Programs & Incentives - Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development

Programs and Incentives

Programs and incentives to assist businesses and communities

GOED oversees a portfolio of programs and incentives within different divisions:

Business Development & Assistance Programs
Workforce Development Programs
Innovations Based Economic Development Programs
International Trade Programs
Rural Community & Economic Development Programs
Procurement Assistance & Outreach (PTAC)
Nevada Film Office Tax Incentives
Emerging Small Business Program (ESB)

Opportunity Zones

Nevada's Opportunity Zones encourage private investment in areas of Nevada most in need and have also accelerated the construction of affordable housing projects across the state.

Incentives - Tax Abatement

Help Nevada's business and workforce-friendly climate become even more competitive.

Workforce Development

One of the opportunities for companies looking to expand or locate their business operation in Nevada is the State’s ready and willing workforce, as well as Nevada’s commitment to create training programs.

Innovation Based Economic Development

The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) is leading an initiative to make technology commercialization a high priority in Nevada.

International Trade

The International Trade division programs and funding assistance are aimed at both assisting Nevada businesses to begin or expand activities in international markets and attracting foreign investment to the state.

Government Procurement Assistance & Outreach

The APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] provides procurement technical assistance to Nevada businesses in pursuit of local, state and federal government contracting and subcontracting opportunities.

Rural Community & Economic Development

The overarching goal is to build prosperity and enhance the quality of life in rural Nevada.

Nevada Film Office

The Nevada Film Office provides a variety of resources and support for hundreds of productions annually.

Emerging Small Businesses

The Local Emerging Small Business (ESB) Program is a new certification program for Nevada small businesses interested in doing business with state and local government agencies.