The Final Checklist: What Nevada Businesses Must Act on Before 2026

In the final Sierra Miles: Behind The Desk episode of 2025, we break down the Chamber of Commerce’s last weekly briefing before mid-January and distill it into the most strategic actions business leaders need to take right now. From governance modernization to local infrastructure decisions and talent strategies, this episode serves as your year-end checklist for positioning your business for 2026.In this episode, we cover:Nevada’s biggest governance upgrade in yearsThe launch of Orion, replacing SilverFlumeWhat Phase One delivers today: faster service, 1,000+ bugs fixed, and modernized UCC filingsWhy new UCC bulk filing and API capabilities matter for financing and capital accessWhat’s coming next with OrionTimeline to full transition by midsummer 2026Implications for licensing, trademarks, and regulatory complianceLocal decisions that directly impact your costsReno’s proposed changes to the Police Facility Impact Fee (PFOF)The critical RTC roadway project connecting Spanish Springs to TRICWhy missing these public comment windows could cost your businessGrowth resources you can use immediatelyFree SBDC session on closing your books with confidenceTMCC’s new fully online Small Business & Entrepreneurship CertificateUpcoming UNR STEM career and internship fairLeadership and networking opportunities in early 2026Reno + Sparks Leadership Program application deadlineNew, more dynamic Chamber networking formats—including pickleballA national win for Northern NevadaThe Northern Nevada Literacy Council named an OpenAI People First AI Fund recipientWhat this recognition means for nonprofits and tech-forward community impactA look ahead at the Chamber’s 2026 Public Policy PlatformProposed association health plans for small businessesPooled employer 401(k) plans—and why they could be a game-changer for talent retentionAs we close out 2025, this episode helps you focus on what truly matters now so you can enter the new year informed, competitive, and ready to lead.