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Tribune/Krystal Bick- Jeff Sallan, co-founder of Tahoe Creamery, scoops some of his signature chocolate chip ice cream.
Tahoe Creamery sweetens up Sparks
The Tahoe Tessy may be a myth but she’s alive and well at the Tahoe Creamery ice cream store — mixed with chocolate sandwich cookies and a coffee swirl, naturally.
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Tribune/Cortney Maddock- Chris Lopez, co-owner of Spudistro, applies the toppings necessary to make a plate of potato nachos.
Spudistro buds in Sparks
Located in the McCarran Plaza shopping center on the corner of McCarran Boulevard and Prater Way, Spudistro opened its doors more than a year and a half ago. Three women have partnered to keep the ideas fresh at the potato-based café.
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Tribune/Krystal Bick- Harold Miller, owner of Miller Water, uses steam distillation to purify the water he sells. Steam distillation turns water into gas and then back into liquid to remove contaminants.
Miller Water taps into the market of people who don't want t...
When Harold Miller and his family drink water from their faucet at home, they get sore throats. “It’s the chlorine in the water that bothers us,” Miller said. “We’ve always had to buy purified bottled water because of it.” Now as the owner of Miller Water, a recently opened water distributor in Sparks, Miller has taken his family’s problem into his own hands.
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<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - Kristy Crabtree of Westward Strategy and Design Group poses with her photo of balloons at the Sparks Marina during Star Spangled Sparks.
Westward Strategy: E-marketing enhances the bottom line
It’s the axiom of the Internet versus standard paper mailing: Technology has become the predominant source of information. Can two forms of advertising and marketing co-exist?
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Tribune/Nathan Orme - Jennifer Wallis is owner of Secret Connections, a feng shui/matchmaking business she started three months ago from her home in Reno.
Secret Connection: The business of positive energy
It may be Jennifer Wallis’ name on the business cards and fliers for the feng shui/matchmaking business Secret Connections, but she says she is not really the head honcho.
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Tribune/Nathan Orme - Varney Padgett, sales and marketing representative with the Sparks Chamber of Commerce, stands outside the chamber's electronic sign on Victorian Square. The chamber is offering special member rates for the sign for the upcoming events season.
Chamber reduces sign ad rate to spur business marketing
Sparks businesses looking to get their name out to the public without paying extravagant advertising prices now have an option to do so for cheap on Victorian Square.
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<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - The Pirate Ship re-opened for lunch and dinner this week with an emphasis on fast service and offering some new menu items- like Coconut Shrimp.
Pirate Ship's owners are ready to set sail a second time
Serena Wagner is ready for another chance at a second grand opening of the Pirate Ship. This time, she said she’s better equipped to handle the pressures of running a restaurant. The Pirate Ship, located at 495 Greenbrae Drive just off Pyramid Way, is re-opening after being open for two months and then closing, which Wagner said actually worked to her advantage. “I guess, looking back, it was a blessing in disguise that we closed because w...
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Courtesy/SNC - Illustration of a TacSat-2 Satellite designed by MSI, a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation of Sparks.
Sparks firm lands $117 million contract to build satellites
Even if most people in Sparks don’t know about Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the company has gotten some major recognition from the high-tech industry.
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Developer aims to transform Paradise Plaza
Paradise Plaza will get its chance at revitalization with the start of a 22,000-square-foot expansion and renovation project in the works by Primestor Development.
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Winners announced for ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Nine companies out of 49 finalists can credit stellar employee survey results for their success as they were announced winners in the inaugural “Greater Reno-Tahoe Best Places to Work” awards today. Three companies received honors in each category: small, medium and large employer, at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada’s Annual Luncheon and 25th Anniversary Celebration.
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Tribune/Tony Contini - Kevin Simmons co-owns Pump it Up, "The Inflatable Party Zone," with his wife Michelle. They will be having their first party on Saturday.
Inflatable playground owner pumped up for kids
Local parents seeking a way to help their kids blow off some energy will soon have a new option on Glendale Avenue.
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Tribune/Debra Reid - Granite Construction workers excavate a trench for a new curb and gutter in Reno on Wednesday. Granite is in the running for an award for the work environment it provides for employees.
Sparks companies strive to offer employees ‘best places to w...
Rusty Kilkenny has a lot to brag about with his company, Ebara International.
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<a href= mailto:tonyc@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Tony Contini</a> Guerrilla marketing expert, Al Lautenslager gives a presentation on his expertise at the Sparks Chamer of Commerce meeting.
Guerrilla marketing attracts attention, keeps costs down
Al Lautenslager’s printing and mailing business caused a media frenzy when the Boeing Company’s corporate headquarters was considering a move to Dallas, Denver or Chicago.
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Insurance sales leader receives accolades
MetLife Auto and Home recently announced that Charlotte Eckmeyer has been recognized as a sales leader within the company.
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Tribune/Tony Contini - Black Rock Pizza Co.'s signature pizza, Poker Brown, is competing for the title of world's best gourmet pizza.
World’s best gourmet pizza...in Sparks?
Sparks is in the running to become the city with the world’s best gourmet pizza.
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Nevada casino regulators consider lifting cell phone ban in ...
RENO — Nevada casino regulators are considering lifting a decade-long ban on the use of cell phones in casino sports books.
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Courtesy photo/Brenda Lewis - Sparks-based advertising copywriter Brenda Lewis tries to help businesses by crafting eye-catching language that appeals to their core customer base.
Copywriter loves helping other businesses find the right wor...
Brenda Lewis is a copywriter, not a shrink. But in her profession, she has to know a little something about how people think and behave.
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<a href= mailto:tonyc@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Tony Contini</a> Michael MacQuiddy prepares a sandwich for a customer at Yellow Submarine in Sparks.
Yellow Submarine dives into the depths of sandwich individua...
The Yellow Submarine is hardly noticeable from Pyramid Highway, almost as if submerged from the high volume of traffic that the road carries every day.
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<a href= mailto:tonyc@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Tony Contini</a> Steven Tometczak gives a free chair massage at the grand opening of Massage Envy on Wednesday.
Massage Envy wants to soothe your stress away
Knotted necks and sore shoulders whittled away Wednesday night with the touch of a therapist’s hand.
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<a href= mailto:tonyc@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Tony Contini</a> Sparks resident Lori Teakle just joined the team at Re-Bath in Reno but she hopes to help new business owners through the SCORE program.
Aspiring entrepreneurs go for the big SCORE
Lori Teakle is fascinated by up-and-coming small business owners who dream of offering something unique or who are ready to be their own boss.
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