Discover Opportunities at the
WNDD 2025 Summit
Join us for an enlightening summit where innovation meets opportunity. Explore the latest in economic development and network with industry leaders.
Innovative Sessions
Networking Opportunities
Expert Speakers
WNDD 2025 Summit: Event Details
Date
April 21, 2025
April 22, 2025
Time
2:00pm – 4:00pm Crown Point Mill Tour
5:00pm – 9:00pm Board of Directors Dinner
8:00am – 3:00pm
Location
Silverland Inn Conference Center
100 North E St
Virginia City, NV
Where to Stay
Room Rate EXTENDED Until April 15th
Silverland Inn
100 North E St
Virginia City, NV
775.847.4484
Government Rate of $100 plus tax.
To get your room at the guaranteed rate, call the Silverland before April 15th. You will need to book individually with your credit card information.
Room Block Code: Western Nevada Development District
WNDD 2025 Summit: Event Timeline
Join us for a full day of insightful sessions and networking opportunities designed to foster growth and collaboration.
9:20am - 10:05am
Rural Resources
Statewide programs and funding available to all rural communities and how rural resources
contribute to the overall economy.
10:20am - 11:30am
Funding
Federal and State resources, grants, matching funds, partnerships, to build much needed infrastructure for regional growth.
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Infrastructure
Nevada’s need to build adequate infrastructure (Transportation, Energy, Wastewater) to support continued growth.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Street America
Explore the success of Nevada’s rural and urban communities in accessing this program to date. Learn how to get involved, what the program means to your community and available opportunities.
Monday, April 21st Agenda
Crown Point Mill Tour: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open to all Attendees of Full Summit. Registration for just the Dinner/Tour is also available.
Board of Directors Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Open to all Attendees of Full Summit. Registration for just the Dinner/Tour is also available.
Tuesday, April 22nd Agenda
Registration & Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:00am
Welcome & Opening Remarks: 9:00am - 9:20am
Welcome: Dian VanderWell, President, WNDD
Opening Remarks: Commissioner Clay Mitchell, Storey County
WNDD Update: Chris Brandon, Executive Officer, WNDD
Rural Resources: 9:20am - 10:05am
Statewide programs and funding available to all rural communities. How rural resources contribute to the overall economy.
Break: 10:05 - 10:20am
Funding: 10:20am - 11:30am
Federal and State resources, grants, matching funds, partnerships, etc. to build much needed infrastructure for regional growth.
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:45pm
Infrastructure: 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Nevada’s need to build adequate infrastructure (Transportation, Energy, Wastewater) for the expected continued growth.
Break: 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Main Street America: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore the success of Nevada’s rural and urban communities in accessing this program to date. Explore how to get involved, what the program means to your community and available opportunities.
Featured Guest Speakers and Panelists
Rural Resources
Melissa Saavedra Moderator
Nevada Lt Governor's Office - OSBA
Kathy Halbardier
SBDC
Michelle Beecher
RNDC
Cortney Bloomer
Travel Nevada
Funding
A’Keia Sanders Speaker/Moderator
Director, Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance
Erik Jimenez
Director, Nevada State Infrastructure Bank
Jennifer Carr
Administrator, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Samantha Swing
Vice President, Cassidy and Associates
Infrastructure
Chris Reilly Speaker/Moderator
State Infrastructure Director
Jeff Brigger
Director, Business Development & Major Accounts, NV Energy
Casey Mentzer
Plant Manager, Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility
Director, Tracy Larkin Thomason, P.E.
Nevada Department of Transportation
Main Street America
Shari Davis Speaker/Moderator
Director, Rural Economic and Community Development, Governor’s Office of Economic Development; State Coordinator, Nevada Main Street
Jen Tune
Program Director, Main Street Gardnerville
Kat Galli
Executive Director, Tonopah Main Street
Jaime Chapman
Executive Director, MidTown Reno
Our Valued Sponsors
Proud Supporters of the WNDD SUMMIT
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors who make the WNDD SUMMIT possible. Their commitment to fostering economic growth and development in Western Nevada is invaluable. Each sponsor plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions and initiatives that drive progress in our communities. Join us in acknowledging their contributions and learn more about how they are shaping the future of our region.
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