August 26, 2025 – RENO, Nev. – Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) is proud to announce that Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has signed on as an Innovation Leader sponsor for 2026, continuing their role as a lead sponsor in 2025. As a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, NCET relies on funding from members and sponsors to continue offering programs, events and networking opportunities for the Reno business community.
GNCU has also signed on to sponsor the NCET Innovation Summit that will be held as part of Reno Startup Week. Launched in 2023, Reno Startup Week serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and community members to share knowledge and exchange ideas. NCET’s Innovation Summit will feature three workshops focusing on innovation and AI.
“We are thrilled to have GNCU as our lead business partner,” said Ira M. Gostin, interim president and CEO of NCET. “Our members will benefit from this affiliation as the support will help as we refine and relaunch our offering of programs and events for the coming year.”
“Greater Nevada Credit Union is proud to partner with NCET to support Nevada’s entrepreneurs and tech community. This collaboration aligns with our passion to help more Nevadans live greater by fostering innovation and local business growth.” John Ahdunko, Senior Vice President of Member Success.
The Innovation Leader sponsorship level is only available to two companies each year. NCET is currently working to identify a second organization for this top-level sponsorship.
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About NCET:
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) is Northern Nevada’s premier organization dedicated to promoting a vibrant technology and business community through education, professional development and targeted business networking. By providing quality programs and educational events, NCET enables founders, entrepreneurs, business professionals and technology leaders to explore innovation, strengthen professional connections, and contribute to the region’s economic growth. NCET is an independent, member-supported, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and does not receive state or federal funding. See more at www.NCET.org.
About Greater Nevada Credit Union
Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) is headquartered in Carson City, Nevada and has been helping Nevadans with their financial needs for over 75 years. The credit union serves more than 88,000 consumers and small businesses and has $1.74 billion in assets. GNCU’s subsidiaries include Greater Nevada Mortgage, Greater Commercial Lending and Greater Nevada Insurance. GNCU has been consistently recognized as a Best Financial Institution in many of its service areas and as a top employer by the Reno/Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards. GNCU is also the title sponsor of Greater Nevada Field in Reno. For more information, call (800) 421-6674 or visit www.gncu.org.
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Media contact:
Ira M. Gostin, interim president & CEO
NCET
775-391-0213
ira@ncet.org
