EDAWN, with the help of our sponsors, Dermody Properties and United Construction Company, hosted the 7th Annual Brokers & Bogeys event at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club. This event provides us the opportunity to thank and show appreciation for our Northern Nevada industrial colleagues that help us to identify, attract and land valuable investments in the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. These partnerships continue to be critical in landing new business opportunities for the region.

Company Announcement:

Fracht Group is an international freight forwarder and industry leader in comprehensive logistic solutions. Their facility in Sparks includes a plan to add up to 30 new positions. They are expanding their benefits to their warehousing customers by pursuing a Foreign Trade Zone designation via assistance through EDAWN and our consultant, Legacy Supply Chain.

EDAWN's Business Development team completed 9 site visits and 4 new leads for the month of June. The team is also pleased to announce 1 new project that has expanded into our market

The Business Development team is pleased to report a continued robust pipeline of projects: EV battery manufacturing and storage, advanced manufacturing, and data centers. This pipeline represents significant potential for industrial projects running through 2025.

To contact the Business Development team, please email Heather Wessling Grosz, Amanda Berry, or Danielle Randol. 

The U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge invests in high-quality, locally led workforce systems. Nevadaworks, our local Workforce Board, is among 32 entities funded to expand career opportunities and develop a skilled workforce. They want to hear from you about the jobs and skillsets needed in Technology, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. For more information, contact Project Director Amy Fleming at afleming@nevadaworks.com.

Thanks to everyone who attended Launch Reno @ Engine 8 Urban Winery in Sparks. Special appreciation to Matt Mireles for demonstrating TalkTastic, which was truly inspiring. TalkTastic is a AI communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration and productivity. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at Launch Reno in August. 

The University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center has launched Free Founder Fridays, offering startup founders free access to its collaborative workspace every Friday. Non-members can enjoy amenities like co-working spaces, coffee, parking, internet, private phone booths, and Makerspace access for product development. The Innevation Center supports Nevada's economic growth by fostering innovation.

The University of Nevada, Reno is hosting a week-long summer camp introducing youth to the inspiring world of science, robotics and coding for children age 5-8 years with two sessions planned soon. For more information email k12robotics@unr.edu.

The Lewis Group of Companies has been developing in Reno-Sparks for more than 50 years. The company’s first development in the City of Sparks dates back to 1972. With the addition of 306 apartment homes under construction at Homecoming at Kiley Ranch in Sparks, Lewis Apartment Communities Northern Nevada portfolio has grown to five properties and 1,560 luxury apartments.

Homecoming at Kiley Ranch in Sparks is a mix of both traditional apartments and townhomes, each with a private garage and luxury amenities. The floor plans in Kiley Ranch start at 745 square feet, and the townhomes range in size from 1225 to 1518 square feet with direct access two-car or three-car garages. At Homecoming, the company introduced a new 4-bedroom townhome floorplan.

Lewis manages 13,000 apartment homes in Nevada and California, with a dedicated in-house property management staff. Lewis Apartment Communities won the CEL & Associates 2023 National Multifamily Customer Service Award for Excellence, their 17th consecutive year based on resident satisfaction. Their South Reno neighborhoods, including Latitude 39, Indigo, Esprit, and Harvest at Damonte Ranch, all feature private garages and electric vehicle chargers. For information about any of the five communities visit lewisapartments.com. 

Thank you to our New Silver Investors!

1. Kasa Archive
2. Net NV, LLC
3. Envirolution

Major Investor Renewals:

($12,500, $25,000, & $50,000)

• Tesla, Inc.
• Bank of America
• Basin Street Properties
• Stark Accelerators Commercial Real Estate
• Porter Group, LLC
• Frank Lepori Construction, Inc.
• Western Turf & Hardscapes
• Digiprint Corporation
• Las Vegas Raiders
• The Abbi Agency
• Basin Street Properties

Silver Investor Renewals:

($2,500)

• Fennemore
• Nevadaworks
• Glasfloss Industries, Inc.

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.

Click here to view a list of EDAWN’s 2024 upcoming events.

If you are an EDAWN investor and would like to volunteer at our events, please contact Sheila Imsdahl, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Events, at imsdahl@edawn.org, 775.829.3704.

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.

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