SCN Las Vegas 2025

Join us for an immersive driving tour of Las Vegas' Historic Westside, a neighborhood rich in cultural heritage and poised for inclusive economic revitalization. Guided by Claytee White, Director of the Oral History Research Center at UNLV and a leading voice on Westside history, this tour will also feature Helen Norman, Principal of Norman & Associates and a long-time advocate for equitable urban development, and Paul Roberson, founder and CEO of Flo Unleashed, a tech startup founder born and raised in the Westside.

Together, we'll explore key landmarks including Jackson Avenue, the historic commercial corridor; the Harrison House, a former safe haven for Black entertainers during segregation; Abodo Garden, a symbol of community resilience; Jim Gaye Park and Legacy Park, showcasing public investment in placemaking; and the future-forward New West Las Vegas Library, a hub for digital literacy, business incubation, and workforce development.
This tour will highlight how cultural legacy, place-based investment, and entrepreneurship intersect to shape the next chapter of the Westside — and how the startup community can be a part of it.