Wednesday, September 27, 2023 • 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
This Isn’t the Reno That I Knew—Reno’s Economic Evolution
Join us for a discussion on how Reno re-invented itself from a casino economy to a broad-based economy of business, technology, education, lifestyle, tourism, and arts and culture.
Thanks to our partners for this event CREW, CCIM Institute, Reno Public Market and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 27
2:00–2:30 pm • Registration & Introductory Networking
2:30–4:00 pm • Panel Discussion
4:00–5:00 pm • Networking Reception
MODERATOR
Nettie Oliverio, Partner & Director of Arts & Culture, Foothill Partners; Former Chair of the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission
PANELISTS
The Honorable Hillary Schieve, Mayor, City of Reno; President, U.S. Council of Mayors, a local merchant; Co-founder of Reno’s Midtown District, a vibrant eating, drinking and shopping district in the center of Reno
Doug Erwin, SVP, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
Michael Mikel, Co-Founder, Burning Man; Founding Board Member, Burning Man Project
Chris Reilly, Director, Workforce Development & Education Lead, Tesla
Jessica Schneider, Founder & Owner, Junkee Clothing Exchange, one of the most important and influential local merchants in metro Reno/Sparks; Co-founder of Reno’s Midtown District
Thursday, September 28* • Get-Togethers (Optional Events)
*To sign up, select and add this option to cart during registration. If you have already registered for ICSC LOCAL RENO, select “Session Registration” on the top right of the event page then select the optional event(s) and add to cart.
Note: You must be logged into your ICSC account.
- Tesla Gigafactory Tour: Join us Thursday morning at 9:00 am for a complimentary private tour of the Tesla Gigafactory at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Roundtrip bus transportation between RPM and Tesla will be provided. This tour is open to the first 25 people who register for ICSC LOCAL RENO.
- Behind the Scenes Tour: Thursday morning at 9:00 am, if you can’t make the Tesla tour, we’ll be offering a behind-the-scenes tour of the Reno Public Market Food Hall and the new home of Junkee Clothing Exchange, the largest single source of Burning Man Black Rock Desert Playa apparel.
Registration Fees*
Member • $35
Non-Member • $35
Student Member • $25
*No refunds for cancellations.