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EDAWN Executive Update Volume 5|Issue 2February 2016
The EDAWN Executive Update is designed to give you a quickupdate on what is happening in our community and at EDAWNregarding economic development. Please forward this to others youknow that may be interested. For more information, please email TameraPitts or call 775.829.3700.
CEO Update
Help Us Promote The Region! If you have not already sent this video to10 or more outofstate friends or acquaintances now is the time. Make ityour Valentine's Day greeting and the new request is to send it to 20 friends,family, alumni, post it on your Facebook or add it to your signature block. Whatever you can do will help, as we work to attract the talent we need togo to the next level! The New Nevada: Video here. January was an amazing month for job announcements with morethan a 1,000 new jobs coming to the region. See the BusinessDevelopment Section below. More Great National Media! The Atlantic Publication February 3, 2016 Reno is Gambling it all on Tech (article here). Also, in case you missed it, JimAnnis, with The Applied Companies, provided a great article on $14 is thenew $10. "At minimum, the wage you pay should be $14 per hour for yourleastskilled jobs. If you have not reached this level of pay, you're alreadybehind the curve." Full article here. Fox News Mornings on Fox 11 News article: Businesses boom innorthern Nevada More and more companies are moving to northern Nevadaand that means more jobs in the region. The trend of businesses movinghere started in 2011 and has continued to boom ever since. People now seethe area as a tech hub, business destination and up and coming communitywhich is drawing more companies here. The article. Billion Book Gift Campaign is launched in Nevada. Every child in thestate will receive 50 free ebooks thanks to Joe and Linda Salesky and theteam at ustyme. (press release here) Flights to Oakland starts soon with rates as low as $49. Servicestarting June 5, 2016, Southwest Airlines has a fare sale going on Oaklandflights for $69 each way! (Some flights as low as $49) Here is a link to thefare sale. The EPIC Report with Actual Numbers updated throughDecember. Lest we forget that this is just a set of projections based on thebest available information, having the actual numbers will help us track andrespond to our growth in the months ahead. Here are the Actual NumbersCharts. In case you missed it: Prior EDAWN articles, published in the RGJ, arestored on our website. These informative articles run in the Reno GazetteJournal on the 3rd Sunday of every month and are designed to inform thecommunity and explain issues and concerns that we see as your regionaleconomic development agency. Here is the link to the library.
Business Development and Marketing
The Business Development team announced 3 new companies inJanuary and 1000 new jobs.
PLATINUM INVESTOR
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Better World Books: ecommerce/distribution, 200 jobsJet.com: ecommerce/distribution, 500 jobsArrohealth: medical backoffice, 300 jobs
Staytuned for more company announcements in February. The Business Development team hosted 8 site visits and added 16
new leads and projects to the pipeline.
Stan Thomas is scheduled to attend the Site Selectors Guild
Conference in Nashville, February 2426, 2016. If you have anycompanies that you would like Stan to meet with in the Nashville area,contact him directly at [email protected] or call 775.829.3731.
Entrepreneurial Development Summit VMS venture CandEL launched their Kickstarter campaign on
Jan. 20 and within the first 24 hours reached their $25,000 goal.
CandEL has designed an interactive phone case that lights up to sound andalso charges your battery and they still have time to raise funds before thecampaign ends on February 24th. The funds will be used to finish off the firstround of cases being manufactured and be used to expand CandEL's productline and offer a range of designs to the public. Check out their campaignand video here.
Reno Collective launches RC Academy with 12 Week Bootcamp
Learn to Code! The Web Developer Bootcamp is designed to teach you howto be a web developer in 12 weeks with real world, project based learning.Students will learn the technologies and tools required to build modern webapplications. The end of the program will include interviews with companiesinterested in hiring employees for web development. The bootcamp runs April4th to June 24th, Mon, Wed, Thu 6 9pm. For more information, click here.
What motivates successful entrepreneurs to overcome failure and
start over? What lessons can you learn from business failures? Four expertsshare their experiences and discuss their motivation in a special NCETprogram moderated by EDAWN's Doug Erwin. The panel will take place onFebruary 17th from 11:30am1:30pm at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.Learn more at www.NCET.org/category/specialevents/
The EDAWN, NCET, & RGJ awards ceremony is right around the
corner Thursday, March 31st. The EDAWN Awards recognize theresources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth ofour community while the NCET Awards celebrate Northern Nevada'stechnology community, and the RGJ Awards recognize outstanding small,medium, large and new companies. All nominations are due by 5 p.m. onMonday, February 29, 2016. Please visit www.NCETawards.org for moreinformation.
There are several entrepreneurial events happening throughout the
region! Don't forget to check the calendar and list your event byutilizing Reno Startup Digest. 1 Million Cups Every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Swill
Coffee and Wine. We are always looking for startups and ventures topresent, view past presentations to get an idea of the format, and contactthe 1MC team to signup!
Business Retention|Expansion & WorkforceThe team had an alltime high of 22 visits in the month of
January. The majority of companies continue to report growth and havecautious optimism for 2016. Retention of employees is high on the list ofpriorities and we encourage companies to review their employee recognitionand development programs. UNR and TMCC both offer continuing andcustomized training programs for existing employees. For more informationgo to UNR Extended Studies and TMCC Extended Studies, respectively. One way to highlight your positive work environment is to take part
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in the 2016 Best Places To Work in Northern Nevada event.Nominations are open until Feb 12th. This free competition provides a greatopportunity to learn what your employees are really thinking, and providesyou with valuable information you can use to improve your and workplaceenvironment. If selected as a finalist or winner you can promote yourcompany as one of the Best Places to Work in the region to prospectiveemployees. Go here for more information.
