PRESS RELEASE: Northern Nevada Adds Nearly 2,300 Jobs in 2022 with Record Average Wage
27 New and Expanded Companies Invest in Local Economy
RENO, Nevada (December 8, 2022) – EDAWN announced 27 companies that relocated or expanded their workforce in Greater Reno-Sparks, in 2022, at tonight’s New and Expanded Company Welcome Reception. The companies will add a combined 2,263 new jobs, at a record average wage of $32.67, along with 12 new headquarters.
For the fifth consecutive year, the technology industry lead the way, representing the largest segment of companies at 41%. Manufacturing made up 33%, and logistics, distribution and e-commerce represented 19%. These are all strong indicators that our community continues to move in the right direction.
“This year proved to be yet another impressive year with new and local expanding companies adding more quality jobs to the region over the next few years, said Mike Kazmierski, President and CEO of EDAWN. “The Reno-Sparks unemployment rate continues to drop at 3.1%. Our strong economic activity is a direct result of the diversification of industries, which will help secure our economic vitality longterm. We are proud to welcome these new companies to our community and are grateful for their investment and confidence in our region.”
Below are the companies, descriptions, job numbers, and location information:
1047 Games | Technology
1047 Games began with the simple principle that people should have fun while making great games. In 2017, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian founded the company. The company is building the next great AAA studio to create a new generation of amazing experiences. Bringing together a talented core development team with seasoned veterans from around the industry.
Jobs Created: 90
Located From: CA
New Location: Zephyr Cove, NV
Relocation and Headquarters
Brix | Technology
Life insurance group brokerage and MGA. Brix works with companies from 2-100 employees, brokers and partners providing a specialized life insurance ecosystem to members.
Jobs Created: 10
Located From: Las Vegas, NV
New Location: Reno, NV
Expansion
CIQ | Technology
CIQ powers the next generation of software infrastructure, leveraging capabilities from enterprise, cloud, hyperscale and HPC. From the base operating system, through containers, orchestration, provisioning, computing, and up to cloud applications, CIQ works with every part of the technology stack to drive solutions for customers and communities with stable, scalable, secure production environments.
Jobs Created: 150
Located From: CA
New Location: Reno, NV
Relocation
DESS – USA | Back Office Business Support
Manufacturer of high precision components for the medical and dental industry. The new Reno location is comprised of the company’s back-office support and corporate headquarters.
Jobs Created: 20
Located From: OR
New Location: Reno, NV
Headquarters
EE Technologies | Manufacturing
EE Technologies, established and headquartered in Reno since 2001, specializes in circuit board assembly and box-builds for electromechanical components, and takes pride in its ability to bring global electronic manufacturing to the United States and Nevada.
Jobs Created: 25
Location: Reno, NV
Expansion
Fyrn | Manufacturing
Manufacturer of furniture that lasts for generations. Fyrn is committed to a Planet Friendly Design Movement that reduces natural resource consumption and waste with products that are thoughtfully designed, easy to maintain and refurbish.
Jobs Created: 100
Located From: CA
New Location: Sparks, NV
Relocation
Footlocker | Logistics, Distribution
Leads the sneaker and youth culture around the globe as a distributor of a large portfolio of footwear. Footlocker brands are carried in over 3,000 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Jobs Created: 212
Located From: IL
New Location: Sparks, NV
Relocation
HydaaS | Aerospace, Aviation and Defense
HydaaS offers the world’s first ever liquid hydrogen drone for its drone services. The Helium-X drone uses the most technologically advanced liquid hydrogen fuel cell technology to provide superior payload, flying time, and charging time.
Jobs Created: 100
Located From: NJ
New Location: Reno, NV
Relocation
Kikoff | Technology
Leading FinTech company, providing, educating and helping refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways to meet financial goals. Kikoff helps consumers build credit, manage debt and improve financial health.
Jobs Created: 10
Located From: San Francisco, CA
New Location: Reno, NV
Expansion
Mannassi IT Solutions | Technology Ecosystem
Manage computer networks to enable business growth. Protecting businesses from simple to complex technology issues that can adversely affect their operations, sales and profitability.
Jobs Created: 20
Located From: CA
New Location: Reno, NV
Relocation
Nathan James | Logistics, Distribution
A home furnishing company focusing on the habits of urban dwellers and first-time home buyers with best-in-class customer happiness, and quality products that are affordable. The Sparks location serves as Nathan James’ main distribution center.
Jobs Created: 30
Located From: CA
New Location: Sparks, NV
Relocation
NCCI | Back Office, Business Support
National Creditors Connection Inc. is a provider of risk resolution outsourcing (RRO). Work with banks & creditors in processing risk analysis and generating actionable intelligence to provide risk resolution for its clients.
Jobs Created: 100
Located From: CA
New Location: Reno, NV
Relocation
Nevatio Engineering | Engineering
Is an agile design team capable of on-demand mechanical and electrical engineering, functional prototyping, engineering documentation, and machine retrofitting. Our mission is to empower our clients with the tools and skills necessary to create solutions to their technical problems.
Jobs Created: 5
Located From: Reno, NV
Headquarters
Oasis | Technology
A-I research lab focused on enhancing everyday human communication through photorealistic avatars & Al-generated video.
Jobs Created: 10
Located From: CA
New Location: Reno, NV
Headquarters
Post-Consumer Brands | Manufacturing
A division of Post Holdings, Inc. Post-Consumer Brands manufactures a broad portfolio of cereals spanning all segments of the ready-to-eat cereal categories including well known iconic brands. They are the #1 player in the value cereal segment, and the #3 producer of ready to eat cereal.
Jobs Created: 25
Located From: CA
New Location: Sparks, NV
Expansion
Redwood Materials | Manufacturing
Redwood is building a circular supply chain to power a sustainable world and accelerate the reduction of fossil fuels. This is to make batteries sustainable and affordable, closing the loop at the end of life.
Jobs created: 701
Located from: Carson City, NV
New Location: Fernley & Storey County
Expansion
Sparks NV, LLC | Manufacturing
The project compromises a closed-loop recycling and manufacturing operation focused on providing green recycling and solutions for the domestic and international markets of the scrap metal industry. The company’s primary objective is to recycle end-of-life and post-consumer metal in a product a represents the first steps of manufacturing.
Jobs Created: 40
Expanding into Location: Storey County
Expansion
Standvast | Healthcare E-Commerce
The e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain technology. Standvast services that rescues you from a reliance on inflexible or outdated solutions. The company implicates by providing fulfillment services and innovative technology powered by passionate, industry leading experts.
Jobs Created: 200
Located From: Virginia State
Expanding into Location: Reno, NV
Expansion
Stellar Snacks | Manufacturing
Stellar Snacks is a women owned business that manufactures and distributes healthy pretzel snacks. The company has a goal of putting Nevada on the map as the pretzel capital of the world!
Jobs Created: 58
Located From: Carson City, NV
Expanding into Location: Reno, NV
Expansion and Headquarters
Stericycle | Manufacturing
Medical waste management leader. The Storey County operation will provide medical waste incineration serving vital healthcare facilities in NV, CA, WA, OR, AZ, NM, CO, ID, MT, UT, WY and western Canada.
Jobs Created: 51
Located From: IL
New Location: McCarren, NV
Relocation and Headquarters
Superior Essex | Logistics, Distribution
Designed to be the energy sector supplier for Tesla. The company has long term goal to reduce carbon and Greenhouse gas emissions.
Jobs Created: 50
Located From: CA
New Location: McCarren, NV
Relocation
TLS Supply Chain Solutions | E-Commerce Fulfillment
A global transportation and e-commerce company with corporate headquarters in Turkey. Automotive, mining, pharma, and energy sectors has the company well-positioned to expand this site for future opportunities and growth.
Jobs Created: 50
Located From: INT
New Location: McCarren, NV
Relocation & Headquarters
Uptip | Technology
Uptip is reinventing cash tipping with an innovative digital platform. The company’s focus is to drive higher tips for hotel, casino and valet parking workers, while helping their employers to improve service quality. They are a proud to be based in Nevada, where gaming and hospitality is an important segment of the economy.
Jobs Created: 40
Location from: CA
Location: Reno, NV
Headquarters
Valley Service Electronics | Manufacturing
VSE is a full-service contract manufacturer and mechanical designer of printed circuit board assemblies and electronics. They partner with many of the world’s leading innovators of technology in semiconductors, medical devices, green tech and automotive.
Jobs Created: 140
Location from: CA
Location: Reno, NV
Relocation and Headquarters
Vistro | Technology
Vistro enables customers to order multiple types of cuisines from one single virtual food hall with free delivery. The company provides a variety of food options for families, college students, evening laborers, and more.
Jobs Created: 15
Location: Reno, NV
Headquarters
Workbnb | Technology
A phone application on a mission to accelerate the proliferation of the traveling workforce. This app is designed to improve the lives of millions traveling for work. The Workbnb App is a highly scalable, fast and secure travel booking platform for enterprise use.
Jobs Created: 5
Location: Reno, NV
Headquarters
Yateou | Manufacturer
Yateou is a sustainable clean beauty and wellness brand with a tech spin. Yateou creates products that are all-natural, vegan, cruelty-free, chemical-free and made with 10 ingredients or less, featuring their patented consumer facing robot, ADE, to both engage consumers on the retail side and fulfill orders.
Jobs Created: 2
Location from: Newark, CA
Location: Sparks, NV
Headquarters
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About EDAWN:
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is a private/public partnership established in 1983. EDAWN is committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting new forming companies to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
Contact:
Katie Freeman
Manager, Entrepreneurial Development & Media Relations
775-560-3414
Freeman@edawn.org