Name Description Site
APEX Accelerator Provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts. https://goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-apex-accelerator/
Business Environmental Program Provides consultants who assist with environmental compliance and business efficiency https://unrbep.org/
EDAWN Employer Resource Guide Help with hiring resource guide. https://edawn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-EDAWN-Employer-Resource-Guide-262023-Web.pdf
Emerging Small Business Program Assists small businesses that want to contract with government agencies https://goed.nv.gov/programs/emerging-small-business-esb/
Employ NV The Employ NV Business Hub is an employer-focused center concentrating on the employment and training needs of businesses https://employnvbusinesshub.org/
Good Jobs Challenge Grant The Good Jobs Challenge, one of EDA’s six innovative American Rescue Plan programs, invests $500 million across the United States to help train Americans for good jobs by developing and strengthening regional workforce training systems and sectoral partnerships. https://nevadaworks.com/ginn/
Governor’s Office of Economic Development Its mission is to ensure high-quality jobs for Nevadans, with objectives outlined in the first State Plan for Economic Development. These include creating a cohesive economic development operating system, advancing targeted sectors, expanding global engagement, catalyzing innovation, and enhancing opportunities through education and workforce development. https://goed.nv.gov/
Incumbent Worker Training Grant Free Employee Development for Nevada Employers https://nevadaworks.com/
Manufacture Nevada We work side-by-side with Nevada manufacturers, connecting them to a comprehensive network of resources, experts, and solutions that help their businesses succeed and grow. https://manufacturenevada.com
Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR) The Nevada Center for Applied Research is an applied research and development technology center https://www.unr.edu/ncar
Nevada Women’s Business Center Providing FREE business education, training, and support to help you succeed in business https://www.nevadawbc.org
NevadaWorks Regional Workforce Board which helps Northern Nevadans gain the skills and training they need to secure good employment, and which connects Northern Nevada employers with a skilled, productive workforce. https://nevadaworks.com/
Northern Nevada International Center Builds bridges of understanding and fosters global engagement through international exchanges, refugee resettlement and language access https://www.unr.edu/innevation
Office of Small Business Advocacy Serves as an advocate for small business owners within state government https://ltgov.nv.gov/OSBA/Home/
Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce We keep our members informed on relevant and timely business matters and regularly connect our members to diverse colleagues and consumers. https://thechambernv.com
SCORE Provide knowledgeable business mentors to assist business leaders https://www.score.org/northernnevada
Silver Flume Portal Nevada’s Business Portal first stop, to start and manage your business in Nevada https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home
Silver State Works A program administered by EmployNV which provides financial incentives related to hiring and training http://silverstateworks.com/
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Guides and assists Nevadans looking to start and grow businesses, with objectives to increase business starts, create and retain jobs, and increase access to capital https://nevadasbdc.org/
UNR Innevation Center A collaborative space created to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship https://www.unr.edu/innevation
UNE k12-Robotics Center Provides a facility for robotics based education https://www.unr.edu/innevation/k12-robotics-center