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September 27, 2023

Nevada, Ontario Agree to Focus on Critical Minerals and Green Energy

Governor Lombardo and Premier Ford meet to advance trade between state and province

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 September 27, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

September 25, 2023

Nevada Enters Electric Battery Vehicle Agreement with Québec

GOED Director signs agreement with counterpart during Gov. Lombardo’s trade mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 September 25, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Tom Burns,...

September 12, 2023

Abated Companies will Invest $274 Million and Generate $115 Million in Tax Revenue

Seven Companies Expected to Create 738 Jobs in Five Years with a Weighted Hourly Wage of $42.36

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 September 12, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

August 30, 2023

SSBCI Venture Capital Program activity reaches $2 Million in total year-to-date investments

CareWear and Vistro receive $300,000 in capital investment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 August 30, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev. –...

August 24, 2023

Knowledge Fund supported DRI-spinout TuBiomics securing additional financing

SSBCI Venture Capital Program offers vital pre-seed and seed-stage capital to university spinouts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 August 24, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Battle...

August 22, 2023

Nevada APEX Accelerator receives Department of Defense extension

GOED office connects Nevada businesses to federal, state, and local government contract opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 August 22, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

August 14, 2023

SSBCI Venture Capital Program invests an additional $500,000 into four exciting Nevada startups

Investments lead to inspiring stories by start-up founders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 August 14, 2023 CARSON CITY,...

GOED partners with SBDC for small business technical assistance

GOED obtains U.S. Treasury approval for additional State Small Business Credit Initiative program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 August 7, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

Nevada first state to sign ‘Right to Start’ efforts embracing entrepreneurism

Legislation removes barriers for entrepreneurs in effort to encourage new businesses in Nevada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carli Smith, c.smith@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9903 Katie Freeman, Freeman@edawn.org (775) 560-3414 July 20, 2023 ...

GOED Endorses NV Hope Effort to Build Nursing Workforce

Opportunities available for those seeking Certified Nursing Assistant certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 July 12, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

Governor Lombardo Announces $2.7 Million for Rural Community Development

Fallon, Fernley, Wells, West Wendover, Esmeralda, and Nye receive funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 July 11, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

GOED Board funds 10 workforce development programs at $6 million

Workforce Innovations for the New Nevada Fund addresses industry needs throughout Nevada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 June 29, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The...

Abated companies will invest $22 million and generate $34.5 million in tax revenue

Five companies expected to create 605 jobs in five years with a weighted hourly wage of $31.91

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 June 29, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev. –...

TMCC and Panasonic Energy Partner on New Training Program

June 12, 2023 Reno, Nev. – TMCC and Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) announced a new workforce development program set to...

GOED funding supports equipment purchase for GBC program

WINN Funding helps finance Instrumentation Program at GBC’s Winnemucca campus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 May 17, 2023 CARSON CITY,...

GOED Supported Project Among NSF Innovation Engine Awardees

University of Nevada, Reno wins highly competitive NSF Type-1 Engine Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 May 11, 2023 CARSON CITY,...

GOED and EDAWN Promote Statewide Entrepreneurial Effort

Unification of entrepreneurship efforts, Knowledge Fund expansion, and streamlining Tech Transfer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 April 27, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

SSBCI Venture Capital Program Seeks Institutional Co-Investors

GOED launches Venture Capital Program strengthening capital access for local startups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 April 3, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

Sustaining the Healthcare Talent Pipeline for Pershing County

Project SANDI Program Facilitates Certified Nursing Assistant training for high school seniors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 March 28, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

Abated Companies Will Invest $53 Million And Generate $22 Million in Tax Revenue

Four Companies Expected to Create 134 Jobs in Five Years with Weighted Hourly Wage of $28.89

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 March 16, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

GOED Board Approves Tesla Abatement

Tesla Will Make $3.6 Billion In Capital Investment And Create 3,000 Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carli Smith, c.smith@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9903 Director of Communications March 2, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

