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Renovated Horseshoe hotel tower to become part of Paris Las Vegas

An artist's rendering of a renovated room at the Horseshoe's Jubilee Tower, which will be rebranded as the Versailles Tower and integrated into the neighboring Paris Las Vegas.

Caesars Entertainment plans to remodel a hotel tower at the Horseshoe and make it part of the adjacent Paris Las Vegas. The company said today it will renovate the ...

1 May 2023
By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Report: Manufacturing, health care keys to economic diversity locally

Anjala Krishen, left, professor and Mel Larson Endowed Chair of Marketing, moderates a economic forecast and trends panel during the Center for Business Economic Researchs Spring Economic Outlook at UNLV Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Panelists from left: Sandip Bhagat, chief investment officer at Whittier Trust, Stephen Miller, professor and research director at the Center for Business Economic Research, and Andrew Woods, director at CBER.

Southern Nevada will have to diversify its economy — particularly in the health care and manufacturing sectors — if it’s going to overcome labor shortages and support a rapidly growing population, according to data presented at ...

1 May 2023
By Katie Ann McCarver

Give your small business a spring cleaning with these 3 financial tips

Spring cleaning season is upon us and it’s not just about scrubbing baseboards and washing windows, but an important time for Las Vegas small business owners to get organized financially.

1 May 2023
By Brian Formisano

Women putting their stamp on slot machine industry

Game designers Kimberly Cohn, left, and Jamie Knight pose by video slot machines in the Light & Wonder showroom Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Cohn's Brainsaw Studio designed the Golden Fire Link games. Knight's Gamblenaut Studio designed the Money Link Power 4 game at right.

There might be more men working in gaming than women, but Kimberly Cohn—senior director of game design at Las Vegas-based Light & Wonder—said she doesn’t view the industry as “male-dominated.” Cohn said the number of women who are creating some of the top products in gaming has ...

1 May 2023
By Katie Ann McCarver

The Notes: Philanthropy, May 1, 2023

In the Notes: Dr. Zahra Kashi, Natasha Mosby, Ability Center of Southern Nevada, Harris Associates, Las Vegas Cannabis Tours and more ...

1 May 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

New reports underscore massive economic impact of tourism tax dollars in Nevada

Pedestrian and vehicular traffic fill the Las Vegas Strip, looking south from Flamingo Road, on March 24. Nevada’s tourism industry supported 386,200 total jobs — or 27% of the state’s total employees — making $21.4 billion in total wage and salary payments in 2022, according to a new report from the Nevada Resort Association.

“It surprises people what a big share of the state general fund comes from tourism,” said Virginia Valentine, Nevada Resort Association president and CEO, noting the significance of industry-specific taxes ...

28 April 2023
By Katie Ann McCarver

Women Inspiring Nevada: Zhe (Wendy) Sun, Director of Operations, TSK Architects

Zhe (Wendy) Sun (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Wendy Sun is one of only a handful of people to have licenses to practice architecture in both the United States and China.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Michelle Jackson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

Michelle Jackson (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

As the president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Jackson believes that addressing the economy at the grassroots levels of youth and education has far-reaching impact.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Michelle Romero, Mayor, City of Henderson

Michelle Romero

Mayor Michelle Romero has spent her entire career in public service to the city of Henderson.“I chose public service for my career, because I was taught from an early age to leave a place better than you found it,” Romero said.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Stacy Watkins, President & Chief Executive Officer, Lexicon Bank

Stacy Watkins (Christopher DeVargas / Staff)

The mission of Lexicon Bank includes empowering clients and bankers and unleashing the economic potential of Southern Nevada. President and CEO Stacy Watkins does an excellent job of embodying those goals.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Colleen Birch, Chief Operating Officer, Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Colleen Birch (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to debut later this year, is the pride of Colleen Birch’s career so far. “All of my work and experience—more than 25 years in this industry—has led to this.”

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Ashanti Gray, Assistant Fire Chief, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue

Ashanti Gray (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

Assistant Fire Chief Ashanti Gray is innovative in her approach to patient care as well as employee management. She is committed to diversifying the fire department and helping those around her.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Jacqueline Gravatt, Chief of Police, North Las Vegas Police Department

Jacqueline Gravatt (Brian Ramos/ Staff)

Chief of Police Jacqueline Gravatt represents and serves North Las Vegas, Nevada’s largest minority-majority municipality.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Jennifer Bergdoll, Vice President, People Team Optum

Jennifer Bergdoll (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

As Optum’s people team vice president, Jennifer Bergdoll works at the intersection of health care and human resources, and truly is all about the people.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada: Alexandra Arrieche, Music Director & Conductor, Henderson Symphony Orchestra

Alexandra Arrieche (Wade Vandervort / Staff)

At the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, Arrieche spearheads education and youth programs such as the Young Artists Competition.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Women Inspiring Nevada 2023: Honoring innovation and excellence

Women Inspiring Nevada 2023: Honoring innovation and excellence

The 2023 Women Inspiring Nevada class help elevate Southern Nevada through their leadership, guidance and commitment to the community.

27 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff

Small businesses optimistic about future of Nevada’s economy, survey finds

Reed diffusers are shown in the Glass Room at Aroma Retail, 5525 S. Valley View Blvd.,Tuesday, April 13, 2023.

For Cristina and Jim Reding, the couple behind Las Vegas-based Aroma Retail, the coronavirus pandemic — though challenging — was also an ...

26 April 2023
By Katie Ann McCarver

Your employees might be happy, but they are still willing to leave you in 2023

Even though an employee might be satisfied, there is a good chance they would leave their job for the right opportunity and conditions.

24 April 2023
By Shane Green

Sustainable approach: Green beer isn't just for St. Patrick's Day for Henderson brewery

Linda Lovelady holds up a compostable and biodegradable Eco Six Pack Ring during a Sustainable Brewery Summit at Lovelady Brewing Company in downtown Henderson Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The Nevada Green Business Network and the Nevada Craft Brewers Association hosted the summit to share information about sustainable brewing practices and encourage Nevada businesses to become Green Business certified.

Linda Lovelady and her husband, Richard, have always loved the outdoors and have worked to make their home an eco-friendly one. When the couple opened their Henderson ...

24 April 2023
By Katie Ann McCarver

The Notes: April 24, 2023

In the Notes: Emily Hammond, Val Apoderado, PT’s Taverns, David Edelblute, Heather Vincent and more ...

24 April 2023
By VEGAS INC Staff
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