Advanced manufacturing has been a great fit for Reno-Sparks.
It’s a great industry where somebody who may want to up-skill or someone coming out of a community college that may not want to go get a four-year degree can get a chance to work in an advanced manufacturing facility and make $70,000 to $80,000 a year, with full benefits.
EDAWN has also put a lot of emphasis on “entrepreneurial growth” in the region. In 2020, the organization attracted 30 new startups, accounting for 139 new jobs, and “90% of the companies are in technology - biotech, nanotech, fintech and blockchain for example.