This award recognizes a business whose dedication and contributions have demonstrated a tremendous impact on their local communities. Eligible businesses must have on-the-ground operations in PBS Reno’s northern Nevada and northeastern California viewing areas. Businesses do not have to be locally owned.

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Coffee N' Comics is more than your typical coffee shop! Coffee N' Comics aims to be a community hub that brings people together from all different walks of life. A place that is warm and welcoming for nerds, coffee lovers, gamers, community activists, students, and families of all shapes and sizes! Whether you are looking for a coffee in the morning, a cold beer after a long day, or Pokémon cards for the kids, Coffee N' Comics strives to have something for everyone!

Helix Electric, LLC (Helix) is an award-winning electrical contractor that specializes in design-build and highly complex electrical projects. An established industry leader, Helix Electric, LLC has decades of experience and expertise in nearly every field of construction. Helix Electric, founded in 1985, is one of the largest and most successful electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric LLC, under the leadership of Victor Fuchs, was founded in 2001 with offices located in Las Vegas, Reno and Salt Lake City.

Microsoft has been in Reno since 1997 and enables organizations, large and small, to acquire, distribute and utilize Microsoft’s vast array of products, including software, hardware and services. The Americas Operations Center in Reno is primarily part of Microsoft’s Business Operations (MBO) organization and serves as the central processing center for Microsoft. We also love to contribute to the community in which we live by bringing the benefits of information technology to people and organizations throughout the community. Through our efforts we strive to create an environment that fosters Diversity & Inclusion and belonging. The AOC makes an impact and contributes to the communities in which we work through many signature outreach programs and events, managed, and funded each year through our core AOC Site Pillar Programs.

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Contact: Sam Eigenman, Community Partnership Director
O: 775-600-0561 | C: 775-544-8431 | seigenman@pbsreno.org

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