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Reno Tahoe visitation starts strong in 2022

Visit Reno Tahoe released transient lodging and room tax statistics showing January 2022 surpassing January 2021 in the three major visitation indicators tracked by the organization, with Washoe County resorts generating the second-most taxable room revenue ever for the month of January.

Renown Health Board of Trustees fire CEO

The Renown Health Board of Trustees fired CEO Dr. Tony Slonim on Thursday. The health system said Thomas R. Graf, M.D., FAAFP will serve as interim Chief Executive Officer, a press release said.

Harley-Davidson donates $40,000 to Carson schools

$28,000 was specifically earmarked for student housing needs.

State Finance Board approves infrastructure bonds

The issuance of millions in bonds will support a long list of projects designed to develop infrastructure and expand housing.

Tahoe license plates raise $350,000 annually

A virtual trail from Spooner Lake to Tunnel Creek is just one of the projects paid for by more than $350,000 a year in proceeds from Nevada’s Lake Tahoe license plate sales and annual renewal fees.

500-plus Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide

Caterpillar has long been recognized as the industry leader with the world’s largest autonomous fleet of haul trucks. Reaching a significant milestone of 500-plus Cat® autonomous trucks in operation worldwide is an exciting achievement, particularly for the mining industry. Future plans include scaling autonomy into quarry/aggregates and construction industries’ product lines with competitive offerings.

University of Nevada, Reno and Sierra Nevada Corporation named to NASA University Leadership Initiative team

The University of Nevada, Reno is taking over the state’s unmanned aircraft systems testing program.

Carson Tahoe Hotel in Carson City under new ownership

The new owners say they are planning to welcome guests in April or May, just in time for summer vacations.

OSHA construction industry classes start Thursday

Nevada Job Connect is offering three Occupational Safety and Health Administration classes this month for those in the construction or general industry.

Nevada Green Tech startup caps 2021 with $25M in defense contract

EnviroSafe Demil LLC of Fallon recaps 2021 as a year of success and awards after seeing amazing breakthroughs throughout the year.

Renown Health recruits for the ‘career of the future,’ patient monitor technicians

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Patient Monitor Technicians is projected to grow 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, and produce the need for 89,000 job opportunities nationally.

F45 Training fitness franchise opens new location in Reno

F45 Training, the world’s fastest-growing fitness network continues to expand across the world and has made its way to 5110 Mae Anne Ave. Suite 702 in Northwest Reno. The studio is set to bring a new and exciting style of training to the community.

Bank of America donates to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Bank of America has announced a $25,000 donation, allowing the Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) to provide an additional 75,000 meals to food-insecure Northern Nevadans.

Rate increases in April for Nevada Southwest Gas customers

$2.8 million will come from Southwest’s Northern Nevada customers — primarily Carson City residents and businesses.

Kimball Midwest receives Industry award

Kimball Midwest, a national industrial supplier based in Columbus, Ohio, received an industry award earlier this month from the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.