How can Economic Vitality help You?

Economic Vitality can fall into just about any category you try to stick it into. This means that I have a lot of information and many contacts that can help you down your path to success; whatever that may be! 

What I want to know is: How can I help YOU?

Funding problems? Let’s look for grants.

Employee shortage? Let’s get you a booth at the next job fair.



Expanding? How can I help you navigate the planning and permitting process?

Struggling to keep your doors open? Let’s trouble shoot and revisit your business plan. 

Need an introduction? I’m your girl! Let’s make some phone calls.

Feeling stuck in a process loop? Let me help you find the way out.

The majority of my time is spent engaging with the community. I am listening and I hear your concerns. We are always open to your feedback and input and we encourage you to engage with us at our public meetings. It is so important for community members to get involved, this is how you can effect change in your community. 

Nikki Rudelbach, Douglas County Economic Vitality Manager

775-782-6268

nrudelbach@douglasnv.us

Small Business Development Center

Kathy Halbardier is a rural business advisor and a wealth of knowledge to help start your small business in Douglas County. Kathy has more than 25 years of experience in small-business development as a highly successful entrepreneur as well as a sought-after advisor and trainer by those in all stages of business ownership. Her areas of expertise include business plan counseling, marketing, strategic planning, economic development, and business education and training.

With more than 10 years experience in banking and other types of financial institutions, Kathy has assisted businesses in financial planning and access to capital through alternative lending sources. Kathy serves as a part-time business advisor and trainer for the Nevada SBDC primarily in Douglas County, Carson City, and surrounding areas. Visit nevadasbdc.org for more information or contact Kathy at 775-720-4428 or kathyshalbardier@gmail.com - tell her Nikki sent you!

About the Douglas County Small Business Development Center

The Douglas County Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, strives to make Douglas County a better place to live, work and do business. The Center's main objective is the strengthening of the overall economy by promoting business development, which expands employment opportunities. The Center assists existing and new business enterprises by offering the following business advising services:

• Market Research
• Accounting and Record keeping Assistance
• Capital Formation
• New Business Start-Up Advising
• Technology Development Assistance
• Economic and Business Data Analysis
• Business Environmental Assistance

The Center uses professional staff to provide these services, as well as utilizes the expertise of other available resources including University of Nevada, Reno faculty members in business administration, engineering, and agriculture.



The services of the Douglas County Small Business Development Center are available to all prospective and current small business owners in the state of Nevada, free of charge.

Is your business prepared for a disaster?

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and

Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I)

in partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the

Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODRR)

presents:

Disaster Readiness: Small Business Continuity

September 24, 2024 1-2:30 p.m. EDT

The Disaster Readiness: Small Business Continuity session on September 24, 2024, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT, is a part of the ongoing Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series aimed at sharing critical information and resources for small businesses to successfully navigate disaster recovery situations and build resiliency before, during, and after disasters. This session will focus on small business disaster readiness. The sessions will include information about business continuity plans and preparation resources from FEMA, SBA, and Operation HOPE. Here is a glance at this session’s topics:

• Overview of SBA’S Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
• Continuity Planning: Building Disaster Continuity Plans for your Small Business
• Additional Key Resources for Continuity Planning

If you have questions, please email: OB3I@fema.dhs.gov.

Click Here to Register via Zoom – It’s FREE!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions and a calendar reminder for joining the session.

Opening a new business? I would love to stop by and say hello and welcome you to the team: nrudelbach@douglasnv.us

Become Green Certified in 2024!

Looking For Work or Looking to Hire?

Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Fall Job Fair & Volunteer Expo – September 26



Join us for a dynamic day of networking, career opportunities, and personal growth as we bring together job seekers and top employers from the area. Alongside these opportunities, you’ll also have the chance to connect with local nonprofits and service clubs, all under one roof.

Whether you’re searching for your dream job or looking to give back to the community, this event has something for everyone.



If you’re interested in exhibiting, registration is free. Contact the Carson Valley chamber of commerce to register your exhibit or sponsor the event.

Sample the Sierra

Tahoe Chamber’s Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival is back! See you Saturday, September 21 from 1-4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.

Purchase Tickets Here

About Sample the Sierra

Sample the Sierra brings together local chefs and restaurants with neighboring growers and producers to turn out scrumptious samples craftily paired with the appropriate wine, brew, or spirit. The festival marketplace includes locally made goods such as jam, soap, honey, and olive oil along with specialty products created right here in the county, such as fine art, jewelry, and crafts.



Festival goers can take home their favorite wines by purchasing directly at the Wine Sales Tent Sales benefit the Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe, which over the years proceeds have exceeded $10,000.

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