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Burning Man boosts business in Western Nevada
As tens of thousands of people have passed through Western Nevada heading for Burning Man organizers estimated they will leave $45 million in their wake. Douglas County department stores have displays aimed at Burners. At the Jacks Valley Target, a variety of displays near the entrance targeted travelers to Black Rock City.
Burning Man boosts business in Western Nevada
As tens of thousands of people have passed through Western Nevada heading for Burning Man organizers estimated they will leave $45 million in their wake. Douglas County department stores have displays aimed at Burners. At the Jacks Valley Target, a variety of displays near the entrance targeted travelers to Black Rock City.
New indoor climbing and fitness center Mesa Rim opens in Reno
A new indoor climbing and fitness center is now open in the Biggest Little City. Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center is a newly constructed, 24,000 square foot fitness facility at 970 Harvard Way in Reno. The center provides another fitness option for Northern Nevada's many fitness enthusiasts. "Reno is such an amazing outdoor community," said Marlowe Kulley, co-founder and manager of the Reno facility.
Bright Heart Birth Services works to provide support for new and expectant mothers
Reno business owner Sarah Geo Walton has created a pregnancy care center called Bright Heart Birth Services. The business offers a range of doula services and education classes to provide support for new and expectant mothers. A doula is a trained professional that supports women and their families through the various stages of pregnancy and birth. Walton said that she saw childbirth as a natural process from an early age.
Park Lane project moves closer to groundbreaking
A new chapter for Park Lane is poised to begin. "The good news is that we are on schedule," Chip Bowlby, managing partner for Reno Land Inc., said about the Park Lane project in a phone interview with NNBW. Utility work is scheduled to start in the coming weeks. Prior to this, they have been working to prepare the site by testing the soil, filling potholes as well as getting the plans approved.
Ensuring safety in the workplace
It is an employer's legal duty to provide a safe work environment for employees. One resource Nevada employers can take advantage of to ensure they are meeting safety standards is SCATS. Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) provides an array of free training and educational resources for businesses throughout the state of Nevada to help employers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) standards.
Ensuring safety in the workplace
It is an employer's legal duty to provide a safe work environment for employees. One resource Nevada employers can take advantage of to ensure they are meeting safety standards is SCATS. Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) provides an array of free training and educational resources for businesses throughout the state of Nevada to help employers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) standards.
WGU Nevada works to prepare the Nevada workforce
Employers need a skilled workforce in order to fill the jobs coming to Northern Nevada. Western Governors University (WGU) Nevada is one of the educational institutions working to prepare the students for the new economy. "Nevada is at a very interesting crossroads especially as it relates to attracting and creating a diversified economy in the workforce," Spencer Stewart, chancellor of WGU Nevada, said.
Nevada Builders Alliance partners with US Army to grow construction workforce
The Nevada Builders Alliance has partnered with the U.S. Army in order to help recruit new talent into the construction workforce in the Silver State. The Nevada Builders Alliance and the U.S. Army celebrated their new partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The two entities marked the partnership with a signing ceremony on July 17 held outside the Rancharrah Pavilion in Reno.
Switch to expand into iconic Virginia Street Post Office building in downtown Reno
The iconic Virginia Street Post Office building will soon be home to the internet data storage company Switch.
Using Ultraviolet Light To Kill Invasive Species At Tahoe
Engineers have been testing out a new method for killing off invasive aquatic plants in Lake Tahoe using ultraviolet light — and the results are promising. Our contributor Annie Conway of the Northern Nevada Business Weekly reports. Inventive Resources, Incorporated is a private engineering firm with a focus on environmental services. A company team has spent the last two years lab testing the effects of targeted ultraviolet light on non-native aquatic species, which plague the lake.
A look at the economic impact of the Nevada mining industry
The mining industry has been fundamental to Nevada's economy since the state's inception and continues to have a large impact today. "Mining is truly the foundation of Nevada's economy," Dana Bennett, president of the Nevada Mining Association, said.
Association: Mining has $10 billion impact on Nevada economy
The mining industry has been fundamental to Nevada's economy since the state's inception and continues to have a large impact today. "Mining is truly the foundation of Nevada's economy," Dana Bennett, president of the Nevada Mining Association, said.
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The mining industry has been fundamental to Nevada's economy since the state's inception and continues to have a large impact today. "Mining is truly in the foundation of Nevada's economy," Dana Bennett, president of the Nevada Mining Association, said.
Rising health insurance and prescriptions effect Nevada employers
For employers, benefit plans can help retain and attract talent with a company. The Reno based-Davidson Organic Tea strives to stand apart by offering free healthcare insurance for its employees. “From what I understand, we are one of very few companies today in the market (that provides free healthcare insurance to their employees),” Kunall Patel, owner of Davidson Organic Teas, said.
Rising health insurance and prescriptions effect Nevada employers
For employers, benefit plans can help retain and attract talent with a company. The Reno based-Davidson Organic Tea strives to stand apart by offering free healthcare insurance for its employees. "From what I understand, we are one of very few companies today in the market (that provides free healthcare insurance to their employees)," Kunall Patel, owner of Davidson Organic Teas, said.
Mining software company opens U.S. location in downtown Reno
Reno is continuing to attract businesses to the Biggest Little City, including international companies. MINEMAN Systems, an international mining software company, recently leased 1,067 square feet of office space within downtown Reno's 50 W. Liberty building. The company is headquartered in Australia and its new Reno offices will allow the company to further expand its global footprint.
Livestock production strong in Nevada
The economic impact of agriculture is often overlooked when thinking of thriving industries in Nevada. The agriculture industry in Nevada provided an economic impact of $1.8 billion in 2015, according to a 2017 report by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The livestock production industry alone provided an economic impact of $755 million. The livestock production industry includes sectors, such as the cattle and calf industry, and the dairy and milk production industry.
Pool Scouts looks to expand into Nevada market
An emerging pool cleaning and servicing franchise is looking to make waves in Nevada. Pool Scouts, a subsidiary of the Virginia Beach, Va. headquartered Buzz Franchise Brands, launched in January 2016. The company is now looking to expand its presence across the nation including in the metro markets of Reno and Las Vegas. "We certainly see Nevada as a target market," Michael Wagner, president of Pool Scouts, said in a phone interview with NNBW.
Mining software company opens US location in downtown Reno
Reno is continuing to attract businesses to the Biggest Little City, including international companies. MINEMAN Systems, an international mining software company, recently leased 1,067 square feet of office space within downtown Reno's 50 W. Liberty building. The company is headquartered in Australia and its new Reno offices will allow the company to further expand its global footprint.
Google helps small businesses get online
More than 3.5 billion Google searches are conducted per day globally, which equals more than 40,000 Google searches per second, according to Google search statistics. As consumers increasingly live online, it is important for small businesses to have a strong web presence. Google and Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro recently hosted a free workshop at The Nevada Museum of Art to help small business owners in Northern Nevada get online and enhance their web presence.
Reno biotech startup looks to revolutionize clinical research process
One northern Nevada startup is working to change the way that clinical research is conducted within the healthcare industry. Crucial Life Sciences Data Solutions is a Reno-based, biotech company that develops software to help clinical researchers design and manage clinical trials directly on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
Dermody Properties completes first industrial building for LogistiCenter at I-80
Dermody Properties has completed the first of four industrial buildings for its LogistiCenter at I-80 project. The company marked the completion of the first building in Phase 1 of the project with a flag raising ceremony and luncheon on June 21 at the Verdi location. The business park is located near Cabela's in Verdi approximately four miles from the California border.
Dermody Properties completes first industrial building for LogistiCenter at I-80
Dermody Properties has completed the first of four industrial buildings for its LogistiCenter at I-80 project. The company marked the completion of the first building in Phase 1 of the project with a flag raising ceremony and luncheon on June 21 at the Verdi location. The business park is located near Cabela's in Verdi approximately four miles from the California border.
Midtown interior design business brings new life into a space
Reno interior design business, Transcend Interiors, works to bring new life into a space whether it's by helping clients find one unique piece of furniture or by redesigning an entire home. "Basically we do it all," Charlotte Michaels, the owner of Transcend Interiors, said. "We stage model (homes), we do design for residential and commercial, we sell new furniture and we also do fine furniture resale." Transcend Interiors' showroom is located in Midtown within the Sticks shopping center at 716 S.
Entrepreneur launches boutique nanny agency in northern Nevada
Reno native and entrepreneur Kaitlin Chamberlain believes in helping families find nannies that pair as well together as peanut butter and jelly. Chamberlain recently launched a boutique nanny agency called The PB+J Collective. The business provides babysitting, temporary nanny services as well as full-time nannies for families in the Reno-Tahoe region. As the oldest of six children, Chamberlain began caring for young children at an early age.
