The Carson City Chamber Of Commerce
Flavors of India brings North Indian cuisine to Carson City at Saturday grand opening
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 2:50pmFlavors of India’s grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration is taking place Saturday at noon. City officials and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce will be bringing the giant ribbon and scissors to kick off the restaurant's first day of business.
Fifth annual Empty Bowls to fill Carson City empty stomachs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:32pmFor many of us, our bowls are never empty. That cannot be said for those less fortunate who live paycheck to paycheck or live in the various motels filled with those who cannot afford permanent housing for their families.
Annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights kicks off holidays in Carson City
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 1:45pmThe Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights annual tree lighting celebration outside the Nevada State Capitol Building in Carson City is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1. Activities are planned throughout downtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and listed below.
Walton’s Funerals and Cremations Promotes Jim Smolenski
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:30pmJim Smolenski has been named manager of the Walton’s Funerals & Cremations in Carson City and Gardnerville. A long-time Carson City funeral director, embalmer and funeral home manager, Smolenski graduated from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1977.
RGJ columnist Katie Coombs to speak at Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 9:15amThe German writer, poet, and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is attributed to declaring, “A man’s manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.” To date, no other form of communication shows the world the type of manners a man possesses than social media posts.
Carson Chamber kicks off National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 10:44amThis Monday, Oct. 2 the Nevada Office of the Attorney General will be conducting an informational session at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to present the tools and resources needed to stay safe online.
Taste of Downtown tickets sold out in 2017
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 9:10pmTickets for the 2017 Taste of Downtown sold out, Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV) Executive Director Lisa Lee said Tuesday, making this year one of the most successful yet for the local non-profit dedicated to ending domestic abuse crimes in Northern Nevada.
RSVP Brings Award Winning Fireworks and Carnival to Carson City, July 1-4, 2017
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:08pm2017 is the 25th year RSVP will host the July 4th Celebration and Carnival in Mills Park. A winner of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2016 Event of the Year - once again, we expect both local residents and the many visitors to our area to join us for live music, great food and craft vendors, and the excitement of carnival rides and games designed for all ages!
Carson City Chamber of Commerce makes board announcements
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 11:00amPeter Fishburn of Brown & Bigelow has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce at its annual ...
Carson City Symphony and Chorus to perform at the Genoa Americana Celebration July 4
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:10pmCelebrate Independence Day with the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer CeCe Gable at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa. Parade, festivities, five bands, games, old-time jams, chicken dinners, raffles, and more begin at 10 a.m.
Pours Galore: Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing Company celebrates grand opening
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 10:15amShoe Tree Brewing Company, located next door to Carson Hot Springs Resort, celebrated its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting, live music and an array of signature craft brews for tasting.
Max Casino opens new coffee bar in Carson City with ribbon cutting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 8:52pmA new coffee bar has been added to the amenities inside the Max Casino on South Carson Street in Carson City.
Max'd Out Coffee celebrated its grand opening Wednesday morning with a formal ribbon cutting.
Roblin to focus on social media at Carson City Chamber Soup’s On!
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 10:38amPictures may be worth a thousand words and those words could close a business or ruin a reputation overnight.
In this era of instant communication where everyone is a videographer and a recorder of history in the making, it will just take an instant to become an overnight sensation and may not be the kind of press you are seeking.
Greater Nevada Mortgage promotes Eva Simmons to Carson City Mortgage Funding Manager
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 10:29amGreater Nevada Mortgage has promoted Eva Simmons from Loss Mitigation Supervisor to Mortgage Funding Manager. She will be located in Carson City.
Carson City Chamber leadership mural to be unveiled at FISH
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 9:35pmPatrons of the dining room at Friends in Service Helping will soon have a brighter and more cheerful wall to look at. For its final project, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Leadership Class is painting a mural in the dining room, which serves meals to homeless people and others in need.
Battle Born Social cuts ribbon on new downtown Carson City restaurant
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:18pmMembers of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and other special guests were treated to a preview of Battle Born Social Monday night in a ribbon cutting ceremony that formally opened the restaurant at 318 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City.
