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Education

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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or more than 150 years, Reno and Sparks have welcomed newcomers who brought their skills, their passion and their joy to help create a community renowned throughout the world.

The doors to the community remain open for the next generations of new residents, and this magazine is full of information that will help make your transition as smooth as possible.

For starters, please know that you are welcome. You don’t need to be a fifthgeneration resident to play a full role in the life of Northern Nevada. You will find that new residents are invited to full participation in the community - whether it’s helping to plan a school event, taking a volunteer role in one of our many arts organizations or becoming a valued resident of your neighborhood.

You probably have heard that Reno is nicknamed “The Biggest Little City.” In your first days and weeks here - and then for years to come - you will find the many ways that this description is true.

World-class entertainment is available, and you’re likely to see someone you know from around town in the lobby before the show begins. Cutting-edge technology is developed at companies throughout the region, and craftspeople in nearby shops painstakingly use the skills of their grandfathers to create unique items treasured by buyers around the world.

The University of Nevada, Reno, brings everything that you’d expect from a Tier 1 university, and the many public and private schools in the area provide excellent education as well.

Recreation opportunities range from a summer evening filled with AAA baseball at Reno Aces stadium along the Truckee River in downtown Reno to that most magical of winter days - skiing at Lake Tahoe in the morning, golf in Reno on the very same afternoon.

And as you have questions, just ask. You’ll benefit from Western hospitality and the eagerness of northern Nevada residents to share their enthusiasm about the community they love.

Reno and Sparks, you’ll learn, is just that kind of place a very special place. ■ Welcome!

Len Stevens, Executive Director, The Chamber Reno-Sparks-Northern Nevada

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FROM THE 2015 BOARD CHAIR

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t is a tremendous honor to represent The Chamber, all of its members and our regional business community as the 2015 Board Chair. As the largest business organization in Northern Nevada, we have a long standing tradition of supporting, promoting and advocating for businesses of all sizes within the Truckee Meadows.

On behalf of The Chamber Board of Directors and staff, I want to thank you for your continued support, membership and involvement. I encourage you to take a look at The Chamber if you are not currently a member. It’s a fabulous opportunity to offer your voice, talent and ideas to help make our business community more dynamic, diversified and strong. Our Board is comprised of business leaders representing many industries who are all working to secure Nevada’s economic future through pro-business legislative advocacy efforts, networking and professional development and promoting business for our members.

There are many activities for you to get involved in including monthly networking events, luncheons, Leadership programs and major annual events. You’ll find great value in your membership which gives you the opportunity to network with many of our area business leaders.

I look forward to meeting you at our events and activities.

Thank you for your support and Chamber membership. It is my pleasure to work with you to develop and strengthen our region’s economic vitality and make our region an even better place to work and live! ■ Choose Chamber!

Sarah Sommers CEO, Solutions At Work Chair, The Chamber Reno-Sparks-Northern Nevada

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NEVADA HOME | COVER STORY

A new home, A great life

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anny DeLaRosa and his wife Emily met in high school in southwest Michigan. They were raising a family there and had long-time friends in the area. Their roots were deep in southwest Michigan, and the family had never considered moving from the shores of Lake Michigan. It wasn’t until Danny was sent to Reno on a two-week assignment by his employer, United Federal Credit Union that his affinity began to change.

“I absolutely fell in love with the place,” Danny said.

During the trip, Danny – an avid cyclist – rose early on weekdays before work and took advantage of the bright, crisp Sierra mornings. In mid-summer, relative humidity averages less than 20 percent, so the young Michigander felt quite comfortable undertaking 10- to 15-mile mountain bike rides on Peavine Mountain – just north of downtown Reno – before heading to the office.

On the weekend of his business trip, Danny traveled less than an hour to Lake Tahoe and celebrated a long mountain bike ride on trails that open into some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

“I had never seen such a beautiful place as Marlette Lake overlooking Lake Tahoe” said Danny.

Even when he returned to Michigan and immersed himself in his highly successful career as a regional vice president with the credit union, his thoughts kept returning to Reno and Lake Tahoe.

When the opportunity to become United Federal Credit Union’s Market Vice President for Nevada opened some 18 months after his initial visit, Danny sat down with his family and began the conversation about possibly moving 2,000 miles from where he and his wife grew up.

His wife, Emily, was excited but also anxious about the move. The couple already had two young sons, who today are 6 and 3. A third child, a girl, joined the family after the move — becoming the family’s first native Nevadan. After a lifetime living among small Michigan towns, Emily’s biggest concern was whether Reno might be too big.

Fortunately for the DelaRosas, those fears proved unfounded. ‘While you have the big city, it’s not just the big city,” Danny said. “There is so much more to Reno.”

The family took time to watch Reno events on YouTube – such as the spectacular early morning launch of the Great Reno Balloon Races. The DeLaRosas listened carefully to the stories that local residents shared on “Why I Love Reno,” a 10minute video posted on YouTube. They spent time in prayer as a family deciding if this was the right move for them. In the end, they made the decision to make the move out west.

“Emily moved here having never set foot in Reno,” Danny said.

“Reno is known as ‘The Biggest Little City,’” said Danny. “But until you’ve experienced it, you really don’t know what that means. I absolutely love it.”

The family found a home in Spanish Springs, a distinctive suburb north of Sparks. The nearby shopping and parks full of playful children convinced Danny and Emily that the community was right for them. They were especially happy to see how warmly their new neighbors welcomed them to the community. The DeLaRosa family began making connections through their participation in an active church.

Since then, they have begun leading a young adult ministry.

In addition to church activities, they sought out opportunities to mingle at events such as the area’s busy Farmers Markets.

“There are just so many ways to get out and meet people,” Danny said.

Danny found that the leadership of the business community was also energetic in welcoming newcomers with open arms. Not long after moving to Reno, Danny was invited to speak at TedX Reno, recognized with the prestigious Money Makers Award for excellence in financial management and named to the board of directors of The Chamber.

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months,” laughs Danny, “Oh and that crisp high-desert air! It reminds me of October in Michigan, but without the snowfall right after.” Danny had a concern over the summer desert heat but quickly realized that without the humidity, the heat was comfortable. “I did buy my first Chapstick ever though,” joked Danny.

