NNDA is one of 13 development agencies in Nevada and is the state’s “regional economic development authority.”
NNDA’s service area includes Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, with a total population of approximately 170,000. There are eight chambers of commerce, four visitors and convention organizations and a multitude of general improvement districts and citizen advisory councils in the region.
NNDA is funded by the state’s Nevada Commission on Economic Development, as well as funding from the counties and cities it serves, membership dues, grants ,and fund-raisers. The corporation is a federally tax exempt, not-for-profit organization governed by a working board of directors, made up of local government officials, county and city managers, business executives and for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. NNDA has Workgroups that provide the human power for moving the organization forward.
NNDA has three primary responsibilities: recruitment, retention, and expansion. It is a facilitator, partnering with companies interested in relocating to and expanding in the Greater Reno-Tahoe region. Through this partnership, NNDA brings resources such as educational institutions, industrial organizations, for-profit and not-for-profit groups and governmental bodies together to assist companies in relocating to, remaining or expanding in northern Nevada. Examples of NNDA services include:
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Consolidate real estate information from NNDA members to meet client requirements
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Act as agent for state tax incentives; assisting the client in the minimal application process; representing the client to local officials and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development
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Introduce clients to appropriate individuals and organizations to address challenges or issues the client may have and to assist, where feasible, in helping to overcome those challenges
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Maintain regular contact with existing businesses in its four-county area and prepare regular reports on business issues for specific industries
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Conduct a variety of events, mixers and meetings to enhance communication, networking and community involvement
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Services are provided at no cost to the client and, by NRS statute, completely confidential
NNDA’s Mission Statement
NNDA will improve the economic vitality and quality of life of northern Nevada and will promote the area as the premier market for business. NNDA assists through facilitation the relocation, retention, and expansion needs of clients and members.
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