Las Vegas, NV- At a sold-out Vegas Chamber luncheon this week, Governor Joe Lombardo delivered a clear-eyed message to Southern Nevada business leaders: professional sports are powering our economy forward, creating jobs, and helping diversify beyond the traditional tourism base that proved so fragile during the pandemic shutdowns.
Lombardo didn’t mince words: “Is sports the answer? Yeah, in my opinion, it is the answer.” He pointed to the proven success of the Raiders, Golden Knights, and Aces, and the bright future with the Athletics’ new ballpark and ongoing NBA expansion talks. These franchises aren’t just entertainment – they’re economic engines driving visitor spending, job creation, and community pride that trickles down to small businesses across the valley.
Since taking office, Governor Lombardo has backed up his words with action. He highlighted the addition of 44,500 new jobs to Nevada’s labor force since 2022. His administration slashed red tape by reviewing 1,200 regulations and modifying or repealing over 900 of them. A 15% cut in the modified business tax is already easing the burden on hardworking entrepreneurs. These are the kind of common-sense, limited-government reforms conservatives celebrate – removing obstacles so free enterprise and individual initiative can thrive.
Vegas Chamber President and CEO Mary Beth Sewald echoed the optimism, noting the upcoming Super Bowl in 2029 alongside new and legacy events that bring real economic benefits to even the smallest businesses. Small business owner Lorraine Marshall spoke for many when she expressed confidence that visitor numbers and customer traffic will rebound, especially with major sports on the horizon.
This approach stands in stark contrast to the heavy-handed government expansion and overregulation we’ve seen in other states. Governor Lombardo understands that true diversity in the economy comes from unleashing competition, rewarding excellence, and building on strengths like Las Vegas’s ability to host world-class athletic events. Sports celebrate merit, teamwork, discipline, and victory – timeless values that align with the pro-family, faith-based principles that built America into the greatest nation on earth.
In a time when some push divisive identity politics under the banner of “diversity,” Lombardo’s focus on sports-driven growth offers a better path: one rooted in shared American pride, opportunity for all who work hard, and results that strengthen families and communities without government mandates or endless spending.
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