Hackers Getting You Down?

Stop Cyberattacks in Their Tracks

Department of Homeland Security 2022 State/Local Cybersecurity Grant

This Grant Program assists states, local governments, rural areas, and territories address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems. The program enables DHS to make targeted cybersecurity investments to improve the security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services that state, local, and territorial governments provide to their communities.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2022

Cybersecurity Grant

Five for Friday: September 23, 2022

Five for Friday: Grant Opportunities and More!

Curated by: The Western Nevada Development District…This edition of Five for Friday focuses on opportunities for economic development around the region in the areas of Brownfields programs, entrepreneur capital, workforce development and broadband.

Grant Opportunities & More

EPA Brownfields Program Taking 2023 Applications

The FY 2023 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant Guidelines are now available. Grants offered by the Brownfields Program may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum as well as general revitalization and reuse. Potential applicants are invited to participate in the upcoming webinars with EPA to review and address questions about the solicitations.

The September 29th webinar will discuss the FY 2023 guidelines for entities applying for:

• Multipurpose Grant funding
• Community-wide Assessment Grant funding
• Assessment Coalition Grant funding
• Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes funding

Webinar: September 29, 2022 at 11 AM PT
Application Deadline: November 22, 2022

Join Webinar

2023 Brownfields Grant Information

 

AngelNV Bootcamp: Taking Business Ventures to the Next Level

The AngelNV Entrepreneur Bootcamp is for aspiring or current startup founders that are considering raising capital, and want to learn “what angel investors want” in a business venture. Over the course of the 13-week program, entrepreneurs will hear from investors, experienced startup founders, and business experts on a variety of core topics related to starting and scaling a startup. Sessions will be held both in-person in Las Vegas and online via Zoom. The bootcamp is a program that can provide startups with eligibility for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding. Hosted by StartUpNV, a Nevada 501(c)3, the organization is focused on entrepreneurship, economic development, and diversity across the state.

First Session: October 11, 2022

Program Information and Registration


Get in the Grant Game for Workforce Development and Rural Prosperity

Through the Rural Workforce Innovation Network (RWIN), USDA highlights Rural Development programs and other Agency resources for local leaders that can be used to develop the rural workforce in their communities by financing rural infrastructure and community development projects. RWIN is presenting a regional series on the Federal Grant Process and Management. Attendees will learn how to access, explore, and apply for federal grants. This is a collaborative event with presentations by USDA Rural Development, U.S. Health and Human Services, U.S. Economic Development Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Housing and Urban Development.

Attendance is recommended by region, but participants may join any session.

Midwest: September 29, 2022
West: October 13, 2022
Northeast: October 27, 2022
South: November 17, 2022

Midwest Registration

West Registration

Northeast Registration

South Registration


USDA Opens Fourth Round of Rural Broadband Grants & Loans

The USDA ReConnect Program offers loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America that currently do not have sufficient access to broadband. USDA is making additional funding available for high-speed internet in Round 4 of the ReConnect Program. The Department is accepting applications for up to $150 million in loans, up to $300 million in loan/grant combinations, and up to $700 million in grants.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2022

USDA ReConnect Program Grant

ReConnect Round 4 Application Guide

 

In the News….ICYMI: Leaders Envision Resiliency And Recovery At Tahoe Economic Summit

The Envision Tahoe Economic Summit was hosted earlier this month by the Tahoe Prosperity Center. The annual Summit is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action for the benefit of the Tahoe-Truckee regional economy while supporting our community, quality of life and environment.

The 2022 Summit brought together over 100 community leaders to engage in conversations about economic resiliency and implementing the Envision Tahoe Prosperity Playbook. The Envision Tahoe process was a collaborative regional economic recovery and resiliency strategy, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and completed over the past year.

WNDD was a proud sponsor of this year’s Summit.

Tahoe Prosperity Center

Envision Tahoe Prosperity Playbook

Five for Friday: August 19, 2022

Five for Friday: Latest From the World of Grants and More

Curated by Western Nevada Development District (WNDD), this edition focuses on opportunities for economic development around the region in the areas of water infrastructure, connectivity, housing and more.