The DeLaRosas have made Reno their home. They have found a quality of life in northern Nevada and wouldn’t change a thing about coming to Reno. They have made great friends, gotten involved in the community and continue to enjoy the lifestyle of the region.

“Reno is known as ‘The Biggest Little City,’” said Danny.

“But until you’ve experienced it, you really don’t know what that means. I absolutely love it.” ■ The DeLaRosa family delights in the outdoor recreation of the nearby Sierra.

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In fact, in 2015 — less than three years after moving to Reno — he became The Chamber’s Chairman of the Board.

Under Danny’s leadership, United Federal Credit Union has built a new branch office in Reno and a call center. “I feel like we’ve always been here,” he said. “Nevada has an independent feel, yet at the same time is a welcoming and friendly place to raise a family and do business” On weekends, Danny and Emily delight in visiting some of the growing number of nationally recognized restaurants in the Reno area. The abundance of restaurants has proven to be one of the biggest surprises since their move. Just like during Danny’s first visit to the Reno area, the family often takes advantage of the region’s spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities —from hiking and mountain biking at Lake Tahoe and the nearby Sierra Nevada to enjoying the stark desert beauty of Pyramid Lake just a bit up the highway from Spanish Springs. “Every weekend, we’re hiking somewhere,” said Danny.

The family did take some time to get accustomed to things that are different than their old hometown – including a nearly bug-free atmosphere. “One mosquito bite in 18

Doug Knuth Director of Athletics University of Nevada, Reno My family moved to Reno in April 2013 from Salt Lake City.

The best way to quickly describe living in Reno is to follow the theme of the great Yogi Berra, former major league baseball player and sports commentator who often made the complex seem simple and the simple seem complex. In terms Yogi would understand - when you live in Reno, you always feel like you are home.

Living in Reno means you will never be bored. There are more major community and university events and festivals in Reno than you find in most cities two or three times larger. The outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyle opportunities are almost limitless. Travel to major West Coast cities and destinations is simple. The university offers a major Division I athletics program which unites the community – when you live in Northern Nevada you become a fan of the Wolf Pack!

The community is home to seemingly equal proportions of people who are native to Reno, others who relocated for work/career and never left and still others who could live anywhere in the world and choose Reno for the great quality of life. All of these people, recent arrivals like my family or long-time residents, share a common interest in making Northern Nevada a great place to live and work. My family couldn’t be happier to live in Reno. Go Pack!

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NEVADA HOME | ECONOMY

Region’s economy remarkably diverse

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or a long time, everyone said Reno was mostly a casino town.

Lately, everyone has been saying Reno is going to be mostly a Tesla town.

Both statements are true. And both are not entirely true as the Reno-Sparks area has seen creation of a remarkably diverse economy during the past three decades.

To be sure, the bright lights of the big casino-hotels remain an important piece of a tourism economy that brings visitors from around the world.

At last count, about 8 percent of the workers in the RenoSparks area held jobs in casino-hotels, and the visitor-related businesses remain a cornerstone of the local economy.

Everyone has read, too, about the decision of Tesla Motors to locate its 6,500-employee gigafactory in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks.

But while the Tesla announcement was the biggest economic-development news in recent American history, manufacturing companies have been a growing segment of the region’s economy for years.

Products ranging from natural-foods bars to hightech medical devices, plastic flower pots to drones whose possibilities boggle the imagination — they all come to reality with the skills of workers in Reno and Sparks.

The community is home, too, to a growing number of technology startups as entrepreneurs find that they can afford to live and build companies in Northern Nevada and still travel easily to Silicon Valley when the need arises.

The region’s location within a one-day drive of most major metropolitan areas in the West continues to draw major companies that have made Reno and Sparks one of the distribution centers of the United States.

And these no longer are simple warehouses. The industry now driven by robotics, highly automated systems and information technology that links a warehouse in Sparks with a convenience store in San Francisco.

The great gold mines of Nevada are located several hours east of Reno and Sparks, but the metropolitan area is home to many of the lawyers, geologists and other professionals who made Nevada one of the largest producers of precious metals in the world.

The University of Nevada, Reno, is another foundation of the region’s economy. Enrollment at the campus just north of Reno’s downtown has grown to nearly 20,000, and the university employs more than 4,000 people.

The university plays another important role in the regional economy as well: Innovations developed in the campus laboratories, including its School of Medicine, serve as the base of exciting new companies.

Skilled workers at Hamilton Robotics in Reno create liquids-handling equipment used in laboratories around the world. Courtesy of Hamilton Company.

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“Manufacturing companies have been a growing segment of the region’s economy for years.”

Eric Edelstein Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Reno Aces

More than 1,000 people, meanwhile, deliver a broad range of education opportunities to more than 11,600 students at Truckee Meadows Community College.

Top-rated hospitals and medical professionals in Reno and Sparks meet the healthcare needs of a wide swath of the West. Hospitals include Renown Regional Medical Center, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center and VA Sierra Nevada Health Care are among the largest employers in the region.

And the metropolitan area’s position as an important regional hub pays another benefit for residents. Reno and Sparks are home to a thriving retail community that provides shopping options akin to those in larger urban areas.

From the facility where 6,500 people will work to create batteries for America’s future to the small office where an entrepreneur works at her laptop late into the night to launch an exciting startup, Northern Nevada is the home to a remarkably diverse economy. ■

I moved here in June 2013 from Springdale, Arkansas.

Having lived in Reno for just a little over a year now, I’m not sure I anyone could have convinced me of just how great it is to live in Reno.

Admittedly, our reputation elsewhere is muddled and often lumped in with our noisy neighbors in Southern Nevada. But what we have here is remarkable.

On any given day of the year, the odds are that our weather is better than anyone else’s in the country — 300 days of sun, cool summer evenings. Where else can you golf and ski, sometimes in the same day.

In business, we’ve got strong anchors in the entertainment, gaming, and outdoors industries. We have a thriving logistics and technology business sector, and start-ups are finding their feet here.

We’ve got access to the crowded Northern California marketplace, but without the crowds and taxes. We’re really a big small town.

Finally, and to my excitement, Reno has a terrific foodie culture which completely surprised me. With staples like Harrah’s Steakhouse, traditions like Louis Basque, and local originals like Campo, there is something for everyone — and lots to try on any given day.

Coming from multiple cities across the country, it’s been a terrific place to live. I’m looking forward to being a part of this terrific community and helping Northern Nevada grow.

