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 Tamera Pitts
or call 775.829.3700.
CEO Update
Business Development & Marketing
Dragonfly Energy, a lithium battery technology start-up based in Reno is hiring 12 new employees at an average wage of $22 hour. The company is adding $300,000 in new capital equipment and also received a $2 million investment from Dynavolt Renewable Power Technology to accelerate expansion of its manufacturing capacity. See the
full press release .
The Business Development Team hosted 10 site visits in July (9 were first time visits with new clients).
A total of 29 new leads and projects were added to the pipeline (19 leads and 10 projects).
You are invited to an EDAWN press conference on Aug. 17, 12:00 noon, Atlantis Casino Resort, Grand 6-7 room. New company announcement and 400 jobs will be added to the region.
EDAWN Events
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
EDAWN Community Luncheon
"Arts Culture & Economic Development"
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Eldorado Resort Casino/Convention Center
11:30 am | Check-In
12 noon - 1:30 pm| Lunch & Program
Cost: $25 pp - ADVANCE REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED!
For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call 775.829.3704.
For a list of additional 2016 EDAWN entrepreneurial events, please click here. For more information, please contact Shyla Pheasant or call 775.829.3702.