Business
Business Briefs for August
Dr. Hicks
Physician elected to national board
Dr. Roger Hicks of Yubadocs has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Urgent
Business Briefs for July
Crazy Cow Yogurt open for business Crazy Cow Yogurt opened July 1 in the former Crazy Horse Saloon on Commercial Street in downtown Nevada ...
Attorney to discuss business issues at Sierra Commons in Nevada City
The presentation, which is open to the public, will cover issues that range from intellectual property law to privacy to labor law. ...
Taking Care of Business: How to make your meetings meaningful
Why do business executives almost unanimously say that they either hate meetings or don’t have them at all? ...
All signs point to a rebound in Nevada County's housing market
In the first three months of 2010, prices have risen consistently from $256,000 in January to $280,000 in March, an increase of 9.4 percent. ...
General Manager Bob Breck’s last day at KNCO will be Wednesday
The Nevada City Advocate has confirmed that Bob Breck’s last day will be Wednesday. KNCO Programming Manager Tom Fitzsimmons will be the interim general manager, according to KNCO’s web site. ...
Taking Care of Business: Here’s how to end the hire-and-hope cycle
Don’t waste your time meeting people who aren’t the people you want to hire. And certainly don’t waste your time hiring someone you are not absolutely sure will work out for your company. ...
Sierra Commons to host grant-writing seminar on Thursday
The seminar will be an informative, fast-paced two-hour session led by professional grant writers that will present tools and strategies for grant-writing success and help those in attendance determine whether state and federal grants are an appropriate strategy for their company or agency. ...
By the Numbers: Homes are selling, but the rules have changed
What we have today is an environment where there are mortgage products available to all segments of borrowers as long as the more stringent qualifications are met. ...
By the Numbers: Thousands may be eligible for property-tax reductions
The state’s 58 counties are taking different approaches to the possibility of a spike in Prop. 8 enrollments...
Taking Care of Business: Persistence hallmark of profitable marketing plan
Marketers believe that it takes an average of seven marketing touches for someone to put your name, your company and your product together in their mind. And it takes an average of 29 touches before someone will remember to consider you when they are ready to buy. ...
Amigos making new friends at its Nevada City location
The reason for the increase in business is primarily twofold: The restaurant’s Grass Valley customers are returning to the fold and the business is attracting new customers in Nevada City. Editor's note: Check out Amigos recipe for tortilla soup at the bottom of this article. ...Sierra Commons to host non-profit panel discussion on March 11
The discussion on Thursday evening will focus on environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration and on issues common to all nonprofits and businesses in general. ...
Nevada City Advocate exclusive: Last hurrah for Mardi Gras?
Some businesses are wondering if the annual Mardi Gras parade is good for business. For others, the answer is obvious. Read all about it exclusively in the March edition of the Nevada City Advocate, your free community newspaper that will be delivered beginning today to racks and businesses in Nevada City, Grass Valley, North San Juan and Penn Valley. ...
Employee buys Café Mekka in Nevada City
“We want to do several things: be an integral part of our community, offer expanded menu choices, have longer hours and provide a high operating standard by providing excellent customer service and skilled baristas." - Corey Bristow, the new owner of Cafe Mekka in downtown Nevada City. ...
Taking Care of Business: Are you ready to take the growth challenge in 2010?
If you want to grow your business like members of TAB, I dare you to take this challenge. ...
By the Numbers: Propositions give older homeowners a tax break
Propositions 60 and 90 are constitutional amendments passed by California voters that provide property tax relief for persons aged 55 and over....
San Juan Ridge artist creates animal kingdom out of cement
Cement sculptor’s Solomon Bassoff’s colorful creations can be found at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Hummingbird Park in Sacramento and Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. ...
Artist's Studio to hold open house on Friday for winter show
The Winter Resident Artist Show features the work of 25 artists who work in a variety of mediums. It continues through March 5 at the gallery in Grass Valley, which is also where the reception that includes food and wine will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday ...
Taking Care of Business: Take small steps if you want to see the big picture
If you do not attend to necessary business then it becomes the bank or the IRS enforcing deadlines and creating consequences. See what I mean about unpleasant? ...
SYRCL Wild & Scenic Film Festival to take center stage beginning Friday
In 2003, the inaugural film festival featured 22 films and attracted a handful of filmmakers to Nevada City. This year’s lineup features 75 premieres, 60 films that have already been shown and approximately 100 filmmakers who will make this area home for a few days...
January edition of the Advocate features SYRCL Film Festival coverage
On our editorial pages, editor and publisher Pat Butler asks about the priorities of Rep. Tom McClintock, who in his first year in office seems more focused on San Joaquin Valley water issues and nuclear power than the concerns of the Fourth District. Ray Darby, meanwhile, responds to McClintock's opposition to the Solar Power Technology Roadmap Act, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. House. ...
SYRCL Environmental Film Festival features 135 films this year
There are also free events, including 14 free panel discussions and workshops, opening receptions, art shows throughout the historic downtown, free parties, and an Eco Tour of Nevada City’s co-housing project with architect Katie McCamant....
Toastmaster announce speaking award winners
Toastmasters is an internationally recognized program that documents progress with awards and certification. Guests are welcome....The Owl Grill & Saloon to host United Way fund-raiser on Dec. 21
The Owl Grill & Saloon is located at 134 Mill St. in downtown Grass Valley. The owners have pledged 10 percent of the proceeds for the evening to help United Way of Nevada County’s 20 local non-profit partner agencies. ...Peace Center to host Community Singing Event on Dec. 20
The public is invited to come and sing traditional and popular songs of Peace and Hope with local musicians. Bring your voices, and your "Rise Up Singing Books," and new songs and words to share. ...Healing Destination: Experts offer options to flu vaccinations
What are you making of the news reports about a flu epidemic? How can you make the best choice for yourself? Since there are many theories in this complicated issue, I contacted healing arts practitioners who work daily with patients who ask if they should be vaccinated or not. ...
Simplify: A recipe for the holiday season we all should desire
So when I suggest taking quiet time, I’m not just talking about being quiet. I’m talking about coming Home. ...7-Hills businesses to hold Holiday Open House on Saturday
“You literally can come back here and get everything you need, and we all have our own parking lots,” said Ellen Gammelgard, who owns the Meadow Farm Yarn Shop at 103 Argall Way in Nevada City. ...