Las Vegas Business News

Comissioners approve alcohol storage rule changes for hotels, theaters

The Clark County Commission this morning voted 7-0 to remove the requirement that hotels keep alcohol cabinets locked in guest rooms and other private viewing areas, like skyboxes.

1 July 2025
By Grace Da Rocha

Las Vegas visitation continues to fall in May, down by 6.5% from 2024

A Delta Air Lines flight lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas tourism was down by nearly a quarter-million visitors last month compared to the same time last year ...

30 June 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

Cybersecurity vital for businesses of all sizes

David B. Rounds

The Sun sat down with David Rounds, CEO of Las Vegas-based IT company NetEffect, to talk about the most common threats to cybersecurity in Las Vegas and beyond, and how to protect against them.

30 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

La ciberseguridad es vital para empresas de todos los tamaños

David B. Rounds, CEO of Neteffect, an IT support company, poses for a photo Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

En 2024, se denunciaron ante el Centro de Denuncias de Delitos en Internet del FBI pérdidas por valor de 16,600 millones de dólares debido a la ciberdelincuencia. En su informe anual sobre delitos en Internet publicado este año, el centro también reveló que los tres delitos cibernéticos más comunes en 2024 fueron el phishing y el spoofing, la extorsión y la violación de datos personales.

30 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

ICE threats empty stalls at Broadacres Marketplace, but not the spirit of sellers

A customer looks at various items for sale at Broadacres Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nev. on Aug. 15, 2015.

The sudden closing with no set date to return left workers who filled Broadacres’ more than 1,000 vendor slots in limbo.

29 June 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern

Shown is the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center housing the Court of Chancery in Wilmington, Del., Oct. 4, 2022.

Lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada have recently approved changes aimed at helping their states dip into the lucrative side of corporate litigation that Delaware ....

24 June 2025

Athletics say nothing stands in way of Strip ballpark opening in time for 2028 season

Little leaguers wait to greet attendees during the Athletics ballpark groundbreaking ceremony, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has seen many major ceremonial groundbreakings, but few have been as extravagant and unique as the A’s version on Monday on the parcel where Tropicana stood for 67 years ...

24 June 2025
By Case Keefer

Latin Chamber's accelerator program cultivates leaders to help small businesses grow

Peter Guzman, president and CEO of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, speaks during a Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee news conference at the Vu Las Vegas Studios Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

A new program from the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas aims to expand the local workforce by providing small businesses with the tools and knowledge to grow.

23 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

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 ...

16 June 2025
By Las Vegas Sun Staff

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.

16 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

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 ...

12 June 2025
By Valerie Yurk, CQ-Roll Call (TNS)

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.

9 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

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 ...

9 June 2025
By VEGAS INC Staff

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.

6 June 2025
By VEGAS INC Staff

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.

5 June 2025
By Grace Da Rocha

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 ...

5 June 2025
By VEGAS INC Staff

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 ...

2 June 2025
By VEGAS INC Staff

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.

2 June 2025
By Katie Ann McCarver

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 ...

1 June 2025
By Kyle Chouinard

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 ...

29 May 2025
By Kyle Chouinard
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