Development
Nevada governor proposes additional $50M for small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 6:05pmWith $51 million having been allocated to Nevada small businesses as part of the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Grant program, Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking the Legislature to approve $50 million more for struggling small businesses in the Silver State.
Carson City Soroptimist highlights 'Women Helping Women' honoree Tiffany Kenison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:40pmAs part of a series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce Tiffany Kenison as one of our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees, who will be recognized at our Feb. 18 virtual recognition event.
Carson City area road report for week of Jan. 25-31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 6:45amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Capital City Arts Initiative announces exhibition of Photo Finished 2021 presented by Carson High Seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:06pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished 2021", at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City through March 25, 2021.
Thirteen seniors from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit which is available online at ccainv.org.
USDA Rural Development Names Gardnerville's Jim Park Acting State Director In Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:04amThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is pleased to announce Jim Park has been selected to serve as the Acting State Director in Nevada.
Carson High librarian to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 5:55amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Carson High School librarian Ananda Campbell, who will describe how she and other district librarians, in collaboration with city and state library staffs, transitioned Carson City's students to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
History of Genoa's Mormon Station to be discussed by Carson City Rotarians
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 4:10pmThe Rotary Club of Carson City will discuss the history and early settlement of the Mormon Station in Genoa at its next meeting. Park interpreter Chris Johnson is the guest speaker, his presentation will focus on the development of Mormon Station and what life was like for early settlers.
From aviation to cybersecurity and EMT training, WNC spring semester course signups underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:05pmDon’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.
Carson City Library hosts first Bionics Camp in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:31pmReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students starting in February.
UNR Extension hosts online town halls to discuss new round of Paycheck Protection Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:14pmRENO, Nev. — With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls with representatives from these organizations and other lenders, as well as Extension experts, explaining eligibility, the application process and other details on the assistance programs.
Carson City road report for week of Jan. 18-24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:32amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 18-24, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Looking ahead for Carson City Black and African American business owners this Martin Luther King day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:15pmLast year presented some of the greatest challenges Carson City small business owners have faced. Unfortunately, there has been a disproportionate effect on diverse-owned businesses, including those owned by Black and African American entrepreneurs.
New leadership roles for Carson City School Board, re-elected sworn in
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:04pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce new leadership roles for the School Board of Trustees. At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 11, Joe Cacioppo, District 7, was named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.
Carson City-based In Plain Sight Marketing's Elizabeth Pearson earns Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 3:09pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — In Plain Sight Marketing LLC public relations and account specialist, Elizabeth Pearson has earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America.
The entry-level certificate administered by the Universal Accreditation Board is awarded to recent graduates of the Public Relations Student Society of America to demonstrate their proficiency in the public relations field.
Carson City School Board to hold first meeting of 2021 tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:53amThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater within the Carson City Community Center.
WNC Continuing Education program offers more career training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:15pmWestern Nevada College has revamped its Continuing Education program and is now geared toward providing career training and professional development, as well as offering a variety of personal enrichment classes like it has in the past.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Power of the lullaby
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:51amIt has become my obsession over the past 10 months to ascertain exactly how little or next to nothing I can do, and still be counted as, "amongst the living." This act of social downsizing has taken me all the way down to the examination of lullabies.
Carson City road report for week of Jan. 11-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 1:52pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 11-17, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City Rotarians to Discuss Workforce Development
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 2:28pmTechnology expert Alex Wolfe is the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.
To abide by the state’s COVID-19 guidelines, the meeting will take place online via ZOOM on Tuesday, January 12 at 12:30 P.M. Guests are welcome.
Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City grant applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:56amNotice is hereby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, II & III, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Soroptimist International of Carson City Announces 'Women Helping Women' Honorees to be Recognized on Feb. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:55amSoroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our Virtual “Celebrating Women Helping Women” Recognition Event, via Zoom, on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Carson City Board of Supervisors extend business license grace period, allocate non-profit funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:47pmThe newly elected Board of Supervisors, including Mayor Lori Bagwell, Supervisor Lisa Schuette, Supervisor Mo White, and appointed supervisor Stan Jones, along with Supervisor Stacey Giomi, met for their first board meeting of 2021 on Thursday.
NNDA's annual State of the Counties featured Jan. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 5:06pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge first event of 2021 will present the organization’s Annual State of the Counties on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Focused on Nevada’s Sierra region, the free webinar features county managers from Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, and Storey counties. Each manager will discuss their county’s successes, challenges and future plans.
Carson City Soroptimist seeks Ruby Award nominations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 2:04pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is seeking nominations for its annual Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making a difference in the lives of women or girls in the areas of health, education, and economic and social development and inspires and encourages other women.
UNR Extension weekly online town halls and webinars for small businesses resume this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 10:14amAs the new year kicks off and another COVID-19 stimulus package has been passed, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls and webinars next week and the following week to provide small businesses owners with details on the stimulus package, as well as guidance on marketing and taxes. Discussion on the new stimulus package will include improvements to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, as well as emergency enhancements being made to related lending programs.
Carson City area road report for week of Jan. 4-10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 10:00amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 4-10, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Reno native Dawn Wells who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' dies of COVID complications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:57pmReno native Dawn Wells, who starred as Mary Ann in the popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles, according to her publicist. She was 82.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 4:02pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: