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Loans available for rural businesses

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the USDA is now accepting applications for up to $1.7 billion to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities. This infusion of money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into rural businesses is designed to create and save jobs and help rural communities grow and prosper.

The funding will be made available through USDA Rural Development's Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan program, which supports the development of private businesses. Eligible applicants include cooperative organizations, corporations, partnerships, nonprofit groups; federally recognized Indian tribes, public bodies and individuals. The funds will be targeted to creating and retaining quality jobs and serving difficult to reach populations, and areas hardest hit by the current economic downturn.

USDA will accept applications for the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan program until Sept. 15, 2010, or until all funds are expended. Recovery Act funding will be available through Sept. 30, 2010. For information on eligibility criteria and for application assistance, contact the USDA Rural Development State Office located at 1390 South Curry St., Carson City, NV, 89703, or call 775-887-1222 Ext 20.

Wells Fargo hiring throughout Nevada

Wells Fargo is increasing the number of tellers and personal bankers throughout its locations in Nevada. The company seeks to hire more 150 tellers and personal bankers statewide.

"That number includes 50 people in Northern Nevada communities including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Winnemucca and Yerington," said Wells Fargo Northern Nevada Regional President Chad A. Osorno. "Despite record unemployment in our state and challenging economic conditions, Wells Fargo is growing and hiring. Our customers want financial service and advice delivered personally and we want to ensure they receive immediate, top-notch service at all our locations."

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the company's career site: wellsfar

go.com/careers and search for open positions in their community.

End of summer chamber barbecue

The next monthly mixer for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce will be an end-of-summer BBQ on Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177, 515 N. Nevada St. Admission is free for chamber members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call 882-1565.