LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE: Beth Williams, owner of K9 Wellness Center.
As a physical therapist for people and pets, I am committed to promoting health and
well-being for 2 and 4 leggeds. I am a long time supporter and foster home for the SPCA of Northern Nevada, Nevada Humane Society, Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation and
Rotten Paws Rescue. My current dogs were both strays with medical problems that I adopted through Washoe County Regional Animal Shelter, and my cat was an SPCA kitten.
These Community Leaders Promote Local Sustainability
LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE
LOCAL ARTS
LOCAL ARTS: Sierra Arts
Our mission is to develop and support local artists who are committed to our community, by providing funding, education for all ages, and by developing spaces and places for artists to display or perform their work — especially places that benefit from art “beautification” and economic development and revitalization.
Our mission is to develop and support local artists who are committed to our community, by providing funding, education for all ages, and by developing spaces and places for artists to display or perform their work — especially places that benefit from art “beautification” and economic development and revitalization.
LOCAL ECO CONSTRUCTION
LOCAL ECO CONSTRUCTION: David Gibson, Vista with AmeriCorps
Sustainability & Environmental Education; serving with Envirolution
775-200-0998 davidgibson1@gmail.com
Sustainability & Environmental Education; serving with Envirolution
775-200-0998 davidgibson1@gmail.com
LOCAL EDUCATION
LOCAL EDUCATION: Scott Kelley, Trustee for Washoe County School District E.
I represent 16 schools in northwest Reno and work with 6 trustees and superintendent Heath Morrison to make WCSD world class. Starting January 2009, I joined a 7-trustee board that dedicates itself to local education. In 2009 I started a terrific job as Sales Manager for Allegra Print and Imaging. 775-322-0638 scottgkelley@hotmail.com
I represent 16 schools in northwest Reno and work with 6 trustees and superintendent Heath Morrison to make WCSD world class. Starting January 2009, I joined a 7-trustee board that dedicates itself to local education. In 2009 I started a terrific job as Sales Manager for Allegra Print and Imaging. 775-322-0638 scottgkelley@hotmail.com
LOCAL ENERGY
LOCAL ENERGY: Patrick Baldwin, Engineering And Sales: Clean Energy Center
Wind turbines, solar panels, solar thermal products and installation packages to retail consumers as well as residential and commercial contractors throughout northern Nevada.
775-284-8692 patrickbaldwin27@gmail.com
Wind turbines, solar panels, solar thermal products and installation packages to retail consumers as well as residential and commercial contractors throughout northern Nevada.
775-284-8692 patrickbaldwin27@gmail.com
LOCAL FOOD/FARM
LOCAL FOOD/FARMING: Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine.
Through our printed publication, website, and events, we aim to connect consumers with these local growers, retailers, chefs, and food artisans, enabling those relationships to grow and thrive in a mutually beneficial, healthful, and economically viable way. We are part of a growing national movement throughout this country that is encouraging people to eat more locally-grown and locally-produced foods. By eating locally, we help sustain the small family farms that grow these foods, we enjoy food that is fresher and healthier for us, and we help reduce the cost to the environment – and in dollars – of transporting foods over long distances.
Through our printed publication, website, and events, we aim to connect consumers with these local growers, retailers, chefs, and food artisans, enabling those relationships to grow and thrive in a mutually beneficial, healthful, and economically viable way. We are part of a growing national movement throughout this country that is encouraging people to eat more locally-grown and locally-produced foods. By eating locally, we help sustain the small family farms that grow these foods, we enjoy food that is fresher and healthier for us, and we help reduce the cost to the environment – and in dollars – of transporting foods over long distances.
LOCAL HEALTH
LOCAL HEALTH: Renown Health
The only healthcare network in Nevada to make the 2009 list, the Verispan Corporation named Renown Health one of the top 100 integrated healthcare networks (IHNs) in the nation for the sixth year in a row. The award is an important indication of a health system's ability to deliver quality patient care.
