Andrew Haskin Director of Marketing and Communications Northern Nevada Development Authority Phone: 775.624.3960 Email: ahaskin@nnda.org

Press Release For Immediate Release: July 16, 2015

NNDA Regional Delegation joins Governor Sandoval on his European trade mission

Carson City, Nevada – Northern Nevada Development Authority’s (NNDA) Executive Director, Robert Hooper, is set to join Governor Sandoval, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and a sub delegation from the Sierra Region on an upcoming trade mission to England, Ireland, Germany and Poland. The trip, set to begin Monday, July 20th, is focused on building international awareness of the economic opportunities in Nevada and creating synergies between the Silver State and European countries.

“Many of the areas we will be visiting have economies that are growing similar to Northern Nevada,” said Mr. Hooper. “Our goal is to establish relationships with companies and officials in order to position the Sierra Region as a destination for foreign investment and expansion into the U.S. marketplace. In addition, we hope those relationships can be used to establish European operations for Nevada companies looking to expand internationally.”

Nevada is an ideal location for European companies to locate their United States operations because of our favorable business climate, lower start-up costs and a lower cost of living than California, as well as our central proximity to the entire western United States. Companies expanding to the Sierra Region can service the California market without the hassle of California taxes and regulations.

“International trade missions play an important role in not only communicating important Nevada initiatives to an overseas audience, but also connecting our research institutions and business community to opportunities in other countries,” said Kris Sanchez, Director of International Trade for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “By engaging in strategic partnerships abroad, the State can increase Foreign Direct Investment back to Nevada, enhance export sales, and establish diplomatic relationships that will enhance economic development opportunities in the years to come. Northern Nevada Development Authority has been an important component of the Nevada Delegation on several Governor-led trade missions over the past two years and will play an integral role in helping to ensure the success of the Mission.”

In addition to NNDA, the Sierra Region will be represented by Nick Marano, Carson City Manager; Mike Jackson, Board President of NNDA and President of Micromanipulator, a high-tech manufacturer in Carson City; and Kaushal Chokshi, President of Scaale Inc. which recently established Scaale Carson City, a globalization business.

About NNDA: Northern Nevada Development Authority is the recognized Economic Development Authority for the Sierra Region of Nevada which is comprised of Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County and Storey County. The agency is a non-profit organization funded by the State, the counties and cities within the region and through Investor Partners comprised of businesses in the communities NNDA serves.

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