Economic Development
Carson City Library hosts strategic planning community workshops, online survey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 3:57pmCommunity members are invited to free workshops for guiding the Carson City Library’s five-year strategic plan, with the first workshop Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including morning refreshments and lunch.
Lawmakers form tech caucus focused on Nevada economic development ahead of Legislature
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 5:29pmA group of nine Assembly members and five state senators have formed a new caucus focused on economic development through the lens of technology and businesses that bring tech jobs to Nevada.
Silver State's diverse economy is featured theme for 2018 Nevada Day celebration
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 12:08pmWhen it comes to industry, Nevada has been known since its infancy for the three majors: gaming, mining and ranching.
However, in the last decade, we’ve seen an expansion into many other industries as well, with technology quickly becoming the most prevalent since Tesla relocated to our desert and began the trend of big tech companies building in our region.
Governor Sandoval to serve as grand marshal of Nevada Day parade
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 11:09amGov. Brian Sandoval will lead this year’s Nevada Day parade as the grand marshal. “I’m overwhelmed, and I’m honored,” Sandoval said during an interview in his office. “Nevada Day is an important day to me. I love this state and appreciate this state. It’s given me everything I have.”
Nevada launches network to connect young adults with internships, apprenticeships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 7:55amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially launched a statewide work-based learning hub, LifeWorksNV.org, for young adults in high school, post-secondary or out of school to find internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
Sandoval touts economic development at event with Elon Musk, gives proclamation to Blockchains CEO
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:59amAs Gov. Brian Sandoval enters his final months in office, he shared the stage one more time with Tesla CEO Elon Musk to highlight his record helping Nevada recover from the Great Recession Tuesday afternoon during a tech summit at the Tesla Gigafactory near Reno.
Carson City plugs into National Energy Efficiency Day this Friday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 11:38amCarson City has joined a growing national network of municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, multiple companies, and clean energy advocates in highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency on Friday, Oct. 5, the third annual Energy Efficiency Day.
Governor Sandoval backs Nevada unemployment rate decrease recommendation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:59pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Wednesday after the state’s Employment Security Council met and recommended a decrease in the unemployment insurance rate paid by employers in Nevada.
Column: Our Answer to Question 6: No! (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 10:44amQuestion 6 in the coming election asks whether Nevada’s Constitution shall be amended to require that, beginning in 2022, all Nevada sellers of retail electricity increase the amount of “renewable” energy resources they use so that at least 50 percent of their electricity comes from those resources by 2030.
We have long supported increasing diversity in energy supplies via economic development of renewables. But the mandates proposed by Question 6 are a big mistake and we strongly counsel voting against it.
Northern Nevada Development Authority announces 2018 Pioneer Award winners
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 3:15pmCARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Pioneer Awards. Showcasing the many success stories in the area, the Pioneer Awards highlight the strength and innovation of the Sierra Region economic ecosystem.
$5.2 million in federal funds awarded for Pine View Estates wastewater project
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 1:57pmThe USDA will provide more than $5 million in a combination of loan and grant funds to construct a wastewater transmission line from the Pine View Estates development south of Gardnerville to the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District, said Anne Hazlett Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, in an announced Monday.
Storey and Lyon Community Coalition meeting set for Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 6:32amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties gathers for a public meeting featuring guest speakers and discussion of regional issues on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. This month’s breakfast meeting takes place on Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Silver Springs Community Center in the Lahontan meeting room at 2945 Fort Churchill Street.
Grant money used to develop skilled labor programs during recession nears end at WNC
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:12pmCARSON CITY — In the grips of a recession back in the early part of this decade, the U.S. Department of Labor enlisted Western Nevada College — and other community colleges nationwide — to develop work-training programs as a catalyst to improve the economy.
Nevada Controller's annual report for K-12 education spending and results (OPINION)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:27amPrimary and secondary education (K-12) has been the second fastest growing category of Nevada state spending over the past decade, rising from $1.24-billion in fiscal year 2006 (FY06) to $2.22-billion in FY17. It grew 33 percent faster than the incomes of Nevada families and businesses.
Conference to feature 'Agrihoods' like Farmstead at Corley Ranch now taking root in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 11:09amWill community gardens supplant the clubhouse? Will fairway views fade into farmscapes, and the fast-rolling greens of the golf course become rows of kale, cabbage and spinach?
Governor Sandoval's 'Nevada in Africa' trade mission wraps up in Durban, South Africa
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 1:56pmDURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to Africa concluded on Friday in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. Durban, also known as eThekwini Municipality, is home to the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa.
Google gives $100,000 sponsorship grant for 'Grow with Google' Reno job event
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:57amRENO — Google continued its Grow with Google tour in Reno this week by announcing a sponsorship grant totalling $100,000 that was presented to JOIN Inc.
Peter Kageyama to keynote 4th Nevada Economic Development Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 6:58pmDo you love where you live? Would other people love to live there too? Those two questions are at the heart of economic development, according to Peter Kageyama, a keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference Aug. 20-22, 2018 at the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa in Reno, Nevada. For registration and more information, visit nvedc.com.
Nevada governor meets with Ghanaian President, concludes first leg of African trade mission
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 12:45pmACCRA, GHANA — Highlighted by a meeting with President Nana Akufo-Addo, the successful first leg of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to Africa wrapped up in Ghana on Sunday.
Governor Sandoval to serve as grand marshal of Nevada Day parade
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 2:55pmGov. Brian Sandoval will lead this year’s Nevada Day parade as the grand marshal. “I’m overwhelmed, and I’m honored,” Sandoval said during an interview in his office. “Nevada Day is an important day to me. I love this state and appreciate this state. It’s given me everything I have.”
Tesla announces $1.5 million in education grants for STEM students
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:11amTesla announced an initial $1.5 million in funding grants at Thursday's Nevada Board of Education meeting. The grant is the first funds towards its agreement to contribute $37.5 million over five years to K-12 education in Nevada.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
Carson City projects to receive nearly $442,000 in community development block grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 2:43pmThe Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Thursday that five Carson City area programs will receive nearly $442,000 in community development block grants.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:36pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Nevada awarded ApprenticeshipUSA state expansion grant from U.S. Department of Labor
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 3:35pmCARSON CITY — Nevada was recently awarded $968,595 ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion in grant funds by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday.
Nevada governor signs clean energy, smart cities agreement with president of Navarre
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 1:17pmPAMPLONA, SPAIN — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval joined the President Uxue Barkos of the Historic Community of Navarre on Wednesday to sign a memo of understanding between the state and the province on collaboration in economic development. The signing was preceded by a meeting with the National Center for Renewable Energies to share policies, initiatives, projects and best practices regarding the development and use of renewable energy.
Nevada Governor’s Education to Workforce Summit targets 'LifeWorks' initiative
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 11:14amLAS VEGAS — The Nevada Department of Education and Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation are set to host the Governor’s Education to Workforce Summit Thursday, June 28, an event that aims to strengthen the education-to-workforce pipeline for the New Nevada economy.
Polaris to build large Fernley distribution center, employ 100
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 10:35amPolaris Industries Inc. officially announced plans Friday to build a 475,000 square-foot multi-brand distribution center in Fernley.
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development announces internal staff promotions
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:14pmThree staff members from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development have been promoted, Executive Director Paul Anderson announced Wednesday. The staffers are Matthew Moore, Melanie Sheldon and Mariah Heriman.
Northern Nevada Development Authority announces call for 2018 Pioneer Awards nominations
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 1:24pmCARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Pioneer Awards, which recognizes individuals and business professionals who have made outstanding contributions in economic development and have helped to grow Nevada's Sierra region.