EDAWN's State of the Economy in Northern Nevada 2025

On February 13th, 2025, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) conducted its annual State of the Economy in Northern Nevada presentation. More than 1,500 regional business and community leaders attended our annual "State of the Economy in Northern Nevada" Economic Update Luncheon. We highlighted our region's progress over the past years, with an overview of new companies, job growth, and opportunities to expect in the year ahead.

EDAWN collaborates with our investors and regional partners to carry out our mission of supporting, growing, and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable economy in Northern Nevada.  These efforts have allowed the EDAWN team to assist in the creation of 1,500+ jobs in the last year. With over 100 ongoing projects, we are excited about the future of the economy in Northern Nevada and will use this success to continue to be a driver of sustainable economic growth in this region.

Taylor Adams' Slide Presentation

Taylor Adams, President & CEO of EDAWN reported on EDAWN's and the community's progress over the last year and a look ahead to 2025, highlighting our many regional opportunities for the future.

Brian Gordon's Slide Presentation

Brian Gordon, Principal of Applied Analysis provided an overview of economic conditions in Nevada, analyzing the performance of the region's economy, including consumer spending, employment, and housing.

EDAWN's State of the Economy in Northern Nevada 2024

On February 8th, 2024, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) conducted its annual State of the Economy in Northern Nevada presentation.  More than 1,300 regional business and community leaders attended our annual "State of the Economy in Northern Nevada" Economic Update Luncheon. We highlighted our region's progress over the past years, with an overview of new companies, job growth, and opportunities to expect in the year ahead.

EDAWN collaborates with our investors and regional partners to attract and grow companies to accomplish our mission of economic diversification and quality job creation for the Greater Reno-Sparks region. These efforts have allowed the EDAWN team to assist in the creation of 5,000+ jobs in the last year. With more than 50 ongoing projects, we are excited about the future of the economy in Northern Nevada and will use this success to continue to be a driver of sustainable economic growth in this region.

A special thank you to all our event sponsors: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Dickson Realty, D.R. Horton, McDonald Carano, Metcalf Builders, Inc., Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Plenium Builders, Plumas Bank, Three Sticks Productions.

Taylor Adams' Slide Presentation

Taylor Adams, President & CEO of EDAWN reported on EDAWN's and the community's progress over the last year and a look ahead to 2024, highlighting our many regional opportunities for the future.

Brian Gordon's Slide Presentation

Brian Gordon, Principal of Applied Analysis provided an overview of economic conditions in Nevada, analyzing the performance of the region's economy, including consumer spending, employment, and housing.

EDAWN'S Doug Erwin's Podcast – Growth Pioneers

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Growth Pioneers Podcast

From the Biggest Little City in the World comes a podcast about Pioneers. Not the covered wagon types, the modern-day Pioneers exploring new territory in economic development, entrepreneurship, and personal development.  Join your host, Doug Erwin as he explores what it takes to build resilient communities, companies, and lives in this wide-ranging podcast.
Doug Erwin is a former serial entrepreneur turned economic developer and executive coach.  Doug is committed to growing Northern Nevada's startup and technology ecosystem and supporting entrepreneurs as they embark upon their own journeys.  Doug's work in the community has helped change the perception of Reno and lay the foundation for future generations of entrepreneurs to thrive in the region.
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