Dry cleaning operations in the U.S. lost about 80% of their revenue immediately after pandemic closures began last spring. In the aftermath, one in six dry cleaners have either closed for good or filed for bankruptcy.
“I’m just an average guy, like anybody else,” John Ascuaga told The Record-Courier in a 1980 interview. “I enjoy my work, but I also insist on spending a lot of time with my family. And the tremendous beauty of this part of the country always amazes and excites me.”
From the archives: "Cash may not yet be king among buyers of residential real estate in Washoe County, but it’s edging ever closer to the throne. That’s a sign investors are becoming increasingly active as prices continue their slide and make residential investments more attractive."
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Beginning July 1, minimum wage in Nevada will increase to $8.75 per hour for employees offered health benefits and $9.75 for those not offered benefits.
Elaine Jenks, CPA, CGMA, recently co-founded Keystone CPAs, a full-service tax, assurance, and consultancy firm based in Reno.
“My only option at this point would be to basically sell it at a loss ... I’d have to sell it for pennies compared to what we made it for," Ferino Distillery owner Joe Cannella says about the 5,000 or so leftover bottles of sanitizer collecting dust at his Reno business.
Financial terms of Papé's acquisitions of Worthen Equipment Company and Western Nevada Kenworth in Sparks were not disclosed.
The landmark deal will integrate UNR Med and Renown over the next 50 years to increase teaching capacity and class sizes, expand clinical research programs and ultimately provide a better local foundation for workforce development in the healthcare sector in Northern Nevada.
Microsoft Reno and BluePeak Technology Solutions partnered on the 13th annual IT Makeover Campaign.
The family-owned brokerage in Sparks — led by Bryan and Kimberly Drakulich and their daughter Balee — is now known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Drakulich Realty.
Nick Christensen joins the firm as President; Raymond Zavalla as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Dave Simko as Director of Operations.
Playfield '76, the former Imperial Bar in Downtown Reno, is slated to open as an arcade-themed bar in early August.
Nevada school districts are sounding alarms about the need for more support staff members. For example, as of last week, the Washoe County School District had the following number of vacancies in its high-need areas: 70 bus drivers, 75 nutrition services workers and 45 custodial and groundskeeping staff members.
Camille Bailey steps into the lead role at Spaces Design & Planning, taking over for Kim Ciesynski, who founded the company that tuns 25 this year.
Schroeder was most recently owner of Synergy Communications, an event management and marketing agency. He is also the creator and host of Food Truck Friday.
Podesta most recently served as Interim CIO for UCONN Health’s John Dempsey Medical Center, School of Medicine and Clinical Research IT.
“Reno is one of the hottest and most diverse markets in the country. People are relocating from more expensive states, seeking lower taxes and better quality of life," said Opendoor Regional General Manager Andy Swanton.
Foot Locker is planning a 10-year lease on a 450,000-square-foot distribution center within the Spanish Springs Business Center, with construction tentatively slated to begin in 2022.
The Nevada State Apartment Association, meanwhile, said Thursday that the slow rollout of rental assistance has left many landlords with “insurmountable” debt and that the extension of the moratorium jeopardizes the ability of property owners to provide safe, affordable housing.
Among other topics. regional developers and construction experts will discuss how supply chain issues, labor shortages and increased pricing on lumber and other materials are impacting timelines for commercial and residential projects throughout Northern Nevada.
Washoe County’s 4.5% jobless rate for May is a 0.4 percentage improvement from April’s rate of 4.9%, Nevada DETR announced this week.
The five Northern Nevada Holland & Hart LLP ranked are Bryce Alstead, Fritz Battcher, Douglas Flowers, David Garcia and Laura Granier.
Armon joins the firm as Senior Vice President | Principal, with Machabee hired as an associate on the Industrial Brokerage Team.
"We’re the Battle Born state — Nevadans are resilient people. We have a strong business climate with friendly tax laws, which will help retain businesses."
Flanked by Gov. Steve Sisolak and more than a dozen state and local officials, U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on Tuesday announced a near-$4 million federal grant for apprenticeships in Nevada.
