DMV to Assess $1 Technology Fee
Starting tomorrow, July 1, DMV customers will be assessed a $1 technology fee for any DMV transaction that requires a fee. The fee is expected to raise $5 million per year and help offset the cost of a...
View ArticleChamber teams up with Conestoga for annual tournament
By Jeff Powell On Thursday, June 25, I had the very good fortune to spend some time with Travis McDowell General Manager for Conestoga Golf Club. I wanted to get Travis’s thoughts on the Mesquite...
View ArticleSecond Job Fair Slated for September 21
The Job Fair Committee gathered on Thursday, July 9 to discuss the future of the successful event that was held earlier this year. Chaired by George Gault of Mesquite Regional Business, Inc, those who...
View ArticleMoody’s affirms Baa1 on Overton Power District’s (NV) revenue bonds; negative...
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Baa1 rating on Overton Power District, NV’s $14.9 million of outstanding special obligation electric system net revenue bonds. Concurrently, we have removed...
View ArticleBattle Born Media Appoints New MLN Editor
Battle Born Media announced Aug. 1 that it has appointed Barbara Ellestad as Editor of Mesquite Local News effective immediately. “We are proud to have Barbara join our staff at Mesquite Local News,”...
View ArticleACT Finalizes Move
It’s now official: Automotive Certified Technicians (ACT) has moved to their new location across from Star Nursery at 546 Commerce Circle, just a block east of where they were before. The move was...
View ArticleAnnual Golf Tournament Grows Beyond Expectation; Raises nearly $20k
Last Saturday’s 10th Annual Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament turned out to be more successful than anyone had anticipated. With 124 registered golfers, the preliminary numbers look at...
View ArticleConstruction begins on old Mesquite Star
It’s a day Mesquite has been waiting on for more than a decade. On Tuesday, the Lee family confirmed to Mesquite Local News that it plans to remodel and reopen the hotel formerly known as the Mesquite...
View ArticleChamber hears progress update on Website processes
Richard Scully, CEO of Chamber Nation, presented an update on the progress of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Website processes available to all chamber members at the monthly luncheon on Wednesday,...
View ArticleSaturday’s Cash Mob at City Shoppes Embroidery; Ribbon Cutting Wednesday
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a community-wide CASH MOB at City Shoppes Embroidery located at 114 N. Sandhill Boulevard, #B on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The...
View ArticlePutting Mesquite to Work Job Fair Grows
The “Putting Mesquite to Work” Job Fair Committee announced today a community-wide job fair will be held on September 21, 2015 to be held in the Grand Ballroom at the CasaBlanca Resort (950 Mesquite...
View ArticleChamber Mixer at Star Nursery open to public
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is having a Mixer at Star Nursery. It will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. Star Nursery is located at 549 Commerce Circle, off of West Pioneer...
View ArticleGuns & Guitars passes reins to keep dream alive
When Mike and Jan Sullivan opened up their now-famous Guns and Guitars, 1085 Pioneer Boulevard Suite 170, in April of 2011, they never thought that life would throw them so many curve balls. But this...
View ArticleCity Shoppes Embroidery Prepares To Go Mobile
When Charlie and Tatiana Sellner opened City Shoppes Embroidery in Mesquite in July of 2003, they had no idea what the future would bring. They started off by providing used clothing and dollar shop...
View ArticleSears Hometown Store of Mesquite Named 2015 National Premier Store
Local Sears Hometown Store Receives National Honor for Outstanding Customer Service; One of 278 Stores to Earn Prestigious Company Award The Sears Hometown Store of Mesquite, NV, has been named a 2015...
View ArticleSnell named Chamber Administration Director
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce announced that Brenda Snell is joining the Chamber as Director, Chamber Administration, effective immediately. In this part-time role, Snell will oversee office...
View ArticleSilver Rider Service Changes announced
Fixed route transportation not affected In a response to a reduction in federal funding, changes are being made to the Silver Rider Mesquite bus service. Beginning Sep. 24, Thursday trips to St....
View ArticleChamber to Host Cash Mob at J.S. Merchant
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community-wide Cash Mob at J.S. Merchant located at the Eureka Casino Resort on Saturday, Sep. 26 from 10:00 am to 12 pm. The purpose of the Cash Mob is to...
View ArticleMesquite Chamber announces 2016 Slate of Directors
On Monday, Sep. 21, the Chamber of Commerce Board approved a slate of new directors for 2016 presented by the Nominating Committee. The Committee, headed by Noel Smith, incoming Chairperson, and...
View ArticleReady Golf Cash Mob open to public
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce will host a community-wide Cash Mob at Ready Golf & Gear, 550 W. Pioneer Blvd. #156 on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to Noon. The public is invited to attend and...
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