Desert Research Institute & Research Park
DRI and NCET recognized for excellence by EDA
Sep. 8, 2008
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The US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) today awarded DRI and NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, its Performance Awards for excellence in economic development grant performance.
Both DRI and NCET have received previous awards from the EDA, which announced that DRI will receive an additional $5,700, while NCET will get $20,000 more. The original EDA grants in 2006 were facilitated by Nevada Senator Harry Reid when DRI received $57,000, while NCET received $200,000.
“NCET’s work with entrepreneurs and small businesses is very important for Nevada’s economic growth and vitality, and I am pleased that the EDA chose to recognize their efforts,” Reid said. “DRI plays a critical role in the environmental research that occurs within Nevada’s System of Higher Education. I’m excited about the prospects of the research park, which will tap into emerging technologies and clean energy.”
“DRI won for its notable demonstration of organizational leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and regional collaboration to achieve greater competitiveness in the global marketplace,” said Barbara Earman, from the EDA.
DRI was initially recognized for its feasibility study of a new business incubator to be located at DRI’s Dandini Research Park on its Reno campus. The proposed incubator is designed to provide resources and expertise to entrepreneurs during the planning, early stages and start-up phase.
“To be recognized by the EDA for performance excellence with an additional financial award is a tremendous shot in the arm, and even more important are the relationships our community is building with the EDA and the Department of Commerce,” said Jeff Pickett, Managing Director of the DRI Research Park.
NCET was recognized for its work on a variety of programs designed to encourage Nevadans to start new businesses, and to then connect them to the resources they need to succeed.
“We are honored to be recognized for NCET’s work in helping Nevada’s entrepreneurs and small businesses,” said Dave Archer, NCET’s CEO. “They drive Nevada’s economy, and we are pleased that we’re able to help them.”
NCET and DRI were notified of the awards by Nevada Representative Dean Heller’s office.
“I am very pleased that the EDA has selected two Nevada organizations for this honor,” Heller said. “DRI and NCET are excellent examples of how the private and public sectors can work together for the betterment of all Nevadans.”
Both DRI and NCET have received previous awards from the EDA, which announced that DRI will receive an additional $5,700, while NCET will get $20,000 more. The original EDA grants in 2006 were facilitated by Nevada Senator Harry Reid when DRI received $57,000, while NCET received $200,000.
“NCET’s work with entrepreneurs and small businesses is very important for Nevada’s economic growth and vitality, and I am pleased that the EDA chose to recognize their efforts,” Reid said. “DRI plays a critical role in the environmental research that occurs within Nevada’s System of Higher Education. I’m excited about the prospects of the research park, which will tap into emerging technologies and clean energy.”
“DRI won for its notable demonstration of organizational leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and regional collaboration to achieve greater competitiveness in the global marketplace,” said Barbara Earman, from the EDA.
DRI was initially recognized for its feasibility study of a new business incubator to be located at DRI’s Dandini Research Park on its Reno campus. The proposed incubator is designed to provide resources and expertise to entrepreneurs during the planning, early stages and start-up phase.
“To be recognized by the EDA for performance excellence with an additional financial award is a tremendous shot in the arm, and even more important are the relationships our community is building with the EDA and the Department of Commerce,” said Jeff Pickett, Managing Director of the DRI Research Park.
NCET was recognized for its work on a variety of programs designed to encourage Nevadans to start new businesses, and to then connect them to the resources they need to succeed.
“We are honored to be recognized for NCET’s work in helping Nevada’s entrepreneurs and small businesses,” said Dave Archer, NCET’s CEO. “They drive Nevada’s economy, and we are pleased that we’re able to help them.”
NCET and DRI were notified of the awards by Nevada Representative Dean Heller’s office.
“I am very pleased that the EDA has selected two Nevada organizations for this honor,” Heller said. “DRI and NCET are excellent examples of how the private and public sectors can work together for the betterment of all Nevadans.”
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