February 27, 2023

Nevada Emerges as Leader in U.S. Energy and Security

Governor’s Office of Economic Development Releases New State Economic Development Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 February 27, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

February 23, 2023

GOED Expands Support for WNC’s Mobile Training Lab

Western Nevada College to unveil training partnership with Redwood Materials on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 February 23, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

February 13, 2023

State Small Business Credit Initiative Microloan Program Rollout Features $5.3 million In Financing For Nevada’s Small Businesses

Nevada First State Under SSBCI To Deploy New Kind Of Refinancing Option For Community Development Financial Institutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov, (775) 687-9917 February 13, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

February 1, 2023

Virtual Reality Course Part of World’s Largest Library Catalog

GOED-GOWINN Project SANDI Program Can Now be accessed Through WorldCAT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 February 1, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

January 26, 2023

Governor Lombardo Appoints Tom Burns GOED Director

Governor ratifies recommendation made by GOED Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 January 26, 2023 CARSON CITY, Nev....

December 8, 2022

Northern Nevada Adds Nearly 2,300 Jobs in 2022 with Record Average Wage

27 New and Expanded Companies Invest in Local Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Freeman Manager, Entrepreneurial Development & Media Relations 775-560-3414 Freeman@edawn.org December 8, 2022...

December 5, 2022

Executive Director Michael Brown Announces Departure From GOED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 Director of Communications December 5, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev....

December 1, 2022

Companies Will Invest $1.3 Billion And Generate $256 Million In Tax Revenue

Redwood Materials $1.1 Billion Investment Highlights Nevada Companies Receiving Abatements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 December 1, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev....

November 28, 2022

gener8tor Accelerator Showcases happening in Las Vegas & Reno

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 Director of Communications MEDIA ADVISORY November 28, 2022 CARSON...

November 15, 2022

Nevada Board of Examiners Approves Talent Retention Program

GOED using T-Mobile Settlement Funds to support Entrepreneurial programs at universities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, Director of Communications grbortolin@goed.nv.gov (775) 687-9917 November 15, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev....

October 27, 2022

Lilac Solutions Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for $50 Million Grant Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) CONTACT: Jeff Sutich 775-883-4413 jsutich@nnda.org October 27, 2022 CARSON CITY,...

October 21, 2022

Attorney General Ford Announces Start of Talent Retention Program with Funds from 2019 T-Mobile Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office of Attorney General Contact: John Sadler JSadler@ag.nv.gov / 702-486-0657 Alcinia Whiters AWhiters@ag.nv.gov / 702-486-8849 October 21,...

October 20, 2022

What They Are Saying: State, Local and Climate Leaders Grateful and Excited About Biden-Harris Administration Funding to Invigorate U.S. Battery Manufacturing

Reaction Follows the Announcement of $2.8 Billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 20 Companies Across 12 States to Strengthen Domestic Energy Independence, Create Good-Paying Construction and Manufacturing Jobs, and Lower Costs for Americans

U.S. Department of Energy For Immediate ReleaseNews Media Contact(202) 586-4940, doenews@hq.doe.gov October 20, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration, through...

October 19, 2022

Knowledge Fund Initiative Affiliated Company Awarded $58 Million

American Battery Technology Company included in President Biden’s funding announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – When President Biden today announced that the American Battery...

October 13, 2022

Accelerator Programs kick off with the first 10 high-growth startups for gener8tor’s fall 2022 program in Las Vegas and Reno-

Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development partners with global accelerator, yielding positive economic development and impact

October 13, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – In partnership with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Economic...

October 11, 2022

US Treasury approves up to $112.9 million for Nevada SSBCI

GOED will receive an initial $35 million tranche to assist small businesses access capital

October 11, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The United States Treasury today announced it has approved up to $112.9...

October 11, 2022

Treasury Announces Eleven Additional States to Receive up to $1 Billion from U.S. Treasury Department to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through the American Rescue Plan

Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, and Utah Approved to Receive Federal Funding Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: October 11, 2022 Contact: Treasury Public...