Biggest Little Employee Retention Tip of the Month: Retaining top talentis tough, and there are most definitely extenuating circumstances. However,there are some aspects of attraction and retention that are completely underour control. Leadership is one of them. Read more on "Want to Retain TopTalent? Become a Better Leader?" Read more here.
Investor UpdateThank you to the following new Investors for supporting EDAWN'sMission to create quality jobs in our region:
AONE Holdings Co. and MadMulligan Productions LLC have joinedEDAWN as Silver Investors
We appreciate your support of our job creation efforts! EDAWN values the continued support of current investors and invitesthose who are not, to consider becoming involved with ourorganization. For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call775.829.3704.
Partner UpdatesSNAPSHOT: STATE OF EDUCATION February 1, 2016. During the2016 State of Education Address, the Washoe County School District Board ofTrustees and Superintendent Traci Davis updated the community about theimpressive progress the Washoe County School District (WCSD) is making forour students. The 2016 State of Education Address is an important part ofthat commitment. Here is more information.
Here is your chance to not only hire and network with students andgraduates, but to also market your company as a great place to workto thousands of students. Tap into the immense talent of over 20,000students at a Tier 1 University, by taking advantage of the University ofNevada, Reno's Spring recruiting opportunities on campus. Check out theMarch 3rd, 2016 College of Business All Majors Career and Internship Fairand find new ways to partner with UNR. For more information go here.
Interested in finding out about professional careers? A new freeworkshop is being offered as a result of the unique collaboration betweenacademic advisors at Truckee Meadows Community College and theUniversity of Nevada, Reno. The first "TMCC/UNR's PreprofessionalWorkshop" takes place on Wednesday, February 24th. For more informationgo here.
Truckee Meadows Community College is offering an expandedselection of classes at the Meadowood Center. Previously, students mayhave had to travel to other TMCC sites to complete general educationcourses. An updated timetable allows those studying primarily at sites insouth Reno to complete all general education classes at the MeadowoodCenter, located at 5270 Neil Road in Reno. Registration for Winter andSpring classes is now open at my.tmcc.edu. For more information see theattached flyer.
The "Pack Friendly Business Campaign" It's no secret that manycollege students struggle financially. Some students will accumulatesignificant debt due to taking out loans to pay for the cost of their educationand other expenses. This program will bridge the gap between the NorthernNevada business community and UNR students. ASUN will cover all costs forthis project. For more information,contact Caden Fabbi [email protected] or call 702.635.5891. Here is more information.
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Interested in joining the Governor's Office of Economic Development's tradedelegation to Poland? For more information, here is their flyer.
The Stat Pack is a monthly business ereport, coauthored by MikePeQueen of HighTower Las Vegas and John Restrepo of RCGEconomics, with input from Brian Bonnefant of UNR. It combinesimportant metrics relevant to business decision makers and financialcommentary on current issues facing the Nevada economy. The Stat Packfeatures data and dialogue about the Southern and Northern Nevadaeconomies.
Help spread the word about what a great place the region is to dobusiness! If you belong to a national organization or association which holdsannual meetings, consider the area as a location for their next meeting? TheRenoSparks Convention and Visitors Authority will do the work and you willget the recognition! Call 775.827.7784 for more information! The Nevada Economy in Brief provides a wealth of Nevada workforce andeconomic information and is published monthly by the Nevada Department ofEmployment, Training and Rehabilitation / Research (DETR) and AnalysisBureau. For questions, please contact DETR Ken Pierson.
EDAWN EventsMARK YOUR CALENDAR! EDAWN Community LuncheonTuesday, May 24, 2016Eldorado Resort Casino/Convention Center11:30 am | CheckIn12 noon 1:30 pm| Lunch & ProgramCost: $25 pp ADVANCE REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED!Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited!(Registration will open as the event nears)
Please click here to view a list of EDAWN's 2016 events. For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call 775.829.3704.
Community EventsUpcoming Events: For a complete list of the entrepreneurial eventscalendar go to www.enevada.org/calendar.html.
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VALERIE COTTAPROGRAM MANAGER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTBUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION & [email protected] CYNTHIA EGANASSOCIATE, BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION & [email protected]
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DOUG ERWINVP, ENTREPRENEURIAL [email protected]
SHEILA IMSDAHLMANAGER, INVESTOR [email protected]
BRYAN MCARDLEMANAGER, ENTREPRENEURIAL [email protected]
NANCY MCCORMICKVP, BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION & [email protected]
RAE MCELROYCOO & EVP, INVESTOR [email protected]
SHYLA PHEASANTCOORDINATOR, ENTREPRENEURIAL [email protected] 775.829.3702
TAMERA PITTSCOORDINATOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS &OFFICE [email protected]
STAN THOMASEVP, BUSINESS [email protected]
NORMA YAMAJIASSOCIATE, BUSINESS [email protected]
CARRARA NEVADA
CBRE
CHARTER BUSINESS
CHASE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
CLARK/SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
DIGIPRINT CORPORATION
FLF FILMS
FOREVER YOUNG, LLC.
GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY
GRANT THORNTON, LLP
INTELLISOURCE
INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRIC, INC.
INTERNATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE,INC.
INTUIT, INC.
ITS LOGISTICS
IQ TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
KPS3
LANSING INDUSTRIES, INC.
LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER LLP
NAI ALLIANCE
NETWORK SERVICES SOLUTIONS, LLC
PACIFIC CHEESECOMPANY, INC.
PACIFIC STATES COMMUNICATIONS
PARSONS BEHLE & LATIMER
PLUMAS BANK
Q&D CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RE/MAX REALTY AFFILIATES
RENO ENGINEERING CORPORATION
SALA FAMILY DENTISTRY
SAVAGE & SON, INC.
THE ABBI AGENCY
THE APPLIED COMPANIES
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UNITED PARCELSERVICES, INC.
U.S. BANK
WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT
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