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Southern Nevada Residents Invited to Help Shape the Region’s Economic Future Through Community Survey

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LAS VEGAS, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), in partnership with TIP Strategies, is inviting residents, business owners, community organizations, workforce professionals, educators, and stakeholders across Southern Nevada to participate in a community survey that will help guide the regions next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

The CEDS serves as a federally recognized roadmap for regional economic growth, identifying priorities that support job creation, workforce development, infrastructure investment, economic diversification, and long-term resilience throughout Southern Nevada. The strategy also helps position the region to compete for federal funding opportunities and implement initiatives that strengthen the regional economy.

“Southern Nevada’s future depends on the ideas, experiences, and perspectives of the people who live and work here,” said Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the LVGEA. “By participating in this survey, community members have an opportunity to directly influence the priorities and investments that will shape our region’s economy for years to come.”

To support the development of the new strategy, LVGEA has partnered with TIP Strategies, a nationally recognized economic development and strategic planning consulting firm. Together, they are leading a comprehensive planning process that includes data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and community input to ensure the final strategy reflects the needs and aspirations of Southern Nevada’s diverse communities.

“TIP is privileged to work with LVGEA on crafting a five-year comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the Las Vegas region,” states Jon Roberts, Managing Partner of TIP. “The CEDS is a federally recognized plan that can trigger federal funding and can engage disparate communities around shared outcomes. TIP has a long history in the region. We were involved in creating LVGEA’s first CEDS in 2012 and have been impressed with the growth in the Las Vegas region since then. Our goal with this CEDS is to produce an actionable blueprint that can guide the region’s growth over the next five years and beyond.”

Community engagement is a critical component of the planning process. Input gathered through the survey will help identify regional strengths, challenges, and opportunities while ensuring the voices of residents and stakeholders are represented in the region’s economic development priorities.

The survey is one of several engagement opportunities planned throughout the CEDS process. Feedback collected will help inform recommendations related to economic development, workforce readiness, business growth, infrastructure, innovation, and quality of life.

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to complete and share the survey and learn more about the planning process by visiting https://lvgea.org/ceds/. To access the surveys directly, please visit https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/nxzD2J for the community survey. Business leaders, employers and industry partners can complete the business survey at https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/ZYzzBR.

About the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is a public-private partnership dedicated to connecting and championing Southern Nevada’s economic future through intentional business attraction, expansion, and regional connectivity. Rooted in the region’s world-class hospitality and powered by innovation, Southern Nevada continues to position itself as a global leader in reinvention and opportunity for all. LVGEA has been designated as one of eight Regional Development Authorities (RDA) in Nevada by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) for 2026–2027. To learn more, visit www.lvgea.org

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Six Pennsylvania students advance to national finals of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge in Flint, Michigan

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Bold ideas from 6 local students are among just 60 semifinalist submissions selected from over 3,700 nationwide to pitch at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, June 15-16 in downtown Flint.

FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Six students from Pennsylvania have been selected as semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K-12 students.

More than 5,300 young people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. submitted over 3,700 business ideas and social solutions to the Challenge. From those entries, 1,500 submissions were selected in the first round. Now, the creators behind the top 60 ideas are advancing to compete at a live national event in Flint, Michigan next week.

The Pennsylvania semifinalists and their ideas are:

LightoPro: AI Learning Buddy on Your Desk — Antarikxa Das (2nd Grade, Marshall Elementary School, business pitch): An AI-powered desktop learning assistant that uses a camera and projector to provide real-time, step-by-step guidance directly on a student’s work, helping children learn independently.

Advancing Bridges with Piezoelectric Technology — Miles Cheng and Vasudev Nambulli (6th Grade, South Fayette Middle School, business pitch): A smart infrastructure system that uses self-powered piezoelectric sensors to continuously monitor bridge stress and vibrations, helping detect structural issues before they become safety hazards.

Operation Agua: Aqua Anchor — Anushiya Ramakrishnan and Laalitya Sagi (7th Grade, South Fayette Middle School, social pitch): A nonprofit initiative that uses sensor-activated shoreline collection systems to capture ocean-bound trash and reduce water pollution before it reaches the sea.

