In a discussion over dinner the other night with friends at our home, the subject of where our business came from surfaced. Not to our surprise, each of us, save some small contracts here in Northern Nevada, did all of our business outside the state.
Our businesses are business law (acquisition & transition), management consulting, human capital development and marketing/channel development. An "Aha' moment to say the least. This lead to the same conversation I have been having for years here. Without the talent we cannot attract the companies. Without the companies talent will not stay here (unless, like our group,we can work where ever we choose).
UNR grads cannot afford to stay here, as there are no jobs, not to mention career paths (remember those!). We have an overabundance of educated people, but no place to put them. Trying to communicate with those in charge of attracting businesses continues to be an 'head against the wall' exercise. Small business continues to be the backbone, but that segment gets little support (but lots of sound bites).
I love living here in Northern Nevada. It truly is a great place with an incredible quality of life. We just need true leadership to find this talent a home.
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