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SUMMARY:UNLV's CBER Brews & Economic Views
DESCRIPTION:Brews and Economic Views: Housing – Panelists \n\n\n\nInterested in being a panelist for our next event? Contact us at cber@unlv.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShawn McCoy\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nDr. Shawn McCoy is an economics professor\, who specializes in urban-\, environmental-\, and health-related issues. His research focuses on identifying cause-and-effect relationships between social problems\, local economies\, and the environment. His published works or works in-progress have explored a wide range of topics\, including the effect of wildfires and other storm damage on real estate transactions and homeowners’ perceptions of disaster risk; how mass shootings and terrorism affect communities; and connections between disease and urban development\, and fracking and indoor radon levels in homes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas Irwin\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nDr. Nicholas Irwin specializes in the fields of housing economics\, urban economics\, environmental economics\, and land use. He has published extensively in the world’s leading journals across these areas including the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics\, the Journal of Environmental Economics\, Land Economics\, the Journal of Real Estate Research\, and Regional Science and Urban Economics. His research follows two veins: the first explores the decision-making of homeowners as it relates to their housing investment decisions through the choice to install photovoltaic technology\, reduce water usage\, or engage in large-scale renovations. The second explores how homebuyers respond to information shocks related to environmental hazards\, adjustments to school attendance boundaries\, and changes in local public goods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Armstrong\n\n\n\nChris Armstrong is the Senior Vice President of Development at Olympia Companies. He focuses on land development\, development agreements\, planning and entitlements\, commercial asset management\, and Olympia’s outdoor media. Chris received his Bachelor’s from Queens University at Kingston\, Canada\, and a Masters in Urban Planning from McGill University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Merced\n\n\n\nMichelle Merced has lived in Southern Nevada since the 90’s and has been in the Real Estate industry for over 19 years. She came to Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada to give back through education during the height of foreclosure in 2008. During that time\, she assisted with teaching homebuyer education classes to future first-time homebuyers\, and since then\, she has been hired to be part of NHSSN. Michelle and her team have administered over $12mm in down payment assistance\, helped over 3000+ families purchase their first home\, and educated over 8500+ families through homebuyer education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Kjellman\n\n\n\nAndrew Kjellman is the Senior Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization at the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada\, where he began in 2011. In his role\, he provides oversight of all federal transportation funding\, and leads regional planning studies and initiatives. He moved to Las Vegas after graduating with a transportation-focus from Portland State University\, and received a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning from Western Washington University\, and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Washington. After college\, he bought an around-the-world plane ticket and traveled for a year – the highlight being a bicycle trip through the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.  
URL:https://network.vegas/calendar/unlvs-cber-brews-economic-views/
LOCATION:Lovelady Brewing Company\, 20 South Water Street\, Henderson\, NV\, 89015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Government & Education,Las Vegas Business,Networking,Real Estate & Construction
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SUMMARY:UNLV CBER Outlook 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce Amber Dixon\, Host of Nevada Week on Vegas PBS\, will be moderating our Economic Forecast Panel for Outlook. