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New owners for Capital Village

Capital Village, the new home community located at Fairview Drive and Saliman Road, has reopened under new ownership.

Green Matrix LLC recently purchased the 54 remaining home sites and is currently finishing seven substantially completed inventory homes that were included in the sale.

"The idea of a vibrant community like Carson City not having a 'new home' option didn't sit well with us," said Stephen Hoff, managing member of Green Matrix. "We've been very motivated to get this deal completed so folks can once again have the peace of mind that comes with buying a brand new home."

Introductory prices start at $189,900. Capital Village is part of the master planned community known as Quail Run.

Catch this seminar, on June 2, if you can

Frank Abagnale, author and subject of the book-turned-movie "Catch Me If You Can," will be part of a panel of experts at a free seminar on protecting assets from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 2 at the Carson Nugget.

Abagnale was a con artist who later became a leading authority on fraud and identity theft. He will be joined on the panel by John Scott from the Small Business Administration, Erich Bollinger from Nevada State Bank and economist and author Jeff Thredgold.

The seminar is sponsored by Nevada State Bank.

The program is free and includes lunch. Space is limited. RSVP by May 27 by calling 322-3420 or www.nsbank.com/event/.

Hospital labs receive accreditation

Barton Memorial Hospital's laboratory department has won kudos for running a department that is "equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program," said Susan Robert, with the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The award means accreditation for the lab department by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the CAP.

Barton is one of about 6,000 accredited laboratories nationwide.

A special annual meeting

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is planing a special evening of fun and entertainment for its annual meeting on June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. The event promises a special menu, with entertainment by Garfin Gathering. Tickets are $50. RSVP by June 10. Call 882-1565 for more information.

Carson Valley Chamber to Provide Business Bootcamp

The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce's first Business Bootcamp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Friday, May 29 at the new Holiday Inn Express, Highway 395 and State Route 88.

Organized by the Chamber and SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, the event will offer attendees an update on resource partners of the chamber, including SCORE, the Nevada Small Business Development Center and others. The majority of the morning will focus on finance, with two sessions, "Being Your Own CFO" presented by SCORE's Dick Stumbo and a panel of local accounting pros, and "Finding Financing in 2009" featuring representatives from area banking institutions and the Small Business Administration.

The final topic, "The Social Web Primer" will provide an overview of marketing channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and others with details on why they have become so important and how to get started.

A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 8:30.

There is no charge for Carson Valley Chamber members to attend this event, but room capacity is limited to 40, so reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling 782-8144 or e-mail admin@carsonvalleynv.org. Non-chamber members will be accommodated strictly on a space-available basis.

Chamber breakfast on June 2

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast club meeting will take place at 7:30 a.m. June 2 at G. Robison Photography, near the intersection of South Roop and Fairview Drive. Call 882-1565 for information.

NBC breakfast June 2

Nevada Business Connections will host their monthly networking breakfast June 2 at the Carson Nugget. The keynote speaker will be John Mitchell of M & H Economic Consultants. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and the program starts at 8 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP by calling 882-8306 or e-mailing kris@

nevadabusinessconnections.com.