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The Art Box - Episode 419 - Raising the Top Step: Tom Burns on Opportunity, Growth, and Nevada’s Future

The Art Box

Published
March 14, 2026
Duration
18:57
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Last updated
Apr 26, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

In this episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with Tom Burns, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, for a thoughtful conversation about how opportunity grows communities. Tom shares an idea that has guided much of his work: raising the top step of the stool. When individuals are given the chance to reach higher, thr…

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In this episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with Tom Burns, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, for a thoughtful conversation about how opportunity grows communities. Tom shares an idea that has guided much of his work: raising the top step of the stool. When individuals are given the chance to reach higher, through education, opportunity, and economic growth, it lifts families, neighborhoods, and entire communities along with them. Appointed by Joe Lo

Themes

  • society
  • culture