About NNRDA

The Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority

Vision

NNRDA’s vision is to ensure the economic stability of the Northeastern Nevada region by assisting our counties and cities in their efforts to enhance their respective and regional economic base.

History

The Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority or NNRDA was established in 2012 as a result of Nevada’s economic development plan, “Moving Nevada Forward: A plan for Excellence in Economic Development 2012-2014”. Published in February 2012, this document provided guidance to the recently created Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and what would become their Regional and Economic Development Authorities in an effort to curtail one of the most devastating economic recessions Nevadans had ever seen.

Initially, NNRDA’s regional footprint consisted only of Elko County and the incorporated cities held therein. Today, NNRDA’s regional footprint consists of Lander, Eureka, Elko, and White Pine Counties. Together, these counties make up the largest geographic Development Authority in the State of Nevada covering just under 40,000 square miles. As a result, NNRDA is single-handedly responsible for 1/3 of the state of Nevada’s economic development pursuits.

Organization

The Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority is comprised of both public and private members who consider themselves stakeholders in Northeastern Nevada’s future. Together, these entities work in unison to help support NNRDA’s efforts to promote the region, recruit new industries, and empower existing business. Regardless of whether our members represent a governmental entity or are part of private enterprise, we can all agree, community growth and diversification ensures economic sustainability while enhancing our quality of life.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

NNRDA is governed by a Board of Directors who are made up of one representative from each governmental entity, as well as, one representative from each of our “Corporate” and “Premium” private sector members. The Board of Directors meet, on average, once a month to discuss various business and provide guidance to NNRDA staff.