appreciate and understand both the language and the culture of other nations in which they wish to form and build trading alliances. Las Vegas is in an envious position of becoming a future international business center as a result of this diversity and our resident’s ability to openly and clearly communicate across 89 different languages.
To take advantage of 21st century international trade, Las Vegas needs to reshape its economic strategies for using our human resources in the most beneficial manner possible. Instead of lamenting that business tomorrow will be ever so different from the world’s business yesterday, we need accept the challenge recognizing change will bring wealth and fortune to the Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is already an international destination and the infrastructure is already in place for attracting international commerce. We have McCarran International Airport, the Las Vegas Strip resorts and the Convention Center already recognized around the world as World Class facilities and services for gathering, shopping, dining and entertainment.
What we need now is a highly-educated, multilingual, technical and competent workforce that is capable of meeting international business demands.
If we move forward, we can quickly become the world’s hub and center for business and trade for renewable energy technology, and for all new renewable energy products developed by scientists elsewhere around the world. Every aspect of the renewable energy industry could be centered here in Las Vegas for year-round exhibition, trade and sales. A program of this nature could certainly be directed and managed by the Las Vegas Convention Authority as an extension of its current operations and services.
Please provide us with your thoughts regarding the value of our population – and we’ll respond. We’ll also connect you with others so you can learn how they think as well!
Thanx!