Las Vegas Business News

Nevada business owner to attend State of the Union as face of tourism decline

The U .S. Capitol is seen after sunset in Washington, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., is highlighting the Trump administration’s impact on Nevada’s tourism-dependent small businesses at this year’s State of the Union ....

El programa proporciona a los emprendedores latinos de Las Vegas las herramientas necesarias para crecer

Lizbett Salazar poses for a photo at University of Nevada, Reno Extension in North Las Vegas, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Lizbett Salazar conoció el Programa de Educación para Pequeñas Empresas de UNR Extension gracias a la invitación de una amiga al “Cafecito,” el desayuno mensual de networking de la organización. Esa mañana se inscribió en el curso Business 101 de 10 semanas de duración.

Program equips Latino entrepreneurs in Las Vegas with tools to grow

Lizbett Salazar poses for a photo at University of Nevada, Reno Extension in North Las Vegas, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Lizbett Salazar’s introduction to UNR Extension’s Small Business Education Program came through a friend’s invitation to “Cafecito,” the organization’s monthly networking breakfast. She left that morning signed up for ...

Fingerprinting Express se convierte en una ventanilla única para servicios de preempleo

Monica Pappas, co-founder of FingerPrinting Express, poses for a photo on location, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Wade Vandervort

Fingerprinting Express abrió sus puertas más de dos décadas después de que la directora ejecutiva y cofundadora Monica Pappas y su madre vieran una oportunidad para emprender un nuevo negocio en el entonces nuevo mercado de las empresas privadas de toma de huellas dactilares, convirtiéndose finalmente en una de las primeras del país, según Pappas.

Fingerprinting Express becomes a one-stop shop for pre-employment services

Monica Pappas, co-founder of FingerPrinting Express, poses for a photo on location, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Photo by Wade Vandervort

Fingerprinting Express opened more than two decades after CEO and co-founder Monica Pappas and her mom saw an opportunity for a new venture in the then-new market for privatized fingerprinting businesses, ultimately becoming one of the first in the nation, Pappas said.

As prediction markets boom, Nevada fights to protect betting base

As prediction markets boom, Nevada fights to protect betting base

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat whose district includes the Las Vegas Strip, is trying to shut off sports prediction markets at the federal level. On Tuesday, she introduced ...

Nevada Gaming Control Board: 10-year low on Super Bowl bets

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald hold the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.

The total represents the lowest Super Bowl betting volume since 2016, when $132.5 million was wagered on the Broncos-Panthers matchup.

CTA, host of Las Vegas’ massive CES convention, names new CEO

Kinsey Fabrizio, left, president of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair of the CTA, speaks out against tariffs before a Panasonic keynote during CES 2025 at the Venetian Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. STEVE MARCUS

Consumer Technology Association announced today that Kinsey Fabrizio will become president and CEO, while long-time CEO Gary Shapiro will continue serving as executive chair, officials said in a news release.

Nevada delegation pushes for creation of tourism working group with Canada, Mexico

A Volaris Airlines passenger jet taxis to a gate after landing at Las Vegas airport, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced legislation today that would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to create a transnational working group with Canada and Mexico ...

El nuevo programa de la UNR abre el camino hacia las carreras de planeación financiera

Students walk on campus at the University of Nevada, Reno Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Un nuevo programa de la UNR facilita a los residentes obtener la certificación de planificadores financieros en un campo en rápido crecimiento.

Those looking to start or grow their business should start by speaking with a banker

Access to capital is on the minds of start-up businesses in the Silver State. In fact, according to the 2025 Nevada Small Business Challenges Survey, published by the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the largest challenge cited by start-up businesses in Nevada was access to capital.

People on the Move: Feb. 9, 2026

In the Notes: Josh Kellman, Sphere Entertainment Co., Elizabeth Lopez, Nancy Rapaport, Gretsch Golf Academy and more ...

New UNR program opens path to financial planning careers

The wealth-management industry is growing fast, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the employment of personal financial advisers to grow 10% by 2034 — faster than the average for all occupations.

A new program at UNR is making it easier for residents to become certified financial planners in a rapidly growing field.

From COVID’s uncertainty, a stronger small-business culture emerged in Nevada

Jennifer Dao, left, director of operations, poses in the lobby at Upbeat Health Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

In the middle of the pandemic, when it seemed like business after business in Las Vegas was closing, Upbeat Health was just getting started. Today, the Summerlin clinic’s ...

Report: Real estate market in Las Vegas 'starting to favor buyers'

Homes are pictured in this 2016 overview of the Las Vegas Valley.

Southern Nevada’s housing market began 2026 with conditions increasingly favorable to buyers, according to a report released this morning by Las Vegas Realtors.

Don’t make these critical mistakes after a car accident in Las Vegas

Don’t make these critical mistakes after a car accident in Las Vegas

Zachary Clayton of Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers explains what to do (and what not to do) if you’re in a wreck.

El condado de Clark confía en el enfoque comunitario de la propiedad de la vivienda

Todd Stratton, President at Kavison Homes, stands on the future site of their upcoming two and three-story "affordable" single-family homes development project in Mountain's Edge, Thursday Oct. 28, 2021.

La organización Welcome Home Community Land Trust del condado de Clark trabaja para ofrecer a los residentes oportunidades de acceso a la propiedad de la vivienda a las que de otro modo no tendrían acceso.

Clark County puts trust in community land approach to homeownership

Todd Stratton, president at Kavison Homes, stands at the future site of an affordable single-family home development in Mountain's Edge, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

Clark County’s Welcome Home Community Land Trust is working to provide residents with homeownership opportunities they might not otherwise have access to.

Las Vegas tourism leaders urge patience as headwinds linger

Bill Hornbuckle, president/CEO of MGM Resorts International, speaks in a “Titans of Las Vegas Industry” session during Preview Las Vegas 2026 at the Wynn Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

A 7.5% dip in visitation last year raised concerns that Las Vegas was losing its luster, but Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith contends it’s “nothing we haven’t seen before.”

Las Vegas tourism down 7.5% in 2025 with 38.5 million visitors

Passengers head to baggage claim after arriving at Harry Reid International Airport Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

Annual hotel occupancy averaged 80.3%, down 3.3 percentage points from the previous year, the authority said. Average daily room rate fell 5% ...