Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology selected Washoe County Library as the 2024 Public Sector Innovation Award recipient. Washoe County Library’s recognition in this category symbolizes the library’s commitment to providing information technology solutions for a diverse population.
In 2023, Washoe County Library launched services meant to aid new businesses. Young entrepreneurs used our grant-funded Zoom ROOMs to develop plans, collaborate with colleagues, and study for exams. They honed new skill sets using our specialized resources like Reference Solutions and LinkedIn Learning.
Now in its 17th year, the NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards celebrate the Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of the technology community.
The NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards will be held on May 13 at 5 p.m. at the Reno Elks Lodge. Tickets and more information are available here.
Washoe County Library was founded in 1904 with the opening of the Carnegie Free Public Library in Reno, Nevada. Today, a dedicated workforce of approximately 140 operates nine library branches, three partnership locations, and a vast digital library. Washoe County Library fosters empowerment and strategic technology integration, redefining the essence of modern library excellence. For more information about Washoe County Library services, visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Northern Nevada’s largest educational and networking organization, is a member-supported nonprofit organization that produces educational and networking events to help people explore business and technology. NCET’s award-winning programs include the annual NCET Small Business Expo and NCET Tech Awards, the monthly Biz Bite and Special Event luncheons and the monthly Tech Wednesday and Biz Café events. NCET is funded by memberships, sponsorships and program revenues, and receives no state or Federal funding. NCET is not affiliated with the State of Nevada nor the University of Nevada. For more information, visit NCET.org