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Nevada Chapter AGC named chapter of the year

The Nevada Chapter Associated General Contractors (AGC) won in the medium category, for those chapters with annual budgets between $1 and $2.5 million.

Nevada Mining Association donates nearly $7K to Eddy House

Every day temperatures reached 90 degrees in Reno this year, the Nevada Mining Association donated $90 to Eddy House.

22 rural Nevada businesses awarded $500K in forgivable loans

Of the 309 applicants, 9% were veteran-owned businesses/entrepreneurs, while 55% were female and 29% were minority, according to the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

Apartments on tap for former Reno skilled nursing facility

The project at 1835 Oddie Blvd. will transform the former Renown Health-owned skilled nursing facility into a 58-unit apartment complex.

Amazon seeks to hire 5,000 seasonal jobs in Nevada

Amazon plans to fill 150,000 seasonal jobs across the U.S. — including 5,000 in Nevada — to help with increased holiday demand.

Cortez Masto tours Reno electric battery factory

During the tour, the senator met with Sean Nichols and Denis Phares, co-founders of Dragonfly Energy, and other company staff.

Radial to fill 500 seasonal jobs in Reno ahead of holidays

Radial's Northern Nevada fulfillment center is located at 2777 USA Parkway in McCarran.

U-Haul partners with pair of Reno-Sparks businesses

Vaughn Motor Sports in Reno and McMillon Appliance Installations in Sparks are both proud to partner with U-Haul to "better meet the demands of Washoe County.”

LP Insurance Services named a 2021 ‘Best Practices Agency’

“To be named as part of this incredible group is truly outstanding," said Nick Rossi, President of LP Insurance Services.

Lush Cosmetics holiday pop-up opens in South Reno

The 1,000-square-foot space located between Davinci’s and LOFT will be open through Jan. 15, 2022.

Four Douglas County businesses earn Spotlight Award

The four winners for this year's Spotlight Award were Anytime Fitness – Gardnerville, Big Daddy’s Bike, Ski & Brew, CoCoMoes and Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger.

Nevada's second annual Rural Pitch Day set for Nov. 5

Startups and tech companies can earn up to $1,250 for a successful pitch; deadline to register is Oct. 22.

'Hundreds of positions available' at public sector job fair in Reno

More than 30 employers will be on hand for a “Government Agency/Public Sector Job Fair” from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Reno Town Mall.

Mari Chuy’s wins PBS Reno Spotlight Award for Extraordinary Local Business

“We work so hard to connect with people of Northern Nevada and give back every opportunity we can," said Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez, chef and owner of Mari Chuy’s Mexican Kitchen.

Reno panel to discuss state of journalism industry

Reynolds School alumnus Larry Ryckman, editor of The Colorado Sun, will moderate the panel of journalists from RGJ Media, KTVN News, The Nevada Independent, This Is Reno and KUNR Public Radio.