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NEVADA HOME | EDUCATION

Strong public, higher education

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ew residents of Reno and Sparks have many options when it comes to enrolling their children in public education. The Washoe County School District is the second-largest school system in the state trailing only the Las Vegas-area Clark County School District.

The district is quite large in scope — it includes schools in Reno, Sparks as well as Incline Village at Lake Tahoe and Gerlach and Wadsworth in rural areas. In addition to 15 options for grades 9-12, there are 15 middle schools and 60 elementary schools in the system. Washoe County’s high schools vary from “elder statesmen” such as Reno and Sparks High Schools, built in the 1950s, to much newer schools such as Damonte Ranch and Spanish Springs that were built within the past decade.

The district provides many avenues for students to excel.

Advanced-placement programs at secondary schools expose youth to college-level material to accelerate their learning, while the gifted and talented program provides gifted educational programming standards for exceptional students.

The district’s Signature Academies provide focused education in fields ranging from culinary arts to sports medicine.

Outstanding students in the Truckee Meadows often seek entry into the International Baccalaureate program at Wooster High School. The program provides comprehensive and rigorous curriculum to better prepare students for university education.

The Davidson Academy on the campus of University of Nevada, Reno was established to teach exceptionally gifted middle and high school students.

Students slated to graduate from high school in Washoe County don’t have to look too far to find excellent choices to continue their education.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the region’s premier institution of higher education.

It’s growing rapidly, and enrollment in the fall semester of 2014 reached nearly 20,000 students from around the state — and around the world.

UNR’s students study in 145 degree programs from nine academic colleges, including: • College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources • College of Business • College of Engineering • College of Liberal Arts • Division of Health Sciences • Graduate School • College of Science • Reynolds School of Journalism • College of Education The university also provides online classes and professional development workshops that help professionals sharpen their skills and allow non-traditional students to take steps into new careers.

The University of Nevada was founded in 1874 in Elko but moved to Reno in 1885. Today, its campus — a combination of classic college architecture and vibrant new buildings — extends from the north edge of Reno’s downtown nearly to McCarran Boulevard on the north.

Truckee Meadows Community College, founded in 1969, has long been a first choice for recent high school graduates, and with its wide variety of technical programs TMCC remains a popular choice for adults who want to further their education. TMCC serves more than 28,000 students each year in credited and non-credit classwork from its five campus locations throughout Reno and Sparks and 20 additional community centers.

TMCC’s main campus is on Dandini Boulevard overlooking north Reno. In addition to offering 54 educational programs, including associate’s degrees in high-demand fields such as nursing, dental assisting, business, architecture and design and early childhood education, Truckee Meadows Community College also offers a wide variety of industrial technologies programs.

The college’s technical science division provides career training in construction, manufacturing, transportation, emergency medical services and veterinary services.

Additionally, TMCC’s energy technologies technician training program helps train students interested in working as geothermal power plant operators or in the fields of solar and wind power generation. ■

The University of Nevada, Reno offers 145 degree programs from nine different campus colleges.

More than 18,000 students enroll at the university each school year. Courtesy University of Nevada, Reno.

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eno and Sparks offer a variety of options for where and how to live – from homes with acreage enough for a horse or two, to single-family homes both historic and new in convenient locations, to condominiums in the heart of downtown for the young professional and empty nester and everyone in between.

The residential real estate market took a hit during the recession, but has steadily been improving so good values and smart investments still can be found.

In late 2014, the median price for an existing home in Reno was about $270,000 while the median price in nearby Sparks was close to $240,000.

The city and surrounding area offers many, diverse neighborhoods: • Downtown Reno near the Truckee River is home to a number of modern, high-rise condominiums. The Palladio is a 12-story luxury condo building overlooking the river and steps away from the downtown Riverwalk and other attractions such as Reno’s popular Campo restaurant and nearby theaters. The Montage offers a range of residences including row houses, penthouses and lofts and features a fitness center and rooftop pool. Some of the other condos in the downtown area include Arlington Tower, Park Tower and 8 on Center, just south of the downtown core.

• The Old Southwest, Reno’s oldest residential neighborhood, is an eclectic mix of older homes, from multi-million dollar mansions lining California Avenue and Newlands Heights to more affordable but still charming homes surrounding that area. The neighborhood provides easy access to downtown, area schools and, of course, the river.

• Nearby southwest Reno features some older homes and newer subdivisions and planned communities including Caughlin Ranch, a 2,400-acre development with walking trails, extensive landscaping and plenty of views. A similar, upscale community is on the drawing board close by on Rancharrah, the 150-acre site of the former Bill Harrah ranch.

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Wide variety marks home choices • South Reno features many new homes offering the most up-to-date construction in a wide range of square footage and prices in South Meadows, Damonte Ranch, Hidden Valley and Arrowcreek subdivisions. The area is close to schools, large retail outlets, golf courses and Mount Rose highway, the road to Lake Tahoe.

• Northwest Reno, spreading out north and west of Highway 80 and the Truckee River, features a wide range of options, from older Craftsman-style homes near the University of Nevada, Reno, to Somersett, which features its own golf course, to larger, multi-acre lots suitable for horses and country living in Verdi.

• Reno’s neighbor city offers many of the same options.

Sparks includes reasonably priced homes in older neighborhoods surrounding the city’s quaint Victorian Square as well as solid, well-established neighborhoods.

• On the northeast side of the metropolitan area is Spanish Springs, a wide open area that includes the Wingfield Springs community development as well as a wide variety of recently constructed homes.

With the choices available, you won’t have to look far to find your new Nevada home. To learn more, see the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service Web site at nnrmls.com. ■

“With the choices available, you won’t have to look far to find your new Nevada home.”

Damonte Ranch in south Reno features several residential developments. Courtesy of Lennar Corp.

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NEVADA HOME | HEALTHCARE

Region’s healthcare a point of price

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uality healthcare is a source of pride in Reno and Sparks.

The cities, and nearby Carson City, are home to several top-notch hospitals that provide complete care in a full range of medical specialties.

Renown Health, one of the area’s largest employers, includes Renown Regional Medical Center, a Level II trauma center near downtown Reno. The facility features an emergency/trauma unit and surgical, labs and X-ray and imaging services. Medical specialties at the center include a rehabilitation hospital and children’s hospital with emergency room and pediatric intensive care unit, as well as institutes for cancer, heart and vascular health, neurosciences and robotic surgery.

