Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network, RTYPN. This important organization has been formed recently by local community leaders and will provide a significant service to northern Nevada. I am pleased to recognize the group here today. The Reno-Tahoe area has been growing swiftly for the past decade. The region enjoys a strong and relatively diverse economy, offering a range of jobs and professional opportunities. Reno-Tahoe also offers a wonderful quality of life and some of the finest recreational opportunities in the Nation. Despite the overall growth and undeniable lures to the region, it has not succeeded as well in attracting and retaining young professionals, a demographic critical to its continued and future economic growth. To address this issue, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, EDAWN--through the leadership of Chuck Alvey, Michael Thomas, and consultant Stacey Crowley--wisely recognized the need to provide young local professionals with an opportunity to meaningfully engage with regional business and community leaders and participate in directing the region's future.”