Since 2019, the Reno-based company has donated roughly $93,0000 to nonprofits through its GratisGives program.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program is an education program helping organizations and businesses protect the environment through a “plan-do-check-act” approach.
Paszek, who recently earned his a construction management degree from Truckee Meadows Community College, is OSHA 30 certified.
Fountain, who joined Dickson Commercial Group in 2014, is also pursuing his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
The Brewery Arts Center (BAC) was founded in 1975 by a group of artists yearning for a space of their own.
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From the archives: Northern Nevada’s cadre of small farmers are finding that subscription farming provides a valuable stream of revenue when they need it most.
Prasad, a graduate of UNR, is an Executive Branch Auditor for the Governor’s Finance Office for the State of Nevada.
The casino’s 12 cash-out kiosks, which use a program designed by slot manufacturing company Everi, give guests the option to donate change from tickets.
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Arkansas-based Slim Chickens plans to open four locations in Northern Nevada over the next few years, with the help of restaurant entrepreneur Roy Perez.
When it comes to the controversial Thacker Pass project in rural Northern Nevada, corporate and government officials view the project and lithium mining as a whole as an economic opportunity — but residents, ranchers and tribal members say they are doing little to offset the effects on communities taking the brunt for the greater good.
"As a business broker, I’ve come across all sorts of unique situations, many of which have helped illustrate a number of life lessons."
“Primary companies contribute enormously to our economy and this event provides an opportunity for EDAWN to thank and recognize them for their accomplishments,” says Nancy McCormick, a senior vice president with EDAWN.
Brunson is a second-generation Nevadan who earned a Bachelor's in Management degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1988 and MBA in 2003.
The company offers whole-body cryotherapy, in which clients are exposed to negative 200-degree temperatures for three minutes.
The Nevada Chapter AGC's PINNACLE program was established in 19999; PINNACLE stands for “Projects In Northern Nevada Achieving Construction Leadership Excellence.”
When complete, the Carson City development will consist of 189 homes; prices are expected to start at more than $550,000.
The Carson City-based fund invests in two areas: blockchain-based SaaS (software-as-a-service) for regulatory compliance, and aviation innovations in government and the private sector.
Hillebrand, the son of a builder and third generation real estate agent, joined Colliers Reno on June 1.
Highway Ventures LLC's Josh Thieriot who bought the building for $2.26 million this year, envisions an open-air marketplace where vendors such as espresso bars, eateries and retail kiosks can live.
Because Nevada does not have a state lottery, gaming company IGT will help pick winners; the company noted it will not have access to anyone’s personally identifiable information throughout the process.
The South Lake Tahoe Kmart is one of just three remaining stores in California. Only a handful more remain in the U.S.
Businesses hit with huge numbers of jobless claims during the pandemic won’t see their unemployment insurance premiums increase, officials announced this week.
Amy Lance has more than 17 years of industry experience; she joins Cushman & Wakefield from CBRE. Amy's daughter, Courtney, will support her as a brokerage coordinator.
“We’re lucky to be in the space we’re in. I don’t see any slowdown in the next few years. There’s so much opportunity out there," says John Zink, president of IT Avalon, which opens its Reno HQ next month.
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Nevada lost about 6 percent of the jobs in its outdoor recreation economy during the pandemic, according to a study commissioned by Get Outdoors Nevada and the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition.
Construction on phase two, which includes 48 new homes at the Stateline development, is expected to be complete in mid-2023. Home prices range from $1.6 million to over $4 million.
Health tech company MOBE, which opened its co-headquarters in Reno in 2019, announced recently the additions of Von Miles and Denise Vance-Rodrigues.
“We’re very excited and happy to be in Sparks" — Spearpoint Logistics, which launched in 2019, recently expanded into a 50,000-square-foot facility at 1280 Icehouse Ave.
“Being recognized as one of the ‘greatest’ companies ... is a privilege,” said Kurt Hoge, president of Reno Type.
From the archives: The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology estimates geothermal production revenues could total $1 billion a year in Nevada in the next couple of decades, and geothermal resources could meet 35 percent or more of the state’s needs for electricity.
