Carson City, Nev. – The Fernley Fair Share Committee held a press conference to announce the creation of the organization and to raise awareness of the inequitable distribution of Nevada’s Consolidated Tax or C-Tax. The Fernley Fair Share Committee and a group of Fernley citizens addressed their extreme concern about Fernley’s present and future sustainability with the … [Read more...] about Fernley Fair Share Committee Addresses Unfair Distribution of Nevada Consolidated Tax or C-Tax
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Carson Nugget Completes Renovations to Dining, Gaming and Entertainment
The landmark casino and hotel introduces a variety of modernized concepts throughout the property CARSON CITY, Nev. - In its debut of a major remodel, the downtown cornerstone Carson Nugget introduces new dining, gaming and entertainment. The modernized atmosphere re-energizes the historic property with a nod to its everlasting history. Launching early March, the Carson … [Read more...] about Carson Nugget Completes Renovations to Dining, Gaming and Entertainment
Building a Healthy Economy
Until recently, the term “medical tourism” largely referred to Americans traveling out of the country looking for affordable healthcare in technologically advanced but less expensive venues, from Mexico to Thailand and parts in between. Now the term is starting to come home, often referring to domestic travel of American citizens within U.S. borders, traveling to find the … [Read more...] about Building a Healthy Economy
Nevada Business Owners Express Concerns Over NLRB Overreach to Sen. Heller
Las Vegas, NV – Several Las Vegas area local business owners and representatives met with Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) to express their concerns with recent and pending actions of the National Labor Relations Board that would significantly expand the definition of joint employer. Should that occur, it would alter the employer-employee relationship and undermine local business … [Read more...] about Nevada Business Owners Express Concerns Over NLRB Overreach to Sen. Heller
NPRI: Gov. Sandoval’s Proposed Business License Tax is Complex, Destructive, Unnecessary
CARSON CITY – Responding to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s release of details of his new business-license tax proposal, NPRI executive vice president Victor Joecks issued the following comments: As part of his push for the largest tax increase in Nevada history, Gov. Sandoval is unfortunately trying to subject all Nevada businesses to a destructive new gross receipts tax. His … [Read more...] about NPRI: Gov. Sandoval’s Proposed Business License Tax is Complex, Destructive, Unnecessary
Manufacturing in Nevada: Jobs for the Future
“Think about the last time you were out of total physical contact with all manufactured goods,” asks Ray Bacon, executive director of the Nevada Manufacturer’s Association. “For most of us, we can’t even think about that time because it’s so omnipresent in our lives.” For that reason among many, it can be argued that, for Nevada, no other industry has as much potential for … [Read more...] about Manufacturing in Nevada: Jobs for the Future
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
April 2013: Around the State
IRS Announces Over $11 Million in Unclaimed Refunds for Nevadans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that Nevadans who didn’t file a tax return in 2009 are entitled to over $11 million in unclaimed funds. The agency estimates a median $559 refund is waiting for just over 12,500 individuals in the Silver State. Returns from 2009 must be filed by April 15th of this … [Read more...] about April 2013: Around the State