The EDAWN Executive Update is designed to give you a quick update on what is happening in our community and at EDAWN regarding economic development.
Please forward this to others you know that may be interested. For more information, please email
Tamera Pitts
or call 775.829.3700.
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Check it out! 30 second "The New Nevada video" to send out. Here is the
link!
Advanced manufacturing and logistics growth continues.
We continue to see manufacturing and logistics companies considering and then deciding to relocate to our region. This is the bulk of our new company prospect activity. However, there are fewer available employees to fill these quality jobs. If we are to continue this exciting new growth we need to embrace this opportunity. Recognition by parents, counselors and the community, of the new Reno-Sparks as an advanced manufacturing and logistics hub is the first step.
New Performing Arts Center?
While the Pioneer Center has served us well for more than 50 years, a new center to showcase our performing arts in the next 50 years is a dream that some want to consider. There will be a study done to investigate the feasibility of a new performing arts center for the region. If you are interested in supporting this effort financially, or want to be involved in the study, please contact Pam Matteoni or call 775.829.3711.
Help Us Promote The Region!
If you have not already sent this video to 10 or more out-of-state friends or acquaintances, now is the time. We are rapidly approaching a workforce shortage with all the new companies coming to the region. Whatever you can do to get the word out will help us to attract the talent we need to go to the next level! The New Nevada: Video here.
The EPIC Report with Actual Numbers updated through January.
Lest we forget that this is just a set of projections based on the best available information, having the actual numbers will help us track and respond to our growth in the months ahead. Here are the Actual Numbers Charts .
In case you missed it:
Prior EDAWN articles, published in the RGJ, are stored on our website. These informative articles run in the Reno Gazette Journal on the 3rd Sunday of every month and are designed to inform the community and explain issues and concerns that we see as your regional economic development agency.
Here is the link to the library
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The Business Development team
hosted 10 site visits and added 25 new leads and projects to its pipeline from various industries, including advanced manufacturing and software development.
Cam-Concept, a manufacturer and distributor of hook-lift trailer systems, has announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Sparks, NV.
The company is from Quebec, Canada. Here is their press release.
Stan Thomas attended the Site Selectors Conference in Nashville and met with 13 site consultants to discuss potential relocation opportunities from companies across the U.S. One reason so many manufacturing and distribution companies are attracted to Northern Nevada is the 2 day truck service to more than 60 million customers and 11 Western states.
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Entrepreneurial Development
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Summit VMS - New Mentor of the Month:
Dave Hartman
- Having lived in 5 states, Dave came to Reno in January of 1998 to open the Microsoft North America Operations Center. While at Microsoft, Dave served in many roles, including site lead for both the intern and mentor programs. We're excited to have his 25+ years of professional experience and passion for growing, motivating, and leading people to mentor ventures in the Summit VMS program. Learn more about Dave
here.
The deadline to submit your Level Up Growth Competition application is right around the corner - March 15th at 5pm.
Level Up is a growth competition for privately owned small businesses that
have been in existence for a minimum of two years, with at least a $200k gross revenue within the last year. It's a great opportunity to win $5k in cash and additional services and prizes; and more importantly, generate and demonstrate traction for your venture.
Learn more and apply here.
The EDAWN, NCET, & RGJ awards ceremony is right around the corner - Thursday, March 31st- purchase your tickets here!
The EDAWN Awards recognize the resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community, the NCET Awards celebrate Northern Nevada's technology community, and the RGJ Awards recognize outstanding small, medium, large and new companies.
Reno Collective launches RC Academy with 12 Week Bootcamp - Learn to Code!
The Web Developer Bootcamp is designed to teach you how to be a web developer in 12 weeks. With real world, project based learning, students will learn the technologies and tools required to build modern web applications. The end of the program includes interviews with companies interested in hiring employees. The bootcamp runs April 4th to June 24th, Mon, Wed, Thu 6-9pm. For more information,
click here.
There are several entrepreneurial events happening throughout the region!
Don't forget to
check the calendar
and list your event by utilizing
Reno Startup Digest
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Business Retention|Expansion & Workforce
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The team made 20 company visits in the month of February.
