LAS VEGAS
The Fastest Growing
City in
The United States
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS

If you are making Las Vegas your home you will find the city offers many services and  
information to make your transition easier.

The Las Vegas valley has been named as the fastest growing area in the United States.
The climate, the economy, job opportunities and the many amenities offered have been
some of the factors prompting our growth. The city embraces this growth responsibly and
strives to provide open and accessible government and quality services to all its
residents. The Las Vegas valley is comprised of several jurisdictions and includes the
cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and un-incorporated Clark County.

For additional information about Las Vegas you may wish to visit lasvegas.com.

LAS VEGAS SERVICES DIRECTORY


Emergency 911                                               Voters Registration 351-1212

Area Code 702                                                Nevada Power  367-5555

Fire Dept. 455-7311                                       Southwest Gas 365-1555

Police Dept. 795-3111- LV                              Water District  870-4194        

Sprint Telephone 878-8816                             Dept. Motor Vehicles 641-7848

Senior Citizens 646-4203                                 City Of Las Vegas  229-6297        

Clark County 455-8200                                     Chamber of Commerce 735-1616

Drivers License 486-4368                               LV Sun Newspaper  383-7200

Clark County School District 799-5011         Weather  734-2010

Bus C.A.T. (Citizens Area Transit 228-7433        

Doing Business In Las Vegas


If you are looking for a place that fosters economic prosperity, look no further. Las Vegas
is a business-friendly city that boasts a diverse population and an attractive business
climate with a remarkable tax structure. With more than 32 million visitors allured to Las
Vegas a year, its no wonder there are plenty of business opportunities in the city.

The city has experienced an important influx of new ventures ranging from small
innovative businesses to multi-million dollar investments. Las Vegas also enjoys a
favorable cost of living, housing is affordable and taxes are among the lowest in the
nation. The city of Las Vegas encourages business diversification and works closely with
entrepreneurs to provide the necessary information needed to get a business off the
ground. Through the city’s Office of Business Development, city staff works to create new
jobs, diversify the economy, recruit new businesses to the area and retain existing
businesses.

The key factors, which make Nevada a profitable place to do business, include:

No corporate income tax                        No personal income tax                

No local earnings tax                             No admissions tax        

No capital stock tax                                No franchise tax

No unitary tax                                        No inventory tax        

Right to work state                                Education & training programs

The city of Las Vegas works closely with a variety of other government agencies and
business organizations that also cultivate new commerce. Some of these are the U.S.
Small Business Administration, the Nevada Development Authority, the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, North Las Vegas Chamber of
Commerce, Latin Chamber of Commerce and Urban Chamber Commerce.
Lynda Dash
lyndadash@yahoo.com
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04-0844