Battle Born Social to celebrate grand opening Monday in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 9:17pmChef David Stern is literally counting the hours until his new restaurant opens its doors in downtown Carson City.
New Flat Earth Pizza to change Carson City's view of pie
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 7:20amConventional wisdom may be that the earth is round, but in Ryan Walker's world of pizza making, flat is where it's at.
2017 Chamber Leadership Class to Unveil Class Project at FISH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 3:03pmThe 2017 Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, comprised of 24 leadership professions, is privileged to welcome the community to a public unveiling of their class project on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 6 p.m.
The class, often referred to as “the Best Class” has worked diligently acquiring materials, constructing and painting a themed mural in the dining area of FISH (Friends In Service Helping).
Carson City kicks off ‘Shine Blue Lights’ campaign to honor law officers
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 9:35amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Merchants and residents who value the risky work of police and sheriff’s deputies can show their support in a new city program to shine blue lights as a beacon to officers and tribute to those who died in the line of duty, city officials said.
Heller, Amodei attend Carson City Chamber luncheon amid protests
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 2:13pmUnited States Sen. Dean Heller and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei were the featured guest speakers at Wednesday's monthly Soup's On luncheon series sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Their presence attracted a sold-out crowd inside the banquet room at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 East William Street in Carson City, as well as dozens of protesters outside of the facility.
Community assembles at Wild Horse Gallery for ribbon cutting in Carson Mall
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 8:42pmThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce, community dignitaries, representatives from the Carson Mall and others gathered Wednesday night at the new Wild Horse Gallery and Decor store inside the Carson Mall.
I Love Carson City’s Super Bowl Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 4 – 5
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 9:02pmIt’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!
SATURDAY:
- Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
Carson City Mayor approaches 2017 with optimism in State of City speech
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 6:33pmFollowing his re-election for a third and final term, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell is optimistic about what's ahead for the Nevada state capital in 2017.
He delivered his State of the City speech Monday night to dozens inside the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, reviewing the city's successes and challenges from 2016 while also reassuring residents about the future.
Author and historian Bonnie Boice Nishikawa featured at Carson City Chamber book signing
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:34pmCarson City history is fascinating, and there’s so much of it. But, much of it is gone and so much is untold. That is, until now.
A significant part of this city’s history is finally being told by Bonnie Boice Nishikawa, new historian/author, who has just published a chronicle of her experiences growing up in the Nevada State Orphans/Children’s Home or “Sunny Acres”, once very much a part of the downtown history between 1870-1992.
Monday, Jan. 30: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 1:14amThe new year keeps rolling along, and tonight we’ll hear from Mayor Bob Crowell what we can expect in the upcoming months. The State of the City address, "Carson City - A Community Working Together," will be presented in the Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater and is open to all. One thing we can expect is an influx of legislative staff, lobbyists, and lawmakers flooding Carson City. The next Legislative session begins in one week, so expect a little more traffic on the roads and our new downtown crosswalks to get a lot more use.
MONDAY:
Carson City Mayor Crowell to present State of the City address Monday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 11:13amWhat a difference a year makes. Carson City has come a long way and has made many changes during 2016, but still has miles to go. Mayor Robert Crowell will present his annual State of the City address, free and open to the public, Monday evening Jan. 30, 6 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Bob Boldrick Theater.
Thursday, Jan. 26: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:26pmWestern Nevada College began its semester earlier this week, and student artists will soon be featured in a CCAI exhibit at the BRIC building on East Proctor. Catch a last glimpse of the current exhibit with Sierra Nevada College talent today or tomorrow. Read on for more ....
Wells Fargo Blue Chip economist to provide economic insight at Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:28pmWhat is the economic pulse for 2017? Wells Fargo Managing Director and Senior Economist Mark Vitner will be providing valuable insight into our economic future at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon open to the public on Tuesday, January 24 at the Gold Dust West.
Cruz to lead Greater Nevada Credit Union's Carson City branch
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 5:45pmHe is also actively involved with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and teaching financial education to students through the Bite of Reality ...