Grant Opportunities & More

EPA Seeks Investments in Water Infrastructure

The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA) established a federal credit program administered by EPA for eligible water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Eligible borrowers are:

• Local, state, tribal, and federal government entities
• Partnerships and joint ventures
• Corporations and trusts
• Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs

Eligible projects range from improving drinking water systems and reducing energy use at water and sewer facilities, to acquisition of property and engineering/design. More than $6 billion will be awarded in this program. Letters of Interest can be submitted and will provide information that EPA uses to determine the project’s eligibility, creditworthiness, engineering feasibility, and alignment with EPA’s policy priorities.

Submit Letters of Interest Starting: September 6, 2022

WIFIA Grant

 

New US DOT Grant Program Reconnects and Revitalizes Communities

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has been established to remove, retrofit, or mitigate transportation facilities like highways or rail lines that create barriers to community connectivity, including mobility, access, or economic development. The program provides technical assistance and grant funding for planning or capital construction to address infrastructure barriers, reconnect communities, and improve people’s lives.

Eligible projects can include: high-quality public transportation, infrastructure removal, pedestrian walkways and overpasses, capping and lids, linear parks and trails, roadway redesigns and complete streets conversions, and main street revitalization. Planning Grants may range from $100,000 to $2,000,000. Capital Construction Grant awards are no less than $5 million per project. DOT anticipates that Capital Construction Grants may range from $5 million to $100 million.

Application Deadline: October 13, 2022

Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program

Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees

USDA Rural Development provides up to a 90 percent guarantee for loans made by commercial lenders to borrowers developing or rehabilitating multifamily rental housing for low and moderate income tenants in rural areas. The agency guarantees construction advances and permanent financing once regulatory requirements have been met.

Eligible borrows can include:

• Nonprofit and for-profit corporations
• Individuals, partnerships, and trusts
• Most state and local governmental entities
• Federally-recognized Tribes

Application Deadline: Continuous

Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees

Inflation Reduction Act: Energy and Climate Programs

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act covers a broad range of issues impacting Nevada from climate change and health care, to affordable housing and energy conservation. Five for Friday will be tracking the fallout from this piece of legislation.

Here are a few early takeaways on the legislation’s impacts:

What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Do for State and Local Government?

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Nevada

2022 National Tribal Broadband Grant Program (NTBG)

The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) is accepting applications from eligible federally recognized tribes for the 2022 National Tribal Broadband Grant Program (NTBG). With grant funding, tribes will be able to explore the possibility of developing or extending broadband services in their communities through feasibility studies of those broadband development opportunities. The Office of Indian Economic Development seeks to fund approximately 15 to 27 grants, ranging in value from $100,000 to $175,000, and eligibility is limited to federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal entities as listed in 87 FR 4636. These grants will be for a two-year term.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2022

NTBG Program

Get Help With Middle Mile Grant Applications!

NTIA Live Question and Answer Sessions To Support Your Application

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced Office Hours for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program Application process.

During these live Question and Answer sessions, NTIA staff and subject matter experts will address questions from participants to assist them in producing high quality applications.

Each session will focus on a different stakeholder group. However, all are welcome to attend and general questions will be answered. It should be noted that NTIA will not comment on specific application questions or provide direction.

For more information and to Register visit: BroadbandUSA Events

States, Territories and DC Focus

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

States, Territories and DC Focus

Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

Tribal Organizations Focus

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Monday, August 22, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Tribal Organizations Focus

Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 1:00-2:00pm ET

Register By: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Local and Regional Government Focus

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Monday, August 29, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Local and Regional Government Focus

Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Industry Focus

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Monday, September 12, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Industry Focus

Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Non-Profit Focus

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

Non-Profit Focus

Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

General Session

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Monday, September 26, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

General Session

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm ET

Register By: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

 

 

 

Five for Friday: August 5, 2022

Grant Opportunities and More!

Curated by Western Nevada Development District (WNDD), this edition focuses on opportunities for economic development around the region in the areas of workforce development, education and training, and food access.

Grant Opportunities & More

Congratulations to WNDD Partner Nevadaworks!

Northern Nevada to See $14.9M to Boost Workforce

Yesterday, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a grant award of $14.9 million to Nevadaworks and various partners including WNDD, EDAWN, Western Nevada College, and more. Part of the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge, funding will be utilized to develop and launch the Northern Nevada Equity in Employment Project, which will bolster and diversify the regional economy by placing workers into positions in growth industries.

