Business
Pop-up vintage shop in Carson City offers seasonal treasures, but only for one weekend a month
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 4:40pmArtemisia Floral and Vintage is Carson City's newest — and only — pop up vintage shop, located across from the Tap Shack on Rice Street.
Carson City’s newest sushi restaurant ‘Oishi Sushi' opens on Telegraph
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 6:25pmCarson City has a new sushi restaurant to try, which has opened up shop on Telegraph Street next to the Blue Bull and Yang’s Kitchen.
Carson City Chamber welcomes Berkshire Hathaway Home Services capital city office
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 7:41pmThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce celebrated its newest member with a ribbon cutting Tuesday evening welcoming Berkshire Hathaway Home Services new Drysdale Properties location in the capital city.
Italian dining: Cucina Lupo restaurant in Carson City to open Nov. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:00pmCucina Lupo, Carson City’s newest modern Italian restaurant, invites residents to join them for lunch and dinner services starting Tuesday, Nov. 12. Located at 308 N. Curry Street, Cucina Lupo fills the same space the Martin Hotel recently vacated.
Lake Tahoe Mexican food hub 'Sombreros' opens Carson City location
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 3:05pmA new Mexican restaurant, because there really can never be too many in this reporter's opinion, has opened up shop earlier this month on Carson Street.
Gardnerville Retirement Community Will Be Recognized as 'Business of the Year' at Local Chamber Awards Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:38pmThe Chateau at Gardnerville, a Pegasus Senior Living assisted and memory care community, recently received the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce's 'Business of the Year' award.
The Chateau will be recognized as Business of the Year at the Chamber's Community Recognition Awards event at 7:30 p.m. on November 2 at the Carson Valley Inn, along with the other recipients in their respective categories. The event itself begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then recognition of the award winners at 7:30 p.m.
What Works: Happy Halloween, What Masks Do You Wear?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:22pmThey say the veil is thinnest between the spirit world and ours on Halloween. But today, I’d like to challenge you to examine another veil, the veil between what your mask communicates and who you are. Yes, today we are talking about authenticity. And for many leaders, this can be a scary topic (boo). But as the leader of yourself, or of a company, you owe it to yourself to ask this question. Am I in alignment with the mask I show to the world?
September casino gaming revenue down in Carson City, up 6.8 percent statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 7:10amCarson City based In Plain Sight Marketing brings home 9 awards for excellence in public relations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 9:50amCarson City based In Plain Sight Marketing was honored with nine awards for excellence in public relations and community excellence by the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the organization’s annual event last week.
Carson City director named to National Association of Development Organizations board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:16pmSheryl Gonzales, Executive Director of Western Nevada Development District in Carson City, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors. NADO was founded in 1967 to provide training, information, and representation for regional development organizations throughout the United States.
Retailers: Nevada Halloween spending projected to surpass $139 million
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:25pmWith Halloween next Thursday, Silver State retailers who have stocked up on spooky goods say consumers are projected to spend an estimated $139.4 million on ghostly decorations, costumes and sweets to celebrate, according to estimates by the Retail Association of Nevada.
Partnership secures $75K grant for career-bound Carson City, Storey and Churchill students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:19pmA Nevada Department of Education grant of $75,000 has been secured to develop a new division — Career Bound NV — that focuses on workforce development by providing work-based learning experiences to K-12 students in Carson City, Storey and Churchill counties.
'A Taste of the Good Life' now serving up lunchtime fare at Living the Good Life in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:08pmMidday has got a bit more variety in Carson City now with the new lunch menu being offered by Living the Good Life.
A Taste of the Good Life is run by Eddie Miller, who has taken it upon herself to offer a tastings menu at the Good Life from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
What Works: Loss? It’s Time to Shift!
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 3:01pmknow it’s weird. But every Fall, I don’t rush for the pumpkin spice lattes and the sweaters. It takes me awhile to embrace what some would call their favorite season. It usually takes until about now, a few days before Nevada Day, to notice that the loss of my beloved summer is turning into something new — the holiday season.
Nevada Employment Boom: Carson City gains 1,100 jobs, Reno up 14,800 since Sept. 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:02pmNevada retailers projected to hire more than 7,000 workers for holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 8:33amRetailers in Nevada and nationwide have ramped up hiring campaigns in preparation for the 2019 holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 7,100 new positions during the October-to-December holiday shopping period.
What Works: Outcome – Let Go of It
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:34amI come from a very outcome driven profession, marketing communications. Every action is measured. ROI (return on investment), CPM (cost per thousand), everything is counted to make sure campaigns are effective. Outcomes are everything. Imagine how hard it was to transition into a much more human side of communications.
