The commercial marketing director at Forest City Commercial Management, which owns the Galleria at Sunset mall, talks about being a single working mother, the future of shopping malls in America and the latest offerings at Galleria at Sunset.
This business, owned by Ofir Ventura and Yuliya Kisselyova, was created to take the online marketplace to the next level. Its goal is to prevent people from purchasing products they think are perfect, only to discover serious flaws upon delivery.
Garrett Leaf joined Centene in 2014 as senior vice president of finance for the company’s California health plan, and brings that experience here with the aim of providing every Nevadan access to health care insurance, including those in “bare” counties who were otherwise not expected to have any options for coverage next year.
For the Black Sheep, an American-Vietnamese restaurant that opened in May, chef Jamie Tran crafted a menu inspired by her childhood, beyond such staples as pho and banh mi.
The owner of Blondies Bail Bonds talks about the advantages and drawbacks of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, explains the process of posting bail and shares some of her frustrations about the judicial system.
Jon Rouse and Cory Martin, a photographer and hair stylist, have joined forces to create a salon that they say is a callback to New York’s underground beauty culture — and it’s not just for supermodels in magazine shoots.
The owners of CraftKitchen in Henderson talk about balancing work and home life, discuss the people who influenced them most in their culinary education and share a couple of secret ingredients to enhance any meal.
David and Michael Morton expect to see rock stars at their luxury steakhouse. It is, after all, found inside the Hard Rock Hotel. But the brothers insist that the true measure of success is ...
Metro Diner, which was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” offers new takes on classic dishes, such as fried chicken and waffles with homemade strawberry butter and Charleston shrimp and grits. Longtime Las Vegas restaurateur ...
The owner of Children’s Dentistry talks about his passion for helping patients with special needs, the importance of good staff morale in the workplace and the possibility that he would one day run for public office.
Najla Kayyem is senior vice president of marketing for Pacific Retail Capital Partners, an operator of large open-air centers and enclosed malls throughout the nation, with more than $1.2 billion in retail assets under management, including Tivoli Village. ,,,
Mike Borden and Martin Hinton’s edgy fitness studio offers upscale, spa-like environment with a variety of classes incorporating several elements. Their goal, Borden says, is to empower their clients in and out of the gym.
The executive managing directors and partners at Newmark Knight Frank discuss trends in the Las Vegas real estate market, the geographical and governmental protections that affect development here, and the importance of being good corporate citizens.
The specialty room chef at Redwood Steakhouse inside the California resort in downtown Las Vegas explains the recipe for success at a restaurant, tells us his favorite dish to cook at home and shares what he would eat as his last meal.
In 2010, Melissa Moats formed a small voiceover workout group in her home and began mentoring beginners in the craft. Five years later, she and her husband, Troy, opened their studio, providing mentorship and professional coaching to Las Vegas-based talent.
Clyde Kim opened his lunch spot in 2015, the latest business venture for a man who says his entrepreneurial spirit is inspired by his parents. He’s been in business for himself since 2001 — cafes, pizza restaurants, motels, sushi — but has found his bliss making sandwiches.
The part-owner of Grape Expectations discusses the four stages of the winemaking process, shares tips for those interested in creating their own wine, and explains why her team thinks of the workplace as more of a community than a workplace.
A founder and managing partner of Clear Counsel Law Group talks about the firm’s commitment to community service, the need for Southern Nevada to establish its identity, and the challenge of connecting senior citizens with available resources.
Attorney Joel Henriod, managing partner of the law firm’s Las Vegas office, fell in love with the law after watching the 1966 film “A Man for All Seasons,” the story of a man who stood up to the king after the king rejected the Roman Catholic Church so he could divorce his wife.
The director of client relations at the law firm Las Vegas Defense Group, who worked as a police officer for 17 years, talks about how his former career influences his current one, makes the argument for introducing a lottery in Nevada, and explains why he’s proud to be a New Yorker.
In the South, where Laura and Michael Harris are from, tradition and word of mouth can be enough to carve out a niche in the culinary scene. So Las Vegas, a city known for constant change and a transient population, is a new animal for the Tennessee couple.