Renown South Meadows Medical Center, located in fast-growing south Reno, features a 24-hour emergency room, specialty services such as endoscopic ultrasound, imaging and laboratory facilities, and assisted-living suites.

Renown also has a medical group of physicians in 16 locations throughout Reno, Sparks and nearby Fallon, Fernley and Silver Springs. In total, Renown provides 946 beds and 906 physicians with privileges to utilize the hospital.

“At Renown Health, we are committed to helping you on your path to better health, while making it convenient for you,” says Phyllis Freyer, vice president at Renown Health.

“We understand that you have other priorities to get back to, and that is why we offer more locations for urgent care, x-ray and imaging, labs, ER, and physician offices than any other healthcare group in the area.”

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, located in the heart of downtown Reno, is a 380-bed facility with 850 affiliated physicians offering a full-range of medical services, including centers for cancer, kidney care and health and fitness, as well as ER, rehabilitation, orthopedics, surgery, hospice and women’s and children’s services. Its medical group provides doctors specializing in primary care, cardiology and urgent care and features five Reno and Sparks locations and two convenient Clinic at Wal-Mart locations.

“Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is one of Northern Nevada’s longest standing hospital systems offering a

multi-disciplinary care approach in a range of specialties,” said Helen Lidholm, the hospital’s CEO. “We have been a community supporter since our establishment in 1908 and are known for our caring philosophy. We treat our patients like family and when you receive care at one of our facilities, you have access to expert staff and technology so you don’t have to leave the area for treatment.”

Tahoe Pacific Hospitals are acute-care facilities for medically complex patients requiring 24-hour care for an extended period of time. A 39-bed facility is located at Renown’s South Meadows center and a 21-bed hospital is located at the facilities of Northern Nevada Medical Center.

Northern Nevada Medical Center, a 108-bed hospital in Sparks, offers general surgery and ER. The facility also includes a medical stabilization program for addiction recovery, centers for wound care, pain management, primary stroke, sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, and a psychiatric program for elderly patients called Senior Bridges. Its medical group of 400 physicians specialize in family, internal, cardiology and podiatry are available in five local locations.

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, less than half an hour from Reno via I-580, is a five-year old, full-service, 144bed facility. Located near the hospital on the 80-acre medical campus is Sierra Surgery Hospital specializing in elective surgery and Carson Tahoe Cardiac Services, a cardiology practice with an office in Reno.

The area hospitals also collaborate with the University of Nevada School of Medicine, located in Reno, to provide various residency programs to train the next generation of physicians.

Together, the Northern Nevada facilities and physicians offer services ranging from an annual stay-healthy check-up to care for all kinds of emergency, surgery, rehabilitation, and chronic and life-threatening medical issues. ■

University of Nevada School of Medicine students in the anatomy lab. Photo by Matt Lush.

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NEVADA HOME | ARTS & CULTURE

eno may be known for its summertime arts extravaganza, but the city buzzes with culture year round.

Every July, Reno transforms into Artown as the area hosts a month-long festival featuring a full menu of daily events for lovers of art, music, dance and theater, many of them free. From hands-on art demonstrations for children at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center to outdoor performances of the Nevada Opera and the Reno Dance Company as well as nationally known artists such “From Artown to the Nevada Museum as “American Pie” singer-songwriter Don McLean at the of Art, from the Pioneer Center to Bartley Ranch’s Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, the entire town teems with hundreds of opportunities for affordable downtown casinos, nightclubs, and entertainment. concert halls, the biggest little city’s art The festival continues into the rest of the year with visits scene has something for everyone.” from national performers, such as the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Mariachi Sol De Mexico, showcased at the 1,800seat Grand Theatre in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.

The museum, featuring visiting exhibits such as Reno is packed with venues such as the venerable “Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works” and “Doris Duke’s Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The 46-year old, Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art” as well gold-roofed dome in the center of town is a 1,500-seat theater as 2,000 objects in its permanent collection, conducts art offering a variety of entertainment, including its “Broadway classes and hosts events such as its monthly music Sunday Comes to Reno!” series, now in its 14th season, featuring brunch. runs of musical theater standards such as “Jersey Boys” and For other museum lovers, there is a whole host of other “Chicago, The Musical.” spots to visit, from the National Automobile Museum The center is also home to the Reno Philharmonic featuring casino magnate Bill Harrah’s collection of 1,400 Orchestra, featuring more than 60 professional musicians vintage cars, to the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery under the leadership of Laura Jackson, musical director, and Museum for children.

AVA Ballet Theatre, also known as the Biggest Little Ballet From Artown to the Nevada Museum of Art, from the Company in the World. The dance company, founded in Pioneer Center to downtown casinos, nightclubs, and concert 1994, performs timeless ballets such as “Swan Lake” and the halls, the biggest little city’s art scene has something for holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” everyone. ■ Not far from the Pioneer is Brüka Theater, a 21-year-old independent theater performing an array of contemporary, classic and original material, such as Sam Shephard’s “Fool for Love” and the musical comedy, “The Full Monty.”

Also nearby is Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, an intimate 42-seat venue offering a year-round season of locally-grown and eclectic theater. Reno Little Theater, recently relocated to a newly-built, million-dollar, 99-seat building on Pueblo Street, offers productions of Tony-award winning plays such as Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”

For art lovers, Reno boasts the Nevada Museum of Art. Founded in 1931 as the Nevada Gallery of Art, the museum moved in 2003 to a four-level, 60,000-square-building designed by world-renowned architect Will Bruder. The curved, black-facade building houses exhibition space, a museum store, an 180-seat multimedia theater, café, library, permanent collection galleries and two outdoor sculpture galleries.

Performances by groups such as African Children’s Choir are brought to the community throughout the year by Artown. Courtesy of Artown.

Cultural life: Museums to festivals

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A popular spot for retirement

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sunny climate — and a favorable tax climate as well — help make Northern Nevada a favored new home for retirees from around the nation.

In fact, a comprehensive analysis by The Milken Institute ranks the Reno-Sparks region among the 100 best small metropolitan areas for successful aging.

A tax environment that allows retirees to stretch their dollars farther is among the strong drawing cards.

