Nevada news program produced in washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, the solar state, the economic and environmental effects of solar energy on the state of nevada. My guest today is miss jill lagan, the president and ceo of the Boulder City Chamber of commerce. Thank you for being here today. Thank you. It is my pleasure. Solar job growth didnt happen by accident. Thats what nevada u. S. Senator harry reid told the press in 2015. And today on eye on washington, we will tell you what is happening in solar strong boulder city. We will look at where the congressional delegation members stand on solar and we will learn my guests thoughts on what the Solar Industry needs most from capitol hill. Well, that statement from senator reid followed news that capita growth of Solar Industry jobs in the whole nation. The nonprofit Solar
Washington. Its the only statewide nevada news program produced in washington, d. C. Every week, eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, there is nothing small about Small Business. Were going to look at its importance to nevadas and this nations economy. And my special guests today are jill lagan, the president and ceo of the Boulder City Chamber of commerce, and mr. Tray abney, the director of chamber of renosparks and northern nevada. Thanks both of you for being here today. Thank you. Thank you. Its my pleasure. Well, if the economy is a body, Small Business is its spine. And today on eye on washington, were going to discuss the importance of Small Business. Well tell you the top concerns of my guests and their Small Business members. And well look at delegation efforts on Small Business. Now, we have all heard the phrase Small Business is the but what
Five years after Interstate 11 opened, most businesses in Boulder City say they are doing well despite the 15-mile stretch of roadway that bypasses the city.
In the summer of 2018, Interstate 11 opened to the public with lingering questions and concerns as to how having thousands of vehicles each day going around — rather than through — Boulder City would impact local businesses.
While the immediate post-pandemic trend of “help wanted” signs in the front window of seemingly every business in town has eased, more than a third of Boulder City business owners report that they continue to have issues attracting and retaining staff, especially for entry-level positions.