From The Nevada Independent: Amid a global pandemic and an unforgiving job market that's contributing to an impending eviction crisis, individuals and nonprofits are developing creative solutions — including Northern Nevada HOPES new Hope Springs project — to address an affordable housing crunch.
The project is expected to break ground in January be done as soon as September 2021; thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions says its first phase of hiring will create 22 jobs, “with future expansion planned.”
Statewide win totaled $771.2 million in November — down 17.75% from the $937.5 million a year ago. Most of that decrease is due to dwindling gambling numbers on the Las Vegas Strip.
The program through the Nevada Mining Association explores different areas within the mining industry, including offering Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada members a virtual mine tour.
The group, made up of real estate agents, commissioners and educators, discusses and ultimately updates the state legislature in regard to real estate agents education requirements.
Advocates say the database will provide much-needed levels of oversight and accountability. Opponents, mainly the state's payday lending industry, say regulations are overly broad and would prove difficult to implement.
Per EDAWN, the new companies are expected to add a combined 2,295 new jobs at an average wage of $28 in the coming years.
A new year is nearly upon us, and that means some changes are in store for the NNBW — the biggest one being a new website.
The Northern Nevada Business Weekly is pleased today to announce the winners of our 2020 Best In Business contest!
M&A Business Advisors recently announced the additions of Michael D. (Mike) Bosma and Kurt Okraski as licensed business brokers.
Rendering of Northern Nevada HOPES' tiny homes from the street.
Erika Minaberry walks with her dog, Chomsky, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
Erika Minaberry poses for a portrait with her dog, Chomsky, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
Erika Minaberry poses for a portrait on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
A 24-hour, grab-and-go store for residents inside the Village on Sage Street on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
The Village on Sage Street on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
Nick Tscheekar, Community Engagement Officer at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada at the Village on Sage Street on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Reno, Nev.
“The evolution of our industry requires that we adapt some of these procedures and technologies.”
Included in the massive bill is a nearly $900 billion relief package that includes additional funding for small businesses and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Per Nevada DETR, the state is waiting for rules from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement new unemployment provisions; the feds estimate it will take up to 2 weeks to issue that guidance.
The Nevada Donor Network Foundation announced the additions of Dawn Gibbons, the former First Lady of Nevada, and Mendy Elliott, CEO and founder of Capitol Partners, on Dec. 18.
With its budget for providing lunches and other meeting-related expenses in 2020 largely untouched, NNRMLS opted to donate $5,000 to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
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A rendering of the 10,700-square-foot service and manufacturing center German-based thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions plans to build at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.
NNRMLS CEO George Pickard met with FBNN President and CEO Nicole Lamboley in late November to present the donation.
“I’ve been punched, I’ve been spit on, I’ve been pushed. ... I’ve had grandmothers screaming in my face. I’ve been doing this for 29 years and this year has been the hardest by far," Craig Buster, general manager of Coconut Bowl, told the NNBW.
Firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
A group of women participate in a concealed-carry weapon instructional course at Reno Guns & Range in October 2019.
With the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines being administered throughout the U.S., we spoke with legal and HR experts at Fennemore Craig, McDonald Carano and HrinDemand to discuss the government's recent guidance for employers regarding the vaccine.
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine, allowing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S.
The companies plan to work together “to strengthen the domestic battery supply chain from critical materials to next generation lithium technologies."
The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project is located in the Silver Peak Range near Tonopah in Esmerelda County.
A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Ellery joined Argentum in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks from office manager to public relations director.
This month, the Reno Rebuild Project announced it is offering loans from $5,000 to $50,000 for 3-5 years at 4% interest for small businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic.
The project in Humoldt County includes the Columbia and Juanita Mines, well as the Josie Zone, where Trifecta has confirmed the presence of multiple gold bearing structures through surface sampling.
More than 100 other nonprofits across the country received a share of $150,000 this year, including local nonprofits such as the Nevada Women’s Fund, Awaken, Carson City Symphony, Nevada Museum of Art.
