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UNR programs address outdoor industry employment

In partnership with the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, the University of Nevada, Reno has developed two programs to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals in outdoor recreation.

Nevada Mining head: 'Lithium Loop' set for major expansion

"LIthium is certainly the talk of the state right now," said Amanda Hilton, president of the Nevada Mining Association.

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe begins top-to-bottom renovation

During a Gaming Control Board hearing in Carson City, general manager Jason Sides said the initial redevelopment phase had started on the 539-room hotel and 25,000-square-foot casino.

CapRock makes its mark on Northern Nevada

Since 2017, CapRock Partners has acquired, entitled or developed more than 5 million square feet of industrial property in Southern Nevada. Reno-Sparks had long been a target market for the company, though, as it continues its expansion plans.

Broadband internet access coming to Storey County residents/businesses

In lockstep with Storey County, CC Communications, and Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc., Google has provided support for high-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet access to every Virginia City resident and business.

Borda wool goes from Gardnerville to the Olympics

A little piece of Carson Valley will make its debut at the Paris Olympics later this month.

Metcalf Builders recognized in Engineering News Top 50 Contractors list

Metcalf Builders has secured the 27th position in Engineering News Record’s Southwest Region Top Contractors List for 2024, a move up from 30th place in 2023.

Real estate report shows mixed bag for area market

In June, sales of single-family homes in Carson City slowed compared to the previous month and the same time period last year, but the median sales prices rose to $560,000, according to data released by Sierra Nevada Realtors.

Douglas nonstore retailers post 110 percent increase in taxable sales

Taxable sales by nonstore retailers more than doubled in April 2024 compared to April 2023 and marked a solid year of increases in the mostly online shopping sector in Douglas County.

UNR targeted for $21 million technological innovation grant

The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, announced the Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop consortium led by the University of Nevada, Reno in the Carson City-Reno region was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs in regions across the country that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors.

Atlantis wine program honored for 24th consecutive year

Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, presented annually to restaurants around the globe with wine programs.

Biz & Books Review: ‘Don’t be afraid of negotiation’

Absolutely not. And that's the final answer. Nobody's budging on it, nobody will hear any argument, it's done, the answer is just plain "no." Or is it – because isn't there some wiggle room in nearly any controversy, a toenail's worth of space to find a middle ground?

CapRock Partners acquires industrial warehouse in Sparks

CapRock Partners announced its acquisition of 3200 USA Parkway, a 707,010-square-foot cross-dock industrial warehouse in Sparks.

Reno land broker opens Northern Nevada office for Land Advisors Organization

Reno land broker Mark Krueger has been able to order off the senior menu for quite some time now, but contrary to the rumor mill, Krueger is definitely not contemplating retirement.

Midyear pit stop: How to rev up your company – from good to better to best

Many business owners in Northern Nevada held their collective breath throughout 2023, anticipating the crash of the economy’s much-discussed “hard landing.”

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