The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), dignitaries, community guests and Title Sponsor, Switch, celebrated the success and contributions of existing primary companies in the Greater Reno-Sparks area at the 7th Annual Existing Industry Awards Event held at the Grand Sierra Resort. NCET took home the Community Partner award.
NCET Biz Cafe – The Art of Moving On – November 14
If you’re one of these people thinking about making a big change in your employment — or if your role has anything to do with hiring/firing — there’s a lot to consider. Join us for the November Biz Café, as we bring together an HR expert AND an attorney to help you navigate the course.
NCET Biz Tips: 5 Ways to Reach Customers with Facebook Ads
Because of changes to Facebook’s algorithm this year, regular posting to your company’s page probably isn’t getting the return you once enjoyed. This means loyal customers likely aren’t seeing your posts, and potential customers have fewer opportunities to discover you. The way to get content in front of Facebook audiences now is buying ads, and luckily Facebook makes this very easy and inexpensive — you can spend as little as $1/ad.
Tesla hosts Open House on October 20
On Saturday, October 20, 2018 we’re opening the doors of Gigafactory 1 to those interested in learning more about career opportunities at Tesla. Come see what we’re working on, tour our facility, and meet members of the team who are accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Nevada’s Utilities Agency Eyes Blockchain for Energy Credit System
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, a government agency charged with supervising and regulating power utility services in the state, is looking to implement blockchain for its energy credit tracking system. The commission last month investigated whether a blockchain-based solution would help track and certify Portfolio Energy Credits (PECs) in a better way for meeting the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.
NCET Tech Wed – UNR’s School of Medicine – Nov 14
Join us at NCET’s November 14th Tech Wednesday and get a back-stage tour of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine as it celebrates 50 years of serving the state of Nevada as its first public medical school.
Praising millennials for how they think and the ideas they bring to the table
Since millennials are loosely defined as those born between 1982 and 2004, I’m nowhere near being one. But I love the way they think and the ideas they bring to the table — including avocado toast. In broad strokes, here are just a few ways I see millennials improving the workplace.