Carson City boasts a prosperous business community that is welcoming a wave of new and expanding development sustained by a supportive local government and energetic public participation. From housing to healthcare, industrial to commercial, tourism to youth sports, economic development echoes the city’s active involvement.
For those interested in recreation and culture, there is a wealth of opportunity in Carson City and its surrounding areas. Located at the base of the Sierras, with county lines stretching to Lake Tahoe, Carson City is home to 789 acres of city park land, 30 park locations, 15 ski areas within a 35-60 minute drive, six museums and the beautiful Carson River, which flows along the east side of town.
In February 2007, Carson City was ranked #3 in BusinessWeek.com’s list of top 10 hot real estate markets, and Women’s Wear Daily ranked Carson City #4 in a March 2007 list of top 10 emerging retail markets.
Douglas County
Douglas County, nestled in the heart of the Carson Valley and along the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe, offers the conveniences of a metropolitan area, yet remains pleasantly rural.This picturesque county covers a 751-square mile area, and its proximity to the Reno, Carson City, and California markets provides major business opportunities. As the gateway to outdoor adventure, Douglas County’s striking landscape encompasses the Sierra Nevada Mountains, as well as Lake Tahoe, the Carson River and Topaz Lake.Combining small town charm with a thriving economy, low crime rate, world class recreation, quality schools and continued growth, Douglas County is truly an extraordinary place to call home.Lyon County
As the seventh-fastest growing county in the nation, Lyon County offers the enviable combination of unlimited business opportunities and a superb quality of life.
Lyon County is steeped in history, western lore, and tradition. It is also a region with beautiful golf courses, a range of entertainment options, new housing developments, new super markets and shopping experiences, numerous churches and civic groups, and limitless outdoor adventures such as fishing, hunting, boating, camping, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing -- just to mention a few!
Lyon County’s communities include Dayton, Moundhouse, Fernley, Silver Springs, Smith Valley and Yerington.
Storey County
Storey County earned its place on the map in 1859 when miners discovered the largest deposit of gold and silver ever found in Virginia City. Today, Storey County has a thriving tourism market that continues to attract over 1.6 million visitors annually. The county’s growing industrial sector plays an equally important role, as it is home to the United State’s largest industrial park, the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI), occupied with companies such as WalMart, Kal Kan Pet Foods, APL Logistics, distributors of Dell Computers, and Alcoa. Also located in the TRI area are three sophisticated power plants: Sierra Pacific Power, Barrick Mines and Naniwa.
Storey County offers a variety of small-town communities that are merely minutes away from large metropolitan areas—the best of both worlds.
City of Fernley
Fernley, just 28 miles east of Reno/Sparks on I-80, is strategically located as a north - south / east - west transportation hub for both highway and rail with close proximity to western markets. Several Fortune 500 companies have discovered Fernley's affordable industrial parks, large land parcels with rail and highway access. Fernley is also home to various industrial parks, including the Crossroads Commerce Center, a rapidly expanding 5,000+ acre institutional investment grade industrial park.
Yerington
Yerington's majestic setting in an agricultural valley offers a quality of life that is a part of doing business. As the county seat and the only incorporated city, Yerington offers many urban amenities, municipal airport, prime business & industrial sites (some with rail) and complete infrastructure improvements.
