Duane Johnson
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CA tax law woes mean Northern Nevada luxury spending is on the rise
RENO, Nev. — The continued growth of the Northern Nevada economy — coupled with changes in California tax law that’s seemingly sending residents fleeing the state in droves — has meant more in terms of high-end spending within the Silver State.The main beneficiary is the real estate market, with luxury home sales skyrocketing.For example, in… → Read More
Construction industry takes action on Nevada workforce shortage
It’s no secret that lack of workforce in the construction trades has been one glaring weakness in an otherwise robust Northern Nevada construction market. Data presented by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Nevada Builders Alliance stated that by 2023 the state will need 137,000 construction-related workers, 30,000 more than currently… → Read More
Nevada cannabis industry, amid record sales, poised for massive growth in 2018
The legalization of recreational adult cannabis use in the Silver State has been a real coup thus far for the few marijuana dispensaries scattered around Northern Nevada.As 2018 rolls → Read More
Nevada cannabis industry, amid record sales, poised for massive growth in 2018
The legalization of recreational adult cannabis use in the Silver State has been a real coup thus far for the few marijuana dispensaries scattered around Northern Nevada.As 2018 rolls → Read More
Reno women share stories, advice on how to build a successful startup
It was about 10 years ago when Christina Ciaccio — who found herself struggling with a gluten intolerance and battling an eating disorder — decided it was time to motivate herself to find healthier eating options.“What I found was certain foods spiked my sugar levels and caused my hormones to go crazy,” said Ciaccio, who… → Read More
A ‘game changer’: Reno doctors see ketamine a solution for mental illnesses
Ketamine was first used in the 1960s as an anesthetic for wounded soldiers on the Vietnam battlefields. Research on the drug progressed, and it has been found to be a viable treatment for pain management and, more important, mental health disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and severe depression. Now, two Reno physicians, Bret Frey… → Read More
A ‘game changer’: Reno doctors see ketamine a solution for mental illnesses
Ketamine was first used in the 1960s as an anesthetic for wounded soldiers on the Vietnam battlefields.Research on the drug progressed, and it has been found to be a viable treatment for pain management and, more important, mental health disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and severe depression.Now, two Reno physicians, Bret Frey and Robert… → Read More
Chase Bank eager to establish wide footprint in Northern Nevada
As Northern Nevada continues to see explosive growth, JP Morgan Chase & Co., has been champing at the bit to break into the market.The New York-based banking giant succeeded in mid-October when JPMorgan opened its first Northern Nevada Chase Bank branch in south Reno in the Raley’s shopping center at the corner of Wedge Parkway… → Read More
Chase Bank eager to establish wide footprint in Northern Nevada
As Northern Nevada continues to see explosive growth, JP Morgan Chase & Co., has been champing at the bit to break into the market.The New York-based banking giant succeeded in mid-October when JPMorgan opened its first Northern Nevada Chase Bank branch in south Reno in the Raley’s shopping center at the corner of Wedge Parkway… → Read More
$25 million makeover at Nugget Casino Resort
For longtime employees like Randy Kennedy, the interior of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks now looks dramatically different. That's because the Nugget's new owner, Marnell Gaming, lead by Anthony Marnell III, has undertaken an aggressive $25 million makeover of the iconic Sparks property that dates to the 1950s. Kennedy, who serves as director of… → Read More
New lofts, bungalows breathe life into Midtown Reno
Blake Smith envisions the Midtown Lofts and Sinclair Bungalows as bringing something new with the old in Reno’s Midtown.Smith’s firm, S3 Development Company, is overseeing the development of Midtown → Read More
Reno Brew Bike pedals forward
Visitors roaming the streets of Reno are likely to do a double-take when they see Reno Brew Bike.Part bar, part tour shuttle, Reno Brew Bike is a 15-seat, pedal-powered → Read More
Reno Brew Bike pedals forward
Visitors roaming the streets of Reno are likely to do a double-take when they see Reno Brew Bike.Part bar, part tour shuttle, Reno Brew Bike is a 15-seat, pedal-powered cycle encompassed with a built-in counter that tours the streets of Reno, offering passengers the opportunity to check out local drinking establishments.Passenger interest determines which bars… → Read More
Logistics training picks up speed at TMCC
One industry that has benefited from Northern Nevada’s surging economy is the logistics sector.However, one issue companies in the industry are constantly facing is finding skilled individuals to fill the abundance of jobs in the market.To help bridge that gap, last year Truckee Meadows Community College added a Bachelor of Applied Science in Logistics Operations… → Read More
Logistics training picks up speed at TMCC
One industry that has benefited from Northern Nevada’s surging economy is the logistics sector.However, one issue companies in the industry are constantly facing is finding skilled individuals to fill the abundance of jobs in the market.To help bridge that gap, last year Truckee Meadows Community College added a Bachelor of Applied Science in Logistics Operations… → Read More
Logistics training picks up speed at TMCC
One industry that has benefited from Northern Nevada’s surging economy is the logistics sector.However, one issue companies in the industry are constantly facing is finding skilled individuals to fill the abundance of jobs in the market.To help bridge that gap, last year Truckee Meadows Community College added a Bachelor of Applied Science in Logistics Operations… → Read More
Economic impact of Burning Man on Gerlach is a question mark
The annual migration of “Burners” traveling Highway 447 through the tiny town of Gerlach on their way to the Burning Man festival has begun. There is no doubt Gerlach sees its fair share of travelers in on their way to the festival. But the economic impact to the town is unclear. Brian Bonnenfant, project manager for the Center for Regional Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, said some… → Read More
Reno airport unveils first update of master plan
RENO — With the resurgence in the Nevada economy in the wake of the recession and a multitude of changes in the aviation industry, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport figured → Read More
Reno airport unveils first update of master plan
RENO — With the resurgence in the Nevada economy in the wake of the recession and a multitude of changes in the aviation industry, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport figured → Read More
Reno-Tahoe International Airport unveils first update of new master plan
RENO, Nev. — With the resurgence in the Nevada economy in the wake of the recession and a multitude of changes in the aviation industry, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport → Read More