Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Andrew Woods, Director, UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research

Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods is a problem solver with a proven track record in economic development and policy.

40 Under 40: Morgan Shah, Director of Community Engagement, Nevada Legal Services

Morgan Shah

Morgan Shah, born and raised in Las Vegas, works tirelessly to create a community where “justice for all” is not just an ideal but a reality.

40 Under 40: Jess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation Development

Jess Molasky

Jess Molasky is broadening the horizons of his family’s multigenerational legacy in Las Vegas with his knack for anticipating future trends and penchant for forging innovative paths.

40 Under 40: Marsha Al-Sayegh, UMC Foundation Manager, UMC Foundation

Marsha Al Sayegh

Marsha Al-Sayegh chose to study health care administration in college because she wanted to help people and improve the health care experience for patients and their families.

40 Under 40: Kelly Trask, Director of Slot Strategy and Performance, SciPlay/Light & Wonder

Kelly Trask

Kelly Trask is at the center of the global shift in social gaming.

40 Under 40: Erica Mosca, Nevada State Assemblywoman, Nevada Assembly District 14

Erica Mosca

Erica Mosca is a teacher, a nonprofit founder, the CEO of her own consulting company and the first Filipina in the Nevada Legislature.

40 Under 40: Dezirae Bruni, Founder and Principal, Dezirae Bruni Interiors

Dezirae Bruni

Dezirae Bruni is a force within the interior design world and has become known for her transformative vision that fuses functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

Palm Mortuary, nearing its 100th anniversary, honored by legacy of service to community

Celena DiLullo

Celena DiLullo, president of Palm Mortuary, discusses the business's future, water conservation, the Holocaust Memorial Plaza and more.

Home decor entrepreneur plants roots of business without being rooted to location

Kim Nguyen

Las Vegas local Kim Nguyen opened her business, Base Roots, as an online storefront on Amazon about six years ago. Since then, the home decor shop has virtually grown nonstop, giving shoppers the opportunity to make their home their own, using ceramic planters and vases, floating shelves and other whimsical but functional furnishings.

People on the Move: March 25, 2024

In the Notes: Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, Wineaux, Kumud Acharya, Keith Whitfield, Aristocrat Gaming and more ...

Allegiant flight attendants would get pay raises in tentative agreement

An Allegiant Air passenger jet taxis to a runway for take off at McCarran International Airport Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

Allegiant Airlines flight attendants will get a raise after the union representing them announced a new five-year contract with the company, pending workers’ approval, today.

Bill proposed in U.S. Senate would boost Nevada tourism

Tourists pose in front of the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign in this file photo.

The bill would establish an annual Hospitality and Outdoor-Recreation Supporting Tourism (HOST) Grant, to aid the recovery, development and expansion of the ...

Suncoast renovation will keep property 'relevant in the market,' official says

An artist rendering of the main dining room in the William B’s steakhouse  at the Suncoast. Boyd Gaming executives announced a major, multi-year renovation to the property during a new conference at the Suncoast Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Courtesy of Boyd Gaming

The Suncoast is getting a massive makeover nearly 25 years after the Las Vegas resort first opened its doors.

Clark County Commission requests plan to alleviate F1 race's local impact

Wade Bohn, owner of Jay's Market on Flamingo Road, stands under the temporary bridge that was constructed in front of his business at the corner of Koval Lane and Flamingo as part of remaking the Resort Corridor for the Formula One race in November.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix experience for Eileen Scott, a Las Vegas Strip cocktail waitress, can best be represented by her wait time for the Las Vegas Monorail.

In Las Vegas visit, Biden outlines plan to lower housing costs for the working class

President Joe Biden speaks during a Month of Action event at the Stupak Community Center Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Biden addressed his plans to make housing more affordable.

Biden laid out a proposal for a mortgage relief credit that would provide homeowners with a $10,000 tax credit over two years. The relief credit, according to the White House, would provide middle-class first-time homebuyers with …

Plan would regulate air tours, reduce noise over Lake Mead National Recreation Area

A loop of Hoover Dam aboard a Papillon helicopter on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Boulder City.

A plan to limit noise from plane and helicopter tours flying over Lake Mead National Recreation Area is in the works and available for public comment starting Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration ...

Four things every business owner should do before starting a business in Las Vegas

I love the first quarter of the year. I quickly become one of the most popular people in town. That’s because many people create a New Year’s resolution to start their own business.

Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming's evolution

Tom Mikulich, senior vice president of innovation at Station Casinos.

Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents’ hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador. In the decades since, he’s climbed up the industry ladder—working ...

Value-based care works for seniors and should be considered more broadly across the health care landscape

Dr. Tracy Wakefield

This month, leaders from all sectors of the health industry will convene in Las Vegas for a conference called “Rethinking the Healthcare Landscape.” This is an opportune time to have this conversation, as different communities and populations across the country—especially seniors—continue to face challenges from a fragmented health care system.

People on the Move: March 18, 2024

In the Notes: Rachel Bergren, The Cove Bar & Arcade, John Parel, Patricia Allander, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Greg Brower and more ...