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The Possibilities of Rural Unique ChallengesRural Nevada, Housing and Innovation Zones

By Chris Sieroty

Originally published: https://www.nevadabusiness.com/2021/11/unique-challenges-rural-nevada-housing-innovation-zones/

When it comes to rural communities, flexibility and community support are essential proponents for any business. Right now, there are a lot of interesting things happening in rural Nevada. At the top of the list is the issue of innovation zones. A company proposing to create self-governing, corporate-owned communities within thousands of acres of land it owns in a rural county in northern Nevada has withdrawn its proposal, claiming a lack of support from Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak.

“Blockchains will not be participating in any further committee hearings,” said Jeffrey Berns, founder and CEO of Blockchains, referring to the legislative committee studying the company’s proposed “innovation zone” in Storey County, east of Reno.

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Rural Nevada Industry Resources

Rural Nevada Development Corporation (RNDC): A 501(c) 3 non-profit development corporation formed in January 1992 to serve the fifteen (15) rural counties, rural Clark and Washoe counties, and the twenty-seven (27) Native American tribes of Nevada.

Nevada Small Business Development Center: A statewide resource for business assistance, providing a unique array of services, expertise and training in all areas including starting, growth, and development of a business.