Kingsbury restaurant celebrates 30 years
Dave Archer, president and CEO of Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, has announced his retirement, effective mid-2022.
The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced Deirdra Walsh, general manager and vice president of Northstar California Resort, has joined its Board of Directors.
Nevatio Engineering an on-demand Machine Design and Automation Company has opened in Reno.
Maruho Medical has signed a lease at the Mill@McCarran flex office project, Basin Street Properties announced in a press release.
Nevada casinos finished the calendar year with their 10th straight month of more than $1 billion in winnings.
Continuing a tradition that began with the late Mayor Bob Crowell, Mayor Lori Bagwell gave her first State of the City address on Thursday. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the presentation and luncheon.
The CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) told the annual economic update affordable housing is Western Nevada’s biggest challenge.
The more than 330,000 square feet of retail construction and renovation underway in Reno is expected to create a “flight to quality” as Northern Nevada retailers jockey for position in emerging and gentrified retail submarkets.
The Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) of Northern Nevada chapter this month announced its Board of Directors for 2022.
The Northern Nevada Development Authority held its annual State of the Counties conference Wednesday in Carson City.
Las Vegas-based real estate development and management firm Kingsbarn Capital & Development plans to break ground in February on a multifamily apartment complex in Carson City.
The Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors recently hosted its annual awards and recognition banquet in November to celebrate yearly achievements from its members.
Chase International announced this month a spring 2022 groundbreaking for “Nine 47 Tahoe,” a 40-unit luxury condo development planned on 2 acres at corner of Tahoe and Southwood boulevards in Incline Village.
The Lyon County Commission approved a code amendment last week that directs staff to proceed with establishing its regulations and uses for tiny houses as accessory dwelling units.
The prolonged construction downturn has forced Northern Nevada architectural firms to become much leaner to survive, and a brighter future is nowhere on the horizon.
The winter months are typically the slowest in the home-selling cycle, but the housing market in Northern Nevada is showing no signs of a soft winter season.
The Andersen Ranch Estates project between Ormsby Boulevard and Mountain Street has begun grubbing.
Once a business owner has decided to sell their business with the assistance of a business broker, they owe it to themselves to ask a lot of questions before choosing which broker to represent their interests. Since the most fundamental trait an experienced broker must have is credibility, the following questions need to be asked.
Administrative penalties for workplace safety violations levied by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) against employers who are not in compliance increased as of Jan. 15.
PNC Bank this month announced the appointment of financial services veteran Denette Suddeth as regional president and head of Commercial Banking for Nevada, including Reno and Las Vegas, a move that gives the bank a presence in all 30 of the nation’s top metropolitan statistical areas.
The repositioning of the old AT&T and Nevada Bell building on East Plumb Lane is a huge win for the Northern Nevada office market.
Rocky Brands, a footwear and apparel company headquartered in Nelsonville, Ohio, recently expanded operations to Northern Nevada by opening a distribution center on 425 E. Sydney Drive in McCarran, east of Reno-Sparks.
Overall, employment is up 94,700 jobs since December 2020.
The Reno Aces this month announced the additions of Mike Murray and Chris Phillips to serve as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively.
Chris Boline has been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.
Utah-based learning solutions company eLearning Brothers announced this month the acquisition of Rehearsal, a video-based practice and coaching platform that launched in Reno in 2015.
The dearth of industrial space and developable land in Northern Nevada has brokers, tenants and landlords flexing their creative muscles in order to come up with viable ways to lease space and house new tenants.
It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Northern Nevada businesses, especially those deemed “nonessential” and had to shut down for months on end last spring and summer.
Carisa and John Zink, owners of Reno-based recruiting agency IT Avalon and founders of The Shirley Ann Foundation, Inc., recently donated $10,000 to local nonprofit STEP2 through their foundation.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation recently announced the appointment of Latonia Coleman as new Deputy Director of Programs. Coleman is based in Las Vegas.
Lewis Roca recently selected Nicole Scott of Reno to join the firm’s partnership effective Jan. 1. In all, the firm welcomed 14 new lawyers as partners throughout its offices in Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver and Los Angeles.
Lifestream Health Foods owner Rich Cancimilla says business has nearly quadrupled through the pandemic.
Alex Meruelo – son of Cuban immigrants and owner of Reno's Grand Sierra Resort and the Sahara Las Vegas – uses his media holdings to drive the increasingly lucrative LA Latino market to the Sahara.
Nevada businesses can apply for grants to help replace diesel-powered vehicles and equipment — including freight trucks and delivery trucks.