Torres, who has a Bachelor of Arts in business management from the University of Nevada, Reno, will work out of SNP's Reno office.
Reno Rebuild Project logo.
Trifecta Gold Ltd. staff survey the Josie Zone area of the Yuge Gold Project in rural Northern Nevada.
“As entrepreneurs, you’ve got to invest and take that risk," Brassiere co-owner Deane Albright told the NNBW. "I just didn’t want to see it die away with the COVID thing. We saw the potential to hang on and overcome the adversity because we both had the means to do that.”
The Reno-Sparks jobless rate in November came in at 5.4% — while that’s still well off the 2.7% mark from a year ago, it’s vastly improved from April's rate of 19.6%, at the onset of the pandemic.
It is that time of year to start thinking about submitting your taxes for 2020 — and for Nevada farmers, an important resource is the IRS's Farmer’s Tax Guide, writes Steve Foster of the University Of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
“Western Nevada College looks forward to working with our partners to prevent pollution through implementation of best practices,” says Dr. Georgia White.
Gibbons — who is retiring in January after over 24 years in the Nevada judiciary — was honored at the virtual Pro Bono Awards luncheon on Dec. 11.
Updated figures from November show how the jobless rate in Carson City and Reno-Sparks compares to Las Vegas.
In November, Reno entrepreneur Josh Nelson opened a PuroClean franchise in South Reno; it will primarily serve the Reno-Sparks area, as well as Carson City, Virginia City and unincorporated Washoe County.
The nonprofits include Big Brothers and Sisters of Northern Nevada, Ron Wood Family Resource Center, Carson Valley Food Closet, Children’s Cabinet, Nevada Museum of Art, Noah’s Animal House and F.I.S.H. Friends in Service Helping-Emergency Referral Service.
The statewide Nevada Realtors association honored its top members for 2020 at a virtual awards event in early December, with local Realtors Marissa Lostra, Kirsten Childers, John Graham among those recognized.
The greatest challenge to exiting your business might be finding the right successor, suggests Buzz Harris.
Nevada officials say Congress’ procrastination has not allowed enough time for state officials across the country to understand the new stimulus bill, reprogram computer systems and continue payments uninterrupted.
Brasserie Saint James is canning and selling its new beers — and some of its original brews — to respond to the rise in consumer demand for canned beer.
A look inside Brasserie Saint James at 901 S. Center St. in Reno, which is scheduled to open for in-person dining on Jan. 1, 2021.
"The biggest challenges are being able to keep the business operating and get services done and keep the bank account healthy. It’s a struggle.”
Steve Gibson, owner of Absolute Music in Reno, holds a sign with a creative way to remind customers to social distance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Perhaps the best gift you can give this holiday season is to patronize local businesses, suggests Mike Bosma.
“The biggest question I have is what is next for small businesses?” asks Marcel Schaerer of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.
Ahner, who's worked at Renown Health since 1993, will serve a three-year term on the mentor committee at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she will support and empower mid-career as well as up-and-coming female leaders in healthcare leadership.
UNR's EMBA program has steadily grown since it started in August 2011, and the program saw its eighth and largest cohort graduate in fall 2020 with 34 students.
Jim Kepler, a PGA professional in Nevada, will also serve as general manager of Dayton Valley Golf Course, which is planning various upgrades to be unveiled next spring.
We spoke with representatives at Snowind Sports, Bobo’s Ski & Board and Gear Hut to get a sense for sales for the 2020-21 winter season and how California's recent stay-at-home order may or may not impact business on the Nevada side of the state line.
Loftin, who is co-founder and managing partner of M&A Business Advisors, earned the award at the M&A Source fall conference, held online Nov. 10-11.
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Nevada added 9,200 jobs in November compared to October; however, the state has 109,500 fewer jobs than in November 2019, for an annual job growth rate of -7.7%.
Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. owns 100% interest in the Sleeper Gold Project, a former high-grade open pit gold producer located roughly 25 miles northwest of Winnemucca.
