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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.

We're headed to the strip for a kickoff party, but first, we want to show you around! Ryan Rubio, Principle at Zero Labs, will give you an insider view of the innovation that happens behind the scenes in Las Vegas. 

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area.  Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock offers enticements of a different nature including a 13-mile scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, picnic areas, nature observing and visitor center with indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a book store.
In 1990, special legislation supported by the Nevada congressional delegation, changed the status of the Red Rock Recreation Lands to a National Conservation Area, the seventh to be designated nationally. This legislation provides the funding to protect and improve the area. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is enjoyed by the local population as well as visitors from the United States and many foreign countries