EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 2 Issue 2 | Page 70

Las Vegas EB5 Investors Conference March 8, 2014 The first annual Las Vegas EB5 Investors Conference was held March 8, 2014 at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Speakers presented to a sold-out crowd on topics ranging from understanding EB-5 essentials to the technicalities of advanced investment structures. Steve Hill, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, opened the event with a morning breakfast talk. Attendees then had the option to attend beginner or advanced sessions throughout the day. Congressman Jared Polis presented the keynote address and participated in an afternoon panel. The event concluded with a reception where stakeholders discussed key issues with Congressman Polis. We would like to extend a special thank you to our co-hosts, David Hirson, Joseph McCarthy and Dawn Lurie. ★ 68 E B 5 I n v esto rs M ag a z i n e