From construction to casinos, most types of businesses in northern Nevada employ fewer people than they did a year ago. But there are fish swimming against the current, as fields such as retail, restaurants and bars, education and manufacturing added a combined 1,000 jobs in the last year. From manufacturing companies to small niche retailers, jobs still are being created throughout the region. For example:

• As it begins production of its commercial-grade waste-heat generator, ElectraTherm of Carson City expects to add 40 to 60 employees, primarily production welders and assemblers, by the end of 2009, Chief Financial Officer Steve Olsen says. Read more