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Oddie District: Former Lowe’s enters next phase of innovation hub transformation
The large-scale redevelopment of a former Sparks big box retail center into an innovation hub just entered its second phase. Construction is underway at the Oddie District project on Oddie Blvd. — a major remodel of a former Lowe’s Home Improvement center. Read more here.
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Powering more than data: How data centers can strengthen greater Reno area
Data centers are the silent engines behind our digital lives, powering everything from social media and streaming services to online banking and artificial intelligence (AI). As demand for data center space continues to surge, Greater Reno has emerged as a key player in this digital revolution. Read more here.
| | | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | Trident Corporation, a logistics/distribution company that provides high-quality livestock fencing materials, purchased a facility in Northern Nevada to enable access for its West Coast customers. The company will add 5 jobs at an average wage of $28.00 per hour to operate near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. | | |
EDAWN’s Business Development and Attraction Team works to secure expansion and relocations from new primary companies exploring the Greater Reno-Sparks market. The team acts as a concierge service for companies, providing customized market data, responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) from site selectors and companies considering major investments in both real estate and employment growth for the region.
To contact the Business Development team, please email Heather Wessling Grosz, Amanda Berry, or Danielle Randol.
| | BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION UPDATES | | Primary Company, Elemental LED Shines Bright with Major Expansion in Reno: Elemental LED continues to illuminate the path of innovation and growth with the expansion of its Reno, Nevada headquarters. The addition of 20,000 square feet underscores the company’s commitment to excellence, supporting nearly 250 employees further enhancing its capabilities in sales, training, and customer engagement. This milestone reflects Elemental LED’s strong roots in Reno and its vision for global impact. Further solidifying its leadership in architectural lighting, the company recently acquired Gammalux Lighting Systems, expanding its West Coast manufacturing footprint and strengthening its portfolio of specification-grade lighting solutions. These strategic moves position Elemental LED as a powerhouse in the lighting industry, blending innovation, craftsmanship, and community investment. Learn more about Elemental LED here. | | |
Exciting News from the Business Builders Volunteer Program!
We're excited to have eight newly certified Business Builders. These certified volunteers are joining forces with EDAWN’s Business Retention & Expansion team to meet with our region’s primary companies. Welcome to the Team!
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Kurt Cushman - Intellisource
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Nathan Tea - PacStates
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Kuulei Hunter – Railroad Industries Incorporated
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Bradley Woodring – Stewart Title
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Andrew Diedrichsen – Bank of America
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Danielle Larson – Eide Baily
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Samantha Vanillo – Womble Bond Dickson
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Andrew Herschbach – Comstock Insurance
EDAWN Investors, your expertise and connections with other business leaders in our region is vital to our Business Retention & Expansion efforts. Become a certified Business Builder and:
- Engage with Primary Company Business Leaders.
- Extend EDAWN’s reach into the Community, as a key part of our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) efforts.
- Support economic growth by identifying business expansion opportunities.
- Meet new business contacts by joining the Business Builders Volunteer Program
For more information, about the Business Builders Program contact Kimberly Yaeger: yaeger@edawn.org
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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.
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Startup World Cup Reno Regional Qualifier, hosted by EDAWN and Pegasus Tech Ventures. This premier global pitch competition offers founders the chance to win a $1 million investment at the Grand Finale in San Francisco. The Reno winner will receive local prizes and a spotlight on a global stage. If you know a high-growth startup with big ambitions, now’s the time—encourage them to apply today! | | We’ve made the decision to postpone the inaugural Poker Tournament Fundraiser until spring. While we were excited to bring the community together this summer, ticket sales were impacted by seasonal travel and competing events. Postponing allows us to focus our full attention on delivering an incredible Reno Startup Week this fall. We’re looking forward to a high-energy tournament next year and will share updated details as soon as they’re available. | | | |
| The Entrepreneurial Development team and the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently hosted Venture on the Green at the Barracuda Golf Championship, a new initiative and exclusive gathering of startup investors. The event made space for meaningful conversations and new connections between emerging and active investors in our region and proved to be a powerful platform for deepening relationships and expanding our network. Special thanks to Keenan Polan and Andrea Quiruz with Barracuda for helping bring this impactful event to life! | | TMCC is creating opportunities for students who are interested in earning an associate degree in engineering with a seamless transfer to UNR, as part of an overall program for students at all community colleges in Northern Nevada, funded by the National Science Foundation. This will enable students to take advantage of access to higher level courses offered online. This program is a great positive step to keep students in Nevada and equip them with the skill sets they need in order to take advantage of the engineering career opportunities offered by regional employers. Learn more about it here. | | Reno/Tahoe CityFest is set to take over Rancho San Rafael Park August 23-24 for a fun-filled, free event open to the public and designed for the entire family. Starting at 3:30 PM each day, enjoy the Family Fun Zone with inflatables, face painting, carnival games, and the high-energy Kidz Blitz Live stage show, plus thrilling BMX and Freestyle Motocross stunts. Beginning at 6:30 PM, the Main Stage features live music from a variety of artists and an uplifting message to close out the evening. Learn more at cityfest.org. | | MAJOR INVESTOR OF THE MONTH | | It’s a lot more than buses – while the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County has seen nearly 36 consecutive months of ridership growth, as the designated metropolitan planning organization for the citizens of Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated areas of Washoe County, the call to serve is much larger. | | |
“This is our busiest construction season to date,” RTC Executive Director Bill Thomas said. “In addition to major projects like the Arlington Avenue Bridges and Sparks Boulevard, our team is hard at work maintaining regional roads and delivering safety improvements.”
Whether it’s multimodal access via the Biggest Little Bike Network, improved geometry for the Veteran’s Parkway Roundabout, or safety along the Sixth Street Corridor – RTC is working to improve conditions for all road users.
“Locals get to see the results of our work every day,” RTC Public Information Officer Josh MacEachern said. “Every time you see an RTC bus, ACCESS bus, or drive across a newly constructed corridor like Oddie Wells, you can appreciate the work this team puts into our community.”
For more information about current and future RTC projects visit www.RTCWashoe.com.
| | INVESTOR RELATIONS UPDATES | | | |
Major Investor Renewals:
($12,500, $25,000, & $50,000)
- Nevada Gold Mines
- Stark Accelerators Commercial Real Estate
- Porter Group, LLC
- Digiprint Corporation
- PacStates
- Reno Public Market
- Las Vegas Raiders
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Silver Investor Renewals:
($2,500)
- Nevada Health Link
- Barnard Vogler & Co.
- Nevadaworks
| | | 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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