CALENDAR

Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce events

Good Morning Reno-Sparks Breakfast
Thursday, Dec, 7, 2007 • 7:15 to 9 a.m.
The Grand Sierra Resort & Casino will be the
morning’s host and sponsor. Keynote speaker:
Michael Carsch, president of Grand Sierra
Resort & Casino

35th Annual Salute to Support Services Luncheon
Friday, Dec. 8 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m
John Ascuaga’s Nugget will be the site for lunch
and entertainment featuring a preview of the
Nutcracker Ballet.

Holiday Mixer
Thursday, Dec. 14 • 5 to 7 p.m.
Come visit and network at Truckee Meadows
Community College. Attendees will gather at
the Workforce Development and Continuing
Education office. For more information about all
these programs, call 775-337-3030, ext. 4.

EDAWN events

Target2010 Economic Summit
Nov. 29 • 10 a.m. to Noon
Atlantis Casino & Resort
The Target2010 Economic Summit is a free
event for the public to hear the results of
the strategic economic planning process
for Northern Nevada and an action plan for
long-term economic growth and sustained
quality of life. For more information:
775-829-3700.

Directions 2007
Feb. 6, 2007 • 7 a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Co-hosted by Reno-Sparks Chamber of
Commerce and EDAWN, Directions is a
half-day conference that addresses national
trends and their impact on Northern Nevada
companies.
Keynote speaker Roger Herman is nationally
known for his insight and research into
the aging workforce, and ways to tap into
this growing sector. City managers from
Reno, Sparks and Carson City also will
address future growth in their respective
communities.

Meeting

The Northwest Mining Association’s 112th Annual Meeting
Dec. 4-8, John Ascuaga’s Nugget
Resort/Casino.
Tye Burt, president and CEO of Kinross Gold
Corp., will be the featured keynote speaker at
the welcoming luncheon on Dec. 6 and Paul
van Eeden, investor, analyst and writer, will
keynote the industry outlook luncheon on
Dec. 7. Details: 509-624-1158.