Research & Development

Tim Carlson"In my 22 years working in Nevada Economic development,
this is one of the most exciting and innovative initiatives I've seen a private-public partnership that carries the promise of not only economic growth, but also economic diversity by serving a broad range of industries traditionally underserved by government economic development programs."
Tim Carlson
CEO, Powered by Renewables
Economic Development Adviser to NEDAB
Dr Keith Schwer“Nevada has a long tradition of
focusing on economic development. I
see this as the next step in the
evolution of the state's economy. We live in a world economy, and we now need to compete in international markets, so we have to be smarter about it. What NEDAB is doing is a positive effort to grow an entrepreneurial state, to present to the world the additional benefits of being a
Nevada corporation and to raise
awareness of Nevada's capital
markets potential.”
Dr. Keith Schwer
Director, The Center for Business and Economic Research
Professor of Economics, UNLV
NEDAB Research & Development Advisor
Neal Tomlinson“One of the most important actions we can take to attract business to Nevada is the creation of a chancery court for business litigation, such as
they might find in Delaware or New York. Currently both attorneys and litigants often would rather go to federal court than deal with the congestion in the Nevada civil courts. A dedicated business court would
also seat judges who have the
business experience to deal with the nuances of complex business litigation and make it better serve companies that face these issues.”
Neal Tomlinson, Esq.
Snell & Wilmer, LLP
NEDAB General Counsel

Nevada Economic Development Advisory Board
New Economic Development Strategies for the New Economy

NEDAB is a council of businesspeople and legislators who share a vision of diversified economic growth through participation in capital markets and are working with other businesses and the government to make that vision a reality.

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December 4, 2009

A great economic development promoter and researcher dies at 66.

Keith Schwer, a member of the Nevada Economic Development Advisory Board (NEDAB), died Thursday, Dec. 3, of cancer. He was the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and was known for working toward economic diversification in Nevada.

"Keith was a dear friend and a great supporter of everything NEDAB stands for," says Stephen Brock, president and CEO of Public Company Management Corporation and the founder of NEDAB. "He will be greatly missed."

Schwer held a public conference every June and December to outline his economic forecast for the next six months, and co-workers said that earlier this week, he was still going over the details of the upcoming conference.

Schwer "always had the good of the city and state close to his heart and was committed to what he did," Bob Potts, assistant director of UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, told the Las Vegas Sun. "His career defined him. He loved economics."

Schwer is survived by his wife, three daughters, and three grandchildren.

NEDAB believes

  • Nevada has the potential to become the premier destination in the U.S. for companies looking to enter the capital markets.
  • Nevada corporations across a variety of industries can benefit from participating in the capital markets as a way to build long-term shareholder value, access capital, attract and retain good employees, increase visibility and improve business practices.
  • An increased number of Nevada corporations successfully entering and sustaining participation in the capital markets will create diversified economic growth, increase the number of companies that physically relocate to Nevada, create new jobs and increase revenue for the state.

Activities of the NEDAB include

  • Outreach to other economic development groups, legislators, regulators, business owners, and business and industry leaders.
  • Educational Programs for companies seeking to learn about capital markets and the advantages of domiciling in Nevada as a private or public company.
  • Policy Research and Recommendations to make Nevada even more attractive as a home for companies wanting to participate in capital markets.
  • Locally-based Industry Screening Committees will help identify and screen companies that are good candidates for participation in the public markets.

NEDAB has already announced several of the committee members and has been garnering support among business and government leaders who have committed to working with the committee toward diversified economic growth for Nevada.

Contact Nevada-EDAB

For more information, please contact Robert Uithoven, Spokesperson and AB Member, regarding the information on this page or any questions regarding NEDAB.

Phone: 775-762-8550
Email: ruithoven@Nevada-edab.com

Nevada EDAB Proclamation
PCMC Seminar

Robert Uithoven"The NEDAB is an exciting opportunity to help our economy grow, strengthen and diversify. Nevada must maintain a competitive,economic edge over our neighboring states - which are also experiencing unprecented growth.
We offer favorable tax and regulatory structure to small business issuers domiciled in Nevada. I am honored to serve with such a diverse group of individuals who share in the belief that Nevada's economic environment and
attractiveness must remain second to none."
Robert Uithoven, NEDAB Member
President, J3 Strategies
Campaign Manager
Gibbons for Governor 2006
Dr James EellsJames Eells, MD, is a respected Las Vegas internist, a former U.S. Air Force physician with the rank of Major, and a longtime resident of Nevada. Not only is Dr. Eells an esteemed member of Nevada’s professional community, but he is actively involved in a number of community and civic organizations as well.
James R. Eells, M.D.,
Former Chief of Medicine USAF
Associate Chair, Life Sciences Screening Committee
Bob Beer"From a public policy perspective, I believe knowledge - based companies bring the kind of high-paying 'good' jobs that we need in Nevada. A few have discovered that Nevada's capital formation laws are amongst the best in America, but many more struggle because they don't know our secret. Collectively, the people who have already committed to join or work with the NEDAB not only "get it", but have the experience, connections, resources and motivation to execute the plan."
Bob Beers
Former State Senator District 6
Nevada Client Audit Coordinator
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