This program will unite more than a dozen trade associations and companies in the information technology, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare sectors to place workers into good-paying jobs and strengthen the region’s economy.

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Undergraduate STEM Education: Computing in Undergraduate Education (IUSE: CUE)

The Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Computing in Undergraduate Education program aims to better prepare a wider range of students from different backgrounds to use computation collaboratively in a variety of settings and to solve difficult problems.

Application Deadline: September 19, 2022

IUSE: CUE Grant

Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP)

This program announcement seeks funding proposals from eligible private and non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal agencies, and institutions of higher learning to further build their capacity to market and deliver their existing entrepreneurship training program(s) to service-disabled veteran, veteran entrepreneurs and Reserve Component members who aspire to be small business owners or currently own a small business.

Application Deadline: August 18, 2022

SDVETP Grant

Nevada Community Food Access/Rural Food Hub (RFH) Grants

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is offering two food access grants. The Nevada Community Food Access (NCFA) grant focuses on improving food distribution infrastructure and providing food to low-income households. The Rural Food Hub (RFH) grant aims to improve food storage and distribution in remote rural communities.

Application Deadlines: August 30, 2022

Nevada Community Food Access Grant

Rural Food Hub Grant

 

Western Governors University (WGU) Nevada Back to School Scholarship

WGU offers over 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, education, healthcare, or information technology. Now thru December 2022, WGU will be taking applications for their annual Back to School Scholarship Program with awards of up to $2,500. Focused on life, school balance, 81% of all WGU Students work while they further their education.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2022

WGU Back to School Scholarship

 

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD), is a vital partner to our member organizations in grant research, writing and Management. Our professional team is available to assist in identifying and obtaining funding sources to grow a stronger Nevada.

For more information about membership, visit WNDD.org

WNDD Nevada Speed Test Vital to Lovelock/Pershing $27M Broadband Grant Award

More Funding Available to Unserved and Underserved Communities

Data obtained from the Western Nevada Development District’s (WNDD) Nevada Speed Test Program was successfully used to support the grant application detailing the lack of adequate connectivity for residents in Lovelock and Pershing County. On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $27M award from the ReConnect and Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee programs. Internet provider UpRise Fiber will be tasked with connecting almost 4,900 people, 130 businesses, 22 farms and seven public schools in Lovelock and surrounding Pershing County.

Broadband Connectivity will aid not only economic development in the region but address health and public safety issues as well. Further, it will ensure that homes and business have access to affordable, adequate, and reliable high-speed internet.

“Think about it like this: On I-80 if you are a highway patrolman, now state police, and you pull someone over, and you have no service, you can’t call in that license plate. You have no idea who you are pulling over. It is a very dangerous situation,” said Christine Brandon, WNDD Nevada Speed Test Executive Director.

The WNDD Nevada Speed Test was launched in early November 2021, and the program began gathering vital information from participating member communities that will aid in identifying unserved and underserved areas. Data will help elected officials and agencies develop projects to address broadband inadequacies and apply for appropriate broadband grants to expand internet access and build a stronger digital infrastructure.

Naomi Duerr, City of Reno Council Member and WNDD President commented, “I have continued to push for communities to participate in our “Nevada Speed Test,” a way to evaluate your local internet service. As a direct result of WNDD’s Nevada Speed Test, Lovelock, one of WNDD’s 7 participating cities, along with the help of UpRise Fiber, was able to snag a $27 million grant to expand their internet service. It goes without saying – this is huge!”

“We are thrilled that UpRise Fiber was successful in receiving the ReConnect Grant and look forward to next steps,” said Heidi Lusby-Angvick, Pershing County Economic Development Authority Executive Director and WNDD Vice President.

Brandon stated, “The Nevada Speed Test is ongoing and the map continues to be refined as people take the test. I encourage everyone to take the test more than once so we can assess the region’s broadband needs and identify possible projects for future funding. Funding is still available but communities need to act quickly for the NTIA grants as the applications are due September 30, 2022. Secretary Vilsak did say that the USDA ReConnect grant program would have a 4th round of grant applications to be announced this Fall. WNDD will send that information out to all our members and subscribers as soon as we receive it!”

KOLO TV Coverage

In the Know! Nevada’s Broadband Activity

At Least $100 Million Through Internet for All Programs Coming to Nevada

Nevada joined all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia to participate in the Internet for All Initiative, which aims to ensure all Americans have access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.