September 22, 2022

Abated Companies Will Invest $113 Million And Generate $36 Million In Tax Revenue

Five Companies Expected to Create 435 Jobs In Five years With Weighted Hourly Wage of $29.36

September 22, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved five companies that...

September 19, 2022

Small Business Administration Awards Nevada $500,000 Grant

GOED’s International Trade Division Part Of $20 Million Nationwide Program

September 19, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) International Trade Division has...

September 14, 2022

Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee Approves Federal Funding for Small Businesses

IFC approves first phase of funding for $105 million SSBCI 2.0 program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov September 14, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Thanks to...

September 7, 2022

Nevada Small Business Challenges Survey reveals what new and existing businesses face post-pandemic

Significant challenges for small business owners include securing debt and dealing with inflation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jessica Lozada Communications Officer University of Nevada, Reno Contact: 775-784-6186 jfagundes@unr.edu Sept. 7, 2022 RENO,...

August 31, 2022

More than 40 Nevada-based startups will receive federal SSBCI matching funds alongside StartUpNV investments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Amy E. S. Maier, amy@twgpr.com, (702) 904-0296 Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@goed.nv.gov, (775) 687-9917, GOED Director of...

August 24, 2022

Nevada State Treasurer to join with StartUpNV to announce federal funding for Nevada-based startups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Amy E. S. Maier, amy@twgpr.com, (702) 904-0296 Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@goed.nv.gov, (775) 687-9917, GOED Director of...

August 18, 2022

StartUpNV leads $600,000 investment follow-up round for Northern Nevada manufacturer, Semi Exact

Syndicate investment round indicates growth of Nevada-based startup ecosystem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Amy E. S. Maier, amy@twgpr.com, (702) 904-0296, StartUpNV Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@diversifynevada.com, (775) 687-9917, GOED Director...

August 18, 2022

Nevada Clean Energy Fund celebrates the Inflation Reduction Act

Legislation dedicates significant resources to advancing clean energy in the US

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE info@nevadacef.org (775) 737-0975 August 18, 2022 RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Clean Energy...

GOED’s Chelsea Walburg elected to C2ER Board

The Council for Community and Economic Research is nationally recognized data organization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Chelsea Walburg, the Director of Business Development – North,...

U.S. Economic Development Administration Awards Nevada Organization $14 Million for Workforce Development Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov August 3, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada was awarded...

Gov. Sisolak Announces $3.7 million For Rural Community Development

Carson City, Ely, Fallon, Fernley, Wells, Douglas, Elko, Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine receive funding

June 30, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Steve Sisolak announced today that $3,674,024 in Community Development Block Grant...

National Venture Capitalist and Accelerator Seeking Applicants

GOED partner looking for 11 early-stage companies in Las Vegas and Reno to invest in

June 22, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has partnered with gener8tor,...

Abated Companies Will Invest $490 million and Generate $178 Million in Tax Revenue

Seven Companies Expected to Create 1,722 Jobs in Five Years with Weighted Hourly Wage of $28

June 16, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board approved seven...

GOED Board Approves $1.6 Million Workforce Development Program

Funding will set up TMCC Training Program aimed at filling 400 openings at Panasonic

June 16, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board today approved...

GOED to Present Project SANDI Programs at National Conference in Las Vegas

Presentations will feature Virtual Reality’s role in workforce development

May 16, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) SANDI team members will be...

CDFI Created in Southern Nevada Using Settlement Funds

Effort headed up by Urban Chamber will Create Funding Opportunities and Nurture Entrepreneurship

May 10, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada’s Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved the Nevada Governor’s Office of...

Governor Sisolak Creates “Workforce Development Subcabinet,” Appoints Six Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Meghin Delaney   Communications Director   CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov  May 3, 2022  CARSON CITY, Nev. – Today,...

Nevada GOED’s website ranked No. 1 in nation in transparency

Watchdog group Good Jobs First issued report card study on economic development agencies

April 5, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development website has been ranked as the...

