The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is a government agency and the official destination marketing organization for Southern Nevada. It was founded by the Nevada Legislature in 1955. The LVCVA owns and operates the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and is responsible for the advertising campaigns for the Clark County, Nevada area. The LVCVA previously operated the Cashman Center complex; however the City of Las Vegas took control of Cashman Center at the end of 2017 and is evaluating possibilities for the facility's future.