EDAWN’s Business Development team continued to build strong national connections through strategic travel. Director of Business Development, Danielle Randol, attended I.CON West in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s largest industrial real estate conferences with more than 1,000 attendees, alongside County Commissioner Clay Mitchell and Business Development Manager Lara Mather. She also represented Northern Nevada at Area Development’s Workshop Forum in Charlotte, an exclusive, invite-only program with leading U.S. site consultants, where she was one of only two West Coast representatives.

EDAWN’s Business Development and Attraction Team works to secure new expansion facilities and/or 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 resulting in high quality employment growth for the region.

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

EDAWN primary company Ridgeline is experiencing strong growth while continuing to advance its AI-powered investment management platform, which now supports more than $650 billion in assets and processes billions of trades each month. With several major asset managers recently going live and a new international office in Dublin, Ireland, the company’s momentum reflects Northern Nevada’s position as a hub for financial technology and high-value innovation. Learn more.

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.

Save the date for Reno Startup Week, taking place September 28-October 2. This annual event brings together founders, investors, community leaders, and supporters for a week of connection, learning, and momentum across the startup ecosystem. Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and interested partners can review the sponsorship packages or email sponsorships@renostartupweek.com to get involved. 

Startup Weekend Reno returns April 10-12, bringing together founders, builders, and aspiring entrepreneurs for a fast-paced weekend of ideas, collaboration, mentorship, and pitching. Whether you’re arriving with a concept or simply ready to join a team, this is a great opportunity to build, learn, and connect. Build your next company in just 54 hours. Click here to sign up.

The National Association of Women in Construction recently celebrated the creation of a new Northern Nevada Chapter. The new Founder and President Michal Miller said that Northern Nevada’s chapter will encourage workforce development and a stronger pipeline among women to meet the region’s construction labor workforce needs. Learn more here.

At PNC Bank, we know how brilliant Nevada is, and we know a strong economy depends on businesses that can grow, invest, and create jobs. That’s why we are committed to being the trusted financial institution for companies of all sizes across the state.  

PNC delivers comprehensive banking solutions designed to support business growth, including equipment financing, lines of credit, real estate loans, asset-based financing and treasury management, in addition to specialized services for corporate and government clients. Our integrated wealth and asset management capabilities help individuals and institutions plan for the future while investing capital effectively today.  

Economic development is driven by strong leadership in our communities. “PNC is deeply committed to supporting businesses, individuals, and our communities to thrive and reach their goals,” said Denette Suddeth, PNC regional president for Nevada. Learn more at pnc.com. 

Thank you to our New Gold Investor!

• First Class NV

Thank you to our New Silver Investor!

• Kalb Construction
• Nevada HR Team
• AGRU America, Inc.

Major Investor Renewals:

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

• NOW Foods 
• Switch 
• Elemental LED, Inc. 
• Holland & Hart LLP 
• EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure 
• Rosendin Electric, Inc. 
• Western Alliance Bank 
• Frame Architecture, Inc. 
• Intermountain Electric, Inc. 
• Northern Nevada Health System 
• Alpen Mortgage 
• McIntyre Real Estate Services – Scott Borgia 
• United Construction Company 
• Chase International Real Estate 
• Porter Group, LLC 
• Basin Street Properties 
• Lyon Living 
• Bender Group 
• ITS Logistics 
• McDonald Carano
• PacStates

Silver Investor Renewals:

($2,500)



• Aviation Facilities Company 
• Lund Mechanical 
• CIQ 
• Gold Dust West 
• Legacy Supply Chain Services 
• Hilton Garden Inn Reno 
• Whittier Trust 
• Tectonics Design Group 
• The Harrah Automobile Foundation
• Meadows Bank
• Courtyard by Marriott

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 EDAWN’s 2026-27 events calendar.

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.

Please forward this to others you know that may be interested. For more information, please email Ava Coulter or call (775)-343-6811.