Updated Workforce Blueprint identifies top in-demand jobs for Southern Nevada

Software developers, engineers, managers and nurse practitioners among top professions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carolyn Kresser carolynk@lvgea.org | (702) 522-3604 April 5, 2022 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A regional...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: State Policy Reports Ranks Nevada’s Economy First In The Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov April 4, 2022 Carson City, Nev. – In the first...

Abated Companies Will Invest $164 million and generate $147 Million in Taxes

Six Companies Expected to Create 750 Jobs in Five Years with Weighted Hourly Wage of $25.17

March 17, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board approved six companies...

GOED Board Approves Workforce Development Grant

$400,000 WINN Grant will grow Commercial Driver’s License program at Western Nevada College

March 17, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board today approved a $400,000...

Nationally Ranked Startup Accelerators to Locate in Las Vegas and Reno

gener8tor Las Vegas, gener8tor Reno-Tahoe accelerators to spur business formation and job growth throughout Nevada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregory Bortolin, grbortolin@diversifynevada.com (775) 687-9917 Director of Communications, GOED Stephen Parker, stephen@gener8tor.com (434) 547-4277...

Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site Transitioning to UNR

University of Nevada, Reno Selected for NASA’s University Leadership Initiative Program

March 3, 2022 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has launched Nevada Autonomous, a new...

February 2, 2022

Economic Development Administration Designates Northeastern Nevada as Newest Economic Development District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sheldon Mudd Executive Director CONTACT: 775-340-3388 smudd@nnrda.com February 1, 2022 ELKO, Nev. – The Northeastern...

January 26, 2022

GOED names Davis Director of Rural Economic and Community Development

Position oversees Community Development Block Grant and Nevada Main Street programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGregory BortolinDirector of CommunicationsCONTACT: grbortolin@diversifynevada.com (775) 687-9917 January 26, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Shari Davis...

December 13, 2021

LVGEA named $1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge Finalist

SOUTHERN NEVADA REGIONAL COALITION ADVANCES TO SECOND PHASE OF THE GRANT PROCESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breanna Bensoua LVGEA- Senior Director of Marketing and Communications December 13, 2021 Las Vegas, Nev.– Las...

December 10, 2021

Governor Sisolak’s JobFest Results in Hundreds of New Hires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov December 10, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Today, Nevada...

December 10, 2021

Governor Sisolak Appoints 9 Members to Community College Workforce Training and Programs Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov December 10, 2021 Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, Governor Steve...

December 2, 2021

Abated Companies will invest $145 million and generate $59 million in Taxes

Nine Companies expected to create 735 jobs in five years with weighted hourly wage of $25.22

December 2, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board approved nine companies that...

December 2, 2021

Governor Sisolak Appoints 19 Members to the Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov December 2, 2021 Carson City, Nev.– Today, Governor Steve...

November 23, 2021

Governor Sisolak’s “JobFest” Coming Up December 7th

The Las Vegas event includes career search resources, upskill and reskill opportunities, and other resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov November 23, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In the ongoing pandemic recovery...

November 10, 2021

GOED Announces Winners of 2nd Annual Rural Nevada Startup Pitch Day

Liz Woolsey of Baker, NV presents winning pitch of Stargazer Inn and Bristlecone Outfitters

Nov. 11, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Stargazer Inn and Bristlecone Outfitters of Baker won the second Rural Nevada Startup...

November 8, 2021

State of Nevada to Host “JobFest” on December 7, 2021

The Southern Nevada event will include career search resources, ‘upskill and reskill’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meghin Delaney Communications Director CONTACT: press@gov.nv.gov November 8, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – To further the ongoing...

November 5, 2021

Clark, Storey Among Top Counties in Emsi’s Sixth Annual Talent Attraction Scorecard

November 5, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev.– Clark County was ranked second among large counties and Storey was first among micro counties...

November 5, 2021

GOED International Trade Division Receives Presidential Award

“E” Award Demonstrates Sustained Commitment to Export Expansion

November 5, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. –U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Don Graves, today awarded the Nevada Governor’s Office of...