Arrington comes on as a development officer/grant writer, while Muench joins as a content creator.
Patton comes to Reno from the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University, where she was the research services manager.
A 20-year resident of the North Lake Tahoe region, for the past five years Karwowski has been part of Northstar California Resort’s senior leadership team.
Owners Todd and Lindy Martini are Reno natives with 24 years of experience in the jewelry and repair industry.
The trope of the “broke college student” is not cliche, but rather a genuine struggle for thousands of Nevada students who have increasingly sought help from school-sponsored food pantries to help offset rising rents.
The golf course and luxury real estate project located on Highway 50 above Jacks Valley reported $99 million in sales during 2021.
Kate Franko with Google LLC, Carli Kinne with Panasonic Energy of North America, Scott Pruneau with ITS Logistics, Value Quraishi with Value Venture Studio Inc, and Abbi Whitaker with The Abbi Agency join the EDAWN board this year.
Current buyers are in their early '30s to late '40s, working remotely and moving to the Nevada side from California for its tax breaks and lifestyle.
From the archives: Employers in Northern Nevada see signs of improvement in 2012, including modest increases in sales, the likelihood of some additional hiring and even the possibility of raises for some employees.
The Reno market presents "an incredible opportunity for brand expansion,” said Gary Bauer, Brand President of Jan-Pro Systems International.
Reed Electric is a fourth-generation family-owned company founded in 1929, with locations in Los Angeles and Reno.
Heintzman graduated from UNR with a Master of Accountancy in 2021, while Phillips earned her Master of Accountancy at Mississippi State University.
The funding will enable Azibo, which launched in spring 2020 and moved its headquarters to Reno that fall, to hire additional staff in Reno and San Francisco and accelerate product innovation, said Chris Hsu, CEO and co-founder.
"We want what we want when we want it, but we carelessly invoke individual liberties when those working to serve us must abandon them and do what’s right for our collective safety."
The Nevada Mining Association is asking state officials to tweak proposed regulations implementing a new tax on gold and silver mining, including changing the title and ensuring it won’t be applied retroactively.
The partnership comes as a response to Washoe County’s “rapid expansion and growth and the need to provide innovative solutions to emergency medical response."
Archer joined NCET in 2006 as executive director and was promoted to President/CEO in 2011.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport saw 3.6 million passenger visits in 2021, up notably from 2020's total of just 2 million — though still a significant drop from 2019, when the airport served 4.5 million people.
“In just two years we have grown our membership to more than 2,000 strong as we now expand our community beyond Colorado and into the Truckee-Tahoe region, Reno and the Bay Area,” said Gravity Haus CEO Jim Deters.
"Pediatric oncology patients of Renown Children’s Hospital now have access to the latest and most cutting-edge treatment options in addition to commonly prescribed treatments," said Dr. Tony Slonim, president and CEO of Renown Health.
It's the only hospital in Nevada to receive the designation from the American College of Cardiology.
Cooper is an industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience in financial services and insurance.
The previous record median home price for Sparks/Spanish Springs was $505,000 in September 2021.
Carson Manufacturing’s gearheads are used in robotic arms, medical equipment, conveyor belts, AstroTurf-laying machines, top-secret military equipment and more.
A new report from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection projects the state is in line to fall about 5.5 percent short of its 2025 emission reduction goal, and 21.1 percent short of the 2030 goal.
The competition creates experiential learning opportunities for UNR business students to find out more about the stock market, trading strategies, career prospects and networking with other investment-minded students.
George joins Chase International's Carson Valley office, while Figoni is the newest agent in the Sparks office.
Greg Sanguinetti acquired JFC Logistics in December 2018 and has since expanded to operate four warehouse facilities in Sparks that span nearly 300,000 square feet; now, it sports a new name: Pro Group Logistics.
Nevada ranchers this week said the new COVID variant is expected to affect packing house staffing in the first quarter of the year.
Team Sports Ink, a team sporting goods provider and decorator for the greater Reno-Carson youth athletic market, was founded in 1999.
United Federal Credit Union's Pay It Forward program was created in 2008.
“Brooke brings experience and new energy to Nevada Day. We are certainly looking forward to having her on our team."
From the archives: Ormat Technologies pulled the plug on a power purchase agreement with NV Energy after delays in bringing online the proposed 30-megawatt Carson Lake geothermal plant in Churchill County.
With thousands of workers shifting to new industries, Nevada’s labor market has in recent months seen some of the highest rates of hires and job separations in the country.
