Oregon based Western Utility/Telecom, Inc. is an advanced, privately held manufacturer specializing in engineering, and distributing tubular structures in utility and telecom infrastructure solutions.  

The company is acquiring a 55,000 square-foot facility in Fernley, NV. Western Utility will hire up to 200 new professionals, with an average wage of $33.00 per hour. The company’s commitment is to invest up to $12 Million in capital to support equipment expenditures.  

Directors of Business Development, Amanda Berry and Danielle Randol, participated in the statewide attraction efforts with GOED at Select USA in National Harbor, Maryland. Select USA is a federal government program that facilitates aggressive corporate attraction efforts into the United States. 

SVP of Business Development, Heather Wessling-Grosz, participated in Industrial Conference East (I.CON East) in Jersey City, New Jersey. This premier, annual industrial real estate conference is hosted by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). The conference brings together industry professionals to discuss development, investments, and projected trends to attract new opportunities.  

Sustainable energy opportunities from solar and energy storage solution companies continue to express interest in Northern Nevada and bolster EDAWN’s qualified leads list. 

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 Itronics Inc. (OTC: ITRO) is expanding its local operations to recover four U.S. designated critical minerals such as zinc, manganese dioxide and potassium, as well as carbon from alkaline battery black mass. Pilot production is underway, with recovered materials feeding directly into the company's GOLD'n GRO fertilizer line and available for sale into domestic and international markets. 

The move positions Itronics as a contributor to the U.S. critical minerals supply chain, a national priority, while deepening its manufacturing footprint right here in Reno. Learn more here.

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.

Reno Startup Week is coming this fall, and we're looking for speakers, workshop leaders, and panel ideas. If you have something worth sharing with our founder and innovation community, we want to hear from you. Applications are open through June 30. Submit your idea at renostartupweek.com. 

Every Friday this spring, founders across the region are gathering at co-working spaces around Reno for Free Founder Fridays. It's a no-cost, low-pressure way to get out of the house, meet other builders, and get some work done in good company. Find the schedule and locations at startupreno.org/foundersfriday. 

Reno-Tahoe International Airport has launched its 2026 Corporate Travel Survey, and they want input from Northern Nevada businesses. Your feedback on travel patterns, airline preferences, and future travel needs directly supports air service development for the region. As a thank-you, participants are entered to win one of two $250 airfare vouchers. Take the survey here.

EDAWN Presidential Gold Investor, Snell & Wilmer, invites you to join them at the Club at Rancharrah on June 9th at 3 pm for a timely discussion examining the impact of tariffs and global trade dynamics on the economy. This program will feature a one-hour presentation focused on how tariffs and related policy shifts are influencing businesses and economic conditions, along with key considerations for navigating ongoing changes. This will include insights from Helena Samaha, President and CEO of Lex Mundi, a seasoned business executive and former general counsel. A reception will immediately follow the presentation, offering time to network and continue the conversation. For more information and to RSVP click HERE.

Thank you to our New Presidential Gold Investor!

• Glenhaven by Thomas Creek Development

Thank you to our New Gold Investor!

• Ryder Homes

Thank you to our New Silver Investor!

• CitizenWorks

Major Investor Renewals:

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

• Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 
• Northern Nevada Industrial Center 
• NV Energy 
• IBEW Local 401 
• ACCO Engineered Systems 
• Aspen Earthworks, Inc. 
• Northern Nevada Health System 
• Chase International Real Estate 
• Porter Group, LLC 

Silver Investor Renewals:

($2,500)



• Stitser Built 
• Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center 
• Nevada Women’s Fund 

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.