Google helps Reno small businesses get online with workshop
More than 3.5 billion Goggle searches are conducted per day globally, which equals more than 40,000 Google searches per second, according to Google search statistics. As consumers increasingly live online, it is important for small businesses to have a strong web presence. Google and Senator Catherine Cortez Mastro hosted a free workshop at The Nevada Museum of Art on June 16 to help small business owners in northern Nevada get online and enhance their web presence.
Renewable energy standard bill advances
Clean energy bills have been a big focus in the 2017 Legislative session – including Assembly Bill 206. AB 206 requires that 40 percent of Nevada's electricity come from Nevada's renewable sources such as geothermal, solar, wind, etc. by 2030. This be an increase from Nevada's current Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) of 25 percent renewable energy by 2025. AB 206 passed in the Assembly with a 30-12 vote on May 24 and in the Senate with a 12-9 vote on June 5.
Energy and sustainability in the classroom
Northern Nevada students are finding new ways to increase sustainability and energy efficiency through a program called Project ReCharge. Project ReCharge is hands-on project-based curriculum where students create proposals focused on saving energy and money within their own schools. Middle school and high school students from the Washoe County and Douglas County School Districts showcased their proposals at a year-end recognition event held May 31 at the Innevation Center.
Patagonia celebrates opening of Truckee River Child Development Center
For more than 34 years, Patagonia has made on-site childcare services a priority for its employees. The outdoor apparel company continued this tradition with the grand opening of its newly expanded Truckee River Child Development Center (TRCDC). "This is an incredible thing that we have here where businesses believe in their workforce and they prove it by putting together a child development center like this," said Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto at the grand opening event held on June 1.
Energy and sustainability in the classroom
Northern Nevada students are finding new ways to increase sustainability and energy efficiency through a program called Project ReCharge. Project ReCharge is hands-on project-based curriculum where students create proposals focused on saving energy and money within their own schools. Middle school and high school students from the Washoe County and Douglas County School Districts showcased their proposals at a year-end recognition event held May 31 at the Innevation Center.
Sierra Nevada Cancer Center works to make cancer care more accessible in northern Nevada
When Dr. Jorge Perez opened Sierra Nevada Cancer Center (SNCC) in Carson City in 2002, he quickly realized the need to bring quality cancer care to patients in remote areas of northern Nevada. "Fighting cancer is hard work for patients," Perez said in a statement on the SNCC website. "Having to travel hours to a larger city to get the treatment you need is not the best option for many people.
TRFMA seeks additional funding for flood projects, Washoe voters may be asked to fund projects in 2018
Many businesses and residents were affected by the severe rain and flooding in the early months of 2017. The Truckee River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA) is working to help minimize future flooding in the Truckee Meadows. Jay Aldean, executive director of TRFMA, said that while 2017 has been a big water year, it was not like the mega floods that northern Nevada has had in the past. "We did not have a big flood this year," Aldean said in a phone interview with NNBW.
Panattoni repositions industrial building in north Reno
The industrial market is continuing to see a high demand in northern Nevada. "It is still very healthy," Doug Roberts, partner at Panattoni Development, said in a phone interview with NNBW, about the industrial market. "There is still more building going on to meet the demand and vacancy continues to be reduced." In addition to new construction industrial buildings, developers are also renovating older properties for new tenants.
Eldorado Resorts opens onsite medical clinic for downtown Reno properties
Employees of the Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus will now have more convenient access to healthcare. The Eldorado Resorts, Inc., the parent company of the three casino-resorts, hosted a ribbon cutting on May 23 for its new Family Medical Clinic. The clinic was launched through a partnership with Activate Healthcare.
Luxury apartments break ground near Sparks Marina
S3 Development Company and officials from the City of Sparks broke ground on the new development Thursday, May 25. The apartments will be called "Lyfe at the Marina" and are located on a 10-acre lot on the corner of Marina Gateway Drive and Lincoln Way. The project is expected to be complete by May 2018. Blake Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of S3 Development, acquired the land in November 2016.
RSCVA launches new marketing campaign
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) unveiled Thursday, May 11, its new logo and marketing campaign to attract more visitors to the Reno-Tahoe region. The campaign contrasts the beauty and outdoor adventure of Lake Tahoe and the urban vibe of Reno.
Oregon-based consulting firm, The Gunter Group, expands into Reno
In addition to the giants like Tesla, Apple and Google that are settling into northern Nevada, the region also is continuing to attract many small- to mid-size businesses. The Gunter Group, an Oregon-based consulting firm, recently expanded into the Reno market. The company was founded in 2011. It is headquartered in Portland, Ore. with a second office in Bend, Ore.
