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Urban development director sees opportunities for growth in technology, health care in Vegas
Business owners who move to Las Vegas frequently praise the city as “business-friendly.” And that’s not just code for favorable tax structure. “One of the big things that Nevada has beyond a favorable tax structure is governmental support at all levels,” says Ryan Smith, acting economic and urban development director for the City of Las Vegas. “If you are a company looking to expand into Nevada, the access to government both at a state and local level is unparalleled. Ryan Smith “We often also act as a liaison between businesses and developers with other departments in the city. We strive to find a reasonable way to ‘yes.’ ” Vegas Inc caught…