Albert Cartlidge III, a certified public accountant with Cartlidge, Cartlidge & Co. in Reno, notes that the absence of any state or local income tax in Nevada provides a powerful motivation for many retirees to relocate to the region.

By comparison, retirees in nearby California pay state income tax rates as high as 13.3 percent.

At the same time, the cost of living in Northern Nevada compares favorably with the national average — more than 6 percent lower, according to one recent study.

Margaret Kazmierski, a Realtor with Dickson Realty in Reno, says housing prices in the Reno-Sparks area often are a pleasant surprise, especially to retirees from more expensive markets.

“There still are nice homes available for less than $250,000,” she says.

While some retirees choose active adult communities such as Del Webb’s Sierra Canyon community, others find a wide variety of homes in all price ranges in traditional neighborhoods.

Retirees and other newcomers alike can benefit from the state’s “Home Is Possible” program, which provides downpayment assistance.

The program is available for buyers with qualifying incomes of less than $95,500 who are buying a primary residence priced at less than $400,000. Qualifying buyers can receive grants equal to as much as 4 percent of the amount of their loan to help cover down payment and closing costs.

The area’s weather provides abundant opportunities to enjoy the good life of Northern Nevada.

Reno ranks eighth in the nation in sunshine, and the National Climatic Data Center says the sun shines 79 percent of the time.

“We have some people who move here from the Northwest just for the sunshine,” says Kazmierski.

The region receives an average of 24 inches of snow each year, although much of it melts before noon in Reno and Sparks. Winter temperatures average 32 degrees even in December and January, and low humidity brings crisp and cool mornings even through the warmest days of summer.

Top-flight hospitals and the clinics of a wide range of highly respected medical specialists dot the communities of Northern Nevada.

Dozens of golf courses, numerous festivals, nearby hiking trails that lead into the forests of the beautiful Sierra Nevada, abundant live entertainment and senior-oriented educational opportunities through institutions such as the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute keep the calendars of retirees full.

Opportunities for volunteer work are widespread, and the open Western culture of Reno means that newcomers to town are accepted quickly. Volunteermatch.org gives an idea about the opportunities for you to make a difference.

Northern Nevada provides important leadership, too, in the improvement of the quality of life of older adults.

The innovative Sanford Center for Aging, part of the University of Nevada, Reno, is Nevada’s premier center promoting aging-related research, education and community outreach.

Reno and Sparks truly hold the doors open for fulfilling the next chapter of a retiree’s life. ■

Sina Ward of the Sanford Center for Aging — a premier institution for the study of aging — visits with a resident at an assisted living center in Reno. Courtesy of Center for Aging.

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he shopping scene in Reno and Sparks continues to get bigger, better and more diverse.

The city has long had its share of national retailers such as Sears, big-box stores such as Target and a complete lineup of big-ticket item merchants, including furniture stores and auto dealerships.

Now, with its continued growth, the city is attracting a broader range of other retailers, including high-end clothing stores and a vibrant community of homegrown, one-of-a-kind shops.

Nordstrom Rack, the off-price storefront for the upscale retailer, is opening a 31,000-square-foot shop in Redfield Promenade near McCarran Boulevard and Virginia Street.

Dillard’s, another classic department store, anchors The Summit, an outdoor mall in south Reno near Mount Rose Highway, while Macy’s moors the vast Meadowood Mall.

The Outlets at Legends in Sparks includes retailers such as Banana Republic, Coach Factory and Gymboree Outlet and the massive Scheels sporting goods and recreation store. A cluster of major retailers such as Walmart, Costco and Bed Bath and Beyond along Pyramid Highway in Spanish Springs creates another popular destination.

Given the importance of the outdoors activities to many residents of the region, it’s no surprise that big outdoor retailers are a strong presence in the region. Scheels in Sparks, Cabela’s on the west edge of Reno, REI, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Sierra Trading Post are among the stores that meet the needs of outdoors enthusiasts.

“In nearly every corner of Reno and Sparks good shopping can be found.”

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Shopping options continue to grow Outside the malls, in downtown and the thriving close by area known as Midtown, smaller, unique stores line the streets, including Be Abundant, Dorinda’s Chocolates, Reno Envy, Lapis Bear and Paper Moon.

But in nearly every corner of Reno and Sparks good shopping can be found: • Meander on the Riverwalk downtown and find art at the Riverside Artists Lofts on Virginia Street or stop by Reno eNVy, a fun Reno-centric boutique on Sierra Street. There’s plenty of restaurants, too, including Reno Provisions, Campo and Old Granite Street Eatery. Be sure to go when the merchants there are hosting their regular wine walks every third Saturday of the month.

• A few blocks south of downtown is California Avenue, which is lined with retailers from Virginia Street to Arlington Avenue, including Sundance Books and Music. Restaurants include The Cheese Board and St. James Infirmary. Right off California is the Nevada Museum of Art, which includes a museum store and café.

• Meadowood Mall has more than 100 retailers, everything from clothing stores such as American Eagle Outfitters and H & M to specialty retailers such as Zale’s jewelers. The mall is anchored by Macy’s, J.C. Penny’s and Sears and features a food court as well as one of Reno’s busiest restaurants, The Cheesecake Factory. Nearby, retailers such as Hobby Lobby and Lowe’s Home Improvement also meet consumers’ needs.

• The Summit in south Reno is an outdoor mall populated with high-end retailers including Dillard’s, Ann Taylor, Brookstone, J. Crew, Jos. A. Bank, Williams Sonoma and an Apple Store. The mall also includes several eateries and a 12screen movie theater.

• Legends at Sparks Marina is a 147-acre shopping site in Sparks. It features the Scheels sporting goods store and an IMAX movie theater, but at its core are the outlet stores, providing good buys on Adidas and Gap, among many other famous name brands. ■

Cabela’s is among the many outdoors stores that meet the needs of Reno-Sparks residents. Photo courtesy of Cabela’s.

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NEVADA HOME | RECREATION

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ummers in northern Nevada are a glorious time.

The days of summer offer residents of Reno and Sparks the opportunity to enjoy Nevada’s incredible outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as a jampacked lineup of special events.

