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Northern Nevada’s Emerging Lithium-Ion Batteries Ecosystem

In August 2021, President Biden declared, “The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back.” One region rising to meet the needs of the auto industry as it shifts towards electric is Northern Nevada. Organizations like the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI), the world’s largest industrial park, have laid the function-designed infrastructure necessary …

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Is Reno a Good Place to Live? Here’s the Scoop on the City’s Best-Kept Secrets

Is Reno a Good Place to Live? Here’s the Scoop on the City’s Best-Kept Secrets Over the past decade, Reno has become one of the most sought-after cities in the American West, attracting a broad demographic. People attracted to the area include professionals, singles, families, and retirees. They come for a wide variety of reasons …

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Top Talent at Ridgeline – Donovan’s Story

Headquartered in Incline Village with an office in Reno, Ridgeline is a privately funded high-growth fintech startup that is revolutionizing the investment management industry. The company attracts top talent locally and nationally from both the financial services and technology industries, thanks in large part to its visionary leadership team and the opportunity to transform an …

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How Education Alliance of Washoe County and Local Companies Are Making Education Better

Nothing has better illustrated the importance of cooperation between the public education system and the business community than the two-year pandemic. Prior to 2020, many business owners and decision-makers within corporations tended to focus on education in terms of fostering future generations of skilled employees. But as schools shut down, other essential aspects of the …

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Employee Satisfaction: What Local Companies Are Doing to Retain and Develop Existing Employees

Companies looking to relocate to Northern Nevada have the same question. “What does your region offer in terms of workforce specific to my industry and enterprise?” Workforce development is one slice of a larger economic development pie. And this “pie” includes countless moving parts. Fortunately, Northern Nevada overperforms when it comes to fitting these parts …

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Reno Named Smokin’ Hot for Startups

From big tech spinoffs to cottage industry success stories, new companies in Reno are attracting big investments. Livability.com recently published an article outlining some of the sweetest startup scenes in the region and lists all the reasons why Reno, Nevada was named smokin’ hot for startups. See the original article on livability.com Reno, Nevada’s Start-up …

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The Cost of Living Diaries: Reno, Nevada

The increase in the cost of living conversation is happening everywhere in the world. Inflation is running red-hot — largely fueled by the ongoing supply chain crisis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which are in turn increasing food prices and energy prices. (JPMorgan) But, some locations are faring better than others. Reno, Nevada is one of them. A recent cost of living calculator …

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5 Green Companies Spearheading Environmental Sustainability in Reno-Tahoe

A growing number of local companies are incorporating eco-friendly solutions into their operations. Coupled with the continued advancement and expansion of eco-conscious technology, the future is looking brighter. These developments reflect a market that’s receptive to green businesses. But it also demonstrates the growing number of entrepreneurs and companies making the environment an actionable priority. …

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