Development
Lyon and Storey counties launch grant program to help local small business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 7:22pmBeginning Sept. 8, Lyon and Storey counties will begin accepting applications for a small business grant program designed to help businesses deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NNDA and Visit Carson Valley partnership brings film locations to Douglas County and Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 11:56amNorthern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.
Nevada Commercial Rental Assistance Grant Program expands criteria, extends deadline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:26amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Monday several changes to the State’s Commercial Rental Assistance Grant Program.
United Federal Credit Union pledges $8K in donations to Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:04amUnited Federal Credit Union is excited to announce a new two-year partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. As part of the partnership, United donated $4,000 to the Club and has pledged to donate another $4,000 in 2021.
Douglas County launches Grant Program to help Local Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 3:05pmOn September 8th Douglas County will begin accepting applications for a small business grant program designed to help businesses deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The "Understanding" (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 2:13pmUnfortunately, our culture still possesses a long-held and broadly-shared deeply seated historic "understanding" about the never-ending growing number of people who are innately (by some deity and/or gene) unchangeable with their inferior status. A caste-based view about humankind.
DETR: PUA site throttles down; no defined time for when site will be back up to full speed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 10:20amThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is aware that employnv.gov, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) site is currently operating at a slower speed, causing user to experience slow response time.
NNDA, Adams Hub and Downtown Business Association launch Carson City promotion campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 2:25pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority, Adams Hub of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Downtown Business Association announced Thursday a joint promotion program focused on downtown Carson City businesses.
Nevada to apply for federal wages assistance program to give jobless $300 in weekly benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 3:36pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Tuesday that with the goal of helping Nevadans facing unemployment due to the global pandemic, Governor Sisolak gave the authorization for Nevada to start the application process to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance Program created by President Donald Trump under Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Governor launches new State of Nevada Climate Initiative
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 10:16amCARSON CITY — On Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak launched the new State of Nevada Climate Initiative to further advance Nevada’s efforts to address climate change.
Nevada's commercial rental assistance program begins, grants up to $10K available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:55amCARSON CITY — Small businesses and non-profits in Nevada are now able to apply for the state’s commercial rental assistance grant program, established through the State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The program begins today, Monday, August 24.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: What’s wrong with the maple tree?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 8:23amIt’s only August and the leaves of the "Autumn Blaze" maple at The Greenhouse Project site are completely yellow. What’s going on?
Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Douglas County Hosts Public Workshops, Public Information Website on 2020 Master Plan Text Update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 10:16amDouglas County is kicking off the process to update the Master Plan Text and is calling on residents to help shape the future of their community. A webpage has been constructed to provide the public with additional information regarding the update and public outreach has begun.
The goals and objectives contained in the Douglas County Master Plan text guides the decisions of the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission related to the long term planning and development of the County over the next 10-20 years.
Public Meeting for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 2:59pmNOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CARSON CITY CDBG APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Whole new ballgame for post-pandemic minor leagues
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 1:39pmCovid-19 didn’t put the future of Minor League Baseball at stake, it only sped up the process.
Senior loneliness the topic at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 1:14pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Mary Liveratti, who served as AARP's Nevada state president for six years before retiring in 2018. She now serves as a volunteer advocate on behalf of legislation impacting seniors. At Monday's luncheon, she will talk about the role she plays in the University of Nevada, Reno’s NEST (Nevada Ensures Support Together) program, which addresses the social service needs of older Nevadans.
Draft Carson City zoning code amendments available for public review
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:56pmThe Carson City Planning Division is seeking public comment on possible revisions to the City’s zoning ordinance, Title 18. The City’s Planning Commission has conducted several workshops and has drafted proposed amendments for portions of Title 18.
City of Sparks announces passing of Mayor Ron Smith
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:03pmAfter an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old.
Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He served as Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore from 2012-2018.
Sheriff's Office investigates bones found near park in south Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 9:53amUPDATE 10:46AM: The bones discovered Monday evening in a south Carson City field near a park and housing development were determined to be the bones of cows, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating bones that were discovered Monday evening near Schulz Ranch Park in south Carson City.
Statewide partnership seeks entrepreneurs, startups for rural Nevada virtual pitch competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 8:51amCARSON CITY —The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with StartUpNV, Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, business leaders, and other government entities, in a new statewide initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Nevada’s smaller cities and towns.
Northern Nevada bugs: These insects don't bite, instead they slide in and cause a stink
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 12:54pmRecently, I received a photo of a stink bug that I suspected was the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. However, the insect seemed to be more charcoal gray than the typical brown color. Insects can look very different not only at different stages of development but also when found in different areas.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada Expands to Carson City and Reno-Sparks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 1:06pmThe Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada is announcing their expansion to the Northern Nevada LGBTQ+ business community. The advocacy nonprofit provides business development opportunities, financial access, educational resources, supplier diversity and procurement opportunities to LGBTQ+ and allied business professionals statewide.
WNC professor serves as keynote for manufacturing conference, receives fellowship award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:31pmCARSON CITY — For years, Western Nevada College and its student body have seen firsthand the energy, spirit and determination demonstrated by Professor Emily Howarth in creating and expanding the college’s Automation and Industrial Technology program and growing the number of career opportunities for her students in manufacturing.
Healthy Communities’ speakers Thursday focus on K-12 students and also housing eviction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 6:27amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets on the second Thursday of each month. The Coalition’s next public meeting is Thursday, August 13 via Zoom at 9 a.m.
Nevada commercial rental assistance grant program to start taking applications Aug. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 10:11amCARSON CITY — The State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Monday that small businesses and non-profits will be able to apply for State’s commercial rental assistance program beginning on August 24, 2020.
“Dr.” Sisolak: racism is a public health crisis (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 8:03am“Dr.” Sisolak the good Democrat: racism is a public health crisis.
https://carsonnow.org/story/08/06/2020/nevada-governor-proclaims-racism-...
http://gov.nv.gov/News/Proclamations/2020/Racism,_as_a_Public_Health_Cri...
With this proclamation, the governor has perpetrated the most egregious insult of all Nevadans. He has also perpetrated the most egregious assault on fact, law and common sense.
Nevada re-launches website for career-seekers interested in apprenticeships, internships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:48amThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially re-launched LifeWorksNV, the statewide work-based learning hub for student career seekers looking for information and opportunities in registered apprenticeship, internships, career and technical education programs, career exploration and more.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Wells Fargo Foundation deliver renovations and hope to Carson City resident
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:05amNevada Rural Housing Authority has completed renovations at one of its subsidized, single-family rental properties in Carson City.