It’s hard to beat a beach day at a scenic Lake Tahoe. One of the lake’s most popular beaches, Sand Harbor, is located about an hour away from Reno up State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) and offers 55 acres of sandy beaches, rocky coves for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, and plenty of open space for sun seekers and kids to relax and play. Due to the popularity of the beach and limited parking, your best bet Locals tip: After for beach access is to take the crossing Mount Rose East Shore Express shuttle from Highway from Reno to Incline Village, take 771 Southwood Blvd. in nearby the Country Club Drive Incline Village for a modest $3 cutoff to shave about 10 general fare. minutes off your travel Other popular Tahoe time to Sand Harbor. destinations for residents of the Truckee Meadows include Kings Beach, Emerald Bay State Park, Zephyr Cove and Round Hill Pines Beach. Businesses in Reno-Sparks and the Lake Tahoe area rent kayaks, standup paddleboards, personal watercraft or power boats.

Pyramid Lake offers a completely different lake Locals tip: When calm, experience from Lake Tahoe.

Pyramid Lake can be as The two are connected by the flat as sheet glass and Truckee River, which begins offers incredible water skiing and wakeboarding. at Tahoe City on the north shore and flows 121 miles to However, high winds its terminus near Nixon in the and crashing waves can make Pyramid Lake an Great Basin. Where Lake Tahoe extremely dangerous is heavily forested, Pyramid place. Savvy overnight Lake is home to sagebrush and campers pull their boats stands of willow trees, primarily from the water each night. at its north end. Despite the Additionally, the high stark environment, Pyramid winds can whip up nasty Lake is a locals favorite for sandstorms. Always be weekend and holiday camping. prepared for a rugged

desert environment.

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Living in Reno-Sparks provides easy access to several other beautiful Sierra Nevada lakes, including Boca and Stampede Reservoirs off the Hirschdale Road exit on westbound Interstate 80, Frenchman Lake and Lake Davis off Highway 70 past Hallelujah Junction on Highway 395, and Jackson Meadows Reservoir off Highway 89 north of Truckee.

Northern Nevada is a haven for outdoor recreation. Rock climbers sometimes enjoy a day spent practicing their skills at Base Camp at Whitney Peak Hotel in downtown Reno, but climbers who prefer the outdoors have ample routes Locals tip: available at Farad, Donner Big Chief, Summit and on the rugged Twin Crags, Ninetyfoot Wall, Mayhem granite peaks throughout the Cove, Pie Shop, Lover’s Lake Tahoe Basin.

Leap, Sugarloaf and Mountain biking Phantom Spires are aficionados enjoy top-notch among the region’s rides both in and around Reno, top climbing spots. primarily on Peavine Mountain and in the Mt. Rose foothills.

However, some of the best single-track mountain biking Locals tip: Take the in the West can be found at shuttle for $15 from Lake Tahoe. The Flume Trail Tunnel Creek Café at begins at Spooner Summit the Old Ponderosa off Highway 50 and covers Ranch for easy return to your vehicle. between 14 and 40 miles depending on the chosen route.

You don’t need to travel far to have fun in Reno or Sparks.

The area boasts plenty of excellent golf courses, such Red Hawk Golf & Resort in Sparks, Wolf Run Golf Club, Lakeridge Golf Course and Rosewood Lakes and ArrowCreek Country Club.

Want to cool off? Swimming in the Truckee River at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno is a popular activity.

Another good way to beat the summer heat is to float the Truckee River in a raft or tube. Popular launching spots include Mayberry Park in West Reno and Chrissie Caughlin and Dorostkar Park. Swimmers can rent inner tubes for a few dollars.

Reno and Sparks boast plenty of well-maintained parks and wide-open spaces in the mountains to take leisurely Locals tip: Don’t forget hikes or walk the dogs. The shoes or strap-on key to enjoying summer in the sandals when playing Truckee Meadows: Get outside in the Truckee River. and enjoy the sun. ■ Also, late spring and early summer, when the flows are still strong, are the best times to float the Truckee River.

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inter recreation in Northern Nevada may be synonymous with world-class skiing, but a relatively new winter outdoor activity is gaining attention throughout the West.

Anglers headed to Pyramid Lake to fly-fish for the Pilot Peak strain of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout have been rewarded with numerous 20-pound fish in recent years. The lake that’s drawing attention for its massive trout is the center of the home of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Jim Litchfield, owner and manager of Reno Fly Shop, says the wintertime fishing experience at Pyramid Lake is unmatched anywhere in the country.

“Pyramid Lake is truly unique,” Litchfield says. “To have that austere desert environment in a saline lake, and on any given cast you can catch a 25-pound trout.”

The heart of the fishing season at Pyramid Lake begins with the arrival of cold weather in the fall and tapers off in late spring. Newcomers to the region headed out to Pyramid Lake should be prepared for cold weather, cold water and big trout, Litchfield says.

Specialty firms such as Reno Fly Shop can outfit fishermen with gloves, waders, rods, reels and specialty flies tied specifically for Pyramid Lake anglers and can facilitate guided trips to the lake with many of the region’s well-known expert fishermen.

Of course, snow sports still take front row seat for the region’s winter recreation opportunities. And with area ski resorts bundling ski and snowboard opportunities into one season pass, skiers can visit several resorts during the course of the winter on the same pass.

Vail Resorts, which owns and operates Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort, offers skiers and riders some of the longest trails, highest elevations and fluffiest snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Heavenly’s 4,000-acres of skiable terrain is spread over two states, Kirkwood is well known for having the deepest snow of any regional resort, and Northstar features several expert-designed terrain parks and half-pipes for more acrobatic skiers and riders.

Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley recently combined operations as well. Squaw Valley, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics, boasts well-rounded shopping and retail offerings at Olympic Village to go with its world-class black-diamond ski runs on KT-22. Alpine Meadows has long been a familyfavorite resort, though it too has its share of steep terrain for experienced skiers.

Mt. Rose Ski-Tahoe is considered Reno’s “backyard” resort, and many residents of the Biggest Little City enjoy

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World-class skiing highlights winter fun the fact that they can work half-days and be on the mountain in under an hour. Mt. Rose Ski-Tahoe has two base lodges, plenty of beginner terrain, as well as varied expert terrain in The Chutes, the steep runs on the mountain’s south face that are visible just about anywhere in the Truckee Meadows.

Snowshoeing and snowmobiling also are popular wintertime attractions for regional residents.

The large flat area just past the summit of Mt. Rose Ski-Tahoe offers ample room for snowshoers. Sporting goods stores throughout the Reno-Sparks area rent or sell snowshoes and trekking poles.