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nRenu Khator\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON\, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER AT PNC BANK\n\n\n\nRenu Khator has been serving as chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of its flagship University of Houston campus\, since January of 2008. She broke boundaries and glass ceilings with these appointments\, as she became the first female chancellor in the state of Texas and the first Indian immigrant to lead a comprehensive research university in the U.S. \n\n\n\nShe has been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has served on numerous boards\, including Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, TIAA-CREF\, NCAA\, American Council on Education\, Association of American Colleges and Universities\, and the Greater Houston Partnership. She has been named a Global Education and Institutional Leadership Honoree by the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston\, a Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Lifetime Achievement Award winner\, Houstonian of the year and inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. In 2014\, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee presented her with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award\, the highest distinction bestowed upon a non-resident Indian. \n\n\n\nKenneth Kim\n\n\n\nGUEST PANELIST\n\n\n\nSENIOR ECONOMIST AT KPMG US\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKenneth Kim is a Senior Economist at KPMG LLP where he brings his insight and knowledge to help clients and KPMG leadership assess the constantly evolving economic environment. Ken has more than 20 years of experience conducting macroeconomic research and communicating his findings. Prior to joining KPMG\, Ken was an economist with Merrill Lynch and later became a founding member of Stone & McCarthy Research Associates\, the first independent economic research service on the Bloomberg terminal. Ken also worked as a U.S. economist at RBC Capital Markets and senior economist at Huawei Technologies USA\, where he focused on global growth\, interest rates\, foreign exchange and formulating risk scenarios. \n\n\n\nKen is known for his rigorous and careful economic and data analysis. In June 2014\, Ken discovered a market-roiling error in the widely followed ISM manufacturing survey. As a result\, Ken was featured in Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal\, among other publications\, as this was the first such error found in the 80-year history of the survey. Ken also foresaw the approaching housing crisis in 2007 and has been instrumental to KPMG’s correct analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and key industries. \n\n\n\nAndrew Woods\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR\, UNLV CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH\n\n\n\nPrior to joining UNLV’s CBER\, Andrew started and ran a successful economic analysis\, financial management\, and public affairs consulting firm\, as CEO of Woods Strategies\, in Las Vegas\, Nevada. His expertise in applying data and research to strengthen organizations and communities has led him to hold many leadership positions both in the public and private sectors. He is known for his financial acumen\, vision\, reliability\, and integrity. \n\n\n\nAndrew has been involved in the public policy process on behalf of his clients and has a passion for data-driven solutions to complex problems. Andrew’s knowledge of and interest in a variety of diverse policy issues is why he is a regular contributor to journalism outlets such as Nevada Public Radio and the Las Vegas Sun. \n\n\n\nStephen M. Miller\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR\, UNLV CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen M. Miller served as director of the Center for Business and Economic Research for the last six years. He is the former chair of the Board of Directors of The Economic Club of Las Vegas\, a professor of economics\, and former department chair in the Lee Business School at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. \n\n\n\nPrior to that\, he was professor of economics and department head at the University of Connecticut. He also held visiting positions with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and with the Congressional Budget Office. He received higher education training at Purdue University\, receiving his bachelor’s degree with distinction in Engineering Sciences Engineering (a part of the Aeronautical Engineering School)\, and at the State University of New York at Buffalo\, receiving his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics. \n\n\n\nAt UNLV\, he developed with one of his M.A. students\, Mustafa Gunaydin\, the CBER-DETR Nevada Coincident and Leading Employment Indexes. These indexes track the contemporaneous and future movements in the Nevada employment markets. After becoming Director of CBER\, he developed general coincident and leading indexes for the Nevada and Southern Nevada. These indexes track the contemporaneous and future movements in the overall Nevada and Southern Nevada economies.
URL:https://network.vegas/calendar/unlv-cber-outlook-2024/
LOCATION:Fountainbleu Las Vegas\, 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Government & Education,Las Vegas Business
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SUMMARY:THE GREAT DEBATE - Meet Your Next Las Vegas Mayor!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and the panel of Mayor Candidates as we ask them “Your Questions”\n\n\nCome join us and the panel of Mayor Candidates as we ask them “Your Questions” \n \nDINNER & DEBATE WITH US \n \nSEPTEMBER 24\, 2024 FROM 6-9PM\nCANYON GATE COUNTRY CLUB \n \nYOU HAVE THE QUESTIONS…. \nTHESE CANDIDATES HAVE THE ANSWERS!! \n \nWIN OVER $1000 IN RAFFLE PRIZES!!