The Silver State will initially receive $100 million from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Once the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) completes its Broadband Data Collection project, the federal government will allocate the remaining $37.2 billion to each state based on the percentage of unserved rural areas.

BEAD receives funding from the $65 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act spending package (IIJA), together with the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program, and the Digital Equity Act programs.

Some Middle Mile program funds will be available to local governments and the private sector. WNDD will continue to engage with the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) for updates on how WNDD member agencies can access these funds.

Internet for All Initiative

 

How the Nevada Speed Test’s Data Can Help Your Grant Proposal

While funds from the BEAD Program will rely on the FCC’s broadband access map, the data gathered through the Nevada Speed Test can be used to apply for other funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, municipal bonds or other programs.

There’s only one catch—we need more participants to take the test and improve the data about our community’s high-speed internet access.

Take the test at: NevadaSpeedTest.org! Every location on the map brings us closer to ensuring that every home and business in western Nevada has access to affordable, adequate, and reliable high-speed internet.

Encourage Members in Your Community to Take the Test Today!

Take the Nevada Speed Test Today!

 

WNDD: Here to Assist Your Community

• Write grant applications for state, federal and other funding.

• Assist grant administrators and internet service providers in verifying the impact of their programs and intended targets in real time without relying on out-of-date historical maps.

• Check if broadband deployments and related grant programs are meeting expectations.

• Identify areas of broadband need and produce design and cost estimates for projects covering fiber, fixed wireless and hybrid options.

• Contribute to more detailed broadband design studies by GEO Partners at the county and city level (future studies).

Is Your Community Stuck in the Middle?

The Middle Mile Grant Program Providing $1 Billion in Funding

It’s no secret that reliable, affordable broadband connectivity is vital to the economic development and well-being of all residents in the WNDD region. Unfortunately, many communities are still unserved or underserved with broadband connectivity.

Enter the WNDD Nevada Speed Test. Launched in early November 2021, the Speed Test began gathering vital information from participating member communities. The map continues to be developed as each resident takes the Speed Test, and participants are encouraged to take the test more than once to refine data. Simply, the test assesses the region’s broadband needs and identifies possible projects for future funding.

Check Out Speed Test Results For Your Community

Middle Mile Program Funding

While most of the funding from the original National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) programs from the Infrastructure Bill (IUA), will pass through the State, the Middle Mile Program WILL be accessible to local governments, and private and non-profit sectors.

The Middle Mile Grant Program will provide up to $1 billion in funding for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure. The purpose of the grant program is to extend middle mile infrastructure to reduce the cost of connecting areas that are unserved or underserved to the internet backbone.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2022

Middle Mile Program

WNDD: Here to Assist Your Community

• Write grant applications for state, federal and other funding.

• Assist grant administrators and internet service providers in verifying the impact of their programs and intended targets in real time without relying on out-of-date historical maps.

• Check if broadband deployments and related grant programs are meeting expectations.

• Identify areas of broadband need and produce design and cost estimates for projects covering fiber, fixed wireless and hybrid options.

• Contribute to more detailed broadband design studies by GEO Partners at the county and city level (future studies).

Five for Friday: July 22, 2022

Curated by the Western Nevada Development District

Welcome to Five for Friday, your source for upcoming funding opportunities, grants and webinars that can support economic development in Western Nevada.

We hope you find this edition helpful and informative as you work to make our region a great place to live and do business.

Grant Opportunities & More

Applications Due Soon! Bureau of Reclamation – WaterSMART Grants

This Notice of Financing Opportunity (NOFO) for Water and Energy Efficiency Grants provides for projects that result in verifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability advantages. These programs conserve and use water more efficiently, enhance renewable energy production, minimize conflict risk in places at high risk of future water conflict, and achieve other benefits that contribute to sustainability.

Application Deadline: July 28, 2022

Bureau of Reclamation

WaterSMART Grant


Upcoming Webinar: Training and Technical Assistance for Small, Rural, and Tribal Wastewater Improvements

Learn more about the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) $18 million investment to create a pipeline of technical assistance providers to support rural, small, and tribal governments. Leaders with the EPA Office of Wastewater Management will provide training to aid in the application process during this free webinar.

