Reno, Nev. (January 27, 2025) — Plumas Bank has donated $30,000 to supporting financial literacy initiatives across its communities through partnerships and contributions to six exceptional organizations. With a total donation of $5,000 to each organization, these funds will help provide critical financial literacy assistance to small businesses, fostering economic development … [Read more...] about Plumas Bank Champions Financial Literacy Through $30,000 in Donations to Community Organizations
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada
Metcalf Builders President & CEO Bryce Clutts Appointed for Second Term on the Douglas County Planning Commission and Named New Board Member of EDAWN
Metcalf Builders announced today that its President and CEO Bryce Clutts has been appointed for a second term to serve on the Douglas County Planning Commission. In addition to this reappointment, Clutts has been named as a new board member of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). The Douglas County Planning Commission is an advisory body to the Board … [Read more...] about Metcalf Builders President & CEO Bryce Clutts Appointed for Second Term on the Douglas County Planning Commission and Named New Board Member of EDAWN
EDAWN Invites Nevada Entrepreneurs to Pitch Start-Ups–Season 2 of Elevate Reno
Season Two of Elevate Reno for 2024 RENO, Nev. (January 19, 2024) – The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is pleased to announce season two of the widely acclaimed Elevate Reno event, serving as a platform for Nevada entrepreneurs to showcase their startups. Scheduled for February 7, at Craft Beer & Wine in Reno. EDAWN is currently seeking … [Read more...] about EDAWN Invites Nevada Entrepreneurs to Pitch Start-Ups–Season 2 of Elevate Reno
Dragonfly Energy Is Presenting Sponsor of Reno Startup Week 2023
Dragonfly Energy is Presenting Sponsor of Reno Startup Week Local Success Story Leads Community Sponsors RENO, Nev. (August 23, 2023) – The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) today announced that Reno Startup Week 2023 will be sponsored by Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI). The community-wide event is scheduled for Sept. 25-29. Dragonfly CEO Denis … [Read more...] about Dragonfly Energy Is Presenting Sponsor of Reno Startup Week 2023
Around the StateJune 2019
UNR School of Medicine Graduates New Doctors The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) graduated 63 new doctors last month. Six of the new doctors will remain in Northern Nevada for their graduate medical education. In addition, approximately 27 percent of UNR Med students are staying in Nevada for some part of their training and 43 percent of the students … [Read more...] about Around the State
Kylie Rowe Appointed to EDAWN Board of Trustees
Reno – Kylie Rowe, Vice President of Relocation at Dickson Realty, has been appointed to the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada’s (EDAWN) Board of Trustees. Rowe will bring her millennial perspective to the Board, as well as her experience with entrepreneurship. Rowe’s community impact spans across the University of Nevada, Reno and within Reno’s … [Read more...] about Kylie Rowe Appointed to EDAWN Board of Trustees
Executives Weigh In: Power Poll 2017
Most executives would agree, 2016 saw a boost to industry across the Silver State. From call centers and manufacturers to new sports teams and residential and commercial development throughout the state, Nevada is on the rise. This boom in industry is also prompting many business leaders to question when the other shoe will drop. “Cautiously optimistic” has been the phrase … [Read more...] about Executives Weigh In: Power Poll 2017
Family Owned Business 2017
Congratulations Finalists! The 2017 class of Family Owned Businesses are comprised of some of outstanding and hard-working families who care for their businesses and their communities. We are honored to name each and everyone of them a Family Owned Business Finalist. This year’s honorees were chosen by a panel of judges who reviewed hundreds of nominations to narrow it down … [Read more...] about Family Owned Business 2017
Manufacturing: Organizations Work to Bolster Industry
A major focus of the state’s economic development organization and other agencies throughout Nevada is growing and supporting the state’s manufacturing industry, and their efforts continue to bear fruit. “There are so many people working right now, from the governor all the way down, to make sure we provide workforce and housing and stimulate the economy in ways that have … [Read more...] about Manufacturing: Organizations Work to Bolster Industry
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the U.S. would create more than 100,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $82 billion nationally by 2025, estimated the … [Read more...] about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Around the State: June 2015
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Partners with Nevada Industry Excellence Nevada Industry Excellence (NIE), a resource for manufacturing businesses, has partnered with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) through the Making Global Local program. The program connects companies to USTDA’s export promotion programs. ArrowData Receives FAA Approval to Operate Drones for … [Read more...] about Around the State: June 2015
Education: The Key to Success
A high school graduate, entering the workforce in Southern Nevada directly after graduation, earns on average $6,000 more annually than a non-graduate. At a very basic level, that’s the effect of education on the economy. Education affects more than workforce, more than the economic development that comes as a result of the talents and training of employees and more than the … [Read more...] about Education: The Key to Success
Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
When Tina Quigley became general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) she and her team went promptly to talk with officials in metropolitan areas where they’ve created transportation plans that were both funded and built, and had community support behind them. The common message from leaders in those communities was that even a public … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere From Here: Nevada’s Transportation System
A Future of Change: Economic Development
Nevada, because of its narrow focus on three industries, was devastated by the recession and eventually led the nation in foreclosures and unemployment. As both the director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and a resident of Nevada, Steve Hill believes there is a rising wave of economic development diversifying an outdated and vulnerable economy built on … [Read more...] about A Future of Change: Economic Development
Family Owned Businesses 2014
Congratulations to the 2014 Family Owned Business Finalists It isn’t easy running a business, especially a family-owned business. Late hours, little to no salary and foregoing vacations can sometimes be exacerbated by family squabbles and employees that know the boss just a little too well. Nevertheless, family-owned businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy. This … [Read more...] about Family Owned Businesses 2014