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Nevada is the most business-friendly desert state. Nevertheless, last year, Nevada fell one place from 3rd to 4th most business-friendly state in the country.[1] We cannot let new taxes push Nevada further down. Low taxes aren’t the cure-all, though. Nevada has always had low taxes, but we are still a one-horse economy.
- Innovate. There is no reason that Nevada is not the center of distribution, transportation, energy, fashion, and medical research in the Southwest. Las Vegas is well positioned to distribute goods to Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Salt Lake. Reno is similarly well positioned between Boise, Salt Lake, San Francisco and San Jose. All net job creation in the U.S. from 1985-2007 came from firms or businesses that were 5 years old or younger.
- Keep taxes low. Nevada’s deficit can be solved with hard work and new ideas. Our legislators should be ready to radically restructure how Nevada does business before considering any new taxes. For details see Dan on Spending.
- Improve our Cultural Texture. The Lou Ruvo Cleveland Clinic and Smith Center for Performing Arts are magnificent steps and achievements. This sort of innovation and drive will make Nevada more attractive to industries: a colorful and diverse cultural scene, renowned education, and low taxes. These projects deserve unrelenting effort, as Southern Nevada will be a richer community by our sheer force of will.
[1] “Business Tax Climate Report: Nevada Slips to fourth.” Available from http://www.lvrj.com/business/nevada-slips-spot-to-fourth-60601982.html; Internet; Accessed 18 Nov. 2009.