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Consumer Reports honor Sierra Surgery

Sierra Surgery Hospital, in Carson City has been awarded top ranking out of all Nevada hospitals by Consumer Reports online health site, consumer

reportshealth.org.

The ratings are based on a federal government survey that is given to more than a million patients across the country each year, and covers more than 3,400 hospitals.

"We are extremely pleased with the recognition," said Jim Sergeant, CEO of Sierra Surgery.

Ribbon cuttings slated for Sept. in Carson

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will be staging two ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the first week of September.

On Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m., Tumbleweeds Gymnastics will be celebrating its new facility at 3633 Research Way #104.

On Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at United Blood Services, 266 E. Winnie Lane. The event features a blood drive, giveaways and food from San Marcos Grill.

Mayor to address Our Changing Community

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell will speak at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce's Changing Community breakfast at 8 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Carson Nugget. Cost is $20. For more information, call 882-1565.

Chamber hosting

monthly mixer at Red's

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly mixer at Red's Old 395 Grill at 5 p.m. Sept. 16. The event is free, and a good place to network with other business professionals.

For more information, call 882-1565.

Tahoe Ridge Winery sets equity offering

Tahoe Ridge Winery & Marketplace LLC of Genoa plans to raise $625,000 through the sale of equity to sophisticated investors.

The winery said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange that it believes the offering is exempt from disclosure requirements because the shares will be restricted - limiting investors' ability to resell them without SEC registration - and because the offering will be limited to well-heeled and financially sophisticated investors.

Minimum investment will be $25,000.

President Richard Halbardier said the company will use the funds to finance a marketplace and bistro that's under construction in Minden.

The SEC rules on private stock offerings forbid participating companies from advertising or generally soliciting investors.

Tahoe Ridge has been producing wine commercially since 2000 and operates a tasting room and gift shop in Genoa.