Marketing

El Dorado County Connections - One Stop is hosting a free SERVPRO Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Community College (in the Aspen Room) located at 1 College Way in South Lake Tahoe.

The American Buffalo did not roam in Northern Nevada more than a century ago as the West was settled, but Nevada does lay claim to its own Silver Buffalo in 2016. That “Silver Buffalo” is Jim Rogers and the national honor was bestowed upon this Nevadan by the Boy Scouts of America at its 2016 National Annual Meeting held in San Diego.

Rogers was honored during the recent BSA National Convention in San Diego. Today, there are more than 800,000 adult volunteers in BSA, and Rogers has been an active volunteer leader for over 35 years.

This is the first Labor Day I didn’t force myself to work. After the Temple Burn at Burning Man, I decided I needed to dedicate a little time today to a different kind of work. That work was emotional in nature.

See, the Temple Burn on the Playa is a somber moment. It’s a time of reflection, letting go, and grief. The purpose is to release pain, bad habits, and what no longer serves.

This weekend, I volunteered my time at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Donned in fur and boots, I gave hugs and greeted Burners flying into Reno for Burning Man. I also imparted valuable information. I shared how to get supplies, travel to Black Rock Desert, and enjoy the festival.

A new brochure, developed through the Carson City Visitors Bureau, leads art lovers on a self-guided tour of the city’s galleries. The Carson City Art Walk features artists and galleries, all located within walking distance of downtown.

Alone. Just sit with that word for a bit. Alone. Does it send chills down your spine? Does it induce a little fear? Or, does is speak to you in a different way?

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning recipients of a recent electronic refrigerator direct mailer for Carson City Proud that the communication may be a scam, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Friday.

Julie Grady has lived in Carson City since 2000 and owned Due Sorella — a store of vintage and eclectic accent pieces, art and other items — since 2006.

“I love Carson City,” she said. “I have people from all over the world come in here. I tell them all about the town. I tell them about the Blue Line Trail, I tell them where to eat. I tell them we’re the capital.”

In 2009, I lost my job at Konami Digital Entertainment. It was devastating. I realized my household now had zero income. My husband at the time didn’t have a job, either. He had been looking for a job for months since he quit his job in Dallas to move us to Southern California.

Mark Salinas, who runs a commercial and community design company in New York City, has been selected to fill the new arts and culture coordinator position in Carson City.

As I stare at this blank Word document, which will fill with words, I remember back to when this column first debuted in April of 2014. I was so grateful to have an audience, particularly an audience as wonderful as those who live in and around Carson City.

Three years of change and rebranding efforts by the Carson City Visitors Bureau (CCVB) are turning the Nevada state capital into a tourist destination, said CCVB Executive Director Joel Dunn, and no longer a point on the road map to pass through.

Social media was the buzzword of the day for local business owners receiving marketing consulting advice from teen members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada on Wednesday.

The social scene is changing in Carson City and elsewhere.

These days a night out is looking less like club or bar hopping and more like painting ... with a cocktail.

Think Van Gogh and DaVinci; not Behr and Valspar.

In the historic town of Dayton, six miles east of Carson City, there's a pizzeria that serves up more than fresh pies.

Rick Murdock, vice president of sales and casino marketing for Eldorado Resort Casino, and Airport Trustee since 2009, has been named the new Chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.

Panasonic Energy of North America and Nevada JobConnect are collaborating on plans to hold a job fair, focused on full-time jobs and careers in advanced manufacturing at the Gigafactory that is now being built outside Reno in Sparks.

A private developer from Reno has purchased the membership-only Thunder Canyon Golf Club in southern Washoe Valley, renaming it Toiyabe Golf Club, a press release from the Bauserman Group said.

The Carson City Visitors Bureau is using the latest in new technology to highlight some of the city’s oldest buildings.

The iconic Blue Line Trail — which features notable homes on the historic west side — is now available on the Visit Carson City app.

A sign at the front entrance to Carson Hot Springs Resort notifies customers of construction noise, but that doesn't seem to bother patrons of the mineral pools, Resort Manager Keith Shellhamer said.

Kyle Horvath, Director of Marketing for Carson City, fills us in on experiencing the area by train on the historic V&T Railroad with Candy Duncan, program manager for V&T.

The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, has been awarded the public relations industry’s most distinguished honor — an elusive Silver Anvil — for its “Don’t Fence Me In” millennial marketing campaign.

YouTube is one of the most powerful media tools on the planet today. Yet, many businesses do not use social media of any kind to their marketing advantage.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Oakland Raiders offensive line coach, Mike Tice, is bringing his annual Carson Valley friends and family golf outing benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to the public this year.

A special event slated to debut in Carson City this month is expected to benefit the the local economy on a graduated basis each year through 2020.

It’s estimated that Carson City Off-Road would generate $1 to $1.5 million in local revenue in 2016, said Joel Dunn, executive director, Carson City Visitors Bureau. About 30 percent of that would be spent for lodging and the rest for retail, restaurants and bars.

The 3rd and Curry Saturday Farmer's Market opened today as a crowd of visitors flocked to the rows upon rows of fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as homemade baked goods, meats, arts, crafts, and hot food.

The good, old summer time appears to have started early in the Eagle Valley.

Not only has Mother Nature bucked the seasonal calendar by introducing mid-summer temperatures approaching 100 degrees, but the 3rd and Curry Farmer's Market welcomes its 2016 season Saturday in downtown Carson City.

Kyle Horvath, director of marketing for the Carson City Visitors Bureau, updates us on all there is to do in the capital city this weekend. Brew Fest, Wine Walk, art, mural painting and more. Follow Kyle on his art studio tour this week.

The south shore at Lake Tahoe is continuing its revitalization to the tune of $500-plus million with new accommodations, retail space, restaurants, and area attractions that reinforce authentic experiences.

The investments, improvements and a confident, singular vibe from locals and adventure seekers has coalesced with the spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation to create one of the country’s most desirable destinations, with Lake Tahoe at its center.

A new campaign is encouraging residents to see Carson City in a new way — then share it with the rest of the community.

“Ride Carson City is more than just a campaign,” said Kyle Horvath, social media manager for the Carson City Visitors Bureau. “It embodies the Carson City lifestyle. It celebrates a community that is active at all ages.”