May 12, 2025. Reno, Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) and over a dozen regional partners are hosting a bilingual Food Business Resource Fair on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Neil Road Recreation Center, 3925 Neil Road, in Reno.

The purpose of this free community event is to help those starting or expanding any type of food business obtain the necessary health/safety permits and licenses required to sell food items in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County.

What to expect:

• Health/Safety Permits & Licenses: Get help to start/expand your food business, including assistance with permit applications.
• Free Pre-Inspections: Bring your mobile cart or food truck for free pre-inspections (worth $500).
• Expert Advice: Learn about health and safety regulations, and business resources from experts who speak both English and Spanish.

Partners and resource providers include:

• Northern Nevada Public Health
• Nevada Secretary of State
• Nevada Department of Taxation
• City of Reno
• City of Sparks
• Washoe County
• Office of Small Business Advocacy
• Reno Fire
• Sparks Fire
• Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue
• Reno Environmental Control
• Sparks Environmental Control
• Nevada Veterans Business Outreach Center
• Make The Road Nevada

For more information, visit the Food Business Resource Fair Facebook Event to see up-to-date information.

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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.