REASONS TO MOVE TO NORTHERN NEVADA Quality of Life: '* Normal commute times in the Reno-Sparks-Tahoe region are 15-20 minutes '* The area has over 100 residential subdivisions offering homes in the price range of $180,000 - 500,00+. '* The average price of a single-family home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,200 sq. ft., in Reno is $234,000 compared to $528,750 in San Jose, CA. Or $974,237 in Palo Alto, CA. '* Northern Nevada has quick access to more than 39 golf courses and 18 major ski resorts around Lake Tahoe. '* Reno was ranked 21st in business Development Outlook's Quality of life award winners, ahead of Honolulu, Portland, OR., Green Bay and Alexandria. Quality Workforce: '* Northern Nevada offers a population base of 471,100+ and a work force numbering 236,260. (Washoe, Carson City, Douglas, Storey & Lyon counties) '* Most workforce needs can be met. EDAWN and TechAlliance can help through their partner organizations and members, quickly and efficiently '* Many companies report low employee turnover in the single digits to EDAWN and TechAlliance. '* The second highest number of companies in northern Nevada are in the Professional, Scientific and Technical industry. '* U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Nevada, Reno as one of America's Best Colleges and the Carnegie Foundation ranks UNR as one of the highest in the research category with institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Cal-Berkley and UCLA. Utility Stability: '* "I cannot and will not support deregulation until I am sure that (our) power supplies are secure." Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn '* Sierra Pacific experienced no blackouts in 2000-2002 and does not anticipate any this year. '* Sierra Pacific has expanded its import capacity by nearly 100% with additional projects planned around the state. '* Morgan Stanely, Dean, Witter, and Nanua of Japan are collaborating on the construction of a new power plant capable of generating 366 megawatts to meet future needs. '* Nevada is ranked among the nation's leaders in the development of alternative sources, such as geothermal and solar energy. Technology Support: '* The Miliken Institute named Reno as an emerging center for technology in its 2002 report: "Knowledge-Value Cities in the Digital Age.!" '* The most recent report by the American Electronics Association shows Nevada 2nd in the nation for high-tech growth. '* With a fast growing technology industry, Nevada is strategically positioned to allow you to stay tapped in to the vast technology resources of California while escaping the barriers of doing business. '* Nevada, Reno specifically, is perfectly situated as the hub of the 11 - state western region, with a market area of 51 million people within one days drive. Fast product distribution and air passenger service to major West Coast markets. '* Reno is a Network Access Point for internet traffic. We sit as the telecommunications gateway for California and offer service that is comparable to anywhere else on the West Coast. Available Inventory: '* Over 15,000 acres are available, cost ranges from $1.75 to $10.00 per sq. ft. '* Over 1,000,000 square feet of office space available '* About 6,500,000 square feet of Flex, Distribution and Manufacturing space available This information was provided by EDAWN, TechAlliance, the Reno-Sparks MLS and the "Why Nevada" Orginization."