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New mixed-use project to break ground in Carson City Historic District
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 4:56amThe Hop and Mae Adams Foundation will break ground on a much-anticipated, mixed-use project in Carson City’s downtown historic district on Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell along with Hop & Mae Adams Foundation trustees Steve Neighbors, Ed Ahrens and Chris MacKenzie, will dig the first shovels of dirt at the groundbreaking site.
Adams Hub investment in financial technology industry startup BaseVenture shows promise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 8:16amAdams Hub is proud to congratulate BaseVenture on its quick progress and traction in the financial technology (FinTech) industry – as evidenced by BaseVenture’s selection to be a presenter at Finovate Spring 2016.
BaseVenture, an innovative new software as a service (SaaS) platform that is transforming private fund management and administration, counts Adams Hub as one of its early investors, and has an office within the Adams Hub Business Incubator in Carson City.
Faraday Future agrees to huge bond, escrow account to guarantee Apex infrastructure
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:20pmFaraday Future, the electric car startup moving to North Las Vegas, has agreed to acquire a $75 million bond and to fund a $13 million escrow account to guarantee the infrastructure needed for Apex to be a viable site for its billion-dollar facility, thus reducing the state's overall liability f ...
Tax Tips with Kelly Bullis: Research credit permanently extended
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 1:15pmWell, Congress did it again. They waited until the end of the year and then passed a big bill that literally had everything, including the kitchen sink, in it. We are all still reading through the thousands of pages and discovering hidden gems.
Sandoval calls two-day special session for Faraday Future incentives
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/16/2015 - 1:40amCARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval late Tuesday issued a proclamation calling the Nevada Legislature into session beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday to consider a package of tax incentives to bring the startup electric car manufacturer Faraday Future to Southern Nevada.
Start Up: Carson High students learn two sides of entrepreneurship
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 3:57pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
For a high school student to skip their lunch break, there's got to be a pretty significant reason behind it. For Carson High School, the cause of so many empty cafeteria seats on an otherwise normal school day was nothing short of big deal.
Nevada a Finalist for Electric Car Startup Looking to Build $1B Factory
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 7:17amFaraday Futures says it is considering Nevada, among 3 other states, to build a $1 billion manufacturing facility. California, Georgia, and Louisiana are also listed among the locations being considered for the company's first manufacturing facility.
Aware Systems pushing for the win in Biggest Little Startup Competition
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 9:48amAware Systems, LLC, a local tech startup company working out of the Adams Hub for Innovation in Carson City, has thrown their hat into the ring in the hopes of winning the $25,000 prize package offered by Biggest Little Startup Competition in Reno.
Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship at UNR turns ideas into action
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 10:59amHelping support and inspire the growing number of students in the entrepreneurship minor program is the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship. Since opening its doors in the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business in September 2014, the Ozmen Center has built an interdisciplinary program spanning across campus and out into the community.
“We teach a different way of thinking,” Chris Howard, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship director, said. “I describe it as diagonal thinking. We take the knowledge students learn in class and apply it to get different and desired results.”
Start-Up: 5 Key Ways to Succeed as a Young Entrepreneur
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 12:11pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
Every year it seems more and more people are looking into starting their own ventures, escaping from the corporate mindset and driving themselves to do more, be more—and let's not forget—earn more. These pioneers come from all walks of life, but the category that seems to be on the rise, and the one that I fall under, is that of the millennial entrepreneur.
Seattle woman picked for Carson City Senior Center director job
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 3:52pmCourtney Warner has been selected as Carson City’s new Senior Center Director. A panel consisting of Senior Center Advisory Board members, and City Staff recently conducted interviews for the position. Mrs. Warner was selected after careful review of the applicants’ work experience and education.
Startup: The Power of Strategic Alliances
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:01amThere is an effective, yet under-utilized strategy by startups that is employed by companies every single day. It is the art of developing strategic alliances with associations, non-competing organizations and affinity groups within your industry. I hesitate to call them “strategic” partnerships as many do, because they are most often not partnerships.
Startup: Innovation and the Opportunity of Change
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 2:22pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
StartUp: Who Is Your Competition?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:14pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
Start Up: Faster, Better, Cheaper…
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 12:27pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
In business, we often hear about companies that seem to come out of nowhere to become a big success. We see it locally in companies like Bentley Systems or Click Bond. We also see the Facebook’s and Alibaba’s of the world that seem to defy the laws of traditional business growth to become the mega-companies that rival 100 year old economic stalwarts like AT&T and GM.
WNC students can participate in Carson City business Startup Initiative
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 4:27pmWestern Nevada College students are participating in a fall workshop series to foster their interest in launching a business.
