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Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
Blockchain investment grows in Nevada; technology is 'tailor-made for supply chain management'
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 7:52amCARSON CITY, Nev. — As more and more companies work to use blockchain for a long list of financial and other purposes, the questions most often ...
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 6:56pmJamming into the midweek, events lined up for Wednesday, Sept. 25 around the capital city include a Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon with a primer on blockchain. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its monthly Business Edge meeting at Casino Fandango with a focus on Nevada's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Also happening: Fusion cooking classes at Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton headquarters, plus the Veterans Resource Group will make a visit to the Dayton Food Pantry. There's also a Wine and Moondance Chocolate Pairing at Expresso Yourself inside the Brewery Arts Center, plus art workshops and showings, Salsa dancing and more.
Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon Wednesday to focus on blockchain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 11:22amA blockchain primer will be the focus of Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon this Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Gold Dust West.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:34pmComing up on Thursday, August 22, 2019, we can expect continued sunny skies with a daytime near 90. Among upcoming events: Thursday is the final day of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center. Take in a film screening and talk to the filmmakers who made them. There's a Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City lunch connect at Red's Old 395 Grill, plus Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park and a volunteer expo hosted by Leadership Douglas County. There's also a discussion about aviation history and trends at the Nevada State Museum, a Carson City GOP information meeting on Block Chain technology, Jazz and Beyond music festival events and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Republicans to host speakers on Blockchain technology
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 9:42amThe Carson City Republican Central Committee is proud to host speakers on Blockchain technology. The topic is "What is this new technology and why should you care?" Just as the Internet has changed how we intersect with others in our work and personal communities, Blockchain will affect many aspects of our lives such as:
Blockchains LLC approved to build fiber optic ring spanning Carson City, Reno, and Innovation Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 5:36pmBlockchains Communications LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blockchains, LLC, can move forward with building a proposed 102-mile fiber optic ring that spans Innovation Park, Reno and Carson City.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
Amid tech boom, Nevada wants to become home for blockchain-related businesses
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 12:44pmWhile bitcoin has gradually become a household word, the underlying technology behind it — known as blockchain — isn’t quite there yet, though it has found a recent home in Nevada law.
Nevada State Senator Kieckhefer introduces entrepreneurship and startup Initiative
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:26amSenator Ben Kieckhefer, whose district includes Reno and Carson City, introduced a legislative package Tuesday to strengthen Nevada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and ensure Nevada is the destination of choice for business startups and entrepreneurs. The package includes a first-of-its-kind $45 million venture capital fund for businesses in the state.