The Business Development team is pleased to announce 1061 jobs for September, an outcome of three significant projects: 

Lyten, a super materials application company, founded in San Jose, CA in 2015, announced plans to develop a 125-acre site at the Reno AirLogistics Park at Stead Airport. Lyten plans to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory. The company holds significant intellectual property, pioneering the discovery and applicability of 3-D graphene. The project commitments will exceed $1Billion in capital expenditures. At full capacity, the facility will produce up to 10 GWh of Lithium-Sulfer batteries annually and employ 1,000 professionals.

AREP (American Real Estate Partners) alongside Power House is leading the industry with plans to establish new IT infrastructure and hyperscale data centers in Storey County. A build-to-suit, 900,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, is planned at TRI-Center. The tenant will employ 50 highly skilled professionals, and the project is estimated to spend up to $250 million in capital expenditures. 

CENTRA Digital Interconnect mission is to accelerate digital services through a purpose-built interconnection platform. CENTRA's existing data center operates Reno’s carrier hotel, inside the Chase building in downtown Reno. 

CENTRA is expanding its Reno operations by building a second data center, to occupy a 19,000 square foot building on Keystone Avenue. CENTRA announced a $25 million dollar capital expenditure commitment that will add 11 new high-skilled positions.

In Other News:

The Business Development team hosted 11 site visits for the month, including a competitive bid for a European-based polymers solution company that has shortlisted Northern Nevada. 

The team responded to 24 prospects and answered 13 new, qualified leads.

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

With an upcoming GJNN grant convening scheduled for early January, outreach will continue for strong participation at the Digital Technology Sector Partnership meeting. In addition to the upcoming meeting, continued enrollment into the training programs scheduled at TMCC, WNC, and other training facilities will continue. These training programs will be utilized to certify candidates for placement in open positions within the manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and technology sectors. In addition, a new Incumbent Worker Training program, an internship, and apprenticeship program will roll out during the first quarter of 2025. Please go to nevadaworks.com or reach out to Michelle Long at mlong@nevadaworks.com for more information.

Four generations strong, Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company & Design Center has acquired NVO Construction and has plans to expand in 2025, adding 40 new jobs! 

The Business Retention Team at EDAWN conducted 20 visits in September resulting in 80 non-assisted jobs added for the month, with a forecast of 91 additional jobs to be added next year.

At EDAWN, our Business Retention and Expansion Team is committed to your success. We provide the resources, guidance, and support you need to overcome challenges and seize growth opportunities.  

To contact the Business Retention, & Expansion Team, email Veronica Chavez or Kimberly Yaeger.

The ED team had the opportunity to represent our region during the Startup World Cup, a global pitch competition that brings together startups from across the world to compete for a $1M investment prize. Sarcomatrix did an amazing job presenting among the other competitors and proudly represented Reno’s innovation community. The competition, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, culminated in San Francisco, where EarthGrid PBC from Silicon Valley took home the grand prize. More than 3,000 people attended, witnessing incredible pitches and inspiring keynotes. 

She Means Business is a new local non-profit supporting young women 16-20 years of age to pursue their dreams in business. On October 10th, they hosted their first event on financial independence and literacy, bringing together female founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and supportive community members. She Means Business will continue their work by highlighting women’s stories and normalizing business ownership through speaker series, community events, and leadership programs. Learn more and get involved as a speaker, mentor, or donor.  

We are excited to announce IntelliSource's enhanced partnership with EDAWN to support continuing and evolving what was previously known as the Talent Access Pool (TAP) initiative and program. IntelliSource serves as a liaison to local businesses, matching resumes from EDAWN's database with job openings and offering market insights to enhance hiring strategies. Companies can connect with IntelliSource by visiting the EDAWN referral portal, emailing NevadaTalent@intellisource.com, or calling 775-446-5552. Candidates can submit resumes here. For inquiries, contact Abby Pais-Bernath at apaisbernath@intellisource.com.

EDAWN was represented at The Nevada League of Cities annual conference, which brought together a diverse group of City leadership from across the state. The event provided educational sessions and workshops, a legislative roundtable, and valuable interactions with private and public sector subject experts. A presentation was also made by Rick Nelson, Senior VP of Mark IV Capital/Victory Logistics District, who shared news about the next phase of their master-planned industrial development in Fernley.

For 30 years Prominence Health has been keeping families, businesses and communities healthy with service excellence and quality care. With fully insured and self-funded health insurance products for businesses of all sizes, in addition to Medicare Advantage plans, Prominence is a local leader for value-based care.

With more than 150 area employees and recognized as one of Northern Nevada’s “Best Places to Work” for five years running, Prominence provides local health solutions for our group clients and puts accessible healthcare at the forefront through a robust provider network and unparalleled resources for our health plan members.

Prominence is backed by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation, and is a regional partner to Northern Nevada Health System. Additionally, Prominence collaborates with the Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce to bring affordable Association Health Plans for Small Businesses 2 to 50. To learn more about us, visit www.prominencehealthplan.com, or to see how our health plans stack up against your current offering, email PHPSalesTeam@uhsinc.com. 

Thank you to our New Gold Investor!

1. Ames Construction, Inc.

Major Investor Renewals:

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

• Alpen Mortgage
• PNC Bank
• U.S. Bank
• Phelps Engineering
• Colliers International
• Porter Group LLC
• D.R. Horton, Inc.
• Martin Harris Construction
• PacStates
• Scott Borgia of Cushman and Wakefield
• Warehouse Equipment Solutions, Inc.
• Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Silver Investor Renewals:

($2,500)

• Alice Heiman, LLC
• Biggest Little Investments L.P.
• Wood Rodgers, Inc.
• Fairview Investments LLC
• MEI Rigging & Crating, LLC
• Comstock Insurance Agencies, Inc.
• Heritage Bank

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.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Dermody Properties – Co-Title Sponsor

United Construction – Co- Title Sponsor

NOW Foods – Food Sponsor

McDonald Carano – Award Sponsor

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino – Venue Sponsor

Three Sticks Productions – Video Sponsor

Savage and Son, Inc. – Program Guide Sponsor

Metcalf Builders – Photo Booth Sponsor

Eide Bailly LLP – Ice Sculpture & Champagne Toast Sponsor

Northern Nevada Health System – Entertainment Sponsor

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.

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