Positioned for Success
Looking to expand or relocate your business to Northern Nevada? Start with NNDA: We’ll help you understand the landscape, find a site, and get you situated with the best resources.
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Why Northern Nevada?
Business Friendly
Nevada
Offers a
Pro-Business Tax Climate & More.
Logistics Hub
Reach nearly 60,000,000 customers within a one-day truck transit
- Proximity to the Western U.S. and Port Cities
- Key Infrastructure Hub
- 50+ freight carriers and 65+ trucking companies offer transcontinental fast-freight and van-line shipping
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport is one of the nation’s most reliable air cargo centers
- Largest concentration of distribution-related property per capita in the U.S.
- Affordable Lease and Competitive Utilities Rates
Low Cost of Doing Business:
- 6% lower than the national average (Forbes, November 2018)
- One of the lowest costs to incorporate in the United States
Business Friendly Tax Structure:
- NO Corporate Income Tax
- NO Personal Income Tax
- NO Inventory Tax
- NO Unitary Tax
- NO Estate and/or Gift Taxes
- NO Franchise Tax
- NO Inheritance Tax
- NO Special Intangible Tax
State Business Incentives: a variety of incentives to help qualifying companies
Major Highway Access
- I-580 – Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, and Lake Tahoe
- I-80 – East-West
- US 50 – East-West
- US 95 – Connects I-80, US 50, and I-15
- US 395 – North-South
Pro-Business Legal Environment
Right-to-Work State:
Right to Work Laws secure the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union.
Low Workers Compensation Rates: Ranked #46 out of 51, Nevada has a payroll cap of $36,000 of reportable payroll per employee, per employer, per year
Streamlined regulations and low cost to incorporate:
Government officials are committed to streamline approval process band maintain a low-regulation business environment.
Business friendly incorporation statutes that make it easy to start up and operate a business with low cost start up.
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Regions
Carson City (State Capital)
Nevada’s state capital and a hub for business, Carson City offers streamlined governance, a pro-business tax climate, and direct access to state leadership. With strong infrastructure and a central location, it supports growth in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and more.
Population
58,337 (2024)
Key Industries
Government
Healthcare
Retail Trade
Manufacturing
Existing Infrastructure:
Developed
Douglas County
Douglas County is a balanced mix of scenic alpine communities and productive valley industries. Located along the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe’s south shore, the county connects tourism, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors within a strong regional economy.
Population
49,564 (2024)
Key Industries
Accommodation & Food
Government
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Existing Infrastructure:
Developed
Lyon County
Lyon County is one of Nevada’s fastest-growing regions, combining strong industrial expansion with deep agricultural roots. Centered around Fernley and Yerington, the county connects major highway and rail networks that serve manufacturing, logistics, and mining operations across the Sierra Region.
Population
63,718 (2024)
Key Industries
Government
Manufacturing
Retail Trade
Construction
Existing Infrastructure:
Developed
Mineral County
Mineral County is a rural center in western Nevada known for its industrial potential, open space, and connection to federal logistics assets. Anchored by the town of Hawthorne, the county supports mining, manufacturing, and transportation industries within a scenic desert landscape.
Population
4,475 (2024)
Key Industries
Government
Retail Trade
Accommodation & Food
Existing Infrastructure:
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Storey County
Storey County is one of Nevada’s most dynamic business environments, combining historic heritage with modern industrial capacity. Anchored by Virginia City and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, the county connects legacy mining with cutting-edge manufacturing and logistics.
Population
4,112 (2024)
Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Logistics
Construction
Existing Infrastructure:
Developed
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