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State Report
Energy & Convenience Association of NEVADA Report
Miranda Hoover 
ECAN  
Executive Director
BUILDING Momentum 	
Little Dogs 2026:  
Lake Tahoe Delivers
What a way to mark the season. Little Dogs 2026 
brought our membership to one of the most  
spectacular settings Nevada has to offer— 
Lake Tahoe—and the event delivered in every 
way that matters. From substantive educational 
programming to meaningful relationship-building 
to an evening that reminded all of us why this  
association is worth investing in, Little Dogs 
proved once again that ECAN knows how to  
bring its people together.
The conference featured an outstanding lineup of 
speakers and sessions that addressed some of the 
most pressing issues facing our industry today. 
Attendees heard directly from experts on payment 
card skimming—a threat that continues to evolve 
in sophistication and cost our members real 
money. The conversation moved from awareness 
into actionable prevention strategies, and feedback 
from members was overwhelmingly positive.
We also hosted a timely and important session 
on transformational insurance reform. As insur-
ance markets have become increasingly volatile 
for fuel retailers and convenience operators, 
understanding what reform could mean for our 
industry—and how to position our businesses 
accordingly—is no longer optional. The dialogue 
at Little Dogs helped frame what those changes 
mean for Nevada operators specifically, and we 
will continue that conversation as reform efforts 
move forward.
An Evening for Governor Lombardo
Little Dogs 2026 also gave us the opportunity  
to do something our industry does not do  
enough of: invest directly in the leaders who  
fight for us. We were proud to host a fundraiser  
in support of Governor Joe Lombardo’s reelection 
campaign—and the support from our membership 
was tremendous.
Governor Lombardo has been an unwavering 
advocate for Nevada’s oil and gas industry. From 
regulatory relief to opposing policies that would 
have placed undue burdens on fuel retailers and 
energy distributors, his administration has dem-
onstrated a genuine understanding of what our 
industry contributes to this state’s economy and 
the daily lives of every Nevadan who fills their 
tank, heats their home, or relies on the supply 
chain we sustain.
Investing in his reelection is not just a political 
act—it is an industry act. We encourage every 
ECAN member to make their voice heard and 
their support known. Leaders who understand us 
and stand with us deserve our backing.
General Election: November 3rd— 
Stay Engaged
Nevada’s general election is November 3rd, and 
the stakes could not be higher for our industry. 
Across the ballot, races for state legislative seats, 
constitutional offices, and local positions will 
determine who shapes policy in Carson City for 
the next two to four years—and that means who 
shapes the regulatory and legislative environment 
ECAN members operate in every day.
ECAN has been actively engaged throughout 
this election cycle—building relationships with 
candidates, educating elected officials on the is-
sues that matter to our membership, and ensuring 
that energy marketers and convenience operators 
have a seat at the table. That work does not stop 
on Election Day.
Following November 3rd, we will provide our 
membership with a comprehensive election up-

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