Reno-Sparks Named One of America's Hottest Cities

Expansion Management magazine names Reno-Sparks one of America’s 50 Hottest Cities to relocate or expand a business. The magazine’s annual poll surveyed 80 national site location consultants to determine the top 50 cities out of a list of 362 Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The cities that comprise America’s 50 Hottest Cities represent the top 14 percent of all metros in the United States.

Corporate site location experts, representing companies considering moving or expanding operations, voted on the best places based on their experiences over the past two to three years. They were asked to rank the metro areas according to factors such as business environment, workforce quality, operating costs, incentive programs, workforce training programs, and the ease of working with the local political and economic development community.

“This national recognition shows that northern Nevada’s business-friendly climate continues to attract companies looking to improve their bottom line,” said Chuck Alvey, president and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). “At the core of EDAWN’s mission is recruiting and expanding companies that contribute to the region’s quality of life to ensure Reno-Sparks remains one of the best places to work and live for years to come.”

Reno-Sparks made the 2006 list of the 50 Hottest Cities, ranking No. 39. The 2007 list is the first year Expansion Management did not associate a numerical ranking to each of the 50 cities, instead declaring all 50 as the nation’s best for business.

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