Greater Reno-Tahoe: RGJ Columns

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.

2009-09-08

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, September 6, 2009
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2009-08-03

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, August 2, 2009
Those famous "dog days of summer," where it gets hot and stagnant, are right about now. "Dog days" are defined as a time period marked by a dull lack of progress.

2009-07-01

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, July 5, 2009
It’s beneficial and sometimes painful when a region takes a good hard look at itself and weighs its positive attributes with those areas that need some work.

2009-06-08

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette Journal for Sunday, June 7, 2009
During economic boons and busts, vital economic diversification efforts continue region-wide to recruit, expand, retain and start up companies bringing needed, good-paying, skilled jobs to our residents.

2009-05-03

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette Journal for Sunday, May 3, 2009
Given these challenging times, an old Kennedy saying, "Ask not what your (community) can do for you, ask what you can do for your (community)," seems appropriate now.

2009-04-05

EDAWN Column for the Reno Gazette-Journal for Sunday, April 5, 2009
In these difficult economic times a "best place to work" could potentially be virtually "any place with a job." Many companies find themselves in economic distress resulting in employees finding themselves out of work. Some companies handle this situation better than others, as do those losing their jobs.

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