Webinar: July 27, 2022, Noon till 1 pm PT
Application Deadline: August 22, 2022

More Information

Webinar Registration


Don’t Miss Out! Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

The EPA will fund $12 million to eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and retain a local, skilled workforce by prioritizing unemployed and underemployed residents to obtain the skills and credentials needed for pathways into full-time employment in the environmental field.

Application Deadline: August 2, 2022

Brownfields Job Training Grants


Webinar: Using Census Bureau Data for Grant Writing

Census Bureau data can provide key indicators and data points that are useful to include in a grant proposal. During the webinar, participants will learn how to successfully navigate census.gov to capture information needed to support grant writing. It will cover key Census Bureau products, data tools and applications that can create a demographic profile of a community.

Webinar: August 9, 2022, 11 am till Noon PT

Grant Writing Webinar Registration


Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $4 million in cooperative agreement funds to qualified organizations to support planning, technical assistance, and training for placemaking initiatives in rural communities. Under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC), the money can be used by qualified organizations to promote the development of transportation, housing, and recreational facilities as well as plans for improving internet connection in rural areas.

Application Deadline: August 15, 2022

Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge


Western Nevada Development District (WNDD), is a vital partner to our member organizations in grant research, writing and management. Our professional team is available to assist in identifying and obtaining funding sources to grow a stronger Nevada.

 

In the Know: News About Our Regional Economy

Seven Stories About Economic Development Impacting Our Region

Western Nevada is a vibrant and ever-growing community with new businesses and industries moving into the area. Here are seven stories about economic development impacting our region.

New Electronics Facility in Washoe County Expected To Generate $7.8 Million in Tax Revenue

VSE, LLC plans to open an 84,000-square-foot electronics research, design, and assembly center in Washoe County. VSE is an established electronic and mechanical design and engineering company serving small to multi-billion-dollar corporations in semiconductor, medical device, green-tech, and automotive innovation. It will receive more than $318,000 in tax abatements and must create 70 jobs in its first two years at $29.64 per hour. In five years, 140 jobs are predicted. The company will invest $2.2 million in its first two years and create $7.8 million in net new tax revenues over 10 years.

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Panasonic – TMCC Partnering on Training Center

Truckee Meadows Community College will open a training center in Reno to help Panasonic Energy North America fill 400 $32-per-hour jobs. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development will contribute $1.6 million (GOED). More than $1 million in training equipment will equip the new PENA building in Reno, increasing access to training in advanced manufacturing, production systems, automation, and robotics for anyone seeking a living wage career track or upskilling for advancement.

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Post Investing in Nevada Cereal Plant Upgrades

Post Holdings, Inc. will invest up to $110 million to expand its cereal production capacity at its facility in Sparks, Nevada. The expansion is expected to create approximately 30 to 40 new jobs.

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Northern Nevada Getting $32 Million in Federal Funds

A variety of projects focused on law enforcement, wastewater treatment, airport improvements, highway infrastructure and economic revitalization will receive $32.25 million in funding from the federal government. The list includes $4.37 million for Fallon’s wastewater treatment plant, $4 million for the Coleman Road Connector in Churchill County, $3.59 million for Reno Tahoe airport terminal road improvements, $2 million for rural nursing expansion projects at Western Nevada College, $1.1 million for Appion Way intersection improvements in Carson City, and $1.38 million to upgrade Kahle Drive in Douglas County’s drainage, sewer, water lines, and sidewalks.

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Unemployment Rate falls as Nevada Adds Jobs

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reports the statewide unemployment rate is now 4.9% and employment is up 96,300 since May 2021. Reno area unemployment is 2.7% and the area has added some 800 jobs since April. Carson City isn’t far behind Reno at 3% jobless. Douglas County was at 3.1%, 673 in a labor pool of 21,441. Total employment in the state is now 1.45 million.

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New Report Provides Economic Roadmap for Nevada and Its Regions

Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute released a 131-page report offering an evaluation of Nevada’s economy over the past decade. It also suggests how policy and business leaders can rally around a new, focused agenda to address long-standing economic, educational, and social deficits and set the state up for a robust, sustainable recovery.

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Reports Chart Good Month for Nevada Casinos, Tourism in May

The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that casinos statewide won $1.3 billion in May, the fourth-highest all-time and the 15th month in a row topping the $1 billion mark.

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