Monday, March 7, 2011

Why Doing Business in Reno and Tahoe Makes Sense


There are many reasons to do business in the Reno/Tahoe area. One of the greatest reasons this area attracts small and big business alike is the tax breaks companies receive from the favorable tax laws within Nevada, but there are plenty of other reasons. I have noticed during my time large companies such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Microsoft and Patagonia to name a few have large distribution centers located in the Reno valley. I wanted to discover further reasons other then taxes that truly attract leading businesses and executives to the area and many of my questions were answered in the video below:


This is an attractive place to do business and now I can understand why business is continuing to grow in the valley. 

Reno- The Have To Check Out Spots


So I recently set out to truly discover all that the city has to offer. This is no slander to the Casino life in Reno, but if you want entertainment go to The Nugget mid-week. Recently I went on a Wednesday afternoon to get the full experience of what this place has to offer as a gaming venue. Do not expect the glitz and the glamour of Vegas, but rather the smell of ciggies, hospital and awesomeness. The people watching brings a whole other element, including the dealers. I sat down at the blackjack table where I was greeted by the dealer Ping, she truly was one for the books. We were joined by two of Sparks' (another city next to Reno) finest, who subsequently sat down and immediately demanded a White Russian at two in the afternoon, it was honestly one of those moments that I will never forget. My sister, brother-in-law and their friends come to visit often and frequent The Nugget and have nothing but amazing things to say. They gamble, drink and enjoy everything the Casino has to offer. According to many websites and locals, Restaurante Orozko is amazing and a place that is highly regarded locally. I truly recommend the experience, it is an amazing place and one that I am sure I will go to often.

Friday, March 4, 2011

MT. ROSE - HIDDEN GEM SKI RESORT


Being a season pass holder at Mt. Rose means I have one one option to snowboard on a daily basis and I would not want it any other way. With it being only a 15-30 minute drive from anywhere in the Reno valley, Mt. Rose is an incredibly convenient option for all residents of Reno. With it being off the beaten path of the tourist ridden mountains of Lake Tahoe this mountain was built to be an incredible local spot with little to no lines. Although it is a smaller mountain, the proximity to Reno makes it possible for people to come for 1-2 hours meaning there is plenty of terrain. I love this mountain and will be coming here til the day I am put in a wheelchair and can no longer ski. Check out my amazing day and be jealous you were not with me.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Reno - Truly a top rated place to live!

There is a stigma that follows Reno, Nevada, but truly it is a city on the rise. With an amazing outdoor lifestyle, resurgence of nightlife with the Riverwalk district and a ever-growing business center, Reno truly is a desirable place to live. Being new to the city I am growing to learn this city has a lot to offer. Read the below article from Men's Journal that chronicles the growing appeal of the city: http://www.edawn.org/docs/top-business-headlines/2010-04-02.pdf