About Economic Vitality
The Economic Vitality Division is responsible for implementing the Economic Vitality Plan and working with new and existing businesses to connect them to needed economic development services and resources.
Business Spotlight Awards
Each year Douglas County presents Spotlight Awards to businesses in categories that reflect some or many of the principles that guide the Economic Vitality Program. Read about the businesses honored. Click on the award winning business names to watch each of the videos shown at the presentation ceremony.
2023 Spotlight Award Winners:
*Mark Smith Tire Center (Les Schwab Tires) - Giving Back
*Legacy Land & Water - Preservation of Culture & History
*CORE Construction - Partnership
*Barton Health - Innovation & Expansion
Updated Economic Vitality Plan
Click here to access the two-page summary and PowerPoint
Evacuation Checklist
With wildfires reoccurring from time to time in our surrounding our area, it never hurts to be prepared.
Business evacuation checklist
Household evacuation checklist
Need Data?
The Nevada Economic Assessment Project provides a variety of socioeconomic data about the county.
Small Business Disaster Assistance Loans
Need help with your SBA funding application, contact our Small Business Development Center Counselor.
Kathy Halbardier, Rural Business Advisor
Email Kathy Halbardier
(775) 720-4428
Visit the Nevada Small Business Development Center with links to information about Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans, Business Resiliency Plans and other resources.
Progress Video
Tremendous Private/Public/Non-profit partnerships at the core of the Economic Vitality Program. To watch the video click here.
Business Survey
For the fourth year in a row businesses surveyed at the Critical Issues Conference in September 2019 indicated plans to add new positions and invest in capital or equipment. Access the
survey here.
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