State of Nevada Jobs Created by Funding for Geothermal Projects
An effort to develop geothermal energy could help create more than 1,000 State of Nevada jobs.
Sen. Harry Reid recently announced that Nevada will receive more than $90 million from the Department of Energy for geothermal technology projects.
The funding, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is expected to create about 1,100 jobs throughout the state. Of the projects, 20 in Nevada will receive $72.4 million, while five from Reno-based companies outside the state will receive $20.5 million.
Las Vegas Jobs Could Result from Local Contest
Several Las Vegas jobs (Click here) could be created as the result of a local contest.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas recently held its Southern Nevada Business Plan contest, which gives local entrepreneurs with good ideas to help the local economy the chance to start their own business. Anyone entering the contest must have an innovative business idea that would create economic growth in the area, whether through jobs or wealth.
"The competition’s goal is help revitalize the economy and inspire business people who may have a great idea but who didn’t have the resources to execute the plan," Steven Phelan, director for the UNLV Center for Entrepreneurship, said.
Nevada Job Opportunities Created by Mining Company
Anyone looking for a Nevada job in the mining industry may soon have new opportunities.
The Bureau of Land Management is working with Coeur Rochester, Incorporated to expedite environmental studies necessary to reopen and expand the company's mine near Lovelock, Nevada.
The mine currently employs about 30 workers with a total payroll of about $4 million. The expansion is expected to create up to 200 new jobs and add about $20 million to the company's payroll.