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Quick Space donates scholarship to Western Nevada College Foundation

Quick Space recently donated a scholarship to the Western Nevada College Foundation. The scholarship will provide students the opportunity to earn a degree that is marketable within the local business community.

Nonprofit organizations receive donations

The Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service made donations of $2,500 to the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project and Austin’s House, nonprofit organizations based in Northern Nevada.

Luxury apartment complex breaks ground in Carson City

Kingsbarn Capital & Development is beginning construction on a 140-unit “garden-style” multifamily development on Little Lane.

State tax collections running ahead of predictions

Through the first six to eight months of this fiscal year, actual state tax collections are running well above what the Economic Forum predicted.

Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America names 2022 Board of Directors

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has named the 2022 Board of Directors. The leaders chosen in the community include:

Nevada Urban Indians’ Carson City clinic expands services

The satellite clinic in Carson City is expanding hours and services with medical care, mental health counseling, and prevention education.

Carson City appropriates $8 million for infrastructure projects

The city will fund work on the water treatment plant, sewer extension, safe routes to school, a new fire station and emergency operations center, and William Street.

The Children’s Cabinet recognizes National Safe Place Week

As part of Safe Place Week, March 20-26, The Children’s Cabinet is hosting local events for youth including a skate night on March 23rd and pizza at Barbara Bennett Park on March 24th. In addition to these events, The Children’s Cabinet is looking to local businesses to expand the network of safe places in Washoe County.

Spirit Airlines to offer daily flights between Reno and Las Vegas

Beginning August 10, Spirit will offer twice daily flights between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.

State awards tax abatements to 6 companies to invest $164 million

The companies are required to invest $164 million in capital improvements, create 750 new jobs and pay an average hourly wage of $25.17.

Treasurer spells out Nevada housing response at White House

“This week we were able to show the White House how we are using every tool available to us in Nevada to build more affordable housing as quickly as possible."

Campagni Match Campaign for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada increased to $20,000

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s annual Campagni Match Campaign has been doubled with a donor matching an additional $10,000.

Entries sought in NNBW's best office pet contest

The Northern Nevada Business Weekly is searching for Northern Nevada’s Best Office Pet.

St. Patrick’s Day spending to eclipse $56 million in Nevada

Spending expected to increase by 15.5 percent from last year

Nevadans are getting ready to flock to restaurants and parties around the Silver State to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enjoying traditional Irish fare like green beer and corned beef and cabbage.

Lyon County seeks ideas for spending federal funds

The Lyon County Commission will hold a special meeting April 14 to decide how to spend nearly $6.16 million.