Adams Hub for innovation of Carson City and Entrepreneurs Assembly, a Nevada nonprofit corporation, launched IdeaSpark! in October in a collaborative effort to bolster the entrepreneurial sector of the economy for Carson City and the surrounding area.
Living With Fire program introduces new group to help reduce wildfire threat
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 9:18amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire Program introduced The Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities, or The Network, through The Network’s inaugural conference Friday, Oct. 24.
There were 80 Nevadans from 10 counties in attendance representing many stakeholders in Nevada’s wildland-urban interface fire issue, including members of wildfire-prone communities; local fire service representatives; local, state and federal agencies; and landscape partners.
Reno real estate sales climb in third quarter
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 11:08amThe Reno-area real estate market continues to rebound in the third quarter, with a 9 percent rise in sales volume and 14 percent jump in median home price, according to a Lake Tahoe-based real estate firm.
Home prices in Carson Valley were up, with a 10 percent jump in median price ($275,500) and six percent rise in average price ($315,115). Sales volume, however, was down three percent and units sold was down eight percent.
City Staff and the 1/8 cent Tax Scam
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/24/2014 - 11:01amI am adamantly opposed to the 1/8 cent tax increase to fund proposed city projects. I resent the efforts of city staff to “bundle” these projects, falsely represent them as necessary, and, by omission, deceive voters as to the true costs of these efforts. While at the work shop on January 21st, no one could tell me where the tax budget shortfall was for these projects, and there was no clearly demonstrable need.
Carson City Resident to Perform at "Dayton Valley Days"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 10:58amCarson City resident, Rick J. Radecki of Lion's Roar Media, will be performing his unique blend of live singing of Romantic Standards, Broadway Show Tunes, and 70s/80s love songs on Sunday, September 22 at the "Dayton Valley Days" celebration.
Nevada projects $529K to start new pot tax
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/11/2013 - 12:59pmNevada tax officials are projecting $529,000 in startup costs before the state begins to recoup money from a new tax on the sale of medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Bill Passes State Senate 17-4
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 2:12pmA bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada passed the State Senate 17-4 on Wednesday. SB374, introduced in March by Sen. Tick Segerblom, would authorize and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries to serve Nevadans with medical marijuana cards.
State's top officers to address NNDA Wednesday; five new businesses to be announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 4:59amThe Northern Nevada Development Authority will hear from the state's top officers and learn of five new businesses to the region during a breakfast Wednesday, 7 a.m., at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.
Attorney General Catherine Cortez-Masto will discuss Home Again Nevada and her Sex Trafficking Bill. State Treasurer Kate Marshall shares her new scholarship program for children entering kindergarten. Secretary of State Ross Miller will discuss the new Business Portal.
Carson City betting on new startups; 'incubator 1' aims to diversify lagging economy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:18amAs the capital of the Silver State, gambling is ingrained within Carson City’s DNA. Now, the city is making one of its boldest bets yet — turning an area known more for being the seat of Nevada politics into a viable location for startup companies.
Boys and Girls clubs receive grants to promote healthy eating and active lifestyle
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 6:52amThe Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation announced that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nev.) and Elko Boys & Girls Club (Elko, Nev.) will both receive a $10,000 start-up grant to implement Triple Play programming. Additionally, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (Reno, Nev.) and Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada (Carson, Nev.) will receive $5,000 Triple Play Healthy Habits grants to provide programming focused on teaching the importance of healthy eating habits and being physically active.
Six openings on Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 11:08amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee. There are six (6) openings in the following categories, two (2) in each category:
- “Business Operator” or “Property Owner” from Redevelopment Area 1
- “Business Operator” or “Property Owner” from Redevelopment Area 2
New Business Achievement Center Open House
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 11:23amThe new Business Achievement Center's 1st Open House on May 6th was a success. We thank everyone who attended and it was a pleasure to meet business people in our community.
Our next Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th from 4-6 PM.
We are a hybrid facility consisting of a business incubator, resources, training, services and business co-op. Our group of professionals is here to help businesses from startup to expansion, including taking companies public.
Give us a call for a no cost consultation at (775) 884-6116 to see how we can help you.
Lake Tahoe institute and Berkeley National Laboratory partner in project
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 5:39pmA Lake Tahoe area public-private energy organization and the U.S. Energy Department have teamed up to make renewable energy more commercially available.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Incline Village-based Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization today announced their collaboration to accelerate the commercialization of a clean technology innovation owned and developed by the Laboratory.
Nugget development project: Why wait?
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:07pmWhen I heard about the Nugget development project, my first thought was, here we go again.