Through Eide Bailly's Reno office, Schlicker works primarily with casinos, governments and nonprofits, specializing in auditing federal grants for compliance.
Leonard, elected to the role of vice president of communications for NCET's Tech Wednesday, is a lead-generation specialist and owner of Copy Unlocked.
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Reno was ranked the 12th-best city in American for young professionals, according to recent study from financial technology company SmartAsset.
“Let’s continue to allow this group of brave entrepreneurs to make their own decisions and chart their own destinies," writes Ann Silver of the Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce.
Roughly 10 months after initial negotiations began, regents voted 12-1 last week to approve a landmark agreement that will tie UNR Med and Renown Health together for the next 50 years.
The inaugural National Automobile Museum Small Business Trade Show and Conference will take place Aug. 10.
Eren Ozmen, co-founder of Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, is recognized alongside iconic women including Vice President Kamala Harris, Madeleine Albright, Arianna Huffington and Cathie Wood.
New this year are individual award categories for Marketer of the Year and Marketing Newcomer of the Year. Deadline to enter is June 20.
After big revenue gains in part due to COVID in 2020, regional HVAC companies like Sierra Air Inc. and Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning are dealing with greater demand in 2021 as temperatures rise and new equipment calls intensify.
Construction on The Oddie District in Sparks is scheduled to start late in 2021 with a planned opening date of its first phases in August 2022.
Regarding AB368, which would have required additional reporting on taxes collected from businesses within a tourism improvement district, Sisolak said it “is contrary to the goals of restarting our economy, improving our infrastructure, and creating jobs.”
Ryder Homes, Toll Brothers, Tanamera Construction and Di Loreto Homes of Nevada have each adopted a cottage on the STEP2 campus.
Martinez graduated from University of Nevada, Reno in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in business management.
The Assistance League of Reno-Sparks recently announced its Board of Directors for the 2021-22, fiscal year, led by Ellen Fockler as president.
In early May, Hearty Pet expanded west by moving into a 27,000-square-foot fulfillment center at 900 Southern Way in Sparks.
The Silver State recorded $6.6 billion in taxable sales in March 2021, a 45.5% YOY increase from a year ago.
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Proponents say SB448 will put Nevada at the forefront of the "new energy economy."
Two are from Northern Nevada: Melissa Melero-Moose, an artist and member of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, and Claire Muñoz, senior director of education at the Nevada Museum of Art.
For all of Reno/Sparks, May's regional median price of $502,000 represents a 235% increase from 10 years ago, when the median price came in at $150,000 in May 2011.
"I think that I can really see Reno-Sparks being a place where people want to come to live and work and play," says Joel Peixoto.
Until AB399, which Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law on June 4, Nevada had minimal regulation of egg and egg product producers.
Shoe Tree Brewing Co. recently won two gold awards in the second annual Craft Beer Marketing Awards, known as the “Crushie” awards.
Previously, Dwyer was a project coordinator at the College of Southern Nevada.
Aikin is a board-certified nurse practitioner, with certification in functional medicine, integrative medicine and clinical sex therapy.
In a year the world turned upside down, the Summit Awards Committee is excited to announce this year’s winners for achievement and excellence in Northern Nevada commercial real estate.
Meadows Bank is a full-service, Nevada-based community bank that is committed to serving the needs of local businesses in our communities.
From the archives: "Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, facing the loss of federal dollars that covered its overhead, will become an all-volunteer organization next month."
Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Geoconda Argüello-Kline says passage of the legislation, approved on straight party lines, would “protect over 350,000 hospitality workers” in Clark and Washoe counties.
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Cannady joins the firm with nearly 20 years of architectural, engineering and construction industry experience.
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"For the business community, supporting your local chamber and respective trade association is a wise business investment," advises Ronni Hannaman of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
The $140 million purchase of Century Gaming, which still requires regulatory approval in Montana and Nevada, is expected to close by the end of the year. Howard Stutz of The Nevada Independent reports.
“COVID has accelerated user behavior by 10 years, where contactless payments and mobile orders have become the new norm,” says Eric Liao, co-founder of Drank, a startup that recently relocated to Reno from the Bay Area.
