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BRIC offers new business education series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:58pmCARSON CITY, NEVADA – The Business Resource Innovation Center is launching a series of free business education classes beginning March 21, 2012. The series, “Hwy 101-RoadMap to Business Success”, will be held Wednesdays from Noon to 1:30 pm. These classes will complement the existing business library resources available, as well as individual business counseling and mentoring offered by the BRIC. These free classes will focus on key information for both entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
Carson Area Marketing & Public Relations Network March Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 12:43pmMarch 7, 2012 - Carson Area Marketing & PR Network
The Carson Area Marketing & PR Network (CAMPN) meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC) building at 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. The meeting is free and non-members who are marketing, PR, or journalism professionals may attend with advance notice.
Candace Duncan, Executive Director of Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will present the important impact of sports in the Carson City region and how social media is utilized in marketing tourism.
NxLeveL Business Planning Puts People Back to Work
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:05pmCARSON CITY, NEVADA- Russell Upton was an employee of Lyon County for six and one-half years before he found himself laid off due to budget cuts last summer. Upton, like many newly-unemployed, was uncertain of how to survive and how to cope. His wife would later tell the story how Upton had given up hope at a time in their lives when they should have been more settled.
Religious Panel Discussion for Lesbians and Gays
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:52amA group of local religious leaders will discuss lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the BRIC, 108 East
Telegraph Street, Carson City, NV. The format is a panel discussion and each panelist will share about their denomination’s stance on LGBT persons. A question and answer session will follow. The public is invited to attend.
Don't Overlook Tax Credit!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 4:49pmPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Salogga
Business Resource Innovation Center
108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
msalogga@carson.org
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
Carson Area Marketing & Public Relations Network (CAMPN) February Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:48pmFebruary 1, 2012 - Carson Area Marketing & PR Network
The Carson Area Marketing & PR Network (CAMPN) meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC) building at 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. The meeting is free and non-members who are marketing, PR, or journalism professionals may attend with advance notice.
Marketing and PR professionals will discuss and share best practices during a brainstorming and networking session for all members and guests as 2012 greets us with new opportunities and new challenges.
Carson City Democratic Womens Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 4:38pmThe Carson City Democratic Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting at Grandma Hatties . Please be there from 11:15 to 11:45 to order off of the menu. No food or beverages will be served once the meeting starts at noon. Featured speaker is Sara Jones, Director of the Carson City Library who will talk about the planned Knowledge and Learning Center and the BRIC. We will also be evaluating how we are doing as a club and discussing plans for the Fashion Show March 17, 2012. Please call 841-DEMS for more information.
Carson City Supervisors to consider lawsuit settlements, water and sewer bonds
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:24amThe Carson City Board of Supervisor will consider settlements in two lawsuits alleging misconduct by city employees at the board's next meeting on Dec. 15.
Author Jennifer Lauck Revisits Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 12:57pmIn recognition of National Adoption Month, Carson City Library will host author Jennifer Lauck on Friday, November 18th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC), 108 East Proctor Street in downtown Carson City. Her personal journey tells the story of heartbreak and tragedy. Her early childhood was spent living in Carson City. The telling of her story is about perseverance, courage and the remarkable capacity of humans to transcend the worst of losses with grace.
Commentary by Eugene Paslov: The BRIC and its impact on revitalizing downtown
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 4:01amI've been writing an application for a performing arts charter high school (a potential economic driver for the city) for months. I needed a place to work where I could get technical assistance, re...
Library News and Notes: The BRIC, a hidden gem
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 4:01amGale Virtual Reference LibraryThe library Online Research site, anchored by the recently upgraded and expanded Gale Reference Library, has become much more user-friendly. By using a subject grid an...
Celebration of Arts on Sunday to launch Nevada governor inauguration of Brian Sandoval
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 8:06amThe inauguration of Nevada's 29th governor, Brian Sandoval, will begin on Sunday with a celebration of arts in Carson City and then continue on Monday with the official ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol.
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., cultural organizations in downtown Carson City will open their doors to offer free music and dance performances, demonstrations by traditional artists, visual arts and history exhibitions, children’s activities and shopping opportunities.