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Nevada Means Business

Nevada Means Business is the official podcast of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, hosted by Director Kristopher Sanchez, highlighting the people, policies, and partnerships driving Nevada’s economic vitality.

Podcast · By Nevada Department of Business and Industry · English · US · Official site

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11
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Sep 14, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Las Vegas Airport Director James Chrisley: 5 Projects Transforming Harry Reid International Airport (opens the original)

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    Harry Reid International Airport faces a massive modernization challenge as Terminal 1 facilities designed in the 1960s strain under modern aircraft carrying nearly double the passengers they were built to handle. James Chrisley, Director of Aviation for Clark County and a former U.S. Air Force civil engineer, details the multi-billion-dollar plan to rebuild the Las Vegas airport while keeping it fully operational through Super Bowls, Formula One races, and a wave of new professional sports even

  2. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Las Vegas A's President Marc Badain on Building a $1B Ballpark From Scratch (opens the original)

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    Las Vegas A's president Marc Badain explains how the city transformed from a nascent sports market into one of the most dominant sports and entertainment destinations in the country — and what the new Las Vegas A's stadium means for the local economy, small business owners, and aspiring sports management professionals. Badain, a 36-year sports executive who started as a Raiders intern and helped build Allegiant Stadium, offers a rare insider perspective on franchise relocation, stadium financing

  3. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Autonomous Vehicles and Outdated Regulation with Vaughn Hartung, Nevada's Transportation Chairman (opens the original)

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    Nevada's transportation regulatory framework faces a collision between a 1919 utility structure and the rapid rise of autonomous vehicles and rideshare platforms — and the Chairman of the Nevada Transportation Authority is working to fix it before the 2027 legislative session. Vaughn Hartung, former Washoe County Commissioner and current NTA Chairman, breaks down the policy gaps holding Nevada back and the comprehensive reforms needed to modernize how the state regulates everything from taxis to

  4. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Small Business Owners: Every SBA Loan and Program Explained by Deputy Admin Bill Briggs (opens the original)

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    Small business owners in Nevada looking for SBA loans, federal contracting opportunities, and veteran business programs will find direct answers from SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs in this interview with Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez. Briggs details how the Small Business Administration supports Nevada's 353,000 small businesses — which employ roughly 45% of the state's workforce — through counseling, capital access, and disaster recovery programs.

  5. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    What the Nevada Department of Business & Industry Does for Entrepreneurs with Marcel Schaerer (opens the original)

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    Marcel Schaerer, Deputy Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, breaks down the free resources, licensing steps, and support networks available to Nevada's 353,000 small business owners — and explains why most entrepreneurs never access the tools their own state government built for them. Director Kristopher Sanchez leads a conversation that maps the exact path a new or growing business owner should follow, from local chambers of commerce to technical advisors to state licens

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