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Business Incentives & Information
Lander County is an ideal expansion location from which to tap into the mining supply chain or serve western markets. A quality workforce, large tracts of land and reasonable overall cost of doing business are just some of its most attractive characteristics.
The State of Nevada through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development offers a variety of incentives to help qualifying companies make the decision to do business in the state, including
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Setting up a business
Planning & Zoning Lander County government is a one-stop shop for land use approvals, public works assessments and zoning information. The review and entitlement processes run smoothly and efficiently with this approach. The Lander County Planning Department is located at: 50 State Route 305 Battle Mountain Office hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Closed holidays and weekends. Phone (775) 635-2860. Fax (775) 635-1120. The Lander County Planning Commission meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chamber of the Lander County Courthouse located at 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, Nevada. |
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Local Business License Offices
A local business license is required to operate a business in nearly all cities, most counties, and many other locations. This is in addition to the State Business License. Battle Mountain. Kingston and Austin fall under Lander County for business licenses and permitting. |
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Incorporating
Businesses interested in incorporating, along with non-Nevada businesses seeking to do business in Nevada, should register with the Secretary of State's Office. The Secretary of State's office handles commercial recordings (incorporation), securities, notaries, and election information. |
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Utilities
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Electricity
Battle Mountain Sierra Pacific Power Company 145 North Humboldt Street Battle Mountain, NV 89820 Phone: (775) 635-2476 Austin Sierra Pacific Power Company 346 North Main Fallon, NV 89406 Phone: (775)964-2686 Digital/Internet Frontier Communications www.frontierinternet.com/ Telephone AT&T 1-800-288-2020 |
Natural Gas
Battle Mountain Southwest Gas Company P.O. Box 791 Winnemucca, NV 89445 Phone: (775) 635-2623 (drop box in Battle Montain: 101 Carson Rd. Ste. 3) Gas & Propane Battle Mountain & Austin areas Suburban Propane (775) 273-2112 Austin & Kingston Valley Propane Services Gabbs, NV (775) 285-4094 |
Water/Wastewater
Battle Mountain Battle Mountain Water & Sewer Dept. 550 West 2nd Street Battle Mountain, NV 89820 (775) 635-2190 Austin Lander County Sewer & Water District #2 610 Main Street Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2676 Kingston Kingston Town Water Utility HC 65 Box 130 Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2120 |
Access to Markets
Transportation
Lander County has major rail lines, extensive highway systems and air service that make it an ideal location from which to transport goods throughout markets in the west. There are more than 9 truck lines with daily service. Rail service is provided by Southern & Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Amtrak.
Transportation
Lander County has major rail lines, extensive highway systems and air service that make it an ideal location from which to transport goods throughout markets in the west. There are more than 9 truck lines with daily service. Rail service is provided by Southern & Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Amtrak.