Five for Friday: September 29, 2023
Curated by: The Western Nevada Development District…
This edition of Five for Friday focuses on events around the region which promote economic development.
Grant Opportunities & More
Futures Forum Highlights Opportunities in Pershing and Humboldt Counties – October 25, 2023
The 2023 Nevada 95-80 Futures Forum is set for October 25th at the Winnemucca Boys and Girls Club. Nevada 95-80 Futures gathers people from across the region to discuss regional economic growth and to create synergy between stakeholders.
This includes:
- Strengthening Regional Business Networks
- Supporting Housing Development
- Bolstering the Local Supply Chain
- Partnering in Workforce Development
Nevada 95-80 Futures is hosted by the Nevada 95-80 Regional Development Authority and continues to be a springboard in facilitating regional growth and expanding business opportunities.
The event is free!
Tahoe Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage at Venture Summit – October 20, 2023
The Tahoe Prosperity Center’s Envision Tahoe Venture Summit is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action to benefit the Basin’s unique regional economy while supporting community, quality of life, and environment. This year’s focus is on Tahoe Inc – organizing and accelerating Tahoe’s innovation ecosystem spearheaded by local entrepreneurs. The Summit will share success stories, offer creative ideas, insight and inspiration.
The Summit is scheduled for October 20th at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The Tahoe Prosperity Center is the innovative community and economic development non-profit for the Tahoe Basin working regionally with local businesses, jurisdictions, non-profits, and community members to advance identified, data-driven initiatives that better the environment, community, and economy for everyone living and working in Tahoe.
Get the Business Edge on Industrial Development – October 26, 2023
The Northern Nevada Development Authority presents the Business Edge™, signature business briefings provide information, issues, and trends of interest to the Northern Nevada business community. These breakfast events also offer opportunities to network with local business executives and management teams, elected and government officials, key workforce leaders, and important nonprofit organizations. The next briefing is slated for Oct. 26 at the Atlantis Casino Resort and will feature Industrial real estate development in Nevada. Learn from local experts about the economic benefits the region has seen from industrial real estate and construction activities and how macroeconomic headwinds: inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortage and uncertainty are expected to affect future growth.
Northern Nevada Small & Minority Business Mixer – October 11, 2023
Join the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC) on October 11th at the Eldorado Convention Center in Reno for this exciting networking event. WRMSDC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the marketplace. The mixer will bring corporations and government agencies together with small and diverse-owned businesses for a day of networking and connections and to meet potential suppliers.
What to Expect:
- Rapid-Fire Corporate Opportunity Sharing
- Informal Meet-Ups with Corporations & Government Entities
- Resource Tables with Information to Elevate and Grow Your Business
- Networking Connections in a Cool, Fun Environment
- Opportunity Raffles for 1-on-1 Meetings with Corporate Representatives
Ready…Set…Train for Your Next Grant Application
The Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance offers free training sessions to help you access state, federal and private grant resources. These free events will be virtual (unless otherwise noted) and will take place via the Microsoft Teams Platform.
Free and Low-Cost Grant Training Resources