October 21, 2021

Governor Sisolak, Office of Economic Development Announce $1 Million Statewide Planning Grant Focused on Nevada’s Economic Recovery

October 21, 2021      CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Steve Sisolak and Michael J. Brown, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor’s...

October 18, 2021

Rural Business Assistance Program Highlights Need in Rural Counties

Rural Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Receive $500,000 in Funding

October 18, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The City of Wells and the Audacity Institute awarded 22 small businesses impacted...

September 29, 2021

Second Annual Rural Pitch Day November 5th

September 29, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – If you live in Rural Nevada and you’ve got a business idea that...

September 23, 2021

New Companies will Invest $490 Million and Generate $256 Million in Taxes

September 23, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board today approved 16 companies...

September 14, 2021

GOED International Division Receives Largest STEP Grant Ever

September 14, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) International Trade Division received a $250,000 State...

August 26, 2021

Governor Sisolak Welcomes Nuro to Southern Nevada

August 26, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Governor Steve Sisolak today described plans for Nuro, an autonomous delivery company, to...

August 25, 2021

Media Advisory: Governor Sisolak Will Help Introduce Autonomous Delivery Company to Southern Nevada

August 25, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Governor Steve Sisolak will join Senator Jacky Rosen on Thursday in introducing Nuro,...

August 17, 2021

GOED Will Fund $500,000 For Rural Business Assistance Program

August 17, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) awarded Community Development Block Grant...

August 10, 2021

Semi Exact Expands Direct to Consumer Furniture Manufacturing in Nevada

August 10, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Semi Exact, a custom furniture company, in Minden, Nev., is creating a new...

Governor Sisolak Announces $3.9 Million for Rural Community Development

July 1, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Steve Sisolak announced today that $3,938,477 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...

GOED International Trade Division Assists 39 Nevada Companies

June 23, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) International Trade Division used its...

GOED Board Approves Eight Companies That Create 2,002 jobs

June 17, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board today approved eight companies...

2021 Legislature Sets Stage for Nevada’s Economic Recovery

June 11, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Michael Brown, Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Executive Director, today thanked the...

2021 GOED Nevada Main Street Program Announces Six Grants

May 20, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Nevada Main Street Program announced six...

Governor Sisolak Proposes Legislation to Strengthen and Kickstart the State Infrastructure Bank

April 30, 2021 Carson City, Nev. — Today, Governor Sisolak’s proposal to kickstart the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) was introduced in the Nevada State Senate. As highlighted...

Governor Sisolak celebrates CSN workforce development expansion

April 16, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak joined College of Southern Nevada (CSN) officials and local...

GOED Introduces Workforce Program to Meet Employer’s Needs

April 12, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will fund $100,000 through its...

GOED Board approves nine companies that will grow skilled labor force

March 31, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board today approved nine companies...

Google Plans to Invest in Nevada This Year

March 18, 2021 RENO, Nev. (March 18, 2021) — On Thursday, March 18, Google announced plans to invest more than...

GOED announces $2 million in Community Development Block Grants

March 17, 2021 CARSON CITY, Nev. –The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has received $2,049,574 from the U.S. Department...

January 21, 2021

State Treasurer’s Office and Governor’s Office of Economic Development provide update on additional $50 million in assistance for small businesses

January 20, 2021 – CARSON CITY, Nev. – Today, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic...

January 14, 2021

GOED and NNRDA welcomes MineConnect to Elko

January 14, 2021 – CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Northeastern Nevada...

December 30, 2020

Emsi SkillsMatch program to help Nevadans get back to work

December 30, 2020 CARSON CITY, Nev. – In an effort to help Nevadans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19...

December 2, 2020

GOED Board approves 11 new companies

December 2, 2020 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors today approved...

November 16, 2020

GOED announces winners of Rural Nevada Startup Pitch Competition

November 16, 2020 CARSON CITY, Nev. – New Tech Products of Amargosa Valley won the first Rural Nevada Startup Pitch Competition...

November 12, 2020

GOED Knowledge Fund project will connect technology companies statewide to Small Business Innovation Research grants

November 12, 2020 CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has expanded a program statewide...