|
|
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.
|
Thank you to the following new Investors for supporting EDAWN's Mission to create quality jobs in our region.
We appreciate your support of our job creation efforts!
EDAWN values the continued support of current investors and invites those who are not, to consider becoming involved with our organization.
For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call 775.829.3704.
|
Washoe County Schools - A Great Education - Washoe County consistently exceeds the State of Nevada in SAT, ACT and AP performance.
Read more here about their success.
Principal for a Day - M
embers of the community got to learn what it is like to be principal of a school.
Abbi Whitaker, Co-Founder and President of the Abbi Agency visited Roger Corbett Elementary and learned how teachers and administrators can influence student learning as "Principal for a Day".
Whitaker said she was impressed with the dedication the school's principal showed to help her students graduate and go to college. Here is the article.
KOLO News 8 - Sept. 15, 2016 - Several downtown properties getting needed facelift!
The Whitney Peak Hotel has become known for its
dining
, concerts, rock climbing, and overall non-gaming atmosphere, but what few people may know is that several properties nearby are also owned by Whitney Peak. They have been boarded up and shut down for some time, but it appears that time will soon be coming to an end.
"We have had them for some time; they've been in the package with Whitney Peak," says GM Eric Olson. "Now that we have finished our phase 3 construction of Whitney Peak, it's time to clean them up and start attracting some new tenants." Here is the broadcast.
Sign up today for the Truckee Meadows Community College's Fall 2016 Job Fair and Networking Breakfast on October 12 from 9am -1 pm. To register and promote your business as a company of choice connect to
Kelley Wong or call 775.674.7649 before Oct 3rd, 2016. Go here to
register and here to
pay.
If you are in the construction business, join BuildNV.org on October 25, 2016 to help introduce Northern Nevada students to careers in the construction industry and related fields. This one- day event will allow students to see displays & demonstrations, learn about education, training and apprenticeship opportunities, and gain hands-on experience with interactive displays. The goal is to educate youth and the community about professions in the construction trades.
For information on registering as an exhibitor for Construction Career Day, contact Pam Duxbury, outreach coordinator at Nevada Builders Alliance at 775.882.4353.
The Stat Pack is a monthly business e-report, co-authored by Mike PeQueen of HighTower Las Vegas and John Restrepo of RCG Economics, with input from Brian Bonnefant of UNR. It combines important metrics relevant to business decision makers and financial commentary on current issues facing the Nevada economy. The Stat Pack features data and dialogue about the Southern and Northern Nevada economies.
Here is last Friday's Fact Pack!
The Nevada Economy in Brief
provides a wealth of Nevada workforce and economic information and is published monthly by the
Nevada Department of Employment
, Training and Rehabilitation / Research (DETR) and Analysis Bureau. For questions, please contact DETR
Ken Pierson
.
The economic pulse is an economic update provided by Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED). Here is more information.
|
|
EDAWN Events
|
EDAWN's 5th Annual "Existing Industry Awards"
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa/Paradise Ballroom
5 pm: Check-In
5:30 pm: Program Begins
6 pm - 7:30 pm: Cocktail Reception/Hors d'eouvres
*Advance registration required*
Thank you to the following event sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
For more information, please contact Sheila Imsdahl or call 775.829.3704.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
