On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Virginia Valentine, President & CEO of the Nevada Resort Association and former City Manager of Las Vegas and Clark County Manager.
Virginia shares her unique perspective on Nevada’s most important industry and her own career in shaping Las Vegas during pivotal moments. She reflects on her early days at City Hall, working with Mayor Jan Jones and later navigating the bold leadership of Mayor Oscar Goodman, before stepping into the county’s top executive role.
The conversation dives into today’s big issues:
- How Nevada’s resorts are expanding their role in community resilience.
- The state of post-pandemic recovery in gaming and tourism.
- The impact of mega-events like the Super Bowl and Formula 1 on resort strategy.
- What it will take to keep Nevada competitive globally.
- The economic power of the resort industry and its ripple effect across the state.
- How mega-projects and expansions are building the Strip of tomorrow.
With her front-row seat to both government and the resort industry, Virginia offers unmatched insights into where Las Vegas has been—and where it’s headed.
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