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Halloween is 'Deadliest Day' Of The Year For Child Pedestrian Fatalities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 10:07amKids have a greater chance of being fatally injured by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year, including the Fourth of July and New Year’s Day. State Farm®, the nation’s leading auto insurer, teamed up with research expert, Bert Sperling of Sperling’s BestPlaces, to better understand the risk kids face as they take to the streets in search of treats. Sperling’s BestPlaces analyzed more than four million records in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) from 1990 – 2010 for children 0-18 years of age on October 31.
Business group, Carson City owners praise Romney
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 4:06pmNevada NFIB State Director, Randi Thompson, and several Carson City small business owners, made the following statements following the first presidential debate and in anticipation for the first vice presidential debate.
Nevada Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 12.1 Percent In August
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 10:57amLindsey Swanson featured at We of the World networking lunch Thursday at Sassafras
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 6:33amCarson City's networking group We of the World, will hold its September meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, from 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. at Sassafras 318 N. Carson St., Carson City. The featured speaker is Lindsey Swanson, owner of Business R.N. Her interactive presentation is called "It's Easy to Get Everything You Want."
New Business Owner/Entrepreneur Networking Group Offers No Dues for First 40 Members
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 9:47amNetworking is essential in business, even more so if you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or are in charge of business development. Today, a networking group launched via the popular site MeetUp.com that will bring Carson City, Reno, Tahoe, and Carson Valley leaders together to meet, exchange ideas, network, provide referrals, and educate one another. The Group, CA/NV Business Owner and Entrepreneur MeetUp is waiving its $20 annual dues for the first 40 members who join.
Nevada Small Business Owners Advocate For Fewer, More Sensible Federal Regulations
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 4:43pmCARSON CITY – A pair of Nevada small business owners today said the federal government needs to ease off on its excessive regulatory efforts under the Obama administration if it wants to encourage job growth here and around the country.
Mighty Surf Lords to open 'Concert Under The Stars'
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/30/2012 - 6:45amTickets are on sale for the fourth annual Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, featuring Pablo Cruise, Jaime Kyle and Northern Nevada’s own The Mighty Surf Lords.
The event takes place July 11 at Café at Adele’s and begins with the silent auction at 5 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. with happy, fun-filled music by The Mighty Surf Lords, who also played the venue last year and who open this year for Jaime Kyle and Pablo Cruise.
Nevada Gets Mixed Ratings In National Survey Of Small Business Owners
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 11:08amCARSON CITY – A new national survey of 6,000 small businesses has generated mixed ratings for Nevada, with high marks for its regulations and tax code but also showing one of the least healthy climates overall among the states.
Obama Visits Reno, Urges Congress To Expand Mortgage Refinancing Program
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 3:36pmRENO – President Barack Obama made a brief stopover here today, visiting with a couple who refinanced their home through a White House initiative helping underwater homeowners who have government-backed loans.
After meeting with Paul and Valerie Keller, Obama urged Congress to expand the Home Affordable Refinancing Program (HARP) to other mortgages as well.
Las Vegas Ranks Fifth in Nation in Questionable Slip and Fall Claims
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 2:18pmCARSON CITY – According to the latest report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Las Vegas ranks fifth in the nation for questionable slip-and-fall claims despite being only the 30th largest city in the United States.
Nevadans identify top ‘treasures’ throughout the state; winners announced
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 5:07pmAfter several rounds of voting and months of friendly competition, six unique locations in Nevada have been identified as Nevada’s Treasures, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced today.
2011 Public Employee Salary Data Shows Nearly 1,000 Workers In The $200K Club
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 2:00amCARSON CITY – Nearly 1,000 state and local government workers, many of them firefighters and police, make over $200,000 a year when all pay and benefits are counted, according to a 2011 pay analysis published today by the Nevada Policy Research Institute.
NxLeveL Business Planning Puts People Back to Work
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:05pmCARSON CITY, NEVADA- Russell Upton was an employee of Lyon County for six and one-half years before he found himself laid off due to budget cuts last summer. Upton, like many newly-unemployed, was uncertain of how to survive and how to cope. His wife would later tell the story how Upton had given up hope at a time in their lives when they should have been more settled.
Downtown Gardnerville Hotel Gets New Owners
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:12pmThe Historian Inn, built in 2000 and located in downtown Gardnerville, has new owners who plan on bringing their brand of casual elegance to this community landmark.
Clé Hospitality, a hospitality company headquartered in Mammoth Lakes, CA, purchased the property in February 2012 and has already begun renovating hotel rooms with historic artwork and artifacts, custom-designed furniture, and upgraded beds and bedding. The hotel is currently open for guests, and a post-renovation grand opening event is planned for late May to showcase the property to locals.
Carson City Sheriff's Department to host business academy
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 3:15pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Department will be hosting a business academy beginning April 4, 2012 at 6 p.m. and running for six weeks. The course will be taking place in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office (911 E. Musser St.).