Pass Creek Loop, which leads to Jackson Meadow Reservoir off Highway 89 near Truckee, is a popular snowmobiling destination for Reno-Sparks residents.

There are plenty of attractions in and around Reno to keep adults and kids occupied through cold winter months as well. Check out the Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum, the National Automobile Museum, the Reno Bighorns D-League basketball team, or one of many kid-centric activities such as EZ Air indoor trampoline center.

Embracing Northern Nevada’s winter weather and all it offers creates a vibrant year-round lifestyle. ■

Fishing for 20-pound trout at Pyramid Lake has become a top winter tourism draw. Photo courtesy Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority.

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NEVADA HOME | ANNUAL EVENTS

Special events draw thousands

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orthern Nevada’s special events play an important role in the region’s tourism offerings, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area each year.

But they’re just as popular with residents, whether they’re here for a month or a lifetime.

The calendar of events begins with the Reno River Festival in early May and culminates with the Street Vibrations Fall Rally in late September.

Hot August Nights has long been Reno’s leading special event. More than 10,000 cars registered for the 10-day event in 2014, which begins in late July in South Lake Tahoe before moving to Reno and Sparks. Hundreds of thousands of visitors pack area casino parking lots and the streets of downtown Sparks and Reno to check out classic muscle cars from the late 1960s and grand beauties from much earlier times. Visitors and residents of the area also enjoy show-andshines, classic-car cruises, a Barrett Jackson auto auction and listening to memorable music acts from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

The Reno Championship Air Races also have a sigificant role in the Reno-Sparks special events mix. Held the third week of September at Reno Stead Airport, the races feature six racing classes from biplanes to jet aircraft, as well as aircraft displays and military flight demonstrations.

Another extremely popular special event is the annual Reno Rodeo, which helps usher in the region’s spectacular summer weather in mid June. Billed as the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West,” the Reno Rodeo draws world-class cowboys from several different continents to compete in traditional rodeo events such as bull riding and calf roping.

The flavor of the Wild West runs strong at this family-friendly event, and the mutton bustin’ event, in which kids aged 5 to 7 attempt to ride a rowdy sheep in front of thousands of spectators, is well worth the price of admission.

The Reno River Festival, founded 11 years ago, has quickly become a well-attended event for visitors and residents alike to enjoy expert kayakers navigating the Truckee River Whitewater Park in downtown Reno.

The City of Sparks and JA Nugget Hotel shine during Fourth of July. Tens of thousands of residents pack Victorian

Square to enjoy camaraderie, food, games, music and the region’s largest fireworks display launched from the lofty heights of the Nugget’s two hotel towers. Free shuttles run from the parking facilities at Outlets at Sparks Marina to the event.

Another can’t-miss family-oriented event is the Best In the West Nugget Rib Cookoff held Labor Day weekend. Rib cookers from around the world make the streets of downtown Sparks rich with the aroma of sizzling meats. The event draws more than 500,000 people during its six-day run and features an excellent lineup of free musical acts, a rib-eating contest featuring the best power chowdown artists in the country, and hundreds of craft vendors.

Others events include the Great Reno Balloon Race, held the second week of September at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Its Dawn Patrol, where a handful of select balloons fly in the early-morning hours, is a must-see for young children and adults alike. The Eldorado Great Italian Festival in midOctober is a great way to sample incredibly tasty spaghetti sauces or revel in the unbridled madness of the grapestomping competition. The annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, meanwhile, attracts more than 24,000 patrons each summer.

Smaller specialized events are scheduled nearly every weekend of the year. Northern Nevada offers a diverse mix of special events that appeal to residents and visitors from outlying areas — don’t hesitate to check ’em out. ■

The annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor.

Photo courtesy Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT U.S. Senators Harry Reid 522 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-244-3542 or toll free for Nevadans: 1-866-736-7343 http://www.reid.senate.gov/ Dean Heller 324 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-6244 http://www.heller.senate.gov/ U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei – District 2 222 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6155 or 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103 Reno, NV 89511 775-686-5760 http://amodei.house.gov/ STATE GOVERNMENT Governor Brian Sandoval State Capital Building 101 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701 775-684-5670 http://gov.nv.gov/ Nevada Secretary of State 101 North Carson Street, Suite 3 Carson City, NV 89701 775-684-5708 www.nvsos.gov Online business formation portal: NVsilverflume.gov State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry 1830 College Parkway, Suite 100 Carson City, NV 89706 775-684-2999 http://business.nv.gov/

1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A Reno, NV 89512 775-328-2005 http://www.washoecounty.us/ Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve 1 E. First Street PO Box 1900 Reno, NV 89505 775-334-2001 http://www.reno.gov/ Reno City Council Mayor Hillary Schieve David Bobzien, At-Large Jenny Brekhus, Ward, 1 Naomi Duerr, Ward 2 Oscar Delgado, Ward 3 Paul McKenzie, Ward 4 Neoma Jardon, Ward 5 PO Box 1900 Reno, NV 89505 775-334-2002 Sparks Mayor Geno Martini 431 Prater Way Sparks, NV 89431 775-353-2311 http://www.cityofsparks.us Mayor Geno Martini Julia Ratti, Ward 1 Ed Lawson, Ward 2 Ron Smith, Ward 3 Charlene Bybee, Ward 4 Ron Schmitt, Ward 5 Legislative Building 745 Fourth Street Sparks, NV 89431 775-353-2311 http://www.cityofsparks.us SCHOOLS Washoe County School District 425 East Ninth Street Reno, NV 89512 775-348-0200 http://www.washoeschools.net/

Governor’s Office of Economic Development 808 West Nye Lane Carson City, NV 89703 775-687-9900 http://diversifynevada.com/

Truckee Meadows Community College 7000 Dandini Boulevard Reno, NV 89512 775-673-7111 www.TMCC.edu

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89503 775-784-1110 www.unr.edu

Washoe County Commissioners Marsha Berkbigler, District 1 Bob Lucey, District 2 Kitty Jung, District 3 Vaughn Hartung, District 4 Jeanne Herman, District 5

NEVADA HOME | LOCAL 411 LIBRARIES Downtown Reno Library 301 S. Center Street Reno, NV 89501 775-327-8312 Visit Web site for a complete list of Washoe County branches http://www.washoecounty.us/library Sparks Branch 1125 12th Street Sparks, NV 89431 775-352-3200 Visit Web site for a complete list of Washoe County branches http://www.washoecounty.us/library PUBLIC SAFETY In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1 Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District 1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. D, 2nd Floor Reno, NV 89512 775-326-6000 http://www.washoecounty.us/tmfpd Reno Fire Department 1 East First Street, 4th Floor Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 http://www.reno.gov/government/ departments/fire-department Sparks Fire Department Headquarters Station 1605 Victorian Ave. Sparks, NV 89431 775-353-2259 http://cityofsparks.us/departments/ fire-department Washoe County Sheriff’s Office 911 Parr Blvd.

