Building Local Business Beyond the Strip w/ Jarron Gray | Ep. 9

Curtis Blair and Nick Beam sit down with Jarron Gray, Chairman of the Board for the Urban Chamber of Commerce, for a candid conversation about Las Vegas growth and why local businesses continue to struggle despite the city’s booming economy. As a born-and-raised Las Vegas native, Jarron breaks down the disconnect between tourism-driven success and real opportunity for locals.

From access to capital and contracts to the impact of major events like F1, stadium development, and Hollywood expansion, the episode explores what it truly takes to build sustainable businesses and stronger communities beyond the Strip — and why resources and relationships, not handouts, are the key to long-term economic growth in Las Vegas.

Connect with Jarron:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcgrayfamily/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarron-gray-mba-1a53854a

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Introduction & Jaron Gray’s Vegas Roots

04:45 – The State of Las Vegas Business & Community

10:30 – Tourism vs Local Economy: The Real Disconnect

18:20 – Access to Capital, Contracts & Accountability

26:40 – Stadiums, F1 & Who Actually Benefits

35:15 – Supporting Legacy & Minority-Owned Businesses

43:30 – The Role of the Urban Chamber

50:40 – Building Pipelines, Resources & Relationships

58:10 – What Vegas Must Do Next to Grow Sustainably

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