by admin | Aug 30, 2017 | Marketing, Nevada Economic Development
Growing & Retaining Manufacturing Jobs In Nevada
With the Nevada manufacturing sector experiencing exceptional growth, it is also being hard hit with unprecedented workforce shortages and growth challenges. In an effort to address these issues and provide area businesses with insight into the future of manufacturing, the Nevada Economic Development Conference (NVEDC) will offer extensive sessions and speakers exploring manufacturing, workforce development, and more at its upcoming event.
The conference will be held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on September 11 thru 13, 2017. Programming is designed to be applicable and beneficial to all regions of the state.
Manufacturing sessions include:
Tools of the Trade-Growing and Retaining Manufacturing in Your Community
• Tools for retaining and growing manufacturing
• Utilizing federal, state and local programming to aid growth
Makerspaces to Makers
• Helping entrepreneurs develop ideas/prototypes
• Nevada based makerspaces
• Impact of makers on economic development
Winning Big in Manufacturing Business Attraction
• Nevada the leader in economic development
• Innovative business attraction
• Insiders look at new Nevada businesses
Nevada’s Industrial Development Update & Analysis
• Explore land and industrial development in the Silver State
• Impact of large industrial sites
• The future of industrial site absorption and availability
NVEDC will also offer tours of the Henderson Booze District. The tour will feature: Grape Expectations, Las Vegas Distillery, and Crafthaus Brewery. Discussion includes how these companies navigated the operating environment through legislation, distribution regulations, zoning, financing and sourcing agricultural commodities from Nevada’s rural communities.
The third annual NVEDC conference will feature exclusive tours and track sessions that include the state’s leading experts in the fields of agribusiness, economic development, energy, infrastructure/transportation, manufacturing, tourism/gaming and workforce development. Programming is designed to address issues facing the businesses and communities throughout the state and facilitate in sharing new ideas, innovation and technological advances.
NVEDC is the only business development and networking conference of its kind, offering a forum for a broad section of professionals to explore and share ideas, programs, services and products that will help “build a stronger Nevada in a global economy.”
NVEDC Conference Chair, Barbra Coffee – City of Henderson, Director, Economic Development, said, “The Nevada Economic Development Conference has worked hard to tailor programing to address the many pertinent issues facing businesses and communities throughout the State of Nevada and facilitate in sharing new concepts. The quality of the presentations and information that is shared is invaluable to Nevada businesses and the future of our economy.”
About the Nevada Economic Development Conference-NVEDC
Presented by UNLV’s Lee Business School, the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research; the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) College of Business and the Western Nevada Economic Development District (WNDD). This will be the first year NVEDC is hosted in Las Vegas. The opening sessions, off-site tours, breakout sessions, and keynote speakers create a multi-track conference focused on the state and its strength in a global landscape, aiming to build capacity, increase efficiency and promote innovation to proactively respond to Nevada’s rapidly changing economic environment.
Learn How to Grow Manufacturing Jobs in Nevada at the Nevada Economic Development Conference and to view the schedule of events, visit: NVEDC.com.
See the article at: Carson Valley Times
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by admin | Aug 14, 2017 | Nevada Economic Development, Uncategorized
CARSON CITY, Nev. – In its ongoing campaign to educate and prepare Nevada businesses and community members on the rapidly changing economic environment within the Silver State, the Nevada Economic Development Conference (NVEDC) scheduled for Sept. 11-13 will highlight a discussion into the future of job loss due to technological advances and automation. Dr. Johannes Moenius and Dr. Jess Chen, both from the University of the Redlands, will address these issues and more during their session on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
While past analysis of job loss due to automation has focused on the Rust Belt, new research from Moenius and Chen shows that coming decades will see high concentrations of job loss in low-wage positions such as food preparation, office/administration and sales. It is estimated that by 2035, more than half of U.S. jobs will be susceptible to automation. Further, the Las Vegas and Reno Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) could see job losses of up to 65 percent, due to their dependency on these lower income positions.
See the complete article at: Carson Valley Times
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by admin | Jul 21, 2017 | Nevada Economic Development
The 3rd- Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference is “Building a Stronger Nevada in a Global Economy” and providing opportunities to hear from a broad cross-section of business professionals, policy leaders and economic experts who will share what is happening in a dynamic, changing Nevada economy.
The Nevada Economic Development Conference is the only business development and networking conference of its kind. It is the largest event ever co-hosted by Nevada’s two universities.
Gathers experts from the State of Nevada as well as across the United States who will discuss Nevada’s new emerging economy, opportunities and trends to know about as Nevada expands its presence on the world stage.
Multi-track format that has something for every aspect of business, industry and community leadership.
#NVEDC
When: September 11, 12 and 13, 2017
Where: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Visit: NVEDC.com
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by admin | Sep 6, 2016 | Nevada Economic Development
INNOVATION • GROWTH • SUSTAINABILITY • CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
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
WNDD.org
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by admin | Aug 23, 2016 | Nevada Economic Development
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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by admin | Aug 7, 2016 | Marketing, Nevada Economic Development
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:
Dr. Sam Cordes
Purdue University
Dr. Robert Lang
Megapolitan America
Brett Kelsey
Americas for Intel Security
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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