LAS VEGAS – Green Valley Grocery, a Nevada-based chain of 52 convenience stores and gas stations, announced its investment in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s  (LVGEA) “Engage Southern Nevada” investment campaign, a three-year effort to raise $7.5 million for regional economic development.

Launched a year ago, the effort is continuing to make momentum through partnerships with organizations such as Green Valley Grocery, who joins other notable investors including Barclaycard US, CB Richard Ellis, Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, Cox Communications and others.

"Green Valley Grocery is another example of corporate leadership in our community,” said Terrence Thornton, LVGEA director of investor services and development, in a press release. "This investment reinforces the importance of what we're doing … and we're proud to have Green Valley Grocery join our growing list of investors.”

The “Engage Southern Nevada” investment campaign is part of the LVGEA’s strategic plan, including to lead, facilitate and steward economic development efforts in the region, and to become an engine of community development.