Economy
Column: Through partnership and collaboration, progress continues at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 11:30amPeople at Lake Tahoe are working together like never before to restore our environment, revitalize our economy, and improve our communities. We saw significant progress all around the lake this year. And our progress is sustainable with continued partnership and collaboration, so critical to tackle the many challenges and important decisions on our horizon.
Operation Warm: Carson City firefighters distribute 235 new coats to students in need
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 1:53pmThe Carson City Firefighters Association purchased 235 brand new coats for Carson City students in transition between permanent homes through Operation Warm after raising almost $7,500, nearly double the amount raised in last year’s drive.
Firefighters on Wednesday began distributing coats to children selected by the Carson City School District at Fritsch Elementary School, which is the first stop on the distribution tour of district schools.
Federal transportation bill passage to benefit Lake Tahoe area road projects, transit services
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:46pmThe five-year, $305 billion federal transportation bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday, Dec. 4 by President Obama includes a provision that will steer additional money to Lake Tahoe communities for roadway improvements and enhanced public transit service.
Pavement research through UNR sets stage for new federal highway improvement models
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 8:58pmWhen the Federal Highway Administration needed to update it’s crucial and complicated 30-year-old formula for fuel consumption and vehicle operating cost predictions, it awarded the project to the University of Nevada, Reno’s renowned Pavements/Materials Program. The results of the study will give federal highway managers more accurate data as they seek to improve the nation’s transportation network.
NDA encourages to 'Shop Local Saturday' and 'Buy Nevada' this holiday season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 11:15amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) released the Buy Nevada Holiday Gift Guide for the 2015 holiday season.
Available online, the Buy Nevada catalog highlights Buy Nevada members. With more than 100 businesses from around the state, showcasing the many food and agriculture products produced or processed in Nevada to help consumers shop local on “Shop Local Saturday.”
Lorraine Hunt-Bono receives tourism Legacy Award at Governor’s Global Tourism Summit
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:29pmLAS VEGAS — Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison presented the Nevada Commission on Tourism Legacy Award to Lorraine Hunt-Bono, former lieutenant governor and former chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism at the Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit Monday.
Column: Lake Tahoe prepares to meet the transportation challenges of tomorrow
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 11:01amThis past summer was Lake Tahoe’s busiest tourist season in recent memory. With the economy rebounding and major population growth projected for nearby metropolitan areas, this summer is also a harbinger of change. We must be prepared to meet the challenges of increased visitation in the future.
Carson City property picked as first NNDA certified program site
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 11:50amA 46-acre industrial site on Arrowhead Drive near the Carson City Airport has been approved as the first property to be designated a Nevada Certified Site, the Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Wednesday.
First-Time Home Buyer Programs Help Make Dreams Come True
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:08amThe entrance of companies like Tesla and Switch into Nevada means great things for the local economy. What they also mean are raising housing prices, as more and more people move into the Silver State, creating a housing shortage. This is good news for existing homeowners, but concerning for first-time homebuyers.
According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, “In January 2012, the median price for a home in northern Nevada was around $135,000. More than two and a half years later, home values have jumped by about 85 percent.”
Fall 2015 Spiritual Wellness Expo & Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 11:04pmThe Fall 2015 Spiritual Wellness Expo & Conference continues November 7-8, 2015, Reno Convention Center.
For two decades, the Reno Psychic Institute (RPI) has been bringing speakers and exhibitors from around the region to present information and products to Northern Nevadans interested in spiritual wellness and psychic phenomenon.
California rubber company to move plastics division to Carson Valley
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 10:50amA rubber and plastic manufacturer will move its plastic division from California to Carson Valley in Douglas County and bring 40 jobs along with it, officials with Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Thursday.
VIP Rubber and Plastic has purchased a building near Johnson Lane and plans a Jan. 4, 2016 opening. The company's main manufacturing facility will remain in La Habra, Calif.
Business future of Carson City, Carson Valley to be presented Wednesday by state demographer
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 9:11pmThe Carson City Chamber is hosting Nevada State Demographer Jeffrey Hardcastle at their monthly Soup’s On! luncheon scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Gold Dust West beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Hardcastle will be presenting demographic statistics showing the ripple effect businesses currently in operation at the Tahoe Regional Industrial Center (TRIC) are now having on our economy.
Best of Carson City Award Winner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 8:04pmBeauty Services by Megan Duncan Receives 2015 Best of Carson City Award Carson City Award Program Honors the Achievement CARSON CITY August 12, 2015-- Beauty Services by Megan Duncan has been selected for the 2015 Best of Carson City Award in the Beauty & Personal Care category by the Carson City Award Program.Each year, the Carson City Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.
NNDA announces expansion of New Millennium steel facility in Fallon
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:51amNew Millennium Building Solutions is expanding its Northern Nevada operations in Fallon, the Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Thursday. New Millennium recently began a two phase expansion at its current facility and will hire up to 17 additional employees over the next six months.
