Las Vegas Business News

Las Vegas plant-based Tacotarian earns spot among fast-casual giants, launches national franchise

Signage is shown for Tacotarian, on the corner of Casino Center Boulevard and California Avenue, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

The plant-based Mexican eatery distinguished itself as the only fully vegan concept to make this year's prestigious industry ranking ...

Despite challenges, air travel customers remain satisfied

Smoke from California wildfires obscures the view of air traffic control tower at Harry Reid International Airport Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

America’s air traffic control system has been crying out for modernization for 25 years, yet remains trapped in technological limbo.

Brightline West’s SoCal-Las Vegas project still moving

An artist’s rendition depicts Brightline West’s high-speed rail line running from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., to Las Vegas along the Interstate 15 median. While the Trump administration has soured on funding for many high-speed rail projects, the Brightline West line remains on track.

The Trump administration has poured cold water on federal funds for two high-speed rail projects this year, leaving advocates to hope that a plan to speed travelers between Southern California and Las Vegas can ...

Rent-a-robot firm is part of Las Vegas tech renaissance

Marcus Kurle, CEO/founder of AAA20 Group, poses in front of a robotic palletizer in the company’s warehouse Thursday, May 22, 2025.

A Las Vegas-based company is providing manufacturers with what can only be described as a rent-a-robot service.

People on the Move: June 9, 2025

In the Notes: Le Cafe Central, Zoox, Just One Project, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Yvonne Wade, Intermountain Health, Project 150 and more ...

Report: Southern Nevada home prices hold steady as inventory surges

Two homes are shown for sale in the southern Las Vegas Valley.

Home prices in Southern Nevada are stabilizing while available inventory continues to climb, potentially creating more favorable conditions for buyers, according to a Friday morning report from the Las Vegas Realtors trade group.

Zoox partners with Resorts World for Strip robotaxi service

A Zoox car on the Las Vegas Strip.

Autonomous vehicle company Zoox has partnered with Resorts World Las Vegas in the first collaboration between a robotaxi service and a Strip property, officials announced.

Q&A: Chief Technology Officer at AREA15 reflects on 2024 Top Tech Award

Mark Stutzman

Mark Stutzman, Chief Technology Officer at AREA15, won the 2024 Top Tech Award in Entertainment for his visionary leadership in transforming the world's first purpose-built immersive entertainment district into ...

Vegas INC seeking nominations for Angel Awards

VEGAS INC Angel Awards at the INDUSTRIAL event space Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

VEGAS INC will be accepting nominations through June 30 for the 18th annual Angel Awards recognizing philanthropic community leaders, nonprofits and charitable businesses ...

UPC codes for cannabis add layer of assurance

Retail ID labels, introduced by Metrc, a provider of regulatory technology for the cannabis industry, give consumers the ability to scan products for information such as lab testing results.

Products like water bottles, potato chips and other everyday items have long been branded with a Universal Product Code, or UPC, that can be scanned anywhere to trace an individual item through the supply chain.

Bitcoin bros’ mistrust of government lingers even after GOP’s embrace

Erik Cason, author of “Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin,” speaks during the Bitcoin 2025 conference at the Venetian Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

“Make America Great Again” hats and crypto-themed variations of the slogan were everywhere among the 30,000 attendees at last week’s Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas ...

Traffic at Las Vegas' Harry Reid airport continued decline in April

A sign for Harry Reid International Airport at Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

Passenger traffic was down more than 160,000 people passing through Harry Reid International Airport in April compared to last year, according to a new report ...

Vance aims to incorporate cryptocurrency into mainstream economy

Vice President JD Vance speaks at Bitcoin 2025, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Las Vegas.

The loudest applause during Vice President JD Vance’s speech Wednesday at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas came not from unveiling new policies but from celebrating ...

Las Vegas sees 180,000 fewer visitors in April as tourism decline continues

A view of the Las Vegas Strip looking southbound from Flamingo Road Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

However, the business travel sector performed well in April, as convention attendance surged 13.9% compared to the previous year, the authority reported.

Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas: What crypto newcomers need to know

A panel during the Bitcoin 2025 conference at the Venetian Tuesday, May 27, 2025. From left, moderator Lauren Post, and U.S senators Senators Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn and Jim Justice, R-W.Va..

The Bitcoin Conference, running through Thursday at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center, is the world’s largest gathering of the Bitcoin industry.

Q&A: Dr. Mohamad Fayad, DO

Dr. Mohamad Fayad, DO

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. This is a time to educate the community on stroke symptoms, the importance of rapid treatment and the resources available here in the Las Vegas market.

Gaming, cannabis industry show interest in collaboration at UNLV panel

Fifth Street Gaming CEO Seth Schorr says its time to reconsider the regulatory wall of separation between Nevada’s gaming and cannabis industries. “We can’t afford to miss any opportunities” with visitation to Las Vegas down, Schorr said at a UNLV panel discussion on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Cannabis-friendly state legislation involving the Resort Corridor may offer a crucial opportunity for Las Vegas’ ability to attract visitors amid projected shortfalls, a gaming executive says …

Hall of Excellence to open at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Exterior of the new Fontainebleau located on Las Vegas Blvd on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

The Hall of Excellence, a museum showcasing iconic sports and entertainment memorabilia, will open at Fontainebleau Las Vegas June 20, officials said this morning.

Innovation and technology director: Access to online resources key to Las Vegas' ability to compete

Chris Craig

After more than a decade in various roles at the city, Chris Craig was recently ratified by the Las Vegas City Council as the municipality’s new director of the Innovation and Technologies Department.

Egg prices slide as Nevada law and federal action ease supply strain

Eggs are in abundant supply at Albertsons, 201 S. Stephanie St., in Henderson. The price of eggs is down significantly and supplies are up across the United States and in Nevada as bird flu in egg-laying chicken flocks is down and eased requirements take root.

Egg prices across the United States have fallen significantly in recent months, with Nevada consumers seeing an even steeper decline …