Greater Reno-Tahoe: RGJ Columns

2010-08-23

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, August 22, 2010
The late Governor Kenny Guinn has received many accolades as a leader, statesman and humanitarian who cared for the people of Nevada. While he demonstrated his stance as a “Nevadan first” in many ways to a variety of people and organizations, my personal experience with Governor Guinn related to economic development. He understood and supported the community-based effort.

2010-07-23

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, July 18, 2010
On an annual basis, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) reports on the companies that it assists to relocate to and expand in the Greater Reno-Tahoe region. The economic diversification process involves close collaboration with many regional partners.

2010-06-21

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, June 20, 2010
It may seem a bit unorthodox but taxes are not a major issue in terms of attracting quality companies to the Greater Reno-Tahoe region -- and not just because taxes are already lower here!

2010-05-17

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, May 16, 2010
Recruiting from a company's perspective: What major considerations are part of a company's decision to relocate to Greater Reno-Tahoe?

2010-04-18

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, April 18, 2010
A recent trip to the San Francisco Bay Area provided us with insight about where the economy may be heading here in the Western U.S.

2010-03-21

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, March 21, 2010
With unemployment in Reno-Sparks at 13.5 percent for January 2010 and job growth sputtering, where are the companies that will create the jobs our region desperately needs and how do we jumpstart that critical economic driver?

2010-02-21

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, February 21, 2010
While regional economic development has been actively pursued for the more than 28 years that the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has been in existence, much has evolved in how deals come together to benefit the Greater Reno-Tahoe economy.

2010-01-18

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, January 17, 2010
Given the economic malaise, why would a company want to move to, or expand in, Greater Reno-Tahoe and what difference does it make to our region?

2009-12-04

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, December 6, 2009
Three years ago the Greater Reno-Tahoe community collaborated to develop Target2010, an economic development roadmap to help shape future growth in the region.

2009-10-29

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, November 1, 2009
When the community came together to pursue the Target2010 economic development strategy several years ago it was intended as a gateway or portal to a vibrant and sustainable economic future for the Greater Reno-Tahoe region.

2009-10-04

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, October 4, 2009
In 1982 this community came together to diversify the economy. It is coming together again this week with two significant conferences in the Greater Reno-Tahoe area. The 2009 Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting and Expo at the Peppermill and the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference at the Silver Legacy kick off today and run through Wednesday.

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