The aim of the class is to teach business owners and managers about the functions and workings of the sheriff's department as pertains to businesses. It is especially recommended to businesses in the casino, liquor, pawn, retail, restaurant, and auto repair industries.
Nevada Small Business Owners Say Minimum Wage, Construction Defect Laws Hampering Job Growth
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 2:27pmCARSON CITY – Members of the Nevada chapter of a small business organization say the state’s minimum wage and construction defects laws are hampering job growth in the state.
The state’s prevailing wage law was also cited as a drag on economic development in the survey of its members by the Nevada chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.
Lake Tahoe 'Most Un-Wanted' campaign aims for invasive species public awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:58pmThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as what visitors, residents and even kids can do to help. Titled “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted,” the first three posters feature aquatic invasive species, fine sediments from runoff and invasive weeds, and are free to pick up or request for local schools, businesses and other organizations who would like to display them publicly.
Friends To All, Inc. Santa Visits for Senior Citizens
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 2:31pmOn Saturday, December 17, 2011 volunteers from all walks of life come together for a great cause. They dress up in Santa suits and Elf costumes and bring joy and happiness to our homebound and senior citizens with limited financial resources by visiting them with gifts provided by business owners and members of the community.
Column: Occupy Carson City
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:54pmI stood outside of Comma Coffee Wednesday night, observing the people entering. I was hoping a friend of mine was going to come.
Finally, I went inside. There was a sign leaning against a chair that said OCCUPY NV CAPITOL. I introduced myself; these were the people I was here to see.
There were only 12 or 13 of us, but we all had one thing in common: we were disenchanted. We were the hungry, the tired of being pushed around, the broke. We are the 99%.
I should probably back up and explain myself now.
Disaster-recovery workshop slated
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 4:00amBusiness owners who need to prepare a business-continuity plan for a speedy recovery after a natural disaster will learn how to do so at a free workshop Oct. 4 and 5 at Gold Dust West Casino Hotel ...
$4 Million Federal Grant Awarded To Nevada To Analyze, Justify Health Insurance Increases
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 4:53pmCARSON CITY – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced Affordable Care Act grant awards of $3.96 million to Nevada to help fight what she calls unreasonable premium increases.
'Turning the Corner' Critical Issues Conference scheduled
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 4:01amBusiness owners and lawmakers will once again converge for the 17th annual Critical Issues Conference, "Turning the Corner," 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at Carson Valley Inn in Minden.Organized by th...
Secretary of State Cautions Businesses About Deceptive Solicitations
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:55amCARSON CITY — Secretary of State Ross Miller this week issued a warning to Nevada businesses about deceptive letters from companies that purport to be “registered agents,” but in fact are trying to mislead business owners.
The solicitations at first glance appears to be an official notification endorsed by the Secretary of State and notifying businesses that the status of their corporation requires updating, including the payment of filing fees.
BLM Solicits Public Comment on Controversial Water Pipeline Project
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 4:44pmNevada Connectors Provides Expert Advice to Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 11:56amBy Julie Ardito
RENO — Local small business owners and start-up companies will have 26 successful northern Nevada business professionals and experts to call on for help with questions and issues pertaining to their company, thanks to Nevada Connectors, a new online business program that launched this week.
Nevada Consumer’s Guide to Earthquake Insurance Now Available
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 2:54pmBy Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY — The recent earthquake activity around the Hawthorne area in Northern Nevada should act as a reminder to Nevadans to check that they have adequate earthquake coverage for their home or business. Nevada is one of the most active states for earthquakes and ranks third in the country for earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or higher.
Package Of Bills Aimed At Curbing Misuse Of Independent Contractors Focus Of Legislative Hearing
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 6:07pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A hearing room was packed today with labor and business representatives for a legislative committee’s consideration of a package of bills aimed at curbing the misuse of independent contractors.
Letter: Open Pit Mining as a Tourist Attraction?
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 2:01pmDear Editor: As a long time resident of the Comstock, I have watched with dismay the erosion of the Comstock Historic District that has occurred because of open pit mining.
One need only travel from Virginia City to Carson City to see what used to be historical landscapes transformed into a series of ugly pit mines. The Comstock Historic District is a cultural and historic resource set aside for the people of Nevada. Pit mining erodes this resource visually, and endangers historic landscapes and structures.
Webchat: Did you really hire an SEO expert?
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/26/2011 - 1:00amDid You Really Hire An SEO Expert? from Jonathan Denwood on Vimeo.
What Do SEO experts really know? Don’t be fooled. Listen as Jonathan and Kirk discuss what SEO experts do and what business owners should know about them.
Minorities And Women Could Gain Bidder Preference In Assembly Bill
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 5:48pmBy Andrew Doughman/Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A proposal in the state Assembly would give minority-owned or women-owned businesses a five percent bidder preference for state public works projects.
Assemblywoman Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, advanced the bill in a Assembly Government Affairs hearing today.