The only healthcare network in Nevada to make the 2009 list, the Verispan Corporation named Renown Health one of the top 100 integrated healthcare networks (IHNs) in the nation for the sixth year in a row. The award is an important indication of a health system's ability to deliver quality patient care.
LOCAL JOBS
LOCAL JOBS: Nevadaworks
Nevadaworks is a regional agency focused on preparing northern Nevada’s workforce to meet the needs of current and potential northern Nevada employers. We do this by understanding the workplace requirements of employers and then coordinating with area educational institutions, public and private training providers, state or other local agencies to craft necessary training programs for individuals to meet those expressed needs.
Nevadaworks is a regional agency focused on preparing northern Nevada’s workforce to meet the needs of current and potential northern Nevada employers. We do this by understanding the workplace requirements of employers and then coordinating with area educational institutions, public and private training providers, state or other local agencies to craft necessary training programs for individuals to meet those expressed needs.
LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES/BANKS
LOCAL BUSINESSES/BANKS: Dave Asher, Director: LIVELOCAL RenoSparks
LIVELOCAL RenoSparks is your source for all things local.
775-224-2242 dave@renosparksbuylocal.com
LIVELOCAL RenoSparks is your source for all things local.
775-224-2242 dave@renosparksbuylocal.com
LOCAL MEDIA
LOCAL MEDIA: Bruce Knowlton, owner of Insight Industries Marketing and Sales Consulting.
President: President America Marketing Association
775-250-8495 knowltonisbruce@gmail.com
President: President America Marketing Association
775-250-8495 knowltonisbruce@gmail.com
LOCAL MINORITY RESOURCES
LOCAL MINORITY RESOURCES: Hispanic Business Network
In June 2008 the former Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of northern Nevada conducted a merger with the Sparks Chamber of Commerce. This historic merger of the two Chambers is the first known venture of this type and was designed to integrate our community and provide more programs and diversity in the northern Nevada business environment.
In June 2008 the former Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of northern Nevada conducted a merger with the Sparks Chamber of Commerce. This historic merger of the two Chambers is the first known venture of this type and was designed to integrate our community and provide more programs and diversity in the northern Nevada business environment.
LOCAL NON-PROFITS
LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
Pete Parker, President of Parker Development Services
Parker Development Services designs solutions for community advancements by working directly with non-profit organizations, as well as their supporters (businesses and local citizens). In addition to managing his “community concierge” service, he’s a leader on several community boards, including: Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation, Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network, Nevada EcoNet, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and others. 775-333-9444 petep@parkerdevelopment.com
Pete Parker, President of Parker Development Services
Parker Development Services designs solutions for community advancements by working directly with non-profit organizations, as well as their supporters (businesses and local citizens). In addition to managing his “community concierge” service, he’s a leader on several community boards, including: Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation, Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network, Nevada EcoNet, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and others. 775-333-9444 petep@parkerdevelopment.com
LOCAL RECYCLING
LOCAL REYCYLING: Morgan Tiar, owner of EcoReno
We are your one-stop source for goods for the environmentally conscious consumer. Shop EcoReno for all your sustainable products.
775-324-6326 info@goecoreno.com
We are your one-stop source for goods for the environmentally conscious consumer. Shop EcoReno for all your sustainable products.
775-324-6326 info@goecoreno.com
LOCAL SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
Help create a world that works for everyone by finding SPIRIT, one community at a time.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: The Electric Auto Association
Your Electric Car & Vehicle authority for Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, & Northern Nevada! We also encourage and support interest in all forms of alternative transportation options as well as renewable energy technologies and policies.
Your Electric Car & Vehicle authority for Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, & Northern Nevada! We also encourage and support interest in all forms of alternative transportation options as well as renewable energy technologies and policies.
LOCAL WATER
LOCAL WATER: Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA)
We are a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly-skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 330,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.
We are a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly-skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 330,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.