Reno, NV 89512 775-328-3001 http://www.washoesheriff.com/ Reno Police Department 455 E. 2nd Street Reno, NV 89502 775-334-2175 http://www.reno.gov/government/ departments/police City of Sparks Police Department 1701 East Prater Way Sparks, Nevada 89434 775-353-2231 http://sparkspd.com/ VOTER REGISTRATION http://nvsos.gov/sosvoterservices/ Registration/step1.aspx

(You can also register to vote by completing a “Voter Registration Application” and presenting it to the Registrar of Voters Office, the DMV, any state welfare agency or by mailing the form to the Registrar of Voters Office, P O Box 11130, Reno NV 89520.)

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 305 Galletti Way Reno, NV 89512 810 E. Greg St. Sparks, NV 89431 775-684-4368 http://dmvnv.com/ SERVICES The Chamber 449 S. Virginia St., 2nd Floor Reno, NV 89501 775-636-9550 http://thechambernv.org/ THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF NORTHERN NEVADA INC. 4834 Sparks Blvd. Ste. 102 Sparks, NV 89436 775-322-0657 http://www.bbb.org/reno/ Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite G Reno, NV 89502 1-800-367-7366 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/ Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada 5190 Neil Road, Suite 110 Reno, NV 89502 775-829-3700 http://www.edawn.org/ UTILITIES Electric and natural gas NV Energy PO Box 10100 Reno, NV 89520 775-834-4444 https://www.nvenergy.com/ Water Truckee Meadows Water Authority 1355 Capital Blvd Reno, NV 89502 775-834-8080 http://tmwa.com/ Waste management and recycling Waste Management Inc. 100 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502 775-329-8822 http://reno.wm.com/

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NEVADA HOME | YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS POPULATION Washoe County (Reno, Sparks, Incline Village)

EMPLOYMENT Largest private-sector employers in Reno-Sparks

2014 population estimate 2010-2014 population growth 2018 population projection 2014-2018 population growth Source: Nevada State Demographer

437,580 3.83 percent 467,565 6.8 percent

217,140 216,591

Total households Median age

50.1% 49.9%

37.2

7.

Occupations Management, business, science, and arts Service occupations Sales and office occupations Natural resources, construction, and maintenance Production, transportation, and material moving

34.0% 21.1% 26.7% 7.8% 10.4%

Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino

23.3%

By race White Black or African American American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Some other race Two or more races

85.2% 3.2% 2.7% 7.0% 1.2% 5.1% 4.0% 23.1% 27.1% 8.4% 18.6% 9.7%

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SF 161.1

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$4,613

$7,099

$6,029

$4,817

$4,935

Expected monthly spending (renter) $4,292 $6,024 $5,397 $4,368 Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research

$4,484

Expected monthly spending (owner)

HOUSING Median sales prices, (October 2014) Existing single-family homes in Reno Existing townhomes and condos in Reno Existing single-family homes in Sparks Existing townhomes and condos in Sparks Source: Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors

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56.0% 44.0%

Education High school graduate Some college, no degree Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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164,597

Homeownership Owner-occupied housing units Renter-occupied housing units

Cost of Living Index

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COST OF LIVING

Rank 1.

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Business Renown Regional Medical Center 2,500-2,999; General medical & surgical hospitals Peppermill Hotel/Casino 2,000-2,499; Casino Hotels International Game Technology 1,500-1,999; Manufacturing Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 1,500-1999; Casino hotels Silver Legacy Resort Casino 1,500-1,999; Casino hotels Atlantis Casino Resort 1,500-1999; Casino hotels Saint Mary’s 1,000-1,499; General medical & surgical hospitals Eldorado Hotel & Casino 1,000-1,499; Casino hotels Circus Circus Casino 1,000-1,499; Casino hotels Sparks Nugget 1,000-1,499; Casino hotels United Parcel Service 900-999; Couriers West Business Solutions 700-799; Telemarketing bureaus SK Food Group 600-699; Frozen specialty food manufacturing Arrow Electronics 600-699; Electronic parts merchant Harrah’s Reno 600-699; Casino hotels

Source: Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Data from 2014, second quarter.

NEVADA HOME | IN MY OWN WORDS Helen Lidholm Chief Executive Officer Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center I moved to Reno in August of 2007 from Southern California.

I can still remember being initially surprised at how beautiful the area was with snowcapped mountains and clear blue skies. My first impression of Reno was echoed by the culture of Saint Mary’s and after my family had visited a couple of times, we decided to make the move.

Now, I get to enjoy having all four seasons, and being an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast, I love the wide selection of ski resorts and hiking and biking trails Northern Nevada has to offer. Not to mention, I can get everywhere in Reno within 20 minutes, including Mount Rose Ski Resort, which is such a difference from Southern California, and I continue to be grateful for that every day!

I have also been very pleased with the schools in the area and their emphasis on creating a well-balanced education for students, highlighting the arts such as music and theatre. Additionally, Reno has rich cultural events and wonderful restaurants, which allows the foodie in me to come to life.

Overall, Reno is much more than the “Biggest Little City.”

Although it still has a small-town feel, I was pleasantly surprised by its abundance and am proud to call Reno home.

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NETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Chamber is the resource for all things â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessâ&#x20AC;? serving as the hub to connect Chamber members with one another. The Chamber hosts a variety of events, mixers, forums and specialized programs designed to provide members with the opportunities to effectively build the relationships that will promote growth and their business.

PROMOTING BUSINESS FOR OUR MEMBERS The Chamber is the conduit for member to member business, increasing visibility and credibility for Chamber members, and educating the community of the value of supporting our local economy.

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