1. Donna J. Artz Made in Nevada Program Director Manager, Prospect Development

2. Made in Nevada: Making the Economy stronger! Made in Nevada was created to recognize and assist the small business groups of manufacturers and artisans, who are creating jobs and paying taxes and making our economy stronger. In Nevada, 98 percent of the businesses are small businesses, and according to a recent survey, 64 percent of those small business owners will be adding an average of 7 new jobs over the next two years.

3. Look for the Brand Made in Nevada is the official State program to market Nevada-made products. Its logo is a registered trademark. Made in Nevada member products can be found McCarran International and Reno-Tahoe International airports, area grocery stores and Costco.

4. What benefits does Made in Nevada offer? Made in Nevada helps open doors to State programs and business incentives; Provides forums to meet state policymakers; Offers business training workshops; Creates a network and a voice for Nevada’s business owners; Builds consumer awareness and market Nevada- made products.

5. How Does Made in Nevada Help with Consumer Awareness, Marketing, Branding?

6. Sept: NNDA Business & Tech Expo

7. Oct: Farm Fest at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

8. Oct: Farm Fest at Networking with each other!

9. Nov: Business of the Week At US Bank in Carson City

10. Display Case Grant Sawyer Building, Vegas

11. Display Case NNDA Office, Carson City

12. Becoming a Member Who? Nevada-licensed manufacturers and artisans producing or substantially transforming goods in the state are eligible to join. Cost? MIN has a 3-tiered Membership offering: General membership - $50 Silver Membership - $150 Pride Membership - $500 (Sponsor Membership) How? Contact NCED at (775) 687-4325 or www.madeinnv.com for more information.

13. Program Administration The program is member-funded. All monies are used solely for the promotion of Made in Nevada. Staff salaries are paid by the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. It is staffed by the Business Development Division of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

14. Made in Nevada In Summary: BRANDING INCREASED PRODUCT VISIBILITY RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE LISTING AND LINKING BEING NEVADA PROUD!

15. Contact Information Donna J. Artz Made in Nevada Program Director Nevada Commission on Economic Development 108 East Proctor Street Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 687-4325 dartz@bizopp.state.nv.us