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Pop-up hotel breaks into Reno market

The developer of the new Ballpark Apartments across the street from Greater Nevada Field on Evans Avenue in Reno has teamed with Washinton, D.C.-based hospitality solutions provider Placemakr to create a “pop-up” hotel within the 369-unit multifamily apartment complex.

Pizza Factory reopens Silver Springs location

Pizza Factory’s Silver Springs location has reopened under new ownership. The restaurant is situated at 1080 U.S. Highway 95, next to the Silver Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Longtime franchisee and director of sites for Pizza Factory Eric Lombardi is the local owner in Silver Springs.

Construction project sets stage for growth of Evergreen Landscape

Evergreen Landscape Development has been serving the residential and commercial market in Northern Nevada for more than 20 years. The firm’s plans for growth include a “homegrown” flower enterprise, a retail nursery and additional onsite outdoor space, among other endeavors.

Legion Sports Fest takes over Reno-Sparks

Reno-Sparks is known for some of the best special events in the West: Hot August Nights, Great Reno Balloon Race, Best in the West Rib Cookoff, and Street Vibrations. Special events season typically starts with the Reno River Festival at the end of May, but another slightly lesser-known event kicks off this weekend at Reno-Sparks Convention Center – and the lineup is one of the most eclectic mixes of competitions ever assembled under one roof.

CloudTen Residential announces merger

Reno-based CloudTen Residential has announced its merger with multifamily management firm Gaston Wilkerson — creating a high-profile residential property management company with 210 employees and over 8,000 units throughout the west and Pacific Northwest.

JP Fence expands with property in Mound House

JP Fence has established a reputation as a top fence builder, providing quality services to businesses and homeowners in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Carson Valley and surrounding areas in Northern Nevada. The company has reached a milestone with the launch of a $1 million ground-up construction project on its headquarters, located at 15 Red Rock Road in Mound House.

NV Energy CEO departs after 6 years

A week after it was revealed that NV Energy overcharged customers by millions of dollars since 2001, the utility announced its CEO had departed for an energy company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and has been replaced by its general counsel. In a brief statement, NV Energy named Brandon Barkhuff as president and CEO of the utility company that serves most of Nevada, replacing Doug Cannon. Cannon became CEO in 2019.

UFCU awarded ‘Best Credit Union’ in competition

United Federal Credit Union has been awarded First Place for Best Credit Union in the 2025 Best of Reno Competition. The Best of Reno awards, organized annually by the Reno Gazette Journal, highlight businesses and organizations as voted on by the local community.

Economic uncertainty is the time to ‘prepare for the best’

On April 5, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, which provides a daily uncertainty index based on news, forecasting, and tax codes for the U.S., reported its highest score (992.75) in the past 12 months.

Biz & Books Review: The history of the ‘like’ button

Hey, that’s nice. It’s all good, you agree, 100 percent approval. You wish you had it, said it, thought it, or thought of it first. You can’t argue with that. As in the new book “Like: The Button That Changed the World” by Martin Reeves and Bob Goodson, it’s so good, you feel like telling the world. You can’t help yourself.

Sandoval: Economics will keep Pack women at Lawlor

While the University of Nevada men's basketball team will play at the new GSR arena beginning in 2027, the women's team will stay on campus at Lawlor Events Center, the home of Pack basketball for the past 41 years.

Carson home sales rise in April

Sales of existing single-family homes in Carson City saw a jump in April compared to March while median sales prices dipped, according to a news release from Sierra Nevada Realtors.

DETR offers summer camps for teens and young adults with disabilities

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is offering free pre-employment camps to help youth with disabilities transition from high school to post-secondary education and/or employment.

Duncans look to expand amenities at Lakeridge Golf Course

TJ Duncan, president of Duncan Golf Management, knows the golf business as well as anyone in Northern Nevada. His late father, Tom, worked in the regional golf industry for decades before purchasing his first golf course in 2003. The younger Duncan had a hands-on education in golf course ownership and management starting at an early age.

Amodei defends land sales, says state misses Reid’s clout

Rep. Mark Amodei, the only Republican in Nevada's congressional delegation, said on Nevada Newsmakers recently he understands the ire of his Democratic colleagues after his late-night amendment to sell off more than 93,000 acres of public land in Nevada.

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