WINNEMUCCA — Explore the ideas, programs and products that are defining Humboldt County's economy and business future at Winnemucca Futures 2018, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at the Boys and Girls Club of Winnemucca.
Hosted by the Humboldt Development Authority and the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, Winnemucca Futures 2018 is a fast-paced series of panels featuring topics and speakers that will help you connect your business with:
• Local Government
• Mining & Industry
• Tourism
• Education & Youth
• Business & Local Developments
• Economic Development Organizations & Initiatives
"Winnemucca Futures 2018 is the venue for your business or organization to network with and hear from key industry leaders and decision makers," said Patrick Gray, Chairman of the Humboldt Development Authority Board. "Winnemucca Futures encourages community growth, shares business intelligence, and fosters sustainable development through communications and collaboration."
Registration is free. Visit the Winnemucca Futures tab at www.hdanv.org for a registration link. Details on the program and speakers will also be posted. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required so that the food and facilities will accommodate all.
The event kicks off with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m., the program at 8 a.m. and wraps up by noon.
Exhibit space is available for companies and organizations free of charge. All businesses that set up displays will also be listed in the program and on the website. There is no charge for this, but you must contact Jan Morrison at NNRDA by Jan. 5, 2018 to be included in the program and media material. There will be space for 15 exhibitors. Displays will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The event will also feature the new Humboldt County video. The 5-minute video was produced by NNRDA and will be used to attract new companies to our area. Thumb drives containing the video will be distributed free to all attendees.
Winnemucca Futures has become the gold standard for Humboldt County economic information. The Humboldt Development Authority is an economic development agency formed by a cooperative agreement between the City of Winnemucca and the Humboldt County Board of Commissioners. It works with the Governor’s Office on Economic Development through the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA).
NNRDA represents a five-county region and is the third largest regional development authority in Nevada.
For more information contact: Jan Morrison, Economic Development Officer Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority; jan@nnrda.com or (775) 217-0602.