Verity — Elena Pappas (10th Grade, Germantown Friends School, social pitch): A student wellness app that predicts stress levels from academic and lifestyle habits and provides personalized recommendations to help prevent burnout before it happens.

As semifinalists, each project will be awarded $5,000. The students will pitch live in front of judges during the final competition June 15-16 in Flint.

Funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as part of its centennial celebration, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is administered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance, Collaborative Communications and the 50 State Afterschool Network. The Challenge is designed to shine a light on entrepreneurship education as a meaningful way to help students build skills they need to navigate and shape the future.

Learn more about the Mott Million Dollar Challenge and explore semifinalist ideas at https://mottmillion.org/60-semifinalist-pitches/.

Contact:
Jen Peters
peters@collaborativecommunications.com

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Two Washington students advance to national finals of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge in Flint, Michigan

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Bold ideas from 2 local students are among just 60 semifinalist submissions selected from over 3,700 nationwide to pitch at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, June 15-16 in downtown Flint.

FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two students from Washington have been selected as semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K-12 students.

More than 5,300 young people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. submitted over 3,700 business ideas and social solutions to the Challenge. From those entries, 1,500 submissions were selected in the first round. Now, the creators behind the top 60 ideas are advancing to compete at a live national event in Flint, Michigan next week.

The Washington semifinalists and their ideas are:

MagicVerse-Kids, A Universe of First Creations — Isha Sharma (6th Grade, Beaver Lake Middle School, business pitch): A platform that partners with daycares to use AI to transform children’s artwork into digital keepsakes, scrapbooks, and personalized products, helping families preserve creative memories.

PureDrain — Kiren Makam (8th Grade, Tyee Middle School, social pitch): A portable storm drain filtration system that captures pollutants in runoff before they enter local ecosystems, helping protect forests and reduce the spread of invasive species.

As semifinalists, each project will be awarded $5,000. The students will pitch live in front of judges during the final competition June 15-16 in Flint.

Funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as part of its centennial celebration, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is administered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance, Collaborative Communications and the 50 State Afterschool Network. The Challenge is designed to shine a light on entrepreneurship education as a meaningful way to help students build skills they need to navigate and shape the future.

Learn more about the Mott Million Dollar Challenge and explore semifinalist ideas at https://mottmillion.org/60-semifinalist-pitches/.

Contact:
Jen Peters
peters@collaborativecommunications.com

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Two Virginia students advance to national finals of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge in Flint, Michigan

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Bold ideas from two local students are among just 60 semifinalist submissions selected from over 3,700 nationwide to pitch at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, June 15-16 in downtown Flint.

FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two students from Virginia have been selected as semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K-12 students.

More than 5,300 young people from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. submitted over 3,700 business ideas and social solutions to the Challenge. From those entries, 1,500 submissions were selected in the first round. Now, the creators behind the top 60 ideas are advancing to compete at a live national event in Flint, Michigan next week.

The Virginia semifinalists and their ideas are:

Carmunication — Lailah Moore (4th Grade, Nysmith School, business pitch): A vehicle-to-vehicle messaging system that allows nearby drivers to send safety alerts about issues such as open gas caps, broken lights, or unsecured cargo, helping make roads safer through clear communication.

EngageAble — Emily Amidon (6th Grade, Nysmith School, social pitch): A social venture that uses customizable 3D-printed fidget devices to help seniors maintain fine motor skills, cognitive engagement and independence as they age.

As semifinalists, each project will be awarded $5,000. The students will pitch live in front of judges during the final competition June 15-16 in Flint.

Funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as part of its centennial celebration, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is administered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance, Collaborative Communications and the 50 State Afterschool Network. The Challenge is designed to shine a light on entrepreneurship education as a meaningful way to help students build skills they need to navigate and shape the future.

Learn more about the Mott Million Dollar Challenge and explore semifinalist ideas at https://mottmillion.org/60-semifinalist-pitches/.

Contact:
Jen Peters
peters@collaborativecommunications.com

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