Four of the visits were deep-dive workforce visits with employers to understand the specific jobs being created, as well as the knowledge, skills and abilities that go along with those positions. The team also contributed input to the State Board of Education High School Graduation Committee, and is co-leading the regional Workforce Consortium in conjunction with The Chamber.
The Changing Workforce Climate and Preparing Students for Success.
Logistics, advanced manufacturing and technology are reshaping industry job growth in Northern Nevada. To provide educators with a window into this changing employment landscape,
a tour of the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center was conducted for WCSD middle school leaders. The tour included online retailer, zulily and the Ardagh Group. For the full story, go here.
Biggest Little Employee Retention Tip of the Month:
In a tight labor market, employee turnover is more costly, time consuming and disruptive than ever. For a different perspective on Employee Retention, you can't afford to miss "Keeping Your Best Employees in a Fierce Labor Market" by Mike Brooks, President Workforce Retention Solutions. Read more here.
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Investor Update
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Thank you to the following Investors for supporting EDAWN's Mission to create quality jobs in our region:
We appreciate your support of our job creation efforts!
EDAWN values the continued support of current investors and invites those who are not, to consider becoming involved with our organization. For more information, please contact
Sheila Imsdahl
or call 775.829.3704.
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Partner Updates
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TMCC Spring 2016 Job Fair and Networking Breakfast
is on April 13th from 9am-1pm. Companies and non-profits can register to network with TMCC students and alumni by April 4th.
The State of Education updates the community about the impressive progress the Washoe County School District (WCSD) is making for our students.
The application deadline for TMCC High School's new Technical Pathway option has been extended to April 11th for next year's high school juniors. This tuition-free, dual-credit system allows students to add technical coursework to their curriculum and graduate with a high school diploma, and a college certificate of achievement or skills certificate at the same time. For eligibility requirements and application information, see the
attached flyer, or view the
online video .
Congratulations to EDAWN assisted company CustomInk, for their ranking as #58 among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016. The rankings were recently released by Fortune magazine in partnership with research and consulting firm Great Place to Work®. We appreciate their presence in Northern Nevada and their ongoing creation of quality jobs in the region. For the full story go here.
Western Industrial Nevada (WIN) will be hosting their Annual Lecture Series Dinner on Friday, April 22, 1016 and will feature Legendary Sports Icon, Sugar Ray Leonard. Your support of this event also assists WIN in bringing high-quality, informative speakers to the Northern Nevada. For more information go here or to reserve tables or individual tickets, visit the dinner page here.
The Stat Pack is a monthly business e-report, co-authored by Mike PeQueen of HighTower Las Vegas and John Restrepo of RCG Economics, with input from Brian Bonnefant of UNR. It combines important metrics relevant to business decision makers and financial commentary on current issues facing the Nevada economy. The Stat Pack features data and dialogue about the Southern and Northern Nevada economies.
Help spread the word about what a great place the region is to do business!
If you belong to a national organization or association which holds annual meetings, consider the area as a location for their next meeting? The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will do the work and you will get the recognition! Call 775.827.7784 for more information!
The Nevada Economy in Brief
provides a wealth of Nevada workforce and economic information and is published monthly by the
Nevada Department of Employment
, Training and Rehabilitation / Research (DETR) and Analysis Bureau. For questions, please contact DETR
Ken Pierson
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EDAWN Events
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
EDAWN Community Luncheon
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Eldorado Resort Casino/Convention Center
11:30 am | Check-In
12 noon - 1:30 pm| Lunch & Program
Cost: $25 pp - ADVANCE REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED!
Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited!
(Registration will open as the event nears)
For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call 775.829.3704.
NCET, EDAWN, RGJ Awards Ceremony
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Atlantis Resort & Spa
5:00 pm | Cocktails
6:00 pm | Dinner & Program start
Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited!
For a list of additional 2016 EDAWN entrepreneurial events, please click here.
For more information, please contact Shyla Pheasant or call 775.829.3702.
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