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  Vegas INC seeking nominations for Angel Awards

  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

  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

  “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

  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 ...

• Vice president aims to incorporate cryptocurrency into mainstream economy

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

• Tourism board plans for marketing spending boost

  Las Vegas’ tourism board is planning to boost spending on marketing and sales for the upcoming financial year in the face of slipping room tax revenue and gaming fees ...

• Zillow: Income needed to afford rent in Las Vegas soars 36% since 2020

  Las Vegas residents now need to earn over $72,000 annually to comfortably afford rent, according to a new analysis released today by Zillow. 

• UNLV study: Reporting to shareholders in writing more effective than audio or video presentations

  Investors may be more likely to place financial stake in a company if they learn about that company’s future plans through the written word and not increasingly common audio or visual formats ...

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