Thank you to our event sponsors! | | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | The Business Development team had the opportunity to attend multiple business attraction engagements in March. The team met with nation-wide site selectors, developers, real estate brokers and companies, offering Northern Nevada as an ideal site location for live data center, advanced manufacturing and clean energy opportunities. | | | | Heather Wessling-Grosz and Danielle Randol represented EDAWN in San Antonio at the Area Development Consultants Forum, an exclusive event limited to 135 invited attendees. The interactive program provided the opportunity to engage face-to-face with 20 site consultants and gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends. | | Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC): | IAMC's Spring Forum focused on core corporate real estate business practice areas and their programming blends targeted professional development with world-class knowledge sharing. Amanda Berry represented EDAWN in Sacramento, California. | | | NAIOP - ICON WEST is the premier event exclusively focused on the development, operation and expansion of industrial real estate and is the nation's largest gathering of industrial real estate professionals. Heather Wessling-Grosz had the opportunity to travel with Storey County's Clay Mitchell and Lara Mather to Los Angeles, California. They met with the Italian Trade Delegation at the Consulate and toured an EV Truck and Battery Manufacturing company with a preferred interest in Northern Nevada for expansion. | | | |
Thirteen new qualified leads entered the pipeline, and the Business Development team hosted eleven site visits for the month of March.
To contact the Business Development team, please email Heather Wessling Grosz, Amanda Berry, or Danielle Randol.
| | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | Nevadaworks has one session left in their workshop series presenting “Skills-First-Hiring” with an employer workshop on key topics important to HR/Recruiting leaders to assist with filling open roles. This series is sponsored by Nevadaworks and the U.S. EDA Good Jobs Challenge. Subjects will include a review of best practices in multiple areas of talent attraction. RSVP here. | | BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION UPDATES | |
The team hosted its’ first Business Builders training series for 15 of our investors preparing to become certified volunteers for the program, which will officially launch on May 5th. This program is designed to strengthen and support our local primary businesses, helping them thrive and grow in our region. Interested in getting involved? Fill out the interest form here.
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In March, our Business Retention Team had the pleasure of meeting with 23 local primary company business leaders. These in-person visits led to the exciting discovery of 4 new jobs being added, with an additional 6 jobs projected for next year. We’re thrilled to see such positive growth in our community!
EDAWN’s Business Retention and Expansion Team is committed to the success of our region’s primary companies. We are here to assist you by providing resources, guidance, and the support you may need when facing challenges and opportunities to grow your business.
To contact the Business Retention, & Expansion Team, email Veronica Chavez or Kimberly Yaeger.
| | A big thank you to Craig Macy, Sami Torbey, and Mitesh Agrawal for participating as panelists in EDAWN’s recent major investor luncheon on AI. Your expertise sparked important conversations and inspired our community to think critically and creatively about what's next. We’re grateful for your time, knowledge, and commitment to innovation in our region! | | | |
Join the Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce on May 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for the BIGGEST Business Expo & Career Fair! Stop by the Reno Startup Week booth, as well as hundreds of other local businesses, and enjoy interactive games, giveaways, and raffle prizes! The event is free to the public and open to all ages. | | | Our latest Elevate Reno event brought founders and community together at the UNR Innevation Center for the sharing of bold ideas and startup stories. Big thanks to our featured presenters: Chris Jackson (eSSENTL), Luke Johnson (Cookie Guy), and Allison Greene (Deltium). We’re proud to spotlight local innovation and momentum every other month. Learn more & get involved at elevatereno.org | | | | | Join Western Nevada Supply for an exciting trade show on Thursday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 950 S. Rock Blvd. in Sparks. Explore new products, ideas, and innovations from over 90 manufacturers at the largest trade show of its kind in Northern Nevada. For questions, call 775-359-5800. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and discover what’s new in the industry! Click here for a full list of manufacturers represented at this event | | Learn how to do business with the Nevada State Purchasing Division at this free event for Nevada small businesses on Thursday, May 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Adams Hub in Carson City. Hear directly from a State Purchasing representative and network with fellow attendees. Hosted by GOED, Nevada APEX Accelerator, and NNDA. Pre-registration required—no walk-ins allowed - Register here. | | | |
The City of Reno community survey is still open! Your feedback on government services, priorities, and engagement efforts will help guide city planning. Results will be shared with the public and City Council this summer. Take the 10–15 minute survey or pledge your organization’s support here. | | | MAJOR INVESTOR OF THE MONTH | | |
At Snell & Wilmer, the firm offers a diverse array of legal services, including business and finance, real estate, litigation, and intellectual property. Its seasoned attorneys provide strategic, tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of clients with personalized, practical, and effective legal counsel.
The team handles complex legal matters, from high-stakes litigation to intricate business transactions, leveraging deep industry knowledge to benefit clients. Snell & Wilmer navigates regulatory challenges, protects intellectual property, and manages real estate ventures with comprehensive support.
The firm also takes pride in its commitment to the community. Attorneys at Snell & Wilmer actively serve on the boards of the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation, PBS Reno, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, and the Washoe County Bar Association—underscoring a dedication to making a positive impact and supporting the growth and well-being of the region.
Snell & Wilmer is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary of serving the vibrant Reno community. This milestone year also brings exciting changes, as the firm has recently relocated to a modern, spacious office that reflects its commitment to providing top-notch legal services and a collaborative environment for both clients and team members.
| | INVESTOR RELATIONS UPDATES | | | |
Major Investor Renewals:
($12,500, $25,000, & $50,000)
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Savage and Son, Inc.
- Dermody
- Basin Street Properties
- Parsons Behle & Latimer
- Bank of America
- Tesla, Inc.
- Digiprint Corporation
- Frank Lepori Construction, Inc.
- Porter Group, LLC
- PacStates
- Whitney Peak Hotel
- LP Insurance Services
- Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
- Sierra Integrated Systems, LLC
- Vidler Water Company
- Grand Sierra Resort
- Warehouse Equipment Solutions, Inc.
- Plenium Builders
- Alpen Mortgage Inc.
- Wells Fargo
Silver Investor Renewals:
($2,500)
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Nevada Women's Fund
- Eugene Burger Management Corp.
- Aviation Facilities Company
- Courtyard by Marriott Reno
- Devcon Construction
- Comstock Insurance Agencies Inc.
- Nevada State Development Corporation
| | | We appreciate your continued support! If your company is not currently an investor with EDAWN and you are interested in becoming involved, see the resources below. If you have any questions about EDAWN investment, please email Sheila Imsdahl or Janel Walsh. | | |
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 Ava Coulter or call (775)-343-6811.
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