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What is reshaping the world of agribusiness? Systems and programs are responding to the changing world of agriculture.
Join us at the second annual
NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
and learn about the future of agriculture and its impact on your business.
September 20-22, 2016
Whether you are a small business owner or a larger business manager, the upcoming Building A Stronger Nevada Economic Conference has something for everyone. Attendance to the 3 day event provides access to innovative business concepts and strategies, opportunities to tour area facilities, and network with peers and area leaders. All are welcome to attend. See more complete information below.
2nd ANNUAL NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
BUILDING A STRONGER NEVADA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 – Pre Conference Workshop
SEPTEMBER 21 & 22, 2016 – Conference
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO – JOE CROWLEY STUDENT UNION
Information/Registration: WNDD.org
PRESENTED BY:
The University of Nevada at Reno – College of Business, University of Nevada Las Vegas – Center for Business & Economic Research, Western Nevada Development District, Nevada Industry of Excellence and USDA Rural Nevada are presenting the 2nd Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference.
WHO:
Attendees will include economic developers, elected and appointed officials, business owners, utilities, banks, educators, manufacturers, the mining industry, transportation representatives, agribusiness, and anyone interested in connecting with Nevada’s economic development network. Anticipated attendance is 350.
Building a Stronger Nevada is presented by the Western Nevada Development District, University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Center for Business & Economic Research, USDA Rural Development and Nevada Industry Excellence.
WHAT:
The conference will provide opportunities for a broad section of professionals to explore and share ideas, programs, services and products that will help shape and strengthen Nevada’s changing economy. Up to 21 – 75 minute sessions, 6 – 2.5 hour institutes, 6 offsite tours, opening general sessions presenting keynote speakers as well as lunch each day are included in the $125 conference fees. After June 30th, registration fees increase to $150. The Pre Conference Workshop, Fundamentals of Economic Development, will be held Tues., Sept. 20 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for an additional $75.
Tracks for the conference, Wed., Sept. 21 and Thurs., Sept. 22 include Agribusiness, Business/Entrepreneurship, Economic Development/Vitality, Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation/Infrastructure and Workforce Development.
WHEN & WHERE:
The pre-conference workshop and conference is scheduled for September 20 to 22, 2016 and will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno at the Joe Crowley Student Union. In 2017 the conference will be located at UNLV.
WHY:
Building capacity, increasing efficiency, and promoting innovation to proactively respond to Nevada’s rapidly changing economic environment.
COST:
Conference – $125 (after June 30 $150) – Includes opening sessions with keynote speakers, institutes, tours, educational sessions, Exhibit Hall Reception, parking and luncheons for both days.
One day conference pass – $75
Pre Conference Workshops $75 (after June 30 $100)
Fundamentals of Economic Development presented by Nevada Leadership Program – The College of Business UNR Registration Info – 775.784.1655 Fred Steinmann – Includes workshop, lunch and parking. – $75
Supporting Economic Development Through Brownfields Funds & Technical Assistance – presented Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Center for Creative Land Recycling, Northern Nevada Development Authority, and BEC Environmental, Inc. – $50
Federal and state brownfields resources have brought jobs and economic development throughout the State of Nevada. Learn how the suite of brownfields resources and tools can accelerate business, economic development, energy, infrastructure, and other activities
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Join the Fun and get in the know! Experts to gather for Economic Development Conference: Building a Stronger Nevada. The event coordinated by the Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) is much anticipated and expected to yield an even larger turnout than last year. This year’s event boasts an exceptional field of guest speakers including:
The event is a must attend for people interested in business growth in the Northern Nevada area, particularly: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Dayton, Gardnerville, Minden, Douglas County, Lyon County and South Lake Tahoe.
Learn more at: Northern Nevada Business Weekly or WNDD.org
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Western Nevada Development District is holding the upcoming Nevada Economic Conference: Building a Stronger Nevada in September of 2016. This informative event should be attended by policy makers, business community leaders, and government officials who are interested in learning about and discuss economic development opportunities and best practices in Nevada and throughout the United States. Virtually, anyone interested in promoting or growing their business will benefit from the incredible wealth of knowledge that will be presented at this years Pre-Conference and Conference programming.
Included will be guest speakers, various institutes and area tours. Scheduled to appear are:
Diarmuid O’Connell
Tesla Energy in Nevada
Topic: Accelerating the World’s Transition to Sustainable Transport
Dr. Sam Cordes
Regional Development, Rural-Urban Interdependency & Deep Collaborations
Topic: Keys to Future Successes
Dr. Robert Lang
Topic: Megapolitan America
Brett Kelsey
Topic: Cyber Security Trends & Innovations
Presented By: WNDD, UNR, UNLV, USDA Rural Development Nevada and Nevada Industry Excellence.
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