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Membership Criteria/Benefits
The Made in Nevada program supports the "cottage industries" in the Silver State in developing an increased volume of business inside and outside Nevada and, expands Nevadans' knowledge about the variety of products produced and manufactured in Nevada through a variety of marketing programs.
In addition, the Made in Nevada program provides technical assistance regarding the fiscal, logistical and value analysis aspects of growing a business. This is accomplished via Made in Nevada's partners including the Management Assistance Program and the Nevada Small Business Development Centers.
Member Benefits
One benefit is a Made in Nevada member listing on the web site at www.MadeinNV.com. In addition to a product description, each member's logo or artwork (supplied in the proper format) will be displayed and a hot link will be provided to the member's web site. The listing will also be part of the Made in Nevada database for consumers looking to purchase Made in Nevada products.
Made in Nevada tags or adhesive labels associated with the Made in Nevada marketing program will be provided at no cost to Made in Nevada members. The logo appearing on the tags/labels will be used consistently in all marketing activities of the program, and is available to members in a camera-ready format upon request. The Made in Nevada logo is a registered trademark of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
Members will be provided with information to help promote their Made in Nevada products, with select items posted on the web site, for events such as trade shows, farmers' markets, craft fairs, workshops and seminars.
Members will be provided access to experts in areas related to growing your business. Some examples of areas of potential assistance and advice include financing, logistics and foreign exporting.
Eligible Participants
The Made in Nevada program is open to qualified Nevada producers. A strict selection process is in place to ensure that high quality, Nevada products from reliable producers are part of the program. Random audits may be conducted to ensure that Made in Nevada members maintain sound customer service practices and adequate production levels.
Selection Criteria
Gift Items: 75 percent of the end product(s) or item(s) must be produced, finished and packaged in Nevada.
Specialty Food Items: Products produced or processed in Nevada for human consumption.
Agricultural/Pet Products: Feed, feed supplements, pet food, and livestock/pet supplies produced or processed in Nevada.
Retail Merchants: Any business (inside or outside the state) that advertises and promotes the sale or distribution of Made in Nevada products.
Associate Members: Nevada-based service product companies non-profit organizations and/or other "grandfathered" member companies.
Nevada Manufacturers: Nevada-based companies manufacturing 50 percent or more of their product(s) in Nevada.
Ineligible Participants
[Beginning October 1, 2002]
-- Individuals and entities operating without a Nevada business license
-- Product distributorships or franchises
-- Non-profit 501(c) organizations
-- Educational institutions
-- Fraternities, sororities, booster or service clubs
-- Churches or religious orders
-- Hospitals or vocational rehabilitation facilities
-- Product councils
Program Fees
The Made in Nevada program is member supported. A nominal $50.00 annual membership fee for Made in Nevada companies will be on a calendar year basis. Companies also have the option to join at the $150.00 Silver Level or the $500.00 Pride Level. The sustaining membership levels--Silver and Pride--receive additional membership benefits. This fee will be pro-rated as members are qualified and entered into the program. Membership applications submitted without the appropriate fee will not be admitted to the program until the membership fee is received. Failure to submit the required membership fee on renewal will be cause for removal (without notice) of the company listing from the Made in Nevada Web site and loss of all program benefits and grandfather status.
Administration
Made in Nevada is administered by the Nevada Commission on Economic Development (NCED). Interpretation of each application shall be made by NCED and all decisions regarding eligibility are final. Member companies with continuing membership since the program's inception have been granted grandfather status. No obligation is imposed upon NCED by reason of application. NCED reserves the right to suspend, revoke, modify or terminate, in whole or in part, the Made in Nevada program at any time.
Disclaimer
A membership in the Made in Nevada program does not constitute product or company endorsement by the Nevada Commission on Economic Development or the State of Nevada.
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