Carson City Manager Joins the Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center’s Board of Directors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 12:50pmThe Nevada State EB-5 (NVEB-5) Regional Center in Carson City has named Carson City Manager Nick Marano as a member to its Board of Directors. Marano was elected to the position.
Additionally, Marano mentors at the Adams Hub for Innovation and is a member of the Western Nevada College Institutional Advisory Council. Further, he has been an active member of International City Managers’ Association.
Nevada JobConnect to host retail services job fair Wednesday in Reno
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 10:22amRecovery continues: Carson City unemployment falls to 6.8 percent in September
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 9:28amCarson City unemployment fell to 6.8 percent in September, according to figures released Tuesday by Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. In August, unemployment in Carson City was 7.1 percent. The month's figures count for an additional 200 jobs over-the-year, officials note.
The statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September registered at 6.7 percent.
New NDOT website provides look at future transportation projects
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 10:52amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevadans looking for information on road construction improvements and projects have a new resource through the Nevada Department of Transportation’s electronic Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP.
Economic Freedom is Good for the State, Too
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 9:08amThe freedom of individuals to take a job, quit a job, start a business, or close a business at will is an essential part of America. When Thomas Jefferson wrote that we have a God-given right to "the pursuit of happiness," this is a big part of what he meant. Unlike the European legacy of being chained to the family occupation, Americans are free to decide how and what work we do for a living, plus when and where.
Carson City Visitors Bureau announces business alliance
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:00pmThe Carson City Visitors Bureau announced Monday the creation of the Business Alliance Network, a system to support area professionals.
“The businesses in our community play a vital role in creating a memorable experience for the more than 700,000 visitors who come to the capital each year,” said Joel Dunn, executive director of the visitors bureau. “In turn, those visitors play a crucial role in the success our business — driving more than 30 percent of taxable sales.”
He said the new alliance will connect the two.
California Governor signs Good Neighbor Bill, reducing Nevada student cost at LTCC
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 1:04pmCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that will make attending Lake Tahoe Community College more affordable for residents in neighboring Nevada communities.
The Nevada State EB-5: Good for Area Businesses, Good for Infrastructure
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 11:57amWith the Northern Nevada economy prospering, companies growing and many companies looking to the area for relocation, infrastructure requires critical attention.
Nevada acquires federal land in White Pine County to expand state park
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 10:11amThe Nevada Division of State Lands acquired nearly 3,000 acres of federal land in eastern Nevada, formerly administered by the U.S. Forest Service, that will be added to Cave Lake State Park, officials announced Friday.
VIDEO: It's Your City with Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 2:23pmThis week's It's Your City with Cortney Bloomer features Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd. The two discuss the Western Nevada Safe Routes to School Program, which delivered books as part of the Ride for Reading event last week at area schools.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd hosts monthly walkabout at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:18amEveryone mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 9, to join Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd, Ward I, for her monthly Walk-about at Mills Park.
This month, in addition to whatever things folks want to bring up, Abowd would like to focus on Arts and Culture in Carson City and ways they can be promoted not only for the joy these things bring, but also as a component to bolstering local economy and tourism.
Manufacturing Month Breakfast this Friday at Governor’s Annex
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 6:57pmIn recognition of Nevada’s Manufacturing and Advanced Industries, Dream It Do It Nevada and Northern Nevada Development Authority would like to invite you to our first Nevada’s Manufacturing Month breakfast at the Governor’s Annex, Friday, October 2, 2015 to celebrate the importance of these industries to our state’s economy.
International buyers to attend Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit in November
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 1:53pmCreating solid business development opportunities within the lucrative international travel market is the focus of the Governor’s Global Tourism Summit, Nov. 16-17 at Hilton Lake Las Vegas.
The conference, presented by the Nevada Division of Tourism, includes the Nevada Marketplace, where Nevada tourism professionals meet one-on-one with more than 40 international travel agents, wholesale partners and airline representatives.
Nevada’s August unemployment remains at 6.8 percent
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 5:59amNevada’s unemployment rate remained at a seasonally adjusted 6.8 percent in August, but is down relative to a year, and the lowest since July 2008, according to figures released Friday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Epic Rides picks Carson City for June mountain bike race
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 4:45pmA nationally recognized mountain bike race, expected to bring a $15 million boost to the local economy over five years, will be hosting an event in Carson City in June.
During Interbike in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Epic Rides announced Carson City Off-Road — the third event in the Epic Rides Off-Road Series.
AZZ Galvanizing to build eco-friendly plant in Storey County
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 10:16amAZZ Galvanizing Services, a global provider of steel protection, will build a new plant and fill dozens of jobs at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County, according to a joint announcement by the Northern Nevada Development Authority and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada.