Did you know that Reno, Nevada is a major distribution hub for the 11 western states? This is all possible through the Transportation Network E/W I-80 N/S US. Below I’ve listed some of the major benefits you reap while having your business stationed in Reno, Nevada.

• Trucking

1. 10 of the 11 western states can be service in 2 days
2. Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City & Boise in 1 day
3. WalMart, K-Mart & JC Penny each have over 1 million Sf distribution centers in the area.

• Foreign Trade Zones

Northern Nevada has nearly 7,500 acres of Foreign Trade Zones. A f Foreign Trade Zone is designated by the US Customs Dept. and allows foreign and domestic merchandise to be admitted for storage,assembly, manufacturing and processing, without being subject to formal Customs entry, the payment of Custom Duties or the payment of federal excise taxes.

• Rail Service

Efficient rail cargo distribution is serviced by Union Pacific Rail Road, Burlington Northern Santa Pacific Rail Road. 

•  Air Cargo

Reno Tahoe International Airport is serviced by UPS, Fed-X;  Airborne Express. In 2008 over 120,000,000 packages were handle by cargo.

• Third Party Logistics (3PL Companies)

Most of the countries major 3PL companies have a presence in Northern Nevada. Some of these companies are Jacobson Logistics, The Arnold Group, OHL formerly known as Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Schneider Logistics, UPS Logistics,ITS Logistics, Hopkins Distribution,Eagle Global Logistics and Kuehne+Nagel. 

• Distribution Centers (DC)

Some of the recognizable DC’s in the area are Arrow Electronics, Bake & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Caterpillar Parts, General Motors Parts, Freightliner, Henry Schein, Hobbico, JCP Logistics, KMart, PetsMart, Pfizer, Merck, Sally Beauty, WalMart, & Wyeth.

With all these Business Tax Incentives & prime distribution location here in Reno, Nevada, Reno sounds like an ideal candidate for transferring or starting up a new business!

Mt. Rose, Reno Nevada (View of Lake Tahoe)

Once again, a great business cost comparison for Nevada Vs Idaho from NV Energy, Nevada’s One & Only Economic Development Website.

Click the link below for an in depth comparison of the two states:

Business Cost Comparison: Nevada Vs Idaho

Click the link below for NV Energy’s Website

http://www.nvenergy.com/economicdevelopment/taxes.cfm

(Picture)Montreux Golf Course & Mt. Rose Ski Resort, Reno Nevada

Another great business cost comparison for Nevada Vs Arizona from NV Energy, Nevada’s One & Only Economic Development Website.

Click the link below for an in depth comparison of the two states:

Nevada Vs Arizona Business Cost Comparison

Click the link below for NV Energy’s Website

http://www.nvenergy.com/economicdevelopment/taxes.cfm

 Todd W. Collins, Broker/Salesman with PM permit
Areas of focus: Industrial, Office Leasing and Sales
Direct: 775-850-3117
Cell:777-848-8130

Through out Todd’s career he has always followed a simple philosophy that his clients’ needs are always the first and highest priority. Todd’s success is measured by the success of his clients.

Prior to joining Fennell & Associates, Todd was immersed in the Reno/Sparks real estate market as the Real Estate Manager for Clear Channel Outdoor from 2003 thru 2008. During this time Todd gained intimate understanding of a variety of property & zoning types and how to navigate through the local municipalities to maximize the highest and best use of all of them.Todd relocated to the Truckee Meadows in 2001, obtained his Broker/Salesman license and worked as a temp agent for several new homebuilders in the area. Todd’s real estate career began as an Asset Manager in the REO department of Countrywide Financial Corporation in Dallas, TX and later Simi Valley, CA.

Todd is a marketing member of the Northern Nevada CCIM chapter and is actively pursuing a CCIM designation. Todd is also a graduate of the University of North Texas, earning a BBA with a major in Real Estate. When not working hard to fulfill the real estate needs of his clients, Todd enjoys road & mountain biking, skiing, hiking and spending time with his wife and son.