The program positions students to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
The Renown Institute for Neurosciences remains the only Level 3 epilepsy center in Northern Nevada.
Chambers USA acknowledged Parsons Behle & Latimer's Jim B. Butler in its top tier Band 1 ranking in environment law.
Many mattress retailers are experiencing a bounce in business — mattress sales increased by more than 30% in 2020 compared to 2019 — including Sierra Mattress Company in Reno. At Carson City Mattress Outlet, however, it's a slightly different story.
“The April data is in alignment with national studies showing pent-up travel demand ... all indicators are shining a very positive light on the remainder of 2021," RSCVA President and CEO Charles Harris said.
Though there is some apprehension about potential competition from the largest feeder market to casinos in Las Vegas and Reno, analysts and experts don’t believe sportsbooks in California will slice into Nevada’s multi-billion-dollar business.
The June 10 event in Reno will feature live pitches from several startups working with RNOX / X Co.
Each day temperatures hit 90 in Reno and Elko, respectively, the NVMA will donate $90 to nonprofit Eddy House in Reno and the Boys & Girls Club of Elko.
“Nevada is at the geographical center of the West, which makes us a keystone piece in the future of the western electrical grid,” Bobzien said.
As part of $126,034 in grants from Nevada GOED, up to $30,000 will be awarded for illumination of the ReTrac Plaza Mural in downtown Reno.
The opening of Shoe Tree Brewing Company's second location last month is just one of several changes to Minden-Gardnerville’s downtown business landscape.
Upon introduction Sunday, the deal wasn’t fully baked — negotiations and last minute requests continued until the final hours of session, reports Riley Snyder of The Nevada Independent.
The Northern Nevada Regional MLS recently becoming the third MLS organization in North America to have 100% of its staff obtain the international CMLX1 certification.
Business owners plan and adapt to a lot of things for their day-to-day operations. That’s never been truer than the past year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed dozens of bills on Wednesday, including one imposing a new tax on the mining industry as part of a bipartisan compromise to raise revenue for schools and prevent more drastic tax proposals from heading to the 2022 ballot.
Out of roughly 1,000 bills and resolutions introduced during the 120-day legislative session, more than 400 measures failed to pass. Here's a recap of some of the notable bills that died, per The Nevada Independent.
Folkins-Roberts co-founded the nonprofit NNCCF, serving on its board for 14 years before leading the organization as executive director starting in fall 2018.
The Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight recently announced a new collective name, “REMSA Health."
Bubble tea shops have been popping up across Reno-Sparks in recent years; these days, they're dealing with a massive global shortage of their key ingredient. Meanwhile, companies that manufacture organic tea products are also navigating the challenges of a snarled supply chain.
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Here’s a look at some of the major votes and last-minute developments that occurred prior to midnight after a marathon Memorial Day, the final day of the 2021 Nevada Legislative session, as reported by The Nevada Independent.
A decade ago, the entire May 30, 2011, edition of the NNBW was dedicated to a special report on all things aviation.
“As tourism expands globally and the populations of Northern California and Northern Nevada continue to grow, the way outdoor recreation and tourism is managed here needs to change.”
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The seeds of the auto industry’s computer chip shortage were planted last spring, when automakers and suppliers cut their production schedules as COVID clouded the outlook for car sales. The fallout figures to impact dealers across America and here in Northern Nevada for months to come.
State lawmakers voted Monday to advance a major mining tax package that will allocate a combined $500 million to public education through new and extended mining taxes and federal COVID relief dollars; the bill is now at Gov. Sisolak's desk for approval.
Ten years ago, the name “Fourth Street” had become synonymous with negative stereotypes that would deter most people from visiting the area, writes local business owner Chris Shanks, a board member for the Downtown Reno Partnership.
"Reno is a business-friendly environment and a target market for future investments," notes Tom Barbera, CEO of Industrial Outdoor Ventures in Chicago.
The growth in recent years of retail opportunities across Reno-Sparks, as well as pandemic-impacted difficulties in hiring, are noted as two main reasons for the closure.