A former human resources executive and current Southern Nevada franchisee of Neat Method, a professional organizing business, gives her definition of success, tells us why she has no pet peeves and explains the appropriate time, in her line of work, to refuse business.
The late David Alenik was an accomplished and beloved chef, and his wife, Ann, is a renowned artist. Together, they created a gourmet Italian restaurant that has served the people of Southern Nevada for three decades.
The general manager of Sunset Station talks about the remodeling of a popular restaurant in the resort, the property’s draw for locals and the most alluring outdoor spaces she has found in Nevada.
Sam Tibolt saw a void in gaming establishments in Lake Las Vegas as an opportunity to open his own pub in MonteLago Village. He’s taking what we learned in three years at Golden Entertainment and applying it to his bar and restaurant.
The vice president of waste management company Western Elite talks about the value of failure, the strides made in his industry through the years, and what he would say, if he could travel through time, to the high school version of himself.
Jared Debehnke and Daniel Kouretas don’t do gourmet. Instead, their business relies on keeping it simple with tried-and-true American favorites, served with a smile.
The rock musician and chief operating officer of the Bootlegger Italian Bistro talks about his passion for Paleo, famous people who’ve left him star-struck and striking a balance between maintaining tradition and keeping the restaurant fresh.
Every market has its own challenges, and patient care is no different. The physicians who founded this IV hydration and nutrient therapy business have sorted through those challenges in 17 countries while introducing their concept to the public.
One of JPMorgan Chase’s newest market executives talks about developing professional relationships quickly in a new city, the importance of smart hiring decisions and her role as a financial partner to her clients.
Dr. Ryon Parker says he has inherited a broken health care system. He created his concierge health care provider in an effort to fix that. He says his business model allows him to focus more on the patient-physician relationship, which yields more satisfying results.
The CEO of Appreciation Financial talks about his passion for helping public employees save enough money to retire, the importance of teamwork when it comes to success, and how he stuck his neck out to meet his wife.
Designs by twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten have been worn by Britney Spears, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Ricky Martin and Lenny Kravitz. And with the recent opening of their flagship store at the Shops at Crystals, they can be worn by you, too.
The owner of Tennis WerX offers his ideas on how to improve education in Southern Nevada, the ripple effect of drugs in the community and the importance of knowing that no matter your struggle, you are not alone.
Susanette Sandoval wasn’t ready for the success her Puerto Rican restaurant enjoyed when it opened in 2015. She and her husband, Jason, had to learn as they go, but their efforts have paid off.
In 2007, Frank and Lelia Friedlander developed their product, a stone laminate that protects against etching, scratching and yellowing. In the years since, they ha seen it spread across the country and around the globe.
A Las Vegas decorator, stylist and owner of her own design firm shares her experience in the Clark County school system, talks about what inspires her creatively and explains how she was able to laugh her way out of a sticky situation.
Dr. Jill Oliver always focused her practice on the prevention and treatment of obesity-related conditions, so it was fitting that she and husband Michael Worley opened a gym.
The president and founder of Five Star Economy discusses mistakes made by small-business owners in marketing and advertising, talks about the need for improved health care in Southern Nevada, and shares three pieces of advice he’s received.
The vice president and assistant general manager at Green Valley Ranch Resort shares advice he’s received from several mentors throughout his career and talks about the importance of having fun at work.
Friends Michael Solomon and Lance Graulich had been involved in several restaurant concepts before, and one day while discussing ideas, decided that while Las Vegas had plenty of fine eateries that specialized in chicken wings or chicken fingers, it lacked one that served both in adventurous flavors. So they partnered up and opened WingTime.
The president of Capstone Brokerage talks about the importance of a positive attitude in business, the benefits of accountability in the workplace and the value of simply dancing.
Emily Palmer found her inspiration in France, and has brought the everyday French experience to the Las Vegas Valley — the quaint, cozy and welcoming version of casual dining, not the haughty caricature many assume such cafés to be.
A pulmonary physician with Lung Cancer of Nevada discusses the challenges of practicing medicine in the digital age, the importance of communication with patients, and whether the health care system is broken.
Having come through her own struggles with addiction, Dee Wirth now leads the nonprofit WestCare Nevada Women and Children’s Campus, which provides crucial behavioral health services.