URL:https://network.vegas/calendar/the-great-debate-meet-your-next-las-vegas-mayor/
LOCATION:Canyon Gate Country Club\, 2001 Canyon Gate Dr\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Government & Education
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SUMMARY:ConveneNV 2024 "Our SustainableFuture"
DESCRIPTION:Our signature annual event brings  together Nevada’s social\, economic\, & environmental sustainability leaders for discussion and action.\n\n\nWelcome to our annual ConveneNV event\, where thought leaders\, innovators\, and change-makers gather to discuss “Our Sustainable Future.” This year\, we invite you to join us in bravely discussing Nevada’s most pressing and existential challenges of our time. Delve into conversations that will shape Nevada’s evolution through cutting-edge innovation and a commitment to triple bottom line (economic\, environmental\, and social) sustainability. Prepare to be inspired\, challenged\, and empowered to create a better future for all. \nConveneNV is where ideas meet action for a more sustainable tomorrow. \nThis year’s program will focus on the following discussions: \nThe Future of Water: From Conservation to AugmentationWater is our most valuable resource and our most critical need for Nevada’s sustainable future. Thiswater panel will delve into the success of crucial conservation strategies and technologies aimed at addressing water scarcity and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region. Experts will discuss innovative approaches and will explore the challenges\, opportunities\, and potential impact of these solutions on long-term water sustainability in the Silver State (and the regional southwest) through additional conservation and augmentation. Additionally\, we will examine the importance of partnerships between government\, industry\, and the community to secure a reliable water supply for future generations. Attendees can expect insightful discussions\, data\, and actionable insights to shape the future of sustainable water management for us all. \nThe Current Applications and Future Implications of AIA thought-provoking panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI); discover how AI is currently revolutionizing sectors crucial to sustainability\, from climate resilience and social equity to data management\, gaming\, and energy security. Explore with our panelists the immense potential of AI in fostering sustainable development across the state. Learn from best practices in leveraging AI to enhance environmental stewardship\, economic growth\, and community well-being. Delve into critical considerations\, including the unintended consequences of AI development\, such as job displacement and unequal upskilling opportunities. Together\, we’ll explore strategies to mitigate these impacts and ensure AI deployment is equitable and beneficial for all. Don’t miss this essential conversation on harnessing AI responsibly for our sustainable future\, where thoughtful integration and community-focused solutions pave the way forward \nOvercoming Structural Barriers for Nevada’s FutureJoin us for an illuminating deep dive into the unique structural challenges facing Nevada as we seek to address critical gaps and barriers hindering our evolution and competitiveness on the national stage. This panel will scrutinize key issues\, including the constraints of small state offices with limited capacity\, the implications and inefficiencies of a biennial legislature\, and the pressing need to modernize the economic development system. Our expert panelists will explore innovative solutions and strategic reforms necessary to position the Silver State as a formidable leader in governance and economic growth. Don’t miss this vital conversation on shaping a brighter future for Nevada. \nThe Future of TransportationThe Future of Transportation panel will explore climate transition planning and the shift towards sustainable and innovative mobility solutions in the state. Experts in regional transportation\, electric vehicles (EVs)\, infrastructure development\, and alternative transportation modes will share their insights on reducing carbon emissions\, improving air quality\, and enhancing transportation efficiency. Discussions will focus on key topics such as the expansion of EV infrastructure\, the integration of renewable energy sources into transportation\, the role of autonomous vehicles\, shared mobility\, new transportation modes\, sustainable fuels\, and community engagement & equity. The panel will also address the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to a more sustainable transportation system in Nevada. Attendees can look forward to engaging conversations\, cutting-edge developments in the transportation sector\, and strategies to shape a sustainable and more connected future for transportation in the region. \nFull agenda and speaker line-ups will be announed in the comin \nRegistration opens at 12:00 PM. The main program will start promptly at 12:30 PM and culminate in a reception following the main event.
URL:https://network.vegas/calendar/convenenv-2024-our-sustainablefuture/
LOCATION:Bally’s Convention Center\, Skyview 5 & 6\, 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas\, NV 89109 United States\, Las Vegas
CATEGORIES:Convention,Education,Featured,Government & Education
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