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ASK THE EXPERTS: Cleaning Nevada Schools during COVID-19 Online Webinar

February 8, 2021May 11, 2020

Nevada Business Environmental Program is hosting an online panelist discussion and forum connecting all Nevada schools. Our purpose is to share best practices, provide information and resources, provide the opportunity to pose questions of experts, and share guidelines and experiences as we move through closure to reopening during COVID-19. Please join us this Thursday, May 14 as we learn from experts in our region on how we ensure our facilities are as safe and healthy as possible for our students, …

Nevada Industry Excellence COVID-19 Workforce Assistance

February 8, 2021April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020: Nevada Industry Excellence has announced a service to match laid off manufacturing employees with other Nevada manufacturers who are experiencing immediate hiring needs for making needed items such as PPE equipment, masks and ventilators. For manufacturers seeing a spike in activity who need employees now, contact Nevada Industry Excellence so they can connect you with candidates. There is no fee associated with this service. For more information, contact Nevada Industry Excellence’s Workforce Development Specialist Mario Pabon at mpabon@nvie.nevada.edu or (760) 265-1551.

Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

February 8, 2021April 2, 2020

Click here The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, …

Nevada SBDC Covid-19 Business Resiliency Plan

February 8, 2021March 25, 2020

For full website click here. The Nevada Small Business Development Center (Nevada SBDC) Business Resiliency Toolkit contains a small business resiliency plan developed by the Washington SBDC as well as links to help small business owners plan for any kind of disruption, from natural disasters to infrastructure failures to pandemics. Business Resiliency Plan Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative (PDF) Nevada Small Business Resiliency Guide – Keeping the Lights On (PDF) U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Economic …

How Mobile Sources Affect Your Health

February 8, 2021March 6, 2020

Mobile Sources of Air Pollution Mobile sources of air pollution are divided into two categories: On-road vehicles include: Motorcycles; Passenger cars and trucks; and Commercial trucks and buses. Nonroad vehicles and engines include: Aircraft; Heavy equipment; Locomotives; Marine vessels; Recreation vehicles (snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, etc.); and Small engines and tools (lawnmowers, etc.). Related documents: Master List of Compounds Emitted by Mobile Sources (PDF) (16 pp, EPA420-B-06-002, February 2006) Provides a list of all compounds emitted by mobile sources in 2006. Expanding and Updating …

NNDA Pioneer Awards

May 22, 2020January 23, 2020

The annual Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) Pioneer Awards recognizes individuals and business professionals whose outstanding contributions to economic development have helped the Sierra Region of Nevada grow. Showcasing the many success stories in the area, the Pioneer Awards highlight the strength and innovation of the Sierra Region economic ecosystem. The Pioneer Awards is attended by approximately 175 influential business leaders, executives, and management teams of companies in the Sierra Region dressed in their best cocktail attire. The program will …

2019 Biennial Hazardous Waste Report On-Line RCRAINFO Software

March 6, 2020November 26, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: Nevada is using a NEW software for the 2019 Biennial Hazardous Waste Report which will require an account in RCRAInfo to be set up ahead of time to ensure timely submittal of the report. Information on how to set up an account can be found in the Notice to Submit or by clicking here. All owners or operators of businesses or sites that generated, treated, stored or disposed of hazardous waste in an amount equal to or greater than …

BEP in the News!

December 17, 2019November 20, 2019

The Business Environmental Program (BEP) was featured in the most recent edition of The Business Advocate news letter. This is a publication of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry which gives advice and tips to small and medium sized businesses throughout the state of Nevada. BEP was featured in the most recent edition for the services they provide to these businesses throughout Nevada. A short case study on one of the many businesses that BEP assists was included in …

Hazardous Waste Guide for Small Businesses

February 8, 2021October 23, 2019

U.S. EPA is excited to announce the availability of an updated version of the targeted small business guide: “Managing Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses.” This handbook provides an overview of the federal hazardous waste regulations to give small business owners and operators a basic understanding of their hazardous waste management responsibilities. It answers questions like “Do hazardous waste regulations apply to me?” “How do I know which generator category I am?” and “What kinds of requirements do I …

Prescription Drug Round Up

October 23, 2019September 30, 2019

Protect our waterways by properly disposing of all medications. Join Together Northern Nevada and law enforcement partners will host the semiannual Prescription Drug Round Up on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event offers the safe disposal of expired or unwanted prescription drugs/ Take you unwanted prescription medications in their original bottles with names blacked out to one of the locations around the community listed on www.jtnn.org

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