Nevada JobConnect, Carson City Nugget hosting Fall Job Fairs October 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 11:07amThe Carson City Office of Nevada JobConnect is hosting the Carson City Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, the Carson City Nugget will be hosting a Job Fair on the same day, October 29, beginning at 2 p.m.
Positions include both experienced and entry-level positions for employers in manufacturing, security, construction, and other industries. See below for all of the offerings from the Nugget.
Dayton Chamber Veterans Appreciation Dinner features former US Senator Dean Heller
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 1:51pmMike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner and members of the chamber board of directors, announced today that former United States Senator Dean Heller will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's third annual Veterans Dinner.
Carson City's newest Hotel, 'My Place Hotel,' welcomed with ribbon cutting Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 11:06amOn Thursday afternoon, My Place Hotels hosted a ribbon cutting and unveiled the newest hotel for Carson City with fanfare, music, and catering.
The festivities began at 4 p.m. on Thursday, and the public was invited to attend in order to take tours and speak with staff members and executives to learn more about the new hotel.
What Works: Trust, consistency and communication
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:49amI was in yoga class this morning and the key idea was trust. As I moved and stretched, I remembered to trust my body and trust myself to go only as far as I could go. As a communication consultant, I start thinking about this as it relates to leadership. Trust, consistency, and communication all play a major role in relationships. And the relationships you spend the most time in are the ones at work. How can you improve these three key components of satisfaction within your organization?
My Place wants to be Your Place in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 8:43amLong overdue, there’s a new place in Carson City that will be able to comfortably house visitors — and that means friends and family who want to stay more than a few days in your place — in a comfortable home-like setting. You know what Ben Franklin said about visitors staying more than three days: “Fish and visitors stink after three days.”
Nevada's chief economist to provide 2020 forecast at Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 6:19pmNevada Chief Economist David Schmidt will be the featured speaker at the Carson City Chamber Soup’s On! luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Gold Dust West beginning at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to hear Schmidt give his reasoning behind his statement that “Nevada is statistically overdue for a recession.”
Carson City Adele’s announces it has closed its doors, permanently, following March fire
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 4:17pmWith the closing of Cafe at Adele’s, Carson City and its community will witness the end of an era.
This decision by owners Chef Charlie and Karen Abowd, comes in the wake of a fire that occurred March 28, and the subsequent inability to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company that would cover reconstruction costs.
Carson City ‘My Place’ Hotel to host Grand Opening Oct. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 9:57amThe new My Place Hotel located at 17 Hospitality Way in Carson City will host a Grand Opening on Thursday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
Those in attendance will be able to tour the new hotel. There will also be prizes and giveaways, hors d’oeuvres, local food trucks, adult beverages, and there with be live KOZZ classic rock.
Carson City IHOP, site of 2011's mass shooting, has closed and is set to be demolished
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:36amThe Carson City IHOP on South Carson Street has officially shut its doors and the building is set to be demolished. At this time, IHOP corporate said they have no plans to reopen another IHOP chain in Carson City, but they do have three locations in Reno and one in South Lake Tahoe.
Hometown boy returns to Carson City and joins hometown vet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 10:32amCARSON CITY — Nikolai Kolupaev, a third generation Nevadan and Carsonite, knew from the time he was 8 years old he wanted to work with animals. When he was 16, he applied to work at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Carson City.
Fat Tuesday Business Networking at The Dayton Taphouse set for Oct. 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 9:50amThere will be a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at The Dayton Taphouse on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Normally we do our events on Tuesdays but the Dayton Taphouse is closed on Tuesdays, so we were willing to work with them since there are only a few restaurants in the greater Dayton / Moundhouse area who can accommodate a group.
Fat Tuesday Business Networking featured Oct. 22 at Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 9:32amThere will be a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at The Carson Nugget on TUESDAY, October 22, 2019. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the address is 507 N. Carson Street. We usually meet at The Alatte Coffee & Wine Bar, at the high table.
Amodei Luncheon Open to the Public, RSVP Required
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 8:39amThe Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center invites the public to its luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 11:30 am in the Sierra Room at Dayton Valley Golf Club, 101 Palmer Dr.
The cost is $20.00 per person for a taco buffet lunch. Attendees need to RSVP to (775) 246-7909 or daytonnvchamber@gmail.com by October 4, 2019.
Congressman Amodei, a Carson City native, and four term congressman will be talking about current events in our nation's capital.