We bring on Mark Salinas who is the Arts Director for Carson City to talk about his role as a City employee, what events and functions are must attends in the coming future, and how he is settling into Carson City after being here for a little over one year moving from New York City.

Ron Swirczek - Episode #19 by Carson Chatter

This week's guest, Gina Lopez-Hill, who is the Executive Director of the Brewery Arts Center here in Carson City focuses on all of amazing things the BAC is up to especially this summer. We chat about TEDxCarsonCity and what that event is all about and how it came to be. We also discuss the Leavitt AMP Concert Series that is happening for the second consecutive year on the campus of the Brewery Arts Center and how Gina made this FREE event possible for our community. There's a bunch more topics we get to as well including Art in the Park. As always thanks for listening!

We have the Mayor of Carson City, Robert Crowell, on this weeks to discuss all of the growth and current going-ons here in the Capital City. Mayor Bob talks about his life experiences, the best advice he ever received, and what it was like to run for office 6 different times. Bob also shares with us why he's so passionate about Carson City and being involved in the community. This is a can't miss episode and as always thanks for listening!

On this weeks episode we chat with Karen Abowd, who is the Carson City Supervisor for Ward 1, about running for office not once but twice and the difference between each time. Karen also chats with us about the things she's most proud of thus far and the challenges that lie ahead for the City. Thanks for listening!

Chad Watson, Loan Originator for PrimeLending, here in Carson City joins us this week to talk about Mortgages. Chad explains what you have to do/have to qualify for a mortgage. He also talks about down payment assistance programs that are available to first time home buyers and what to expect with interest rates currently. As always thanks for listening!

In this episode we chat in-depth with Ryan Green who's a Carson City School Board Member from District 4 about what's new and improved in the school district. Ryan talks about what made him decide to run for the elected School Board position and what he's enjoyed the most while serving thus far. We also cover what the future of the School District may hold and what some of the challenges to deliver a equal and solid education for each child are. As always thank you for listening!

On this weeks episode we chat with Andie Wilson who's the co-owner of NAI Alliance here in Carson City which is the leading commercial real estate firm in town. Andie gives a great explanation of the difference between practicing residential real estate compared to commercial real estate. We cover the expected "Tesla Effect" for Carson City and why an educated work force is more now than ever. Also Andie gives an overall outlook of the commercial real estate market here locally. As always thanks for listening!

On this weeks episode we chat with Jodi Farrell who's an escrow officer for First American Title Company here in Carson City. We discuss the escrow process and what her role is in a real estate transaction. Also we get into what title insurance and why it's so important for consumers to understand. Thanks for listening!

Ronni Hannaman, who is the Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, is the guest for this weeks episode. Ronni's tells us what the Chamber's function within the business community is and how they're leading the charge to help develop the business acumen of their members. We also discuss how a thriving business community impacts the whole city and what the future has in store for the local business market. As always thanks for listening!