Commercial Offices:

The Reno area has seen a boom of development at the turn of the millennium. The area has seen a great deal of construction in 2007 and 2008 with many new resorts, high rises and corporate office spaces being built to attract more industry to the area. With so many great options to explore, entrepreneurs have opportunities to start or grow business in the area. A recent search of commercial property vacancies yielded rates comparable to much larger cities at around $2 - $3 a square foot and smaller spaces at around $300 a month and less. Many amenities are included with many office spaces like free Internet, private entry, and even answering services. Leasing a Reno commercial property is affordable and in today's down economy is almost a must - if you are serious about building your company. Officespaceheaven.com also provides office spaces for rent in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.

Reno is a city in the state of Nevada and is often times referred to as the “Biggest Little City In The World” It is a major hub for gaming and is located in the high desert valley near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The estimated population of the area is 218,000 at the city center and the estimated metropolitan area is nearly 1 million residents, and although it isn’t densely populated, it still attracts its share of attention for gaming, conventions and so much more.

Reno History:

The city of Reno really didn’t take off until the late 50’s when the city was known for gambling. Before Las Vegas rose in the south of Nevada, Reno was the destination of tourists looking to test their luck with many games of skill and chance. After the rise of Las Vegas the area saw a major plummet in interest, until the area was revamped and revitalized as a cheaper and less crowded alternative to the more frequented Las Vegas area. The area relies heavily on tourism, conventions, and education for its economy. There are some larger companies in the area, including, Braeburn Capital, Hamilton, Port of Subs, PC-Doctor, International Game Technology, and much more. The area seems somewhat limited in terms of employment offerings, but there are options to explore in the area. The unemployment rate of Reno recently rose towards 13% only to drop to below the national average and is currently sitting at 5.9%. The city fluctuates throughout the seasons and the rate takes drastic turns from time to time.

Housing / Climate:

The climate of Reno has extreme temperatures in the summer, since it is a high desert area. It reaches over 100 degrees at the height of summer and in the winter months it can get quite cold with freezing temperature and snowfall at the height of winter. The most snowfall in one year was 63 inches, and is not common. There is a frequent wind that comes off the mountain, and the area receives weather that is common to mountain desert areas.

Reno Culture:

The city of Reno offers a great deal of great affordable housing. Despite the economic downturn that has many cities in the United States reeling from a volatile real estate market, the city of Reno has stayed relatively strong. The median home price in Reno is $292300. The city is ranked as one of the best places to live by Bestplaces.net, and can be quite lovely in the springtime.
The mayor of the city of Reno is Bob Cashell and has been serving the city of Reno since 2002 as mayor. He has been working in the public sector in Nevada since 1979 and has closely worked with many commissioners of economic development to build a strong city with great employment opportunities. Cashell is a republican and despite the gaming industry in Reno is relatively conservative in his approach to being mayor.