Dr. Frederick Steinmann
What is a Tech Hub? How Nevada Benefits from the Designation
Dr. Frederick Steinmann | Director, University Center for Economic Development Principal Investigator, Nevada Regional Technology and Innovation Hub
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Networking: 11:00 am – Noon
Speaker: Noon – 1:00 pm
Ticket info below
NCET is excited to remind you of Biz Bite’s location: The Par by Parlay 6 Brewing Company. See venue and parking information below.
We are thrilled to host Dr. Frederick Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development and Principal Investigator for Nevada's Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub), as our keynote speaker at this special luncheon event.
In October 2023, Northern Nevada was officially awarded Tech Hub status by the federal government, a designation aimed at fostering regional innovation and economic development through advanced technology initiatives. This prestigious recognition, and $21M award, positions the region as a key player in driving cutting-edge advancements and aligns with national efforts to enhance competitiveness in emerging industries.
Dr. Steinmann will provide an in-depth overview of Nevada's Tech Hub initiative, a transformative program designed to position Nevada as a leader in technology innovation and economic development. With a focus on fostering cutting-edge industries and creating high-quality jobs, the Nevada Tech Hub is set to accelerate the region's growth as a center for technological advancement and entrepreneurial excellence.
During this presentation, attendees will gain valuable insights into:
The strategic vision behind Nevada's designation as a Tech Hub.
The key industries, technologies, and innovation priorities driving the initiative.
Opportunities for businesses, startups, and investors to engage with and benefit from the Tech Hub's development.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about the future of innovation in Nevada directly from the expert leading this transformative initiative.
Dr. Frederick Steinmann, a native of Canada, moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1991 and began a distinguished academic and professional career in economic development. He earned both a B.S. and an M.S. in Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, and later pursued a doctorate in Policy, Planning, and Development at the University of Southern California (USC), where he studied under the mentorship of Dr. Chester Newland. Dr. Steinmann's dissertation, "The Twilight of the Local Redevelopment Era," examined urban economic development in Nevada and California and reflected his deep interest in local government, economic revitalization, and public policy. Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Newland’s guidance and the legacy of his father, Dr. Michael Steinmann, who had also been a USC doctoral graduate, profoundly influenced Frederick's scholarship and professional values.
Dr. Steinmann’s career spans various roles in economic development, including work with the Reno Redevelopment Agency, the Nevada Small Business Development Center, and as Director of the Nevada Leadership Program. In 2022, he was appointed Director of the University Center for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he secured a $1.65 million federal grant to expand the center’s statewide efforts. Under his leadership, the center focuses on supporting small businesses, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering innovation across Nevada, with an emphasis on underserved populations and sustainability. Dr. Steinmann continues to be a driving force in Nevada’s economic growth and resilience through his commitment to applied research, technical assistance, and strategic collaboration with public and private stakeholders.
Wednesday, January 22nd
11:00 am - Noon: Networking
Noon - 1:00 pm: Presentation
$39 — NCET members
$49 — General Admission
The Par by Parlay 6 Brewing Company is located in midtown. Free parking is accessible in the lot immediately south of Thai Chili on the east side of South Virginia Street. Street parking is also available. (See image)
