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As employers struggle to fill jobs, teens come to the rescue

The owners of restaurants, amusement parks and retail shops, many of them desperate for workers, are sounding an unusual note of gratitude this summer

Dry cleaners face tough road as remote working, business casual concepts become the norm

Dry cleaning operations in the U.S. lost about 80% of their revenue immediately after pandemic closures began last spring. In the aftermath, one in six dry cleaners have either closed for good or filed for bankruptcy.

Joe Trimble: Your guide to Carson City small business pandemic (re)hiring

Deciding how to staff your business may be heavily influenced by the ongoing pandemic. These four steps can guide you through the hiring process.

Marilyn Foster: Cruising to exotic ports in Italy and Greece should be in your future

New to cruising this year is the amazing modern 100-passenger super yacht Azzurra. The Chamber has chosen to book the cruises to Greece and Italy.

Land-based salmon farm in rural Nevada on track despite drought

While planning and financing is still in the works, construction on farm in rural Pershing County could begin late this year or early next year.

Jim Valentine: Motivation for buying and selling

The motivation of buyers and sellers is all important to a successful transaction.

Nevada GDP rise best in nation for first quarter of 2021

Nevada saw the nation’s largest percentage increase in gross domestic product in the first quarter of this year.

Carson Valley's newest food truck opens at historic Genoa Bar

Hungry Hearts donates 10% of its proceeds to local community nonprofit organizations serving children.

Chick-Fil-A Foundation donates $25,000 to summer meals program

Chick-fil-A Foundation donated $25,000 to the Food Bank to help feed kids this summer in the area. The donation will help the organization deliver 75,000 meals.

MGM unveils solar project it says will power 13 Vegas hotels

MGM Resorts International switched on a giant solar farm Monday that will power up to 90% of the company's 13 Las Vegas properties and 36,000 hotel rooms.

Jim Valentine: Why we do what we do in real estate

Real estate has many standard practices that are traditionally used for a reason.

Nine Carson City businesses fail alcohol compliance check

On June 24, 2021, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers in conjunction with Partnership Carson City conducted an alcohol compliance check. This was conducted with the support of three 20-year-olds who were sent into local restaurants in an attempt to purchase alcohol.

Charlie Abowd: An easy curry prawns recipe

This Curry Prawns recipe is a nice, easy dish to prepare and requires minimum ingredients.

Kelly Bullis: Energy tax credits are still around

The Residential Energy Credit offers up to 10% of the cost of qualified energy saving items added to your principal residence.

Hangtown Music Festival announces initial lineup

Placerville festival celebrates 10th anniversary

The 10th anniversary show will take place Oct. 24-27 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, Calif.