Las Vegas Business News

People on the Move: Oct. 7, 2024

In the Notes: Womble Bond Dickinson, Lewis Roca, Kenneth Van Winkle, Ariva Luxury Residences, PT’s Taverns, Stephen Thayer, Joel Tasca and more ...

While Las Vegas is the crown jewel of the Southern Nevada tourism industry, Mesquite is a hidden gem

Nestled in the Virgin River Valley, Mesquite offers an enticing blend of entertainment, outdoor activities and a welcoming atmosphere that captivates visitors from all walks of life.

Tourism company says, 'Get yourself to Las Vegas and leave the rest to us'

This emoji is a continuing theme for the Exosphere.

Since its launch more than two years ago, Las Vegas-based Vibee has introduced an array of unique entertainment offerings in Nevada and beyond—from VIP experience and hotel packages for concerts at Sphere to the EDSea cruise, a sailing adventure based on the popular Electric Daisy Carnival.

People on the Move: Sept. 30, 2024

In the Notes: Alexi Harber, Courtney Davis, Jonathan Halkyard, John Valery White, Ruben Garcia, Fat Sal’s, Tiffany McGrath and more ...

Business of comedy is no laughing matter

Bert Kreischer at JEMAA.

Bert Kreischer was a club comic for over a dozen years straight, a gig he remembers could garner audiences of anywhere from about a couple hundred to a couple thousand people a night.

Experienced law firm is dedicated to meeting your legal needs

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq.

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. is a second-generation personal injury attorney and his law firm, Benson & Bingham, has served Nevada for 25 years.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Vicki Rousseau, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Simon Property Group – The Shops at Crystals

Vicki Rousseau (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Vicki Rousseau has spent more than two decades honing her talents and gaining experience in the unique retail industry of Las Vegas.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Shelley Carrao, Captain, Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada State Police

Shelley Carrao (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

When she was young, Shelley Carrao’s career path seemed clear: she wanted to help people, so she would become a police officer.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Tina Frias, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association

Tina Frias (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

As a girl, Tina Frias worked for her family’s business as a janitor at law and medical offices. Inspired by the degrees she saw hanging on office walls, she was determined ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Nikkie Preston, Associate Director of Development, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Nikkie Preston (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Nikkie Preston has spent her career serving others. Learning from her mother’s example, Preston knew that helping people was her purpose ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Molly Hamrick, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coldwell Banker Premier Realty & Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier

Molly Hamrick (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Eight years after entering the real estate industry, fueled by a spirit of entrepreneurship that had motivated her since childhood, Molly Hamrick and her husband bought the brokerage ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Karin Bernkopf, Vice President of US Gaming Marketing and Creative Services, IGT

Karin Bernkopf (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Bernkopf is a leader in gaming marketing and has launched many successful campaigns, including IGT’s recent “We’ve Got Game” branding ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Jazmin Gelista, Talent Management and Internal Mobility Partner, CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

Jazmin Gelista (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Jazmin Gelista has a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's degree in communications and a doctorate in data literacy that she earned ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Giovannie Espiritu, Director and Producer, Her Hunger Media

Giovannie Espiritu (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Director, writer, speaker, filmmaker and actor Giovannie Espiritu originally got into show business doing voice-over work ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Elissa Cadish, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nevada

Elissa Cadish (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Inspired by the concept of justice for all, Elissa Cadish has been upholding Nevada law for nearly 35 years.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Denise Charles, Chief Program Officer, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children

Denise Charles (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

While volunteering at a homeless shelter 17 years ago, Denise Charles witnessed a young mother with small children being turned away because the shelter ...

Women Inspiring Nevada 2024: Leading with greatness and resilience

Women Inspiring Nevada 2024: Leading with greatness and resilience

Women Inspiring Nevada is exactly what it claims to be – inspirational. The women featured here have shown courage and resilience as they have established themselves as leaders ...

From rideshare to refereeing, Las Vegas workers rely on side hustles

Raiders alumni Teyo Johnson assists referee Gerald Swanson with the coin toss during a flag football game between the Shadow Ridge Mustangs and Bonanza Bengals at Shadow Ridge High School Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Raiders alumni Teyo Johnson, center, conducted the coin toss.

Kim Ngan Bui, a pharmacy student at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Las Vegas, needed a way to make money once she realized an internship with limited hours wouldn’t suffice, and a remote, full-time job would take too much time away from her busy graduate school schedule.

In the age of social media, businesses must safeguard their reputations against online backlash

The rapid pace in which social media can affect your business’s reputation is both a powerful asset and a significant risk. In today’s digital age, how your business handles backlash from audiences on social media platforms can be the deciding factor in your success, whether you are a restaurant or a multimillion-dollar gaming manufacturer.

The Notes: Philanthropy, Sept. 23, 2024

In the Notes: Touro University Nevada, Communities In Schools of Nevada, Select Health, Samuel L. Rudd and more ...