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Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:28 AM

City Draws 39 Exhibitors for First Business Expo

Job seekers found several employment opportunities among the exhibitors. Rice Lake Weighing Systems, a Fernley manufacturer of semi-truck scales, is looking for welders, paint preppers and materials handlers. More information can be obtained at ricelake.com.
City Draws 39 Exhibitors for First Business Expo

Thirty-nine exhibitors and two food trucks turned out for Fernley’s first Business Expo 2025, scattered in the parking lot and along the sidewalks of Fernley’s City Hall last Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).

Job seekers found several employment opportunities among the exhibitors. Rice Lake Weighing Systems, a Fernley manufacturer of semi-truck scales, is looking for welders, paint preppers and materials handlers. More information can be obtained at ricelake.com.

Washington Federal Bank reported it is looking to hire a personal banker and customer service representatives at its Fernley branch, according to Wendy Ann Fagundes, branch manager. A&K Earth Movers, out of Fallon, wants to hire CDL drivers, concrete finishers/laborers, equipment operators, and paving crews. For a full listing of jobs available, log onto akearthmovers.com/current-openings/.

The Nugget Casino is hiring a shift manager, casino attendant, porters and a slot technician, according to human resources director Victoria Howard. Eden Health, a provider of home health care, palliative care and hospice care, was present at the event and is looking for all manner of caregivers. Positions available at Eden Health may be viewed at indeed.com.

Manpower has temporary positions open in Fernley for an industrial machine operator and a maintenance technician. For more information log onto mpreno.com.

 

 

 

 


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Comment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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