Connecting business and education to prepare the workforce in Washoe County
Workforce development is one of the big challenges that northern Nevada employers face in a growing economy. The Washoe K-12 Education Foundation, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce will host an event to present what the Washoe County School District is doing to prepare students to meet local employers' workforce needs.
University District a hot submarket for multifamily investors
Student housing "are some of the hottest deals in Reno," said Trevor Richardson, an agent with Dickson Commercial Group who specializes in multifamily. "The university is growing at an enormous rate, it has the highest amount of students that it has ever had and they are only looking to continue to expand over the next three to four years," Richardson said in a phone interview with NNBW.
Creating a neighborhood gathering spot at Skyline
A Reno-based real estate investment firm is bringing new life to an old building on Skyline Boulevard in the western hills of Reno. Blackfire Real Estate Investors is renovating offices and adding a restaurant to a commercial building located at 2995 Skyline Blvd. The building is approximately 8,000 square feet with 3,500 square feet of new restaurant space on the first floor and approximately 4,500 square feet of office space on the second floor. They have renamed the project The View.
Connecting business and education to prepare the workforce
Workforce development is one of the big challenges that northern Nevada employers face in a growing economy. The Washoe K-12 Education Foundation, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce will host an event to present what the Washoe County School District is doing to prepare students to meet local employers' workforce needs.
Summit Surgery Center at Saint Mary’s Galena to launch new Breast Center
The Summit Surgery Center in Saint Mary's Galena is implementing a new Breast Center to make preventative care, screening and treatment for breast cancer patients more convenient by offering all of these services in one location. "Having them come here will allow them to do most things start to finish," said Michelle Mays, executive director of Summit Surgery Center.
IoT development startup Breadware moves headquarters to Reno
Internet of Things (IoT) development company Breadware has relocated its headquarters to Reno, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) announced Thursday, April 27. The company was previously headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif. "Breadware had many choices of where to relocate and grow their business," Mike Kazmierski, president and CEO of EDAWN, said in a press release.
Reno’s first container park and beer garden opens for business
Reno's first container park and beer garden is officially open in the heart of downtown Reno. The newly constructed community gathering stop is called The Eddy and is located on the south side of the Truckee River at 16 South Sierra St., next to the Wild River Grille and the Riverside Artist Lofts. "It has been fun to see," Phil Buckheart, co-owner of The Eddy, said about watching the development come to fruition.
Google joins tech companies at Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
A new tech giant has joined the companies at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in northern Nevada. Google has purchased 1,210 acres in the TRI Center for approximately $29.1 million. A spokesperson from Google confirmed to the NNBW on April 18 that the company purchased the more than 1,000 acres in the TRI Center the prior week under the name Silver Slate LLC. The spokesperson said the company acquired the land with the intention to eventually build a data center.
Panelists address workforce housing in northern Nevada
As more companies settle in northern Nevada and existing companies expand, the need for affordable and workforce housing is increasing. Business leaders and members of the public gathered April 13 at Reno High School at an event hosted by Community Foundation of Western Nevada and Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities for a panel discussion that focused on workforce housing.
Google joins tech companies at Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
A new tech giant has joined the companies at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in northern Nevada. Google has purchased 1,210 acres in the TRI Center for approximately $29.1 million. A spokesperson from Google confirmed to the NNBW on April 18 that the company purchased the more than 1,000 acres in the TRI Center the prior week under the name Silver Slate LLC. The spokesperson said the company acquired the land with the intention to eventually build a data center.
First of its kind in Nevada produce cooling facility to open in Yerington in May
Yerington will soon have a state-of-the-art cooling and distribution facility. Walker River Cooling facility is the first high-tech produce cooling facility of its kind in Nevada. The facility is a joint venture of the Peri & Son's Company, Nevada Fresh Pak, and the family-owned international organization Nunes Company, owners of Foxy brand produce. The two companies have been working together since 2008 when Peri & Sons began planting lettuce for the Nunes Company in Yerington.
First of its kind in Nevada produce cooling facility to open in Yerington in May
Yerington will soon have a state-of-the-art cooling and distribution facility. Walker River Cooling facility is the first high-tech produce cooling facility of its kind in Nevada. The facility is a joint venture of the Peri & Sons Company, Nevada Fresh Pak, and the family-owned international organization Nunes Company, owners of Foxy brand produce. The two companies have been working together since 2008 when Peri & Sons began planting lettuce for the Nunes Company in Yerington.
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