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An energy co-generation project in Storey County started up in January is now fully operational, says EP Minerals, LLC. The subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation of Dearborn, Mich., says the $2 million project will result in a more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly plant.

The price tag includes land, construction, materials and labor, says a company spokeswoman, as well as engineering, equipment and installation. The firm declined to disclose the payback period.

The Clark plant came online in 1945, and with regular maintenance, should last indefinitely, says EP. The facility employs about 60. Read full story:

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Enel North America opened two of the world’s most technically advanced geothermal plants on Wednesday in Stillwater and Salt Wells near Fallon.

“Nevada is well positioned to take advantage of renewable energy; we’re in a better position than any other state in the country,” said U.S. Sen. John Ensign, who took part in the dedication of the Stillwater plant. ” … For rural Nevada, it’s going to be a big deal to see these resources develop.”

The two plants are Italy-based Enel’s first projects in Nevada. The company has geothermal, solar, hydroelectric and other renewable energy projects in 21 other nations.

The two Nevada plants can generate 65 megawatts of power, enough energy to serve 40,000 households in Northern Nevada.

The electricity will be sold to NV Energy and put on the grid. Read more:

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Every year, we hear of and see catastrophic wildland fires in the news. Wildfire season is here. Reducing the losses to businesses from wildfires is important. Businesses need to plan now. InfraGard, a public private partnership, is holding a special wildfire expert forum to help you prepare. Learn about technologies and tactics that can save lives and your business. The Wildfire Forum is a one-time event that will be held on Thursday, April 16^.

DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2009

TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lunch is available)

LOCATION: Boomtown Casino & Hotel, Reno, Nevada (Interstate 80 west to exit 4.)

COST: FREE

WILDFIRE FORUM PANEL

Adrienne Abbott, Chair: Emergency Communications Committee. State of Nevada

Gary Derks: Division of Emergency Management, State of Nevada

Aaron Kenneston, Emergency Manager, Emergency Management and Homeland Security,

Washoe County

Norb Szczurek: Division Chief, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

The Wildfire Forum includes a panel of experts with an information platform where your concerns and questions can be answered about what to do before, during, and after a wildfire. The scenario focus will be a disastrous wildfire threatening to burn Verdi, Mogul, Boomtown, and Cabela’s. Discussion will include resident defenses and resources, business requirements, emergency systems, communications, and business continuity.

Pre-registration and RSVP is required by April 13. RSVP pre-registration email, with WILDFIRE FORUM typed in the subject line, to SierraNevadaInfraGard@gmail.com. Your RSVP will guarantee your seat. The Forum is free.

Technorati Tags: InfraGard, Adrienne Abbott, Nevada Emergency Communications Committee, Gary Derks, Nevada Division of Emergency Management, Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Norb Szczurek, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology

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Fran Tarkenton - Founder & CEO of GoSmallBiz.com - invites you to join the Nevada Black Chamber’s Small Business Breakfast Club Event!

FRAN TARKENTON and Dr. TIMOTHY MESCON will share, via conference call, their fundamentals on business strategy, customer service, leadership and optimum performance! Bring your business cards, coupons, and promotional materials to share with the group!

Location:
AppleOne Employment Services
5534 Longley Lane Suite B, Reno NV 89511

Phone: Craig @ 484-903-7663

E-mail: craigjackson@live.com

Time of Event: 7 am – 9 am

Hosted by: Nevada Black Chamber

* RSVP Immediately! Seating is Limited.

Dr. Timothy Mescon is one of the most renowned business experts in North America. He will share his knowledge on what small business owners need to know to survive in a slow economy. Dr. Mescon is President of Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. His Executive MBA program is Georgia’s largest and is ranked among the top three in the
country in eBusiness.

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While our state is facing numerous economic challenges, I’d like to recognize a group of Nevadans who are proactively developing solutions and devising innovative new ways to conduct business in the Silver State. Who are these forward-thinking, economic-minded, burgeoning future business leaders? None other than our very own college and university students.

NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, recently announced that a record 56 business plans have been submitted from colleges and universities across the state for the fifth annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition. This competition brings together students from a wide range of post-secondary educational fields and encourages them to compete for cash prices totaling $110,000. The goal: Develop innovative new business concepts in Nevada.

Not only are more business plans being submitted for this year’s Governor’s Cup, more students are taking part in the competition as well. Ninety-eight undergraduate students from academic institutions all across the state represent the 32 undergraduate business plans, and 76 graduate students have teamed up to submit 24 graduate business plans. Read more:

Technorati Tags: NCET,Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology,Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition,NCED Commissioners’ Award,Tri-State Reynolds Cup Competition,Gov. Jim Gibbons,Emily Somerville,Brian K. Krolicki

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