Economic Vitality

"Creating a Community to Match the Scenery" is the vision of Douglas County's Economic Vitality Strategy and Action Plan - adopted in September 2010. The Board of County Commissioners believes that "the proper mix of economic development increases the number of jobs, tax base, purchasing power, diversity, and the availability of goods and services," and that "a vibrant economy benefits the whole community by providing the means to meet public service obligations and expectations." Click here to learn more about the Economic Vitality Plan.

Lisa Granahan, Economic Vitality Manager, is responsible for coordinating plan implementation and working with new and existing businesses to connect them to needed services and resources. The County teams together with the Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA), the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC) and the local Chambers of Commerce to promote business retention and expansion for existing County businesses, and relocation of new businesses to Douglas County.