BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | The BD Team continues to advance potential projects in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and data infrastructure active in the business development project pipeline. This month, the team hosted Jinetics, a powerflow, alternate energy provider to establish creative power solutions for high-demand industrial users. The BD Team hosted Michael Paszti, Chief Executive Officer and his partner, Wesley Zheng, advancing power storage concepts. The University of Nevada, Reno and our development team partners led focus group discussions with Jinetics. | | | The Business Development team is excited to share the success of this year’s 8th Annual Brokers & Bogeys event, thanks to the incredible support from Dermody, and United Construction, as well as the 38 brokers from our partnerships. A special thank you to Caleb Olsen & Tyler Hensley from Grizzly Ranch Golf Club for hosting the event. | | |
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 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.
| | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
Nevadaworks has announced that for the month of June there will be 14 candidates completing training in the next 30 days in Information Technology. The following programs will have candidates ready for interviews:
two IT Specialists, two Microsoft Office Specialists, three Data Analysts, one Certified Cisco Networking Associate, and three Python Developers. Please contact Ryan Hogan or Michelle Long for more information.
| | | | We thank Scott Turek for the work he has done for Nevadaworks and EDAWN in support of the Good Jobs Northern Nevada Grant. In his role as Director for Regional Workforce Initiatives, Scott has driven greater connections between employers and the workforce system, collaborated with the other Industry Backbone partners and Career Navigators, and has been a valued part of the EDAWN Team. We wish him well in his next endeavor! | | | BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION UPDATES | | |
| Congratulations to Primary Company AEONrv on expanding their Reno manufacturing facility! This month, AEONrv celebrated by unveiling their 2025 model and showcasing their new space and off-grid adventure vehicles. As a long-time member of Northern Nevada’s manufacturing and innovation community, we’re excited to see their continued growth right here in our region. Learn more about AEONrv here. | | |
EDAWN Investors, are you ready to make a difference? As a valued investor, your expertise and connections are vital to our Business Builders Volunteer Program. Become a certified Business Builder and;
- Gain firsthand insights by engaging with local business leaders.
- Extend EDAWN’s reach as a key part of our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Team, building relationships and gathering crucial information.
- Drive economic growth by supporting business retention and uncovering expansion opportunities.
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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Our inaugural Poker Tournament Fundraiser supporting Reno Startup Week will take place on Tuesday, August 12th at Freedom Air Hangar. To make this evening both memorable and impactful, we’re seeking silent auction items and raffle prizes from generous community members and businesses like yours. Items can include products, experiences, services, gift baskets, or exclusive offers. We expect a high-energy crowd of founders, creatives, and supporters from across the region—including EDAWN’s major investors, business owners, and community leaders. This is a unique opportunity to build connections and strengthen the bridge between business and community leaders and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem they help empower. Please contact Candi Block with any contributions.
*Tickets for the event are also now on sale and available for purchase here.*
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Reno Startup Week is seeking passionate founders, experts, and innovators to share their knowledge as a speaker this September! Whether you want to lead a panel, give a talk, or host a workshop, this is a great way to connect with our region’s entrepreneurial community and give back. Sessions can cover everything from startup basics to scaling and investment.
Submit your session proposal by June 30 at renostartupweek.com/speakers.
| | | | | We’re excited to welcome Daniel Smith as EDAWN’s new Program Manager for Entrepreneurial Development. Daniel will be leading efforts to grow our startup ecosystem and expand access to resources year-round. Also joining us for the summer is Morgan Meidell, a marketing student at UNR and intern through the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program. She’ll be supporting Reno Startup Week and other entrepreneurial initiatives. We’re glad to have them both on board! | | | | Western Nevada College (WNC) just announced the grand opening of "The Link" to assist students with career exploration, professional development and employer engagement. The creation of The Link was made possible through generous grant funding from the William N. Pennington Foundation, The Nell J. Redfield Foundation and the NV Energy Foundation. Learn more here. | | A Message from Former EDAWN Employee Pam Matteoni: | | "Nevada faces a severe shortage of mental health professionals that can heavily impact individuals and families in our State.” A memorial scholarship has been formed to honor the life of Reno native Darren Robert Matteoni. This fund will support medical students pursing a degree in psychiatry, to help grow our state’s mental health care workforce. Your support for this scholarship fund is welcomed. Learn more about Darren’s story and how you can help. Read the full letter here. | | Northern Nevada Health System Announces New CEO | |
| |  | Jordan Herget, FACHE has been named CEO of Northern Nevada Health System, representing the organization’s growing network of care. In addition to his continued role as CEO of Sierra Medical Center, Jordan will oversee the regional network of care including two acute care hospitals, a specialty hospital providing inpatient adult behavioral health services and acute rehabilitation, three freestanding emergency departments, outpatient services and more. He has 20 years of executive healthcare experience and a total of 29 years in the industry. His background involves leading community hospitals, health plans, and hospital networks across the country. In his role as System CEO, Jordan is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the health network. Jordan earned a Master of Health Science Degree in Health Finance and Management from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Md. and prior a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
| | INVESTOR RELATIONS UPDATES | | | |
Thank you to our New Platinum Investor!
- RTC Washoe
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Major Investor Renewals:
($12,500, $25,000, & $50,000)
- Elemental LED, Inc.
- Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
- Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company & Design Center
- Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
- The Abbi Agency
- Summit Investment Services
- Chase International Real Estate
- Renown Health
- Northern Nevada Industrial Center
- Northern Nevada Health System
| | | 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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