The Carson City Chamber Of Commerce

Greater Nevada Mortgage Services (GNMS) has promoted Jenny Casselman to Vice President of Loan Servicing. Her responsibilities will include mortgage loan servicing and loss mitigation functions.

Casselman, who holds a Masters in Business Administration, started at Greater Nevada Credit Union in April 2003 as a Branch Manager and then served as Call Center Manager and Regional Manager before joining Greater Nevada Mortgage Services in May 2009 as Loan Servicing Manager.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Carson City Pediatric Dentistry to the local business community. Their new office is at 4530 S. Carson St., Suite 5. Refreshments will be served.

I was just finishing up a column about how far the Nugget Project has come, from a vague, unrealistic plan that left the city on the hook for the whole bill, to an exciting, well-designed public-private partnership that deserves our qualified support.

But I was forwarded an email this morning that almost makes me want to change my mind.

It's been almost two years since I first heard about the Nugget Project.

Back then, the plan was very vague, a public-private partnership that could add up to $90 million. The city's part of this project would be a 1/8th cent sales tax increase and money from the redevelopment fund equaling approximately $25 million.

Home Treasures in the Carson Mall has expanded its location and offerings now including consignment furniture.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new location with Mayor Bob Crowell officiating.

From left: Joanne Holmes of the Carrington Company; owners Dawn Henderson and Susie Messina with Mayor Crowell and Kevin Ray, mall manager.

Carson City leaders addressed a packed banquet room at the Gold Dust West today to discuss the State of the City in a program put together by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Bob Crowell, Supervisor Shelly Aldean, Sheriff Kenny Furlong and School Board Chair Joanna Wilson each spoke to the crowd, and in general agreed that while these are challenging times, each made the case that things are going well and improving.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening and ribbon cutting at D & S Tow, Inc., beginning at 5:30 p.m. today at its facility, 3051 Deer Run Road.
Chamber members are encouraged to join in to welcome D & S Tow, Inc., with its grand opening. Tri-tip on the barbecue with all the fixins' served. Check them out at www.dstow.com. Call (775) 358-7779. Click here for the latest Carson City Chamber of Commerce news and events.

The Carson CIty Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening ceremony for Busy Bee Eatery & Take N Bake on Friday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. The business, owned by Russell Stokes, is located at 248 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City. Call (775) 883-4303. Join the Chamber and its membership as they welcome a new member and restaurant to Carson City.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will host the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Sea Group Industries, at 3493 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City on Thursday, April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sea Group Industries sells alternative energy systems and wholesale parts. The event will be hosted by Mike Bell, Robert Hager and Ian Hager. Ribbon cutting is at 5:30 p.m.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in cooperation with the staff of the Nevada State Museum will hold a reception honoring Governor Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval in the Dema Guinn Concourse at the Nevada State Museum. Hor d'ouvers and wines catered by Casino Fandango. Cost $30 per person Chamber member and guest, $45 per person non member.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce tonight beginning at 5 p.m. for a mixer at the Carson Nugget.
It promises to be another great food. The menu includes:

—Pan Seared New England Crab Cakes
— Served w/Citrus & Mint Aoili
— Grilled Brouchetta
— Garlic grilled crostini, olive oil, fresh cut tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
— Bread Scallops w/condiments
— Tomato Confit w/boursin cheese
— Stuffed Mushroom Caps
— Assorted Finger Desserts

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce on March 1 for a home cooked breakfast like no other.
Brush up on your Shakespeare, for it is the Ides of March (almost!). The Chamber Breakfast Club will be at Sierra Place, located at 1111 West College Parkway in Carson City. Serving begins at 7:30 a.m.

With the snow clearing up, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce says it is even more of a reason to join them at their weekly mixer, today at Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care, 2200 E. Long Street.

The High Sierra Brewing Company celebrated its grand opening in style Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Formerly Doppelgangers, High Sierra Brewing Company, located at 302 N. Carson Street, offers current-day brews and daily food specials.

Click here for their website, here for some history and background, here for their list of current brews being made and here for the Facebook page.

Carson City's own brewery, High Sierra Brewing Company, will hold its official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.