“I’m honored ... to lead alongside such distinguished members of the construction industry,” said Feser, project manager for Carson City-based Miles Construction.
When the Dixie Fire devastated five counties across Northeastern California, many of Plumas Bank’s clients, team members and branch locations were caught in the fire’s path.
Cruz and Vicente are part of aha!’s commercial team based at the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
The loan will go to Sierra Mobile Storage, owned by Luke and Staci Stevenson, which offers storage solutions across greater Reno-Tahoe.
Spurred by supply chain constraints, historically low interest rates, housing inventory shortages and migration changes influenced by the pandemic, Nevada's housing prices skyrocketed to record highs in 2021.
"The tried-and-true tradition of compiling New Year’s Resolutions or even setting business goals has become rather challenging in this very uncertain world dictated by the latest COVID variant."
Timothy Lukas replaces James Newman, who had served as Administrative Partner in Northern Nevada since 2013.
The annual event features presentations from EDAWN President/CEO Mike Kazmierski and Brian Gordon of economic research firm Applied Analysis.
The Tahoe Biltmore will remain open through February until phased demolition work begins. The developer, EKN Development Group, is planning a full rebrand, with "Tahoe Luxury Resort and Residences" currently as the working title.
Amazon employs more than 22,000 workers in Nevada, while Walmart employs about 15,470 people in the Silver State.
IntelliSource recently celebrated its 10th year in the Reno market by giving away a 2022 Tesla Model Y to local employee Alisha Ellis.
Leaders from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Mineral counties will share successes, challenges and future economic plans for the region, according to NNDA.
Prostinak was previously a Senior Advisor with SVN Gold Dust Commercial Associates in Reno, while Gonzalez was most recently with Colliers Reno.
Walker River Estates vintner Greg Ross wants to prove that you can grow something in Douglas County besides alfalfa.
Andy Chapman of the Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau believes the area’s hotels and lodges are better prepared than the past two winters.
The proposed allocations include up to $20 million for an affordable housing investment fund; projects would be required to use apprentices enrolled in state-registered apprenticeship programs for at least 10 percent of construction hours.
In all, 337 organizations submitted applications with more than $445 million in funding requests.
The recent acquisition of mining claims acres near Tonopah comes as Reno-based American Battery Technology Company continues construction of a $30 million lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Fernley.
"The real estate industry in Northern Nevada had an exceptional year in 2021, but it presented a year of frustration to buyers and sellers."
Before Barrick and Newmont merged, workers at all levels of the Nevada gold-mining industry would shift between two major companies. Now, since the creation of Nevada Gold Mines, that choice is gone, and many current and former employees claim the workplace culture has changed for the worse.
Plumas Bank recently secured an extra $25,000 in matching funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.
“The need for qualified staff and increased wages in addition to these other cost increases is pushing the industry to its breaking point.”
From the archives: “One of the worst things that could happen is that we’d let a perfectly good recession go to waste and wouldn’t learn anything that we could apply in future years."
The Northern Nevada Business Weekly is pleased today to announce the winners of our 2021 Best In Business contest.
A total of 55 new laws took effect Jan. 1 in Nevada, impacting everything from business operations to healthcare to elections and beyond.
Nevada State Development Corporation assisted with financing for the $913,000 deal in conjunction with Plumas Bank.
"The only solution to our affordable housing crisis is to build more houses. And the only way to do that is to have more land to do so."
Among the new tenants is Tempur Sealy, which recently leased 405,213 square feet of space at the center after announcing plans in August to expand to the Reno market.
The end goal of this program will be to deed restrict 10% of available homes in Truckee — an estimated 1,500 homes — as market rate rental or for-sale homes by 2032.
The Board of Regents' 6-6 vote on Dec. 30 came amid mounting concerns that the delay or revocation of terminations the day before they were planned would create “operational chaos” across all eight NSHE institutions.
Founded in 1999, GuidedChoice is a digital retirement advisory firm that leverages technology to improve retirement outcomes.
The acquisition comes after the Newport Beach, California-based firm acquired the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge in Crystal Bay for $56.9 million in September.
Mostly led by gambling totals in Las Vegas, statewide gaming revenue reached $1.32 billion in November. In Washoe County, meanwhile, revenue is up 19.6 percent over 2019 through November.
"Our new facility in Reno underscores our commitment to evolving and growing to stay at the forefront of the mobility market," said Allan Swan, president of Panasonic Energy of North America.
