links for 2007-05-01

• BlogWrite for CEOs: Dilbert cartoons skewer CEO blogs
  Hmmm…. so ghostblogging (ghostwriting a blog) is on the rise according to Scott Adams. I’ve publicly said I think ghostblogging is wrong.
  (tags: ceos blogging ghost social media marketing writing cartoon humor)

• RGJ.com: Condo developers upbeat on downtown Reno market
  The real estate market may be softening in Nevada, as well as the rest of the nation, but the effort to add new condominiums to downtown Reno is still going strong. Officials at Riverwalk Towers, which used to be the Comstock Casino, report they have sold
  (tags: reno nevada realestate Condo market economy economic development gaming downtown)

• RGJ.com: RSCVA seeks producer for river festival
  The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will hold an informational meeting Wednesday for parties interested in producing the Reno River Festival beginning in 2008.
  (tags: rscva reno river festival fluid jimlitchfield truckee whitewater kayak kayaking special events downtown)

• RGJ.com: EDAWN unveils new brand
  O’Brien said he believes “Can do, Greater Reno-Tahoe” and its coming advertisements and promotions will help lift the region’s reputation as a thriving business location despite mixed messages sent by such popular venues as TV’s “Reno 911.” “We’re not ‘Re
  (tags: can+do EDAWN reno tahoe greater+reno-tahoe nevada Economic development alvey)

• Heavenly’s Master Plan Approved by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
  “With this Master Plan, Heavenly has become a leader among ski resorts in terms of environmental stewardship,” said Rochelle Nason, executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe. “The resort worked closely with conservationists to assure their plan
  (tags: heavenly lake tahoe lake+tahoe ski skiing snowboarding environment green environmental regional planning sierraclub)

• Reno and Its Discontents»Blog Archive » Reno Can Do
  On the positive side, I do like the overall design of the logos–very modern, crisp, and young. I also like the sort of individualist, participatory message that seems to be a big part of the brand. But “Can Do?” Its just so, I don’t know? Midwest?
  (tags: reno nevada can+do blogging branding greater+reno-tahoe tahoe)