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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:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Distribution, Logistics & E-Commerce
- Back office, Business Support & Data Centers
- Clean Energy
- Financial & Tangible Assets
- Aerospace, Aviation, Defense
- Headquarters of any industry type
EDAWN Team
Operations
775-829-3711
kazmierski@edawn.org
775-829-3711
matteoni@edawn.org
775-829-3727
mcelroy@edawn.org
775-829-3700
pitts@edawn.org
Investor Relations & Events
775-829-3704
imsdahl@edawn.org
Business Development
775-829-3731
sthomas@edawn.org
775-829-3720
ault@edawn.org
775-829-3768
yamaji@edawn.org
Business Retention, Expansion, and Workforce
775-829-3719
mccormick@edawn.org
775-829-3712
egan@edawn.org
775-829-3736
fleming@edawn.org
Entrepreneurship
775-829-3705
erwin@edawn.org
775-829-3707
mcardle@edawn.org
775-829-3702
romanko@edawn.org