The Reno economy is quickly shifting away from gaming employment (hotels) and towards technology.  Reno's location near major Western cities -- particularly the San Francisco Bay Area -- provides a higher quality of life for employees in a beautiful atmosphere.  As major companies shift portions of their workforce to Reno, these operations are growing to add greater professional employment opportunities to the region.  Warehousing and related activities dominate, but the list below highlights the growing diversification of the area.

Cisco Systems - S&P 500 networking provider. 

Alere - Privately held medical technology and active patient monitoring.

Microsoft Licensing, GP - OEM and Volume licensing for Microsoft in Reno employing over 200. 

International Game Technology - The world's largest slot machine manufacturer and one of Reno's largest high tech employers.

Charter Communications - Reno's cable television provider featuring high speed internet access.

SBC SmartPages - SBC's Yellow Pages division.

Employers Insurance - Nevada's largest provider of workers compensation insurance. 

Kendall Jackson - One of the best wines in the world with a distribution center in South Meadows. 

Reno Tahoe Tech Center - High tech business campus at South Meadows.

Washoe Medical Center - South - Hospital surgical center expansion to South Meadows.

Washoe Village - Assisted living in Double Diamond from Washoe Health System.