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The University Center for Economic Development celebrates Councilwoman Fran McKay’s dedication and service to the people of Fernley and to the state of Nevada. Thank you Councilwoman McKay for your years of service and leadership!

The University of Nevada, Reno is currently hiring for two "Coordinator, Strategic Planning & Economic Development" positions for the University Center for Economic Development as part and in support of the recently awarded Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other Electric Vehicle Materials Regional Technology and Innovation Hub project. https://lnkd.in/gyhvAsb2 These positions will assist Center faculty in the preparation of strategic community, organizational, and economic development plans for assigned Regional Development Authorities (RDA’s) and for other public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations as assigned including local and regional government agencies. Specific duties of the Coordinator, Strategic Planning & Economic Development position include: Write and submit technical reports, feasibility studies, development plans, annual updates and other publications to applicable stakeholders Foster working relationships with RDA’s, public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations Provide direct communication and create an ongoing working relationship with RDA’s Facilitate assigned strategic planning workshops Coordinate on-site services and activities for statewide UCED workshops Manage all aspects of workshops including scheduling, logistics, catering, and printed materials. Once technical report is created, deliver public presentations to RDA’s, public sector, private sector, and non-profit organizations Create proposals, special projects/programs, and budgets for workshops The University of Nevada, Reno and the University Center for Economic Development, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, was awarded a Phase 2 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce and by the U.S. Economic Development Administration in July 2024. #EDAtechhub #EDAunivcenter

The University of Nevada, Reno is currently hiring for a "Project Manager Native Nations Center, Tech Hub" position. https://lnkd.in/g_vG4YFY This position is part of the University Center for Economic Development's Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other Electric Vehicle Materials Regional Technology and Innovation Hub project. The "Project Manager Native Nations Center, Tech Hub" will oversee the implementation and expansion of projects for the University's Office of Indigenous Relations and the Native Nations Center (NNC). The position will work with Tribal communities, industry, and program partners, as well as with other faculty and staff of the University Center for Economic Development, to ensure the successful implementation of the components of the Nevada Native Nations Center. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with Tribal communities and the campus community to provide reporting and recommendations across the 5-year implementation timeline. The University of Nevada, Reno and the University Center for Economic Development, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, was awarded a Phase 2 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce and by the U.S. Economic Development Administration in July 2024. #EDAtechhub #EDAunivcenter

The University Center for Economic Development is currently working with the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation on developing a comprehensive economic impact assessment of Nevada's outdoor recreation sector. As part of this effort, the Center has developed and launched an online outdoor recreation assessment and impact survey that is available online at: https://lnkd.in/g5NbJtim If you are an in-state resident that engages in outdoor recreation activities within Nevada or an out-of-state visitor that enjoys Nevada's outdoor recreation assets, we want to hear from you!

Back on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Dr. Frederick Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development and Principal Investigator of the University of Nevada, Reno's "Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials Regional Technology and Innovation Hub" project, joined Sam Shad for an interview on Nevada Newsmakers to talk about the Nevada Tech Hub's relationship to broad national security, climate mitigation, and economic diversification objectives. Thank you Sam Shad and Nevada Newsmakers for this opportunity! On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced that the University of Nevada, Reno was awarded a $21.5 million Phase 2 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub grant to fund the Workforce Development and Nevada Native Nations Center component projects. https://lnkd.in/gbkxh7Dv

Did you know that the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has a "Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program"? In 2021, the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation was tasked with implementing and overseeing a dark skies certification program! For more information about this program, check out the Department's website at: https://lnkd.in/gWQC8_Pq

The Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation is currently seeking input via an online survey on the childcare needs of businesses across the state of Nevada as a means of understanding how the availability of childcare affects retaining and attracting employees. This 2024 survey is an update to the 2022 Childcare Survey. The survey can be accessed and completed online at: https://lnkd.in/gswmRBvD If you are a Nevada-based business, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The survey remain open till November 27, 2024.

The University Center for Economic Development, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, is pleased to announce that it will again be partnering with Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and the Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation to host one of the two Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research Data System (NPWR) Research Forums on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno beginning at 8:30am. During this symposium, attendees will hear from the various research teams that received a NPWR Research Grant from the Nevada Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation earlier this year, including the University Center for Economic Development. The University Center for Economic Development's NPWR research project involved a comprehensive mapping of the supply chain and value network of Nevada's Healthcare industry sector, including an examination of related workforce development issues. This effort was completed by students in the College's Spring 2024 Graduate Seminar in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Check out the attached flyer with more information regarding the two upcoming NPWR Research Forums, including information on how to RSVP.

The University Center for Economic Development, part of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, is pleased to announce that it will again be partnering with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and the Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation to host one of the two Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research Data System (NPWR) Research Forums on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno beginning at 8:30am. During this symposium, attendees will hear from the various research teams that received a NPWR Research Grant from the Nevada Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation earlier this year, including the University Center for Economic Development. The University Center for Economic Development's NPWR research project involved a comprehensive mapping of the supply chain and value network of Nevada's Healthcare industry sector, including an examination of related workforce development issues. This effort was completed by students in the College's Spring 2024 Graduate Seminar in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Check out the attached flyer with more information regarding the two upcoming NPWR Research Forums, including information on how to RSVP.

Dr. Frederick Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development and Principal Investigator of the University of Nevada, Reno's "Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials" Regional Technology and Innovation Hub project, will be presenting at the 2024 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference scheduled December 10 through December 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Steinmann will be presenting an overview of the Nevada Tech Hub, including an overview of the recently announced $21.5 million award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration as part of the University's Phase 2 application. This award will fund both the Workforce Development component project and the Nevada Native Nations Center component project, along with a yearly analysis of the supply chain and value network of the state's emerging lithium batteries, critical elements, and other EV materials industry sector. #edatechhub #EDAUnivCenter