About

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada

Our Mission

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.

Our Focus

EDAWN is focused on assisting primary companies that produce goods and services in Greater Reno-Sparks and exports the majority of those goods and services, bringing in “new” money into the community.

Our Role

We assist new companies interested in relocating to the area or existing company expansions by providing the following services:

Real estate selection
Permitting, licensing
Data sourcing
Public relations
Access to key community members
Access to workforce resources
Conduct competitive analysis
Secure State business incentives/tax abatements

EDAWN’s Strategic Plan

As part of EDAWN’s role in ReCharge Nevada’s efforts to continue the region’s economic diversification, EDAWN has submitted a Three-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan to the State.

This plan reflects input from our economic development partners, stakeholders and several companies in our target industries: