Bids for University of Nevada, Reno, Property Deemed Disappointing

Washoe county officials are disappointed about the current bid for the University of Nevada, Reno property located along the Truckee River. The county asserts their position because of the potential impact it may have on local flood controls. County Manager, Katy Singlaub said, "We are certainly very disappointed and we hope to impact that decision because it clearly is in the public interest for that property not to be developed."

UNR accepted the 13.2 million dollar bid by PacificWest Properties of Reno over the county's minimum bid of $12.1 million as the bid to submit to the University of Nevada Board of Regents how will have make the decision regarding the properties future. The University of Nevada Board of Regents is slated to convene on September 22 and 23 in Las Vegas.

Type-O Blood Urgently Needed

The state of Nevada is urging its citizens to donate Type-O Negative blood to compensate for blood shortages. Nevadans were asked to give blood to add to existing supplies of 43 hospitals throughout Nevada. As of Monday, August 8, just five units (pints) of Type-O Negative blood were available on the blood banks shelves serving Southern Nevada hospitals.

Governor Guinn asked "If you can donate Type-O blood, I urge you to call your local blood collection agency because we have less than a day's supply." If you can donate blood supplies, you are asked to contact the phone numbers provided; in Northern Nevada (775) 324-6454 or (702) 233-9620.

SB 306 Would Aid Nevada Tourism

Nevada's legislature has passed a bill that will provide funds to develop tourist destination areas. Senate Bill 306 (SB 306) now awaits signature for passage into law. This bill will provide use of sales-tax revenues to support the construction of tourist destination industries.

Sparks City Manager Shaun Cary praises the new legislation "The potential...is fantastic for our region."

New Contractor Seminar August 30

The Nevada State Contractors Board is holding a new Contractor Seminar. The subject "The 4M's of successful Pool Contractors." This seminar will focus on managing risks, monitoring cash flow, mandatory contract elements and maximizing customer service within your contract. This seminar will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the NSCLB. Registration is $20 payable in advance (lunch is included). For more information log on to www.nscb.state.nv.us or email info@nscb.lvcoxmail.com or call (775) 688-1141 ext. 1139.

Voit Development Expanding Into Reno

Southern California based Voit Development company is scouting the Reno area for expansion. Voit is currently working on 18,668 square feet of industrial space in Sparks, Nevada.

According to the president of Voit Development Company Bob Voit "We are looking for new real estate opportunities in town. We look forward to being major players in town for a long time to come."

The company has begun a 14.5-acre project along Vista Business Boulevard in Sparks. Founded by Robert Voit, the development company has acquired more than 13 million square feet of office, industrial and retail projects in California and Arizona, with a total value of 1.4 billion.

Voit Companies was founded in 1971 by Robert D. Voit this company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.