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Southern Nevada’s counties of Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda are aligning workforce development to their economic development strategies in order to meet the needs of business and industry. Listen to different stakeholders and learn how their efforts are helping cities like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City remain an attractive place to do business.

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Season 6- Episode 23: Tom Burns and Dorian Stonebarger

August 11, 2026 • Workforce Connections • Season 6 • Episode 23

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Tom Burns, executive director of Nevada's Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), and Dr. Dorian Stonebarger, deputy director of GOED, share the bold vision driving Nevada's next era of economic growth and innovation. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, they reveal how workforce development, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and strategic partnerships are creating new career opportunities and strengthening Nevada's economy for generations to come. It's an inspiring look at the collaboration, leadership, and forward-thinking strategies shaping the Silver State's future.

Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED): https://goed.nv.gov/

Nevada Business Magazine (June issue featuring GOED's 16-page article on critical minerals): https://nevadabusiness.com/