Congresswoman Lee Meets with Consulate-General of Japan, Tours Konami Gaming U.S. Headquarters
360,000 square foot facility supports 500 jobs in southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Congresswoman Lee (NV-03) joined Consulate-General of Japan Osumi Yo in a tour of Konami Gaming’s U.S. Headquarters located in Nevada’s Third Congressional District. Part of an industry that drives nearly $2 billion in economic output for Nevada, Konami’s 360,000 square foot facility in southern Nevada supports 500 jobs in the heart of Las Vegas.
During the tour, Congresswoman discussed the importance of working with local, state, and federal partners to support workforce development in the gaming industry and across southern Nevada, as well as how partnerships with countries like Japan help to keep Nevada as the entertainment and tourism capital of the world.
Congresswoman Lee was joined by Consulate-General of Japan Osumi Yo, members of the Konami Gaming executive team — including President and CEO Steve Sutherland, and local gaming industry workers.
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