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NNDA 'Alphabet Soup' reception March 11

Northern Nevada Development Authority is hosting an "Alphabet Soup" reception on March 11 from 4-7 p.m. at the NNDA office, 704 West Nye Lane, Suite 201.

The event will provide business representatives seeking resources of all kinds to visit with resource providers, including but not limited to representatives from: SBA, SCORE, UNR Small Business Development Center, Management Assistance Partnership, WNC, USDA, NV State Development Corporation and many more.

Admission is free, and RSVPs are recommended. For more information, contact Judi Bishop at 883-4413 or e-mail jbishop@nnda.org.

Young Business Professionals meet

Western Nevada College professor Bob Morin, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker at the Carson City Young Business Professionals meeting on Tuesday, March 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Wells Fargo main branch, 2424 South Carson Street. Morin will give a presentation on networking, "How to Work the Pond." Call 882-1565 for more details.

NBC welcomes 37 new members to organization

Nevada Business Connections said that 37 new members joined the business development organization in the last two months. "This growth and community involvement exceeds our expectations" said NBC Advisory Board Member and Western Nevada College representative, Helaine Jesse. "We have grown from ground zero to 125 members in 8 months" Jesse said.

The 37 new commitments include: NV Energy, Vidler Water Company, Inner West Strategies, Hammer Head Construction, Hire Dynamics, Nevada Motor Transport Association, Pro Group Management, Exyst.com, Bayliss and Associates, Country Financial, GDA Degree, Heritage Bank, JLM Industrial Supply, RPS Real Estate Services, Granite Construction, Development Dynamics, Pacific States Communications, Nevada Development Authority-Las Vegas, YESCO, Liberty Realty, Lyon County, J.W. McClenahan Co., UNR/Business Environmental Program, Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors, Nevada Appeal, Management Assistance Partnership (MAP), The Hone Company, United Construction, Weed Heights Development, M&K Builders, Utt Printing, Grubb-Ellis Commercial RE, Office Support Center, Access to Healthcare Network, Blue Ribbon Personnel, Ticor Title, and MC-21.

NBC is a private, business recruitment and expansion organization serving the Capital Region, (Carson City and Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties). Additional information at 882-8306 or nevad

abusinessconnections.com.

BAWNR wins Founding Achievement Award

The Builders Association of Western Nevada Remodeler's Council (BAWNR) earned the Founding Achievement Award at the International Builders Show on Jan. 21, in recognition of launching a local council to support professional remodelers.

Local Remodelers Councils serve to enhance professionalism, training, and business opportunities for NAHB Members who remodel.

"Remodelers improve and maintain American homes to make them more beautiful, comfortable, and resource efficient," said Greg Midema, the National Chair of the NAHB Remodelers Council. "The local councils are vital for supporting the best and the brightest of the industry, so we're thrilled to have more locals join our ranks.

Learning about lead paint

The Builders Association of Western Nevada Remodeler's Council (BAWNR) will host a new EPA Lead Paint Law seminar on March 26 at 3 p.m. at the BAWN Office, located at 806 Randell Drive in Carson City.

The seminar is for anyone in the industry who remodels in homes or child occupied facilities built before 1978. Cost is $20. For more information, call 882-4353 or e-mail rdemar@bawn.org.

NNDA breakfast features talk on banks and money

The Northern Nevada Development Authority's monthly membership breakfast on March 25 will delve into the issue of the current state of banking on Nevada.

Bill Uffelman, president/CEO of the Nevada Bankers Association will moderate the discussion, with panelists John Guedry, executive vice president, City National Bank; Stan Wilmoth, president, Heritage Bank; and Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president, Nevada State Bank. The event begins at 7 a.m. at Dayton Valley Country Club. Cost is $20 for pre-paid members, and $35 at the door. The meeting is jointly hosted by NNDA and the Silver Springs Chamber of Commerce. Call 883-4413 for more information.

Dayton Chamber offers skills workshops

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of workshops to enhance skills for local business people. The next session on March 11 deals with helping those seeking jobs, hiring and retaining quality employees. For more information, call 246-7909.

Carson Chamber cleanup

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce has gathered volunteers from the business community to assist the Carson City Parks & Recreation Department in keeping city's parks clean and litter free.

The first group of volunteers will clean Lone Mountain Park, off Roop Street. The group will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 assembling at the corner of Northridge and New Ridge. Volunteers will pick up trash, do trail maintenance and other needed tasks. Greater Nevada Credit Union is sending six volunteers.

The Chamber and the business community will meet the second Saturday of every month to clean up parks as identified by our parks department. For more information, contact Jana Farley at the Chamber, 882-1565.

Carson City dentist offers new invisible braces

Dr. Clint Euse at Advanced Dentistry by Design is offering a new six-month braces technique, designed specifically for adults and teenagers age 15-19, who have crooked, crowded or spaced teeth, without major bite issues. The virtually invisible braces straighten teeth more quickly than traditional braces.

Dr. Euse is a general dentist and was born and raised in Carson City. Call 883-7244 for a free consultation.

Monthly mixer at Mott's

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will have its next monthly mixer at Mott's Tavern on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The mixer is sponsored by Tahoe Douglas LLC. Mott's is located in the Indian Hills Plaza, at Highway 395 South and Mica Drive.

Mobile recreation van to be unveiled by chamber

Chamber of Commerce Quality of Life Committee will unveil the Partnership Carson City Mobile Recreation Van on March 25 at 2 p.m. at the corner of Hot Springs Road and Northgate. This is a joint project between

Partnership Carson City, Boys and Girls Club, the Carson Chamber and Victory Christian Center. Those on hand will include Mayor Bob Crowell, Sheriff Kenny Furlong, District Attorney Neil Rombardo and Miss Nevada.

Free business consulting

Local businessman Steve Rose wants to help business owners or managers with planning, marketing and operations efficiency. If you need a business and/or marketing plan or help with organization and setting goals, Rose is offering his help, at no charge. Contact him at 884-3140.