“If the parties and the mechanics and the elements all come together, good results can be produced and we can keep people in their homes and agreements can be reached,” said Shannon Chambers, who leads the Home Means Nevada nonprofit and is also the Nevada labor commissioner.
A woman gets assistance at the Las Vegas Justice Court Clerk's Office on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. The office is dealing with an increase evictions because of the economic challenges that COVID-19 has caused.
Earlier this month, Nevada announced its first comprehensive “State Climate Strategy," and state and local business leaders are coming to the table to help the Silver State achieve its green goals.
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For the fiscal year 2020, only $37,422 was awarded for three grants, well under the roughly $450,000 the federal program is allocated annually in the Silver State.
Paramount Gold Nevada owns a 100% interest in the Sleeper Gold Project, a former high-grade open pit gold producer located about 25 miles northwest of the town of Winnemucca.
“It was important to have opportunities to people who might be out in the more rural areas or east side or up north," said Mark Krueger of the Nevada Attorney General office.
A rendering of the planned Stewart Street Apartments designed by Perlman Architects.
The complex is planned for 253 units — 21 studio apartments, 138 one-bedroom units, and 94 two-bedroom apartments. It will also feature a six-story parking garage with 427 parking spaces.
Started in 2011 in Carson City, Nature’s Bakery has transformed from a small family-owned business into an international baked goods brand — now, it's under the umbrella of KIND, which was recently acquired by candy giant Mars for $5 billion.
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USDA is seeking applications for funding to establish revolving loan programs to support rural businesses and community development projects in Nevada and other states.
Jan Marson, president of Carson City-based Nature’s Bakery, speaks to staff inside the company’s facility in St. Louis earlier this year.
Whether for a romantic gesture, new bling to flash on Zoom or simply a shiny gift to lighten a gloomy year, jewelers in Reno are seeing revenue rebounds after U.S. sales plummeted 82% in the span of just two months, from $2.65 billion in February to $470 million in April.
An uptick in engagement ring sales is leading to revenue rebounds locally, says Adam Johnston, manager of Reno's Rogers Jewelry Co. location.
The tax increases have attracted opposition from business groups like the Nevada Resort Association, which says the gaming tax hike would amount to a “44 percent" increase” on the industry.
Angie Sullivan, a third grade teacher at Silver Elementary School during a Clark County Education Association rally in front of Durango High School in 2019.
We are about to begin a new year, still burdened by a global pandemic, political distrust, social misunderstandings and individual resistance to inevitable change, writes Ann Silver of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce.
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It will be the first program of its kind within the Nevada System of Higher Education, according to UNR.
“We got 500 phone calls before we even opened,” said Matt Altemus, manager of Reno Christmas Trees.
Amber Altemus, left, who works at seasonal holiday tree company Reno Christmas Trees, shows a tree to Reno residents Joe Udvare, Wesley Udvare and Frank Udvare at the company’s lot on Dec. 9.
In some rural Nevada counties, the message among elected officials and many residents and business owners is simple: "Sisolak sucks and the government has no authority to tell me what to do." Read more from The Nevada Independent's Megan Messerly.
The COVID-19 testing site at William Bee Ririe Hospital and Rural Health Clinic in Ely as seen on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.
Something to note for the tax filing: most people won't be able to claim expenses for their WFH setup, as the tax law enacted in 2017 did away with the ability of employees to claim any unreimbursed employee expenses.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Northern Nevada HOPES and STEP2 Reno received 44,000 masks and 22 cases of sanitizer.
On the California side of Lake Tahoe, non-essential businesses, including restaurants and retailers, will remain open under specific restrictions. Meanwhile, skiing has been determined to be a low-risk activity, allowing resorts to remain open.
The North Tahoe EATS! Facebook Page was launched this year for restaurant owners to post business updates including hours, contact information and daily specials.
Under the month-long extension, occupancy in restaurants, bars, gyms, casino gaming floors and other businesses and gathering spots such as libraries, museums, bowling alleys and aquariums will remain limited to 25 percent of capacity.
