About the Center for Economic Development
The University Center for Economic Development (UCED) at the University of
Nevada, Reno was established in the fall of 1992 in response to the growing need within the
state for economic development research, technical assistance and educational services. The
UCED's primary objective is fostering economic development throughout Nevada by making the
extensive resources of University of Nevada, Reno available to organizations and areas that
can benefit from job and income creation and job retention efforts. The UCED is
sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno with support provided by the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Applied research. The UCED conducts substantial research studies that focus on
clearly defined development problems. Marketing studies, impact analyses, agribusiness
studies, labor market studies, economic base studies and target industry analyses are among
the applied research studies that the UCED is prepared to undertake.
Basic research. Nevada is a rapidly growing state; its economy is undergoing
substantial changes as the state looks to advanced technology and a service-based future.
The UCED is in a unique position to conduct broad based studies that deal with economic and
demographic changes, development trends, diversification, strategic development planning and
the implications of natural resource, environmental and economic policies.
Technical and management assistance. Municipal, county and state agencies, and
local industry or development organizations seeking a quick response to focused problems in
regional development planning can look to UCED staff and consultants for solutions.
Counseling and referral services. Regional development problems are often more
complex than they first appear. UCED staff can help with the "scoping" for
problems and approaches to problem solving.
Workshops and seminars. The UCED organizes and conducts training and other professional
educational programs ranging from introductory sessions on regional development and
development planning to advanced programs that provide an in-depth treatment of specific
development issues.
The UCED conducts applied and basic research studies, provides technical and management
assistance services, offers counseling and referral services and sponsors workshops and
seminars. UCED serves clients in both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in
Nevada. Clients may include state government, municipal and county governments,
community organizations or trade associations and, in some cases, business and industry and
individuals. When selecting clients and projects, preference is given to those with
potential to substantially enhance regional employment and income levels. To find out
if the UCED can assist you, contact Dr. Thomas Harris at (775) 784-1681.
The UCED is a component of Nevada Cooperative Extension and is located in the Department
of Applied Economics and Statistics, University of Nevada, Reno. For additional
information contact:
Dr. Thomas R. Harris, Director
University of Nevada, Reno
University Center for Economic Development
MS 204
Reno, Nevada 89557-0105
(775) 784-6499
FAX (775) 327-2225
E-mail: harris@unr.edu
The UCED conducts applied and basic research studies, provides technical and management
assistance services, offers counseling and referral services and sponsors workshops and
seminars. UCED serves clients in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in
Nevada. Clients may include state government, community, organization or trade
associations and, in some cases, business and industry and individuals. When selecting
clients and projects, preference is given to those with potential to substantially enhance
regional employment and income levels.
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