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A business incubator that seeks to nurture start-up business from around the world — as well as some from northern Nevada — is set to begin operation in Reno early next year.

Organizers believe the incubator could generate 400 to 500 new jobs a year once it’s in full operation.

The privately funded, non-profit Center for Unique Business Enterprises — CUBE, for short — plans to bring a strongly disciplined approach to the creation of new businesses.

The goal: Creation of new companies and more jobs in the region and the development of more opportunities for investors who are hungry to do deals in northern Nevada, says Ky Good, a co-founder of the incubator and chairman of its board of directors. Read full story:

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Most American drivers realize they’re going to have to trade their mean machines for green machines somewhere down the road, sacrificing performance for economy.

Gasoline prices have receded to $2 a gallon, down from a peak of more than $4 during the summer, but nobody believes they’re going to stay there.Crowds gathered around the Passion Cabriolet Smart car Friday at the Motor Trend International Auto Show in Las Vegas, squeezing into the two-seater that gets 33 miles a gallon in the city and 41 on the highway from a three-cylinder, 70-horsepower engine. The Motor Trend International Auto Show showcased the latest in fuel-saving technology along its Green Trail. Some 25 models boasted fuel mileage of better than 30 miles a gallon on the highway. Read full story:

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Prospective entrepreneurs tend to fall into one of two camps. The first type of entrepreneur is passionate about pursuing a specific idea — an innovative technology, a cool Web site, or a new retail experience. These business builders are entrepreneurs by choice. The second type of entrepreneur starts up out of economic necessity. They may be recently unemployed, stay-at-home parents or caregivers, retirees who can’t afford to remain retired, or, especially in this state, homeless former farmers. Their business choices favor their short-term need for income replacement rather than fulfilling a creative vision and steadily building a company for long-term financial gain. Read more:

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JoDog Sport Inc, of Reno is launching a national media campaign for the release of The X-Tend-A-Step™ on the Comcast Cable Network.  ESPN NEWS, The Outdoor Channel, and The Speed Channel will begin airing a commercial promoting the most user-friendly utility step for truck/SUV owners. The X-Tend-A-Step™ is an innovative utility step that telescopes beyond the tailgate providing a convenient stair step in and out of the bed of a truck/SUV.  Now loading and unloading is easier than ever before and strain on your knees, ankles, and lower back is greatly reduced.  The X-Tend-A-Step™ is a making life easier one truck at a time. 

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To revive Nevada’s anemic economy, the state must spend more money on higher education, not less, according to a new study released Monday.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy study predicts Nevada’s once-booming economy will continue to deteriorate unless it can train the skilled work force needed to attract new business and industry.

“What stands out in this report is not only are we not making progress, but we are falling further behind in financial support and long-term political vision,” said Jane Nichols, vice chancellor of academic and student affairs for the Nevada System of Higher Education. Read full story:

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