Northern Nevada is experiencing a strong and steady recovery from the recent economic downturn caused by the pandemic. The region’s economy has bounced back as a result of diversification and the relocation and expansion of new companies bringing high-quality, high-paying jobs to Northern Nevada. This didn’t happen by accident. It’s the intentional work of the Economic … [Read more...] about How EDAWN Makes Northern Nevada One of the Most Competitive Business Environments in the Nation
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Around the StateJanuary 2025
Clark County School District Partners with Nonprofit to Address Student Homelessness The Clark County School District (CCSD) has partnered with Purposity, a nonprofit which connects users with one-to-one needs in the community. The partnership is meant to help students experiencing homelessness. CCSD’s Title 1 Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) launched a profile … [Read more...] about Around the State
Education in NevadaChallenges and Opportunities
Nevada’s education system faces many challenges, and its K-12 schools consistently rank among the worst in the nation for proficiency levels in English and math, high school graduation rates, per-pupil funding and other measures. And, the state's two largest school districts, Washoe County and Clark County, both lost their superintendents in February. Dr. Jesus … [Read more...] about Education in Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center Appoints Marketing Strategist in Residence
RENO, Nev. (January 9, 2024) – The University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center named veteran marketer and investor relations advisor Ira M. Gostin as its first marketing strategist in residence. In this new role, Gostin will help the center forge new partnerships and greater connectivity with the community, create community entrepreneurship programs and advise member … [Read more...] about University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center Appoints Marketing Strategist in Residence
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UNLV Launches New Insurance Industry Center The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Lee Business School has established the Keretesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management. The result of a $5 million gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation, the center will advance faculty and student research in insurance and risk management. The center is also expected to serve as a … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateJune 2023
UNR Wins NSF Engines Development Award The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has been awarded a Type-1 Engine award which consists of approximately $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF) program. UNR is one of 44 teams to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards. The intention of the program is to help … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateApril 2023
GOED Approves Tesla Abatement The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved a $330,250,366 tax abatement for Tesla. The company’s first abatement was approved in 2014 and, as a result, Tesla will begin paying an annual minimum of $53 million in real and personal property taxes and modified business taxes beginning July of next year. Since that … [Read more...] about Around the State
Education OutlookOut of the Pandemic and into the Future
Good things are happening throughout Nevada's education systems starting with K-12 all the way through postgraduate. From proposed funding under new state leadership to dual enrollment programs paving the way to college for high school students, education is getting the attention it deserves. In January, Governor Lombardo's proposed budget included raising K-12 per pupil … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Around the StateNovember 2022
Uprise Fiber Awarded USDA Grant to Build Fiber Network in Pershing County Reno-based independent fiber internet service provider (ISP), Uprise Fiber has been awarded a $27.1 million grant through the federal ReConnect Loan and Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant will be used to build a Fiber-to-the-Premise network in Pershing … [Read more...] about Around the State
Women to Watch 2022
The path to leadership can follow many different roads and women in business know that better than most. Successfully navigating their schedules, families and responsibilities, women are the originally trailblazers of work/life balance. This year’s class of Women to Watch have showcased this ability throughout their careers. They are decision makers in the Silver State; they’re … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2022
Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentThe Heart of Workforce Development
It’s the first thing companies ask when looking to locate or expand to Nevada. Before they ask about taxes or incentives, they ask about workforce. “We’re trying to attract companies based on the industries and target sectors we’re focused on,” explained Bob Potts, deputy director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “As we work with these companies, always at … [Read more...] about Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Nevada RootsThe Making of Nevada
“Even though we’re a young state, we’ve got a very rich history,” said Eugene Hattori, curator of anthropology with the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. “We have evidence of archeological trade that goes back 8,000 years.” Nevada’s roots in business and industry began with the Native American tribes that resided in the region initially. The Northern and Southern Paiutes, … [Read more...] about Nevada Roots
Around the StateFebruary 2022
UNR and SNU Acquisition Proposal Approved The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has been approved to acquire Sierra Nevada University (SNU) by the executive committee of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The committee noted that the transaction, “will allow for continued long-term growth and financial stability,” for Nevada. The acquisition must now be … [Read more...] about Around the State
Last WordDid 2021 Go the Way you Expected?
Dr. Ed De Andrade PresidentNevada Dental Association “Back in January, we were already seeing regular visits to the dentist approaching 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Dental Association. My expectation for 2021 was for those rates to further increase, and we’re meeting that goal through doing everything we can to make our patients safe when … [Read more...] about Last Word
John Rhodes, M.D. Of Southwest Medical Recognized by University of Nevada, Reno
LAS VEGAS – John Rhodes, M.D. of Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care was honored recently at a Nevada Alumni Association of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) awards reception as a distinguished alumnus. Dr. Rhodes (’84 Premed, ‘88 M.D.) was among more than 25 individuals and organizations recognized by the association. He currently serves as Senior Medical Director … [Read more...] about John Rhodes, M.D. Of Southwest Medical Recognized by University of Nevada, Reno