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The Las Vegas Lifestyle
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Las Vegas' lifestyle is an asset. A rich cultural heritage
and sunshine are key attractions. Outdoor recreation offers
unique opportunities such as Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead
Recreational Area; Mount Charleston Recreation Area, for
winter sports, campgrounds, trails and ghost towns;
the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe.
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Cultural life in Las Vegas is flourishing. One can enjoy
the finest art exhibitions, symphony, opera, dance or
theatre performances. Museums and historical societies
preserver the rich cultural heritage. Sports enthusiasts
can enjoy world class competitions in golf, rodeo, boxing,
bowling, off-road and hydroplane races. The University of
Nevada Las Vegas boasts nationally ranked teams in
basketball and soccer. Las Vegas is also home to the 51's,
a AAA professional baseball team.
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Las Vegas is where tomorrow is heading, a place where the
American dream can still come true, a place where each
voice can be heard and can become a moving force to make
things happen.
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Top Reasons for Moving to Las Vegas
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People relocate to Las Vegas from all over the county. The majority of those
relocating, a whopping 37.5% are from California. Why are people moving to Las
Vegas? The top three reasons are:
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• 49.4% Job Transfer
• 16.9% Find A Better Job
• 11.1% Seek Better Lifestyle
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The Economy
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Las Vegas's economic strength lies in its people and
resources. A young, highly skilled and well-educated labor
force contributes to a productive and competitive business
climate.
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Its central location in the Southwest provides easy access
to the west coast, Mexico and other regional growth markets.
A sophisticated transportation network provides excellent
railway, highway and airway connections to major cities
around the nation.
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Available energy and water sources further enhance the
environment, where emerging industries can grow and
prosper.
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The Business Climate
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Las Vegas' competitive edge as a place to do business is
based on multiple factors. Business and industry locate
in Nevada because the overall business climate is one of
the best in the nation. The key factors which make Nevada
a profitable place to do business include:
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• No corporate income tax
• No personal income tax
• No local earnings tax
• No admissions tax
• No unitary tax
• State Freeport Law for in-transit goods
• Moderate cost of living
• No capital stock tax
• No franchise tax
• Foreign trade zone
• Right-to-work state
• Competitive utility rates
• Education & training programs
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Investment in its educational institutions has yielded Las
Vegas high returns. Las Vegas is a leading center for
training engineers to supply the fast growing demand for
talent and expertise in the high technology field. Las
Vegas ranked third in manufacturing employment growth among
the top ten states in the Nation up 7.5% from 1997.
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Las Vegas' labor force is rapidly increasing in number.
This growth is characterized by diversity and quality of a
broad spectrum of skills, talents and abilities.
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