job creation
Wild horse advocate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 5:08amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain with specificity why he strongly supports SB90, a bill which designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada.
The Legislative Counsel’s digest of SB90 states: "Existing law designates numerous state emblems, including, without limitation, a state bird, state insect, state reptile, state animal, state fish and others. This bill designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada."
The body of the bill reads as follows:
Nevada board OKs 11 new companies; abatements will generate $90M in new tax revenue, create nearly 2,000 jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 5:14pmThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Directors on Wednesday approved abatements for 11 companies that it says will generate $90,207,019 in tax revenue and create 1,991 jobs over the next 10 years. Of the 11 companies, two are based in Lyon County and six in Washoe County.
Greater Commercial Lending Brokers First Ever USDA CARES Act Loan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 4:54pmThe first USDA Business and Industry CARES Act loan, intended to protect America’s small farms and businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, went to an aquaculture farm in Iowa and was brokered by Carson City-based Greater Commercial Lending (GCL). These CARES Act loans provide working capital to help rural businesses prevent, prepare for or respond to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Indy Explains: Why NV Energy is pushing for a $2 billion statewide transmission upgrade
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:29amIn the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.
Change is needed: Nevada banks asking consumers to use and deposit coins to ease shortage
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 11:07amTime to empty those piggy banks to help small businesses. Nevada banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as pandemic-related shutdowns have created a coin shortage.
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pmCarson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Nevada Bankers Association joins local groups to help small businesses comply with PPP
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 1:40pmThe Nevada Bankers Association is joining other local business organizations in pushing for a more simplified and streamlined process to help small businesses comply with the loan forgiveness requirements of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
Carson City, Reno and Vegas lead statewide Nevada employment growth in May
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 3:38pmCARSON CITY — For the eighth consecutive month, Nevada has held the fastest rate of new job growth in the nation, according to May 2019 employment figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Statewide, jobs increased by 4.0 percent, a gain of 55,200 new jobs added since May of last year.
Nevada GOED hosts meeting to help small businesses compete for government contracts
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:54pmThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a free panel discussion next week in Reno for small businesses to learn the information they need to compete for government contracts.
April jobs report shows healthy employment gains over year in Carson City, Reno and Vegas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 2:45pmStatewide jobs increased by 3.6 percent, a gain of 49,600 new jobs added since April of last year across the Silver State, according to an economic report released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training Rehabilitation.
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.
All Americans Benefit From Thriving Economy (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 12:04pmIn case you are wondering just how great the economy is doing, look no further than job creation.
Since President Trump took office, more than four million jobs have been created, with over 157,000 jobs being added in July alone. Essentially, if you want a job, you get a job, which is refreshing news for hardworking Americans across the country.
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.
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.
Greater Commercial Lending announces senior government lending relationship manager
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 2:54pmGreater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), has named Lisa Siesennop as its Senior Government Lending Relationship Manager.
Siesennop is responsible for providing oversight and direction of the government-guaranteed commercial lending department, developing business activity, specializing in USDA and SBA government loans, and maintaining and developing relationships with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices, brokers, packagers, finance partners, and other economic development associates.
November job growth felt in Carson City, statewide
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/29/2017 - 4:11pmThe number of jobs created statewide as of November 2017 continue to set state employment records in Nevada's major metropolitan areas of Clark and Washoe counties, according to a November 2017 report released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Addressing Nevada Workforce Shortages – Tapping into Foreign Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:57pmOn July 27th, 2017, Lynn Beteag, Managing Director, of Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center was a guest speaker to the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The topic of Beteag’s presentation “The EB-5 Program - Access to Capital through Foreign Investment” explored how local businesses benefit from foreign investment and foreign workforce talent.
Nevada State Senator Kieckhefer introduces entrepreneurship and startup Initiative
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:26amSenator Ben Kieckhefer, whose district includes Reno and Carson City, introduced a legislative package Tuesday to strengthen Nevada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensure Nevada is the destination of choice for business startups and entrepreneurs. The package includes a first-of-its-kind $45 million venture capital fund for businesses in the state.
Long-Run Decline in Entrepreneurship Is Ominous for Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 10:31amThis is the eighth column in a series presenting findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address critical problems facing economic growth in Nevada.
New Nevada tourism report shows billion-dollar increase in visitor spending, new job creation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:24pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, announced a preliminary 2016 report Wednesday showing increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector.
Gallup Job Index: Nevada climbs from last place to first in job creation
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 12:27pmNevada's August unemployment rate moves downward to 6.3 percent
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:24pmNevada’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 6.3 percent in August. This is down 0.3 of a percentage point over the year.
Registration open: Western Nevada College offers summer tech, manufacturing training
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 1:59pmWith the announcement earlier this month that Western Nevada College has partnered with Panasonic Energy of North America’s gigafactory, accelerated training classes will begin June 20 in Carson City and continue through the summer.
Summer fast track WNC manufacturing classes to prepare students for fall employment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 3:58pmWith just eight weeks of accelerated training at Western Nevada College this summer, students can gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment by a number of Northern Nevada manufacturers. It's happening on the fast track and in a big way through August at the Carson City campus.
Aqua Metals Closes $10 Million Loan with Green Bank and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 1:21pmAqua Metals, Inc., which is commercializing a non-polluting electrochemical lead recycling technology called AquaRefining, announced Friday a $10 million loan from Green Bank in conjunction with a 90 percent loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency for the development of its first AquaRefinery.
Capital Equity Available for New and Expanding Northern Nevada Companies
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 11:56amThe Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center in Carson City, Nev. offers education to local businesses on acquiring foreign capital investment through an equity model opportunity. Utilizing the equity model through NVEB-5 is another option for Northern Nevada businesses exploring the EB-5 Program, and is available to existing companies looking to expand their operations or new ventures with completed business plans.
Registration open for Nevada Economic Development Conference May 19-21
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 8:49amThe Nevada Economic Development Conference, Stronger Economies Together 2015, will be held May 19 through 21, 2015 at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Registration is open.
At least 350 business community leaders, policy makers and government officials from throughout the region are expected to attend.
Catalyst Fund called Nevada’s ‘most efficient’ economic development tool
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 1:43pmA $10 million fund set up to entice businesses to come to Nevada is “the most efficient economic development tool” in the state and has surpassed projections for job creation, the head of Nevada’s economic development agency told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday....
$12 billion, 14,000 jobs, 33 new companies: Nevada's economic recovery by the numbers
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 10:15amIt's been three years since Gov. Brian Sandoval unveiled plans to remake Nevada%u2019s economic development efforts, launching a Governor%u2019s Office of Economic Development and regional authorities like the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance to oversee efforts ranging from job creation to workforce education. Today, representatives from both offices took inventory of their progress, challenges and the road ahead in the first State of Economic Development Address.