Krystal Rosenthal was born and raised in Las Vegas, and she's betting there are more people like her than most people think. She started her apparel company with the idea in mind that locals would want to show their pride in Las Vegas the way other cities' residents do, and that Las Vegas apparel doesn't have to be glittery souvenirs of the Strip.
After leaving the Army, Mark Rothermel, who earned his master’s degree in business administration, took a job designing products for insurance companies. But he realized he didn’t fit in the ...
Lisa and Tim Anderson have worked in the cemetery and funeral industry for more than 20 years. In that time, they discovered a void that could be filled in memorial upkeep, and so in 2016, they launched Headstone Cleaners.
In 2009, Victor Chaltiel came up with the idea to start an email security service that protects emails from getting intercepted or hacked, and allows the sender to track the email chain. In 2017, three years after his death, his wife completed that work.
The CEO of Las Vegas HEALS talks about the next big thing in health care in Las Vegas, the advantages of the nonprofit's new office location, and what Southern Nevada can learn from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Over the past year, Michelle Bacigalupi has overseen major renovations at JW Marriott/Rampart Casino to keep up with the quickening pace of development in Summerlin.
Michelle Bacigalupi is vice president and assistant general manager at Rampart Casino/JW Marriott, an established commodity for locals on the west side of town but not necessarily well-known to Southern Nevada tourists. Over the past year, Bacigalupi has overseen major renovations at the property to keep up with the quickening pace of development in Summerlin....
Salon owner Larry Reha opens up about the winding road he took to owning a successful business, talks about what sets Makeshift Union apart and explains why he is never offended when a client doesn't tip.
The of counsel for commercial real estate at Bailey Kennedy talks about the influx of large, national companies in Clark County and ways tenants can maximize the value of their rental agreements.
The corporate director of entertainment brand strategy at MGM Resorts International talks about homeless in Southern Nevada, personal feelings in business and the gratification of seeing her creations dot the landscape of Las Vegas.
For husband and wife R.J. Guideng and Audrey Nghiem, marrying traditional values with modern technology gives their dental practice a familial quality they depend on for success.
Natalia Harris spent 12 years in marketing for the nightlife industry — event planning, event production, artist relations and more. So she knows what people who want to be seen want to look like.
The founder, president and executive director of the Cultural Diversity Foundation talks about the organization's upcoming wine tasting fundraiser, provides tips for novice wine shoppers and shares a moving success story of her organization's scholarship program.
Opendoor’s founder and CEO, Eric Wu, bought his first house at 19 and was instantly hooked. He bought 20 homes within the next three years and went on to start two real estate technology companies. After selling ...
The former CEO of NV Energy talks about the success of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, diversifying Southern Nevada's economy and the legacy each person has the opportunity to leave.
The content director at Vegas PBS talks about events planned for the network's 50th anniversary, changes coming in programming, and her life as a construction worker.
The founder of FIG Brand Strategy Firm talks about her first catering experience, the evolution of Las Vegas’ culinary scene and her No. 1 tip for restaurant branding and expansion.
The founder of Your Marketing Liaison talks about the value of social media for businesses, the importance of self-confidence in corporate interactions and her passion for helping people who suffer from addiction.
The president and chief operating officer of SpeedVegas talks about his appreciation for customer service, names his favorite car to drive and explains his passion for improving education in Nevada.
There’s still a stigma about using cannabis, says Peter Findley, managing partner of Exhale Nevada, which cultivates, produces and sells marijuana. And Findley wants to help break that ...
Nancy Ramirez Ayala spent more than 20 years working as an attorney, but left her career to open a location of the successful hair styling franchise. And she couldn’t be more pleased.
The president of Escape Reality USA talks about the increasing popularity of escape rooms in the United States and abroad, explains why he chose Las Vegas as his company headquarters, and shares his self-described nerdy qualities.
For Jen Barnet, there’s no point in going into business unless you are passionate about the product or service you are offering, as well as the community in which you’re offering it.
The marketing manager for Olympia Cos.’ Skye Canyon and Southern Highlands master-planned communities talks about the joy of helping nonprofit organizations serve the community, the need for well-rounded education and her favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas.
Ginger Melien was a Wall Street executive and Chelli Wolford was chief strategist for her brother, music star Pitbull. The two met through a mutual friend, and Wolford shared her idea of creating a co-working space for women. Thus, Bloom was born.
The owner of the Simmons Group consulting firm talks about the importance of cultivating relationships in business, the rewards of helping children through nonprofit work and “the most valuable thing a leader can learn.”
Amit Mehra is a fan of Las Vegas’ energy and emphasis on helping small businesses succeed. So this year, he brought his smokers’ lounge concept here from California.
The principal and citizen architect at BrazenArchitecture shares her passion for using her career as a medium for giving back to the community and explains why learning about clients’ work is the first step to successful architecture.
Paolo Tiramani wants to revolutionize housing. His company turns construction on its head by applying economies of scale to the industry in an attempt to modernize the process and create efficiencies.
The director of marketing at Ellis Island talks about the property’s multimillion-dollar renovation, her passion for the local arts scene and the words of wisdom she’s kept for years on a Post-it note on her desk.
Three-dimensional printing has been around since the 1980s but has only recently taken off as a mainstream business model. Alex Gao opened his 3-D printing shop last year in Henderson and is happy to teach others about the technology.
The chairman of Armeni Enterprises and owner of Tipsy Robot, who also founded the Las Vegas Business Academy, offers advice that has served him for 40 years, tells us which U.S. president is his hero and breaks a musical stereotype about Italians.
The vice president of operations at District Tavern Group talks about the challenges of owning his own business at age 21, the evolution of the dining industry, and why he no longer hikes at Red Rock Canyon.
Eli Stearns and Keith Conrad recently opened an event venue that is customizable by brand, audio and design. It’s close enough to the Strip to be convenient for visitors, but far enough away that it’s unaffected by inconveniences such as parking fees.
Destinations for Teens, with six treatment centers in California and Nevada, specializes in helping teenagers with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as kids who engage in self-injurious behaviors.
This mental health facility aims to help families navigate the treatment and recovery processes while dispelling the stigma many associate with seeking help.
The community services supervisor for the Nevada Donor Network explains her organization’s mission to persuade Nevadans to register as organ donors, and talks about the impact of the Oct. 1 mass shooting.
The Assemblywoman and president of Strategems Consulting talks about the value of hiring nontraditional employees, adjusting the way she communicated after moving from New York to Georgia and what we can learn from food.
With a sustained presence in Southern Nevada for more than three decades, Kevin Burke’s firm, founded on “simple Midwestern values,” has developed a long and diverse client list.
The founder and CEO of EV&Associates Architects talks about the importance of trusting and respecting employees, the technological evolution of his industry and why he is happy to repeat one particular cliché.