Economic forum highlights resurgence of the Northern Nevada economy

In its ongoing campaign to educate area real estate agents and community members on the changing economic environment in Northern Nevada, the Reno Tahoe International Council will hold an Economic Forum this Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

The event be at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing networking opportunities and presentations addressing the impact of a global economic presence, economic advantages and cultural understanding. Topics will highlight area economic development, the impact of business on Northern Nevada and the local housing industry, and growing business through foreign capital investment.

The event has drawn astonishing attention and SOLD OUT prior to the event. More than 170 real estate agents, community members and presenters are expected to attend. Forum presenters include:

Governor’s Office on Economic Development
Northern Nevada Development Authority
Nevada Housing Division
University of Nevada, Reno
Builders Association of Western Nevada
Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center
Global Cultural Navigators
The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority
Comstock Mining
City of Reno
City of Sparks
Builders Association of Northern Nevada
Tesla

Presenter, Lynn Beteag, Administrator for the Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center, is expected to highlight the advantages of accessing foreign capital through the EB-5 Program. The Regional Center is located in Carson City, Nevada and works to bring together both new and expanding companies/project developers with foreign capital investors to create local jobs. Advantages to qualifying as an EB-5 project are numerous such as: capital investment, flexible and favorable terms, direct access to the international market, and no long term loss of equity.

The benefit of the EB-5 program to the foreign investor is they may obtain legal entry through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) program.

“The Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center is one of only two non-profit regional centers in the US. Our mission is to promote foreign capital investment in Northern Nevada to expanding companies, new project development and new companies. I encourage any local project looking for capital to contact us to explore the many advantages of participation. The NVEB-5 can assist in bringing a global market to your local business,” said Ms. Beteag.

Founder of the Reno Tahoe International Council, Jeni Temen, had this to say about the event, “We look forward to educating REALTORS ® and the community to the benefits that a global presence has to Northern Nevada. The RTIC promotes understanding and awareness of a strong international presence in the region and embracing new cultures and social differences. Attracting foreign investors and business will act to solidify the viability of Northern Nevada in the global market.” In addition to her involvement in RTIC, Ms. Temen, is the National Association of REALTORS ® President’s Liaison to Romania, and a local real estate professional.

In 2013, Jeni Temen and local real estate professionals formed the Tahoe Reno International Council. Their mission is to raise global awareness of Northern Nevada as a desirable economic, real estate, and world-class recreation destination.

About The Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center

The professionals at the Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center (NVEB-5) work to bring together exceptional business ventures, both new and expanding, and foreign capital investors. Through a stringent application and investment process, foreign investors can become fully qualified to obtain a U.S. Green Card for legal immigration into the United States. Unlike traditional EB-5 Regional Centers, NVEB-5 is a unique blend of a non-profit and an approved U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) organization. NVEB-5 is located in the State Capital in beautiful Carson City, Nevada and works closely with the State of Nevada’s Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) and the USCIS. The NVEB-5 board of directors are highly qualified and well-respected business managers, governmental officials and community leaders who provide sound solutions for businesses and viable opportunities for foreign investors. For more information on how to become a project or foreign capital investor, please visit: NVEB5.org or call: 855-498-6360.