Northwest Territorial Mint
Dayton mint has no plans to reduce workforce, company spokesman says
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 1:11pmA Washington-based precious metals company with a minting facility in Dayton filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 1 following a $38 million February judgment in a civil defamation lawsuit against the company's owner, according to various media reports.
According to the company web site, Northwest Territorial Mint, headquartered in Federal Way, WA, operates its primary minting facility at 80 East Airpark Vista Blvd in Dayton.
Go Fund Me account established for Dayton woman battling breast cancer
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 10:22pmDayton resident Lois Heflin is in her second battle with cancer and even with insurance, bills are mounting.
“She continues to work at the Northwest Territorial Mint, and has used up her leave time so the time off for appointments and chemotherapy are unpaid,” said Sheila Heflin-Conour, her daughter. “The financial situation has become very challenging, and I thought I would surprise them by setting up a Go Fund Me account in order to help offset their day-to-day living expenses.”
JobConnect hosts Northern Nevada manufacturing job fair Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 9:43amThe Nevada JobConnect will hold a Job Fair for those looking for a job in the manufacturing industry on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Town Mall at 4001 S. Virginia St., Reno.
As Nevada continues to recover from the recession, employers are steadily adding jobs to the economy, creating more opportunities for jobseekers, said Renee Olson, administrator for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s Employment Security Division, which oversees Nevada JobConnect.
Governor, Lyon officials attend minting of Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medallion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 8:43pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, U.S. Congressman Dean Heller, and Assemblyman Tom Grady joined Lyon County area officials to witness the striking of the first Lyon County sesquicentennial commemorative medallion at Dayton’s Northwest Territorial Mint on Tuesday.
Lyon County Commissioners, Sheriff, school trustees, superintendent, and members of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley were among those who attended the event and tour of the Mint with the Governor and other dignitaries.
Carson City Mint Coin Show strikes silver and gold at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 3:12pmCollectors from as far as Florida and New York are in Carson City this weekend to gawk and potentially buy priceless pieces of historic minted coins and printed paper money in what has become a must-attend event for serious numismatists.
Carson City Mint Coin Show at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:17pmThe Carson City Mint Coin Show at the Nevada State Museum will be Aug. 27-28 and offers something for everyone. Held both days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the show features over 30 dealers, free appraisals and kids activities.
“From fabulous raffles prizes to numismatic education and gold panning, this year’s coin show promises to be fun for the whole family,” said Curator of Education, Deborah Stevenson. “With the price of gold going sky-high, all of us should take up panning for gold.”
Nevada State Museum staff designs grand prize for Carson City Mint Coin Show
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:32amWIth the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express this year, the Nevada State Museum staff designed a unique raffle prize to celebrate this year’s Carson City Mint Coin Show.
Raffle tickets are now on sale for the grand prize, a precious 20-ounce silver bar embedded with two one ounce .999 fine 150th Anniversary Pony Express medallions. Fabricated at Northwest Territorial Mint/Medallic Art and sponsored by John Etten of Heritage Collectibles, this unique, one-of-a-kind prize is valued at $1,500. The coin show is Aug. 27-28.
Business-friendly state key to luring mint's new jobs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 4:01amRoss Hansen couldn't say enough to Northern Nevada reporters last week about the business-friendly environment of Nevada, where Hansen is moving his Northwest Territorial Mint from suburban Seattle.