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Western Nevada Development District Executive Director, Sheryl Gonzales, has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2022. She joined the organization in 2013 as a Project Manager and has served in the capacity of Executive Director since 2020. The announcement has prompted WNDD to launch a nation-wide search for a new Executive Director.

I recently walked into Flavors of India unannounced to interview owner Dolly Kaur. The first thing I heard was a customer bidding farewell to Dolly stating, “The food was fantastic!”

The much anticipated Panera Bread location in south Carson City could finally have an opening date as the work on the new restaurant's interior is completed.

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Custom Vinyl Boutique opened up shop in September in the Port of Subs shopping center on E. William Street and has been serving up custom clothing ever since.

Owner Leatha Amos got the idea for her custom clothing operation from TikTok, and began making her own t shirts, sweatshirts and other printed items out of her home for a year before moving into a brick and mortar location.

Ioneer USA Corporation, an emerging lithium-boron supplier, and NexTech Batteries, the global leader in proprietary lithium-sulfur battery technology, announced Wednesday the completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies.

Carson City area casinos saw a 17 percent increase in February gaming revenue compared to February 2021. Meanwhile, casinos statewide were up 44 percent, according to a report Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

CARSON CITY — The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February 2022, a decrease of 0.1 percent from January 2022 according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2022 economic report. Seasonally adjusted estimates account for regularly seen economic patterns, with the following estimates not seasonally adjusted.

When entering Garibaldi’s Ristorante in the heart of downtown Carson City, diners are greeted with smiles that can light up the whole room by servers Slade Siciliano and Morgan Claypool, Since the Governor’s Feb. 10 Emergency Directive 052 lifted the mask mandate, those smiles can now be seen allowing you to return with your best smile.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has announced its support of the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund via a $10,000 contribution to the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. This donation supports ongoing efforts to mitigate both immediate and long-term impacts to Ukraine's credit union system.

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CARSON CITY — The Office of the Labor Commissioner reminds Nevada employers that the minimum wage will increase effective July 1, 2022. Assembly Bill 456, passed by the 2019 Nevada Legislature, increases the minimum wage in increments of 75 cents annually through 2024.

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Nelson as Mortgage Advisor at its branch at 1350 East William Street in Carson City.

A spin on an old text message scam has been making the rounds this month, with seemingly innocent content that’s putting your private information at risk. Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of this tempting scam.

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (popularly known as NCET) will be hosting its annual Tech Showcase and Awards Gala alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

The Carson City dining scene is about to be rocked. The Nashville Social Club has named Tony Schafer as Executive Chef. Schafer brings considerable culinary chops to the Dining and Entertainment venue scheduled to open in late spring.

United Construction Company, a best-in-class general contractor and design-builder serving both Northern and Southern Nevada industrial and commercial markets, has named Edward “Ed” Morgan as their new Chief Financial Officer, beginning March 7, 2022. This announcement comes as UCC’s beloved CFO Brad Breach announces his retirement after 35 years of professional service to the company.

CARSON CITY — GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, announced a partnership with three local restaurants — So Juicy, Squeeze In, and The Union — to run a pilot program offering customers a reusable container option for take-out orders.

The Nevada Green Business Network is a part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, concerns continue to grow around current and potential emergency needs of the Ukrainian people. Generous donors want to help by supporting charities that are raising funds for assistance, but times of crises often flush out fraudsters waiting in the shadows to take advantage of high emotions and emergency situations.

Better Business Bureau offers the following tips for donors to consider, along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities that have announced Ukraine-related activities or plans on their websites.

Melissa and Blane Cox celebrated the opening of their second furniture store within the Carson Mall on March 4.

The 12,500 square Carson Home Furnishings Outlet store will complement Carson Home Furnishing located at the opposite end of the mall and will feature furniture at lower prices.

Jon Edmondo and Bruce Robertson have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people, including residents of Carson City, explore businesses and technology.

After revisions, new information on December job figures in Nevada shows the state gained 50,000 more jobs than previously reported for the month, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Join Northern Nevada Human Resources Association on Thursday, March 10, 4:30 p.m. at the National Automobile Museum in Reno or virtually for a chance to meet your local HR peers and hear from three workplace culture experts on ways to retain and engage your employees.

A new antiques and collectibles store has opened on Carson Street in Carson City, offering items of bygone eras.

Pastime Antiques and Collectibles opened up shop at 1811 N. Carson Street, near the old Grocery Outlet building in the A to Zen shopping center, offering curated items in their 2000-square-foot store.

Meet Alondra Enriquez, server extraordinaire, who can be seen on the day shift serving customers inside the restaurant at Bodine’s Casino in south Carson City.

Carson City area casinos had a 1.88 percent increase in January gaming revenue, while statewide, Nevada casinos were up 41.58 percent over January 2021 figures, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

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The executive board of the Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday that it has named Jeff Sutich as its new executive director.