"Rather than watch our friends wait it out at the mercy of landlords and government, we have found them a solution," said Kevin Stanley, co-owner of Ole Granite Street and the new Life Tastes Good company.
From left, Kevin Stanley, Kaya Stanley, Anton Novak and Sean Cary.
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The donation from IBEW Local 401 comes after J4NG recently received the highest recognition award from JAG — JAG National’s 5-Of-5 Award.
“Our region’s continued strong sales activity combined with a significant drop in new listings is creating a very strong sellers’ market,” said RSAR President Erika Lamb.
A November snapshot of real estate activity in the Reno / North Valleys sector shows a median home price of $485,000 and an active inventory of 290 homes.
"I actually think, unfortunately, come next year, we're going to see more brewery closures, and probably some consolidation, where breweries are being bought up or are merging to try to stay alive," says Matt Johnson, co-owner of IMBIB Custom Brews and president of the Nevada Craft Brewers Association.
"The acceleration of changes forced upon us from COVID-19 has allowed large businesses to flourish as they have the resources and ability to adapt, while smaller businesses do not."
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The Fallon-based distillery’s whiskey secured a score of 93 points out of 100, placing it among whiskies from Tennessee, Kentucky, Scotland, Germany and Ireland.
Cary Richardson, vice president of business operations for Miles Construction, has been appointed to the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Facilities Design Committee.
From ransomware to phishing emails, cyber attacks have surged 63% since the coronavirus pandemic shook the global economy in March, exacerbated by the WFH movement that has magnified cybersecurity threats for practically every company.
While backers of SB201 applaud the decision to move forward, those representing lenders are voicing concern, such as Dollar Loan Center lobbyist Neil Tomlinson, who says: “The implementation and upkeep costs are just going to be insurmountable."
More than 50 projects and people were honored last month at the 24th annual BANN-ER Awards — dubbed the 2020 “BANN-DEMIC Awards” due to this year’s unusual circumstances.
Architectural Design Group's Spine House entry won the 2020 BANN-er award for Best New Home Product, Custom Home by an Architect Under $1 million.
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Feldmeier Equipment donated the money to the Food Bank on Nov. 25 at the company's plant in Fernley.
Silva, who has more than a decade of marketing experience, joined KPS3 in 2019 as account director.
“We are pleased to continue our support of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and recognize its efforts to fight hunger and food insecurity within our most vulnerable populations," said Michael C. Dermody, chairman and CEO of Dermody Properties.
The new ordinance approved Dec. 3 affects diesel sold within the county; all funds will go toward maintenance of county roads.
The Churchill County Commission has approved a 5-cent increase in the county’s diesel fuel tax.
“Remember, your job posting is more than a cursory gesture — it’s a valuable metric to inform those that work to support your workforce needs.”
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Nobis has been with Creative Coverings for more than a year and was previously co-owner of Tannenbaum Event Center and Red Carpet Events.
The $3 billion Energos Reno project will include development of a massive data center across 3,700 acres of land east of Reno, leveraging the region's renewable energy infrastructure to make it a fully carbon-neutral, off-grid facility.
The U.S. fitness industry has been continually upended by pandemic-related restrictions and closures due to gyms’ potential for spreading the virus. Last week, we spoke with a few Northern Nevada fitness entrepreneurs who are feeling the weight of uncertainty in the age of COVID.
According to the initial plan released last week, although the effort to reduce emissions will require investment, the strategy notes that meeting the emission goals could prevent between $172 and $786 million in economic damages associated with carbon pollution by 2030.
Solar panels seen at the Copper Mountain Solar 3 facility near Boulder City on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Review the following important items to help end 2020 on a strong note and set yourself up for success in 2021.
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The storefront for Bouchée Confections at 940 W. Moana Lane, No. 102, in the Lakeside Crossing shopping center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Eastwick, of SVN Gold Dust Commercial Associates, and Rasner-Yacenda, of Reno Tahoe Realty Group, were among 133 to earn the CCIM designation this fall.
Engage Fitness and Training Center owners Tori Gage, left, and Mark Gage stand inside their 4,000-square-foot facility in South Reno.
