Manufacturing

Tesla 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.

CARSON CITY — Click Bond Inc. is proud to announce that John Elverum has joined the company as Director of Research and Development, and Behrouz Khodnegah has been promoted to Director, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.

CARSON 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 — Nevada was recently awarded $968,595 ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion in grant funds by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday.

Get ready for the outing of the summer. There are a number of reasons to make a reservation to attend the Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Western Nevada College welcomed representatives of the United States Navy on Tuesday as they toured Jack C. Davis Observatory, as well as the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Computer Information and Technology facilities at the Carson City campus.

CARSON CITY — They don’t have to drive 9 hours to Legoland to share the joy of what can be created with plastic construction toys. LEGOs have been only part of the Robotics Camp at Western Nevada College this week as area youngsters have been touched by the wonders of science and physics.

CARSON CITY — Two new ProtoTrak CNC milling machines donated by Trak Machine Tools will expand machining experiences for students enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Machine Tool Technology program.

CARSON 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.

Two men were arrested by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team early Monday and face multiple drug trafficking, sales and conspiracy charges after approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, 20 grams of cocaine, 11 tabs of Ecstasy, guns and around $24,000 in cash were recovered.

After a career in air traffic control while also owning a publishing company, Ken Moen — who worked for the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority — is now managing the Carson City Airport.

The Carson City Senior Center rolled out the welcome mat for its newly refreshed lobby and reception area in a celebration on Tuesday, June 5.

RENO, Nev. –– Katrina Loftin, co-founder and managing partner of M&A Business Advisors has received national and industry designations as a Certified Business Advisor (CBI) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary.

The designations, awarded in spring of 2018, recognize the Northern Nevada business woman as an exemplary broker with lifetime and industry achievements of professional experience and education.

Carson City Toyota has generously funded $5,000 in scholarships for students attending Western Nevada College this fall. This donation is dedicated to helping students who are pursuing careers in automotive mechanics as well as students pursuing their associate degrees in other academic areas.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education has announced the launch of a first-of-its kind education-to-workforce initiative known as LifeWorks with a goal of developing more skilled workers for Nevada’s new economy.

Job growth continued throughout the Silver State in April with slight employment increases in Nevada's three metro areas, Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

CARSON CITY — Members of the State Apprenticeship Council approved Tuesday the first cybersecurity program in the state. Several occupations across multiple in-demand sectors such as information technology and advanced manufacturing were also approved, including the first occupation in hospitality with MGM Resorts International.

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Ends First Quarter with Record Balance of $1.1 billion, while the state added 4,300 jobs and unemployment remains unchanged at 4.9 percent, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s April 2018 economic report.

Upgrade your team with world-class technical training and internationally recognized industry certification at Western Nevada College this summer.

RENO — The Fourth Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference takes a hyper-focused look at Nevada's super-charged business and economic development trends, networks and ideas that are defining the new Nevada economy from Aug. 20-22, 2018 at the Atlantis Casino & Resort in Reno.

The conference theme is ‘Connecting Nevada for a Stronger Economy’ and will provide opportunities for a broad section of professionals to present and share what is happening in a dynamic, changing Nevada economy

CARSON CITY — Without the efforts of Lupe Ramirez, many first-generation Latino students wouldn’t have overcome common barriers to achieve associate degrees, bachelor degrees and better-paying professional jobs in the workforce.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Saturday, April 28, drivers will see changes on the USA Parkway as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs temporary traffic signals near Electric Avenue before construction of a permanent signal begins.

The Maguffin, or What Exactly is a Toyfe? is a play written and directed by Gail Gunderson.

Melanie Makem has inherited the International Toyfe Manufacturing Company, since her father passed away eating a frog leg.

THE MAGUFFIN OR WHAT EXACTLY IS A TOYFE
Written and Directed by Gail Gunderson

Melanie Makem has inherited the International Toyfe Manufacturing Company, since her father passed away eating a frog leg. The assembly floor manager has retired and Mel hires Nicolas Srekcink to take his place not knowing he is a notorious thug. Nic infiltrates the factory in order to destroy it and ruin Melanie, as years before in school Mel would mke fun of Nic's homemade knickers. Nic vowed revenge and now is in a position to do just that!

Presented by
The Misfits Theater Group
Dayton Nevada

A new leader in business sales and acquisitions is in town. M&A Business Advisors, a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm, recently opened its Reno location with co-founder and managing partner, Katrina Loftin-Winkel at the helm.

The Blue Thunder Marching Band placed 2nd out of 10 participating bands in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Calif.

Job growth remained strong throughout the Silver State in February with increases in employment in Carson City, Storey County, Reno area and Las Vegas, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

What a blast it is to participate in competitive endeavors and events, whether the competitors be children or world class champions, whether the challenge be a sporting event or a writing competition.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has named Rachel Clerico as its Marketing Manager.

More than 40 Northern Nevada business leaders learned about Western Nevada College's state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing and mechatronics training programs Wednesday at an event hosted by Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.