The event is co-hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Join in for a toast to the new pilsner being unveiled that evening.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will hold its Tuesday Breakfast Club at Classy Seconds Thrift Store on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The event is being hosted by the Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Come join your fellow members for French toast, sausage, yogurt granola parfaits, fruit, scones, juice and coffee. The cost: $5 for members and $15 for non members

Classy Seconds is located at 411 Hot Springs Road in Carson City.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for its first mixer of the New year on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites.
At this event the Chamber will unveil the original art by Dorrine Sadilek that will be used in the next edition of In Focus magazine. No charge to members.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to take advantage of the Arlington Square Ice Rink for free on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Chamber will pay entrance fees and skate rental for anyone who wants to use the ice rink during those sessions.

It was a party made with plenty of good cheer, chili, hot cider and lots of ice skating as the Carson City Chamber of Commerce rang in the Christmas spirit tonight with its annual holiday party at Arlington Square Ice Rink.
The party featured a medley of holiday songs performed by the Carson High Capital Stars. Festivities inside the heated pavilion included great conversation among chamber members and city, state and school representatives, hot food, cocoa and cider compliments of Grandma Hattie's and cookies compliments of the Carson Nugget.

Carson City officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16 to reopen N. Roop Street following the completion of the reconstruction/widening project. The public ceremony will take place on North Roop Street between William and Corbett streets.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the Business Resource Innovation Center with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony today at 4:30 p.m.

Located at 108 E Proctor Street across from City Hall, the center brings together the building, planning, business license and business development departments under one roof for the first time. The center also makes resources from the Carson City Library available for those who need to do research for starting or expanding their businesses.

Looks like there’s finally an opening date set for Roop Street. They’ve been rebuilding the stretch of Roop between Washington Street and the Lone Mountain Cemetery ever since the early summer. This has caused big headaches for traffic around town, since that is one of the major north-south routes through that part of town. Although, they wisely waited until the Stewart Street extension was done, so at least there was an easy detour to get around all the construction. But it will still be good to get all the cones and detour signs down and be able to sail through.

Carson City officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, to reopen N. Roop Street following the completion of the reconstruction/widening project.

The ceremony will take place on N. Roop Street between William Street and Corbett Street. City officials will be joined by representatives of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the private sector firms which participated in the design and construction of the road. Following the ceremony, the traffic control barriers will be removed, and the road will be opened to public travel.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Club and Ribbon Cutting
 the New Offices of the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 621 Northgate Lane No 62, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m.

The cost $5. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a free raffle ticket!

With 300 jobs added to the labor force, the unemployment rate in Carson City fell to 12.5 percent in October from 13.3 percent in September, according to a report released today by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson City area employers added 300 jobs in October, and are down just 500 or 1.7 percent from the same month a year ago, the report states.

"We are delighted. It is always a good sign when new businesses come in such as Kohl's and Big Lots and hire people," said Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. "The retail community has pulled us out of some of the hiring doldrums."

Sierra Hearth & Home, Closets & Blinds will host a mixer for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 17 beginning at 5 p.m. Sierra Hearth & Home is located at 2350 S. Carson Street, Suite 1. It's a great time and place to meet, just as the holiday season begins.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it hosts its monthly Girls Night Out with wine tasting and great art on display at the Nevada Artists Association, 449 West King Street, in Carson City. The event will be on Wednesday, Nov. 10 and at 5 p.m.
Click here to go the Chamber's website.

Before you vote, stop by Massage Envy at 933 Topsy Lane #422 for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club.
Stop by for coffee and a relaxed atmosphere beginning at 7:30 a.m.The cost is $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

Eighteen members of the local chamber's popular Leadership Carson City program now join more than 300 graduates, having successfully completed the program earlier this month.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 session, which begins Jan. 13. The Leadership program has been offered annually by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce since 1989.

Shop Carson City First: It's All Here!, an idea spearheaded by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce a few years ago, has taken on a new incarnation, this time using social media as a tool to spread the word about its members and the deals and services they offer.

As advertising budgets tighten, social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter have become a cost-effective means to spread the word to consumers about the latest deals and exclusive offerings in town.