COVID-19 has created more targets for cyber attackers who have more time on their hands during shutdowns.
Monin's 115,000 sq. ft. facility in Spanish Springs opened in November and is processing up to 30,000 bottles a day with a crew of 20 employees. Within five years, the company expects a staff of 100 to work there at an average hourly wage of $24.50.
“The acquisition increases our headcount by five, four of whom are based in Massachusetts,” Blockchains Vice President of Brand Elaina Duffy told the NNBW.
Exterior view of Blockchains, LLC offices at 610 Waltham Way in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center.
In Northern Nevada, Reno Councilwoman Naomi Duerr emphasized the importance of supporting landlords as well as tenants and said she’s seen cooperation from most Reno landlords during the pandemic, according to The Nevada Independent.
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Born and raised in Northern Nevada, Nathan Howell previously was a VP at Wells Fargo and held VP positions at Nevada State Bank.
The Retail Association of Nevada estimates over 1.7 million people spent a total of $545.7 million in the Silver State from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, down from $638.9 million last year.
In Reno, Amazon opened a new 140,000-square-foot delivery station at 9740 N. Virginia St. in October; a second building for handling large products under the company's "AMXL" division is planned for 2021 at 1316 Capital Blvd.
The tax revenue projections approved by the Nevada Economic Forum highlight the level of budget cuts that lawmakers will need to approve come February 2021 after years of sustained growth in the state’s general budget account, The Nevada Independent reports.
Nevada state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, R-Carson City, is seen Aug. 5, 2020. during the sixth day of the 32nd Special Session of the Legislature in Carson City.
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McCombs joined Renown in 2002 as a Clinical Nurse Supervisor at Renown Regional Medical Center.
The sizable donation from Casey Neilon will help fulfill wishes of children and families who were referred to the Angel Tree program by the Carson City School District.
Most recently, Walt served as Executive Director of the Nevada Commission for Women.
"We did a lot of very, very difficult evaluation over a very, very short amount of time and just concluded that this was the right thing for the company at large."
American Battery Technology Company — which is planning a 60,000-square-foot lithium-ion battery recycling facility near Fernley — is among the 11 companies approved for nearly $30 million in tax abatements Wednesday by Nevada GOED.
Thomas has served in executive-level marketing, communications and sales leadership roles across greater Reno-Tahoe for more than 20 years.
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Laborers Union Local 169 announced last week it donated $12,500 in grocery store gift cards to seven Northern Nevada nonprofits.
Sarah Melton recently joined Reno-based SuppliesOutlet.com as the company’s new Vice President of Ecommerce.
The Portland-based burger chain — known for its Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger — is especially interested in Reno's "Little Portland" sliver of downtown on Pine Street.
"With or without a pandemic, the plans for a multitude of developments are moving forward as intended."
If permits are received by early 2021, full-scale construction would begin later in the year, with the third quarter of 2022 targeted as a start date for production.
"We’re ecstatic to assist with the Audacity Fund Reno to provide a new source of support for businesses that are the backbone of our vibrant community," said GNCU CEO Wally Murray.
Hix joins Meadows Bank in Northern Nevada most recently from Plumas Bank, where he was Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer.
Initially launched in 2018 as "Don't Drive," the Reno-based startup recently rebranded to Budddy, founded by Derek Sornson, Tristen Houston and Devin Kahl.
Construction jobs — which include commercial, residential and public works projects — numbered 103,300 statewide in March. That tally fell to 93,400 by September, largely pulled down by a dip in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
An overview of seasonally adjusted construction jobs from January 1990 to September 2020. Statewide jobs came in at 94,200 as of September — including 69,878 in the Las Vegas area and 17,519 in the Reno area.
In all, more than 100 facilities across the world achieved the accreditation in November.
"If no deal is made in advance of the December 11 government shutdown deadline, don’t count on seeing any agreement prior to the end of the current Congress in January 2021."
Niki Neilon is a founding shareholder and principal of Casey Neilon, an accounting firm in Nevada with offices in Reno and Carson City.
