Stories for August 2009

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Monday, August 31

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Business licenses through Aug. 21

Carson City Business Licenses through Aug. 21:

Nevada mining expands beyond gold, silver

When it comes to mining, Nevada is best known for gold and silver.

Give yourself a financial check-up

Let's get down and dirty about an American pastime - using credit (or debt) to expand net worth.

Turning brown land green

Bonnie Plants intends on taking a small, brown plot of land in Silver Springs and turning it green.

Business Briefly 8/30

Oaks takes over marketing at Nugget

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Add smoke to your scallops

Smoked scallops with heirloom tomatoes panzanella

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Seats going fast for Nugget's winemaker dinner

A few seats still remain for the Carson Nugget's August winemaker dinner at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 in the steakhouse. Chef Nick DeMagistris created a five-course menu that will use locally grown produce paired with wines from Napa Valley's Eagle Eye Winery. The cost is $65 per person. For reservations, call 882-1626 ext. 209.

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Going green pays off for Tahoe's Embassy Suites

After spending $200,000 on environmental improvements in January, Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe has already paid for the investment in energy savings in just seven months.

Wine tours better with designated driver

Wine-lovers will no longer have to draw straws when designating a driver for El Dorado wine tastings.

Bango Oil wins SEC expansion appeal despite neighbor complaints

Bango Oil was victorious in an appeal hearing before the State Environmental Commission Tuesday and can now pursue a planned expansion at its Churchill County plant.

Carson Valley Inn celebrates 25 years

The Carson Valley Inn turns 25 on Aug. 10, and the hotel is celebrating with a full day of points bonuses and cash giveaways for Inn Club members and free celebration refreshments in the casino.

Business Licenses

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of July 24:

Stash retirement nest egg in IRA rollover

Whether you are a boomer saying goodbye to the daily grind or a Gen- Xer moving on to the next level of your career, retirement or a job change can create an ideal time to ask yourself what you want to do with your accumulated retirement funds. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a cookie-cutter answer to this question.

Business Briefs

The next monthly mixer for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177, 515 N. Nevada St. Chamber mixer feature refreshments and are open to the public. For more information, call 882-1565

Sprucing up: Local businesses improve exteriors in battle for customers

usinesses deal with tough times in different ways. For some, it's time to cut back where possible. For others, there is opportunities to be had.