Created by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, “Diversify Nevada” provides insightful discussions and expert analysis on the driving forces behind our state’s business, workforce and community development.
How Jeremy Aguero Thinks About Policy, Economy and Opportunity in Nevada
Today’s guest is Jeremy Aguero, Principal Analyst and founding leader at Applied Analysis, one of Nevada’s most respected economic and policy research firms. Jeremy has spent more than two decades turning complex data into clear, actionable insights for business, government, and community leaders.
Jeremy is an expert at connecting data to decision-making. We invited him on the show to help us better understand the forces shaping Nevada’s competitiveness, the tradeoffs behind growth, and what it takes to build a resilient, future-ready economy.
29 Jul 2026
Building the Framework of Growth: Infrastructure & Economic Strategy in Nevada
Today’s guest is GOED’s strategic project manager Nate Bouvet. Through his work, Nate helps align federal designations, infrastructure readiness, and capital strategies to drive economic resilience across Nevada.
We wanted to talk to Nate about the roles infrastructure and strategic alignment play in economic development, as well as some of the big projects he's been involved in over the years -- Campus for Hope, HUBZones and much more!
28 May 2026
Government Contracts Can Help Grow Your Small Business
Today's guest is Joan Rueben, the director of the Nevada APEX Accelerator at GOED. In our conversation, Joan discusses her passion for public service and how the APEX program can help small businesses grow and expand.
To become a Nevada APEX client, fill out the client questionnaire on the GOED website:
https://goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-apex-accelerator/
9 Apr 2026
How We Strengthen Nevada's Rural Communities
Carli and Evan are joined today by Jessica Sanders, Nevada's program administrator for the Community Development Block Grant. In today's episode, Jessica discusses how CDBG builds prosperity and enhances the quality of life in rural Nevada.
12 Mar 2026
Empowering Nevada's Workforce
Elaine Silverstone, GOED's director of workforce development, joins Diversify Nevada to discuss how the agency is helping empower the future of the state's workforce.
12 Feb 2026
How Nevada's Business Climate Has Evolved in the Last 10 Years
In today's episode, we're joined by Melanie Sheldon, the senior director of business development at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Through her work at GOED, Melanie has witnessed a lot of change in Nevada's business climate over the years as more innovative companies move to the state.
21 Jan 2026
What's Driving Our Economy Going Into 2026?
GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins the show to discuss some of the big economic moves Nevada saw last year and what they might mean for the state in 2026.
10 Dec 2025
Strategic Planning for Nevada's Future
Diversify Nevada is joined today by Dr. Dorian Stonebarger, GOED's deputy director. Before joining GOED in 2023, Dorian was Chief Policy Advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen and worked to create the city's first affordable housing ordinance. In addition to economic development, Dorian is passionate about health and nutrition, and has done a lot of great work in that space. Most recently, Dorian was named one of the 2025 Women to Watch by Nevada Business Magazine.
We talked with Dorian about all that and more, including her work in helping develop Nevada's economic development strategy.
28 Oct 2025
How the Film Industry Drives Economic Development
14 Oct 2025
Empowering Rural Voices: The Intersection of Economy and Community
Shari Davis joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss her work with Nevada's rural communities. Shari is GOED's director of rural economic & community development as well as the Nevada Main Street state coordinator.
25 Sept 2025
The Big Role Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Play in Nevada
Melissa Saavedra, director of GOED's Office of Entrepreneurship, joins "Diversify Nevada" to discuss how entrepreneurs are part of the fabric of economic development.
9 Sept 2025
Why Healthcare Is Intertwined With Economic Growth
Today's guest is Vance Farrow, the healthcare industry specialist at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. With his extensive experience in the industry, Vance brings a lot to the table when it comes to healthcare and its role in economic development.
20 Aug 2025
Q2 Recap: What's Going On With Jobs, Wages, and Employment in Nevada?
Q2 numbers are in!
GOED Research Manager Steve Scheetz joins "Diversify Nevada" to share key data and other takeaways that were presented during our agency's board meeting in August 2025.
5 Aug 2025
How Nevada Is Using Virtual Reality To Revolutionize Workforce Development
Tammy Westergard, GOED's senior workforce development librarian-in-residence, has been an advocate for education and workforce training for many years. She joins "Diversify Nevada" to talk about her cutting-edge program, Individual Career Mapping, which is using virtual reality training to transform workforce development -- and getting results.
22 Jul 2025
Navigating Nevada: Economic Trends and Challenges Ahead for 2025 and Beyond
Today's guest is Steve Scheetz, research manager for the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. He joins "Diversify Nevada" to offer expert analysis into the current economic trends and headwinds that the Silver State is facing in 2025.
7 Jul 2025
From Policy to Prosperity: How Nevada Is Building a Diverse Economy
Tom Burns, executive director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), joins us for the inaugural episode of "Diversify Nevada" to discuss how his agency fosters business, workforce, and community development in the state.
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