Las Vegas Business News

Amid the pandemic, the tech industry could help diversify Nevada’s economy

Idan Udi Edry is CEO of Trustifi, a cybersecurity firm based in Las Vegas.

When vast numbers of people began working from home this year because of the pandemic, it created a problem for companies’ information technology departments. Communications between workers’ home Wi-Fi and their employers’ network opened the door to ...

People on the Move: June 29, 2020

In the Notes: Kenneth McBurney, Valley Hospital, Brock Patchin, Krista McFarling-Kelly, Jeantyl Norze, Desert Radiology and more ...

State government workers sue Sisolak over coronavirus furloughs

Lydia Lujan-Sasaki, lower left, and other American Federation of State County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union members rally in front of the Nevada State Business Center on West Sahara Avenue Saturday, June 27, 2020. AFSCME members say Governor Steve Sisolak violated a 2019 collective bargaining statute by refusing to negotiate the furloughs and salary freezes enacted to cut spending amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A labor union representing more than 6,000 Nevada state workers announced Friday it had filed a formal complaint to the state's labor relations board against ...

Stocks sink on Wall Street as new daily virus cases surge

In this Jan. 3, 2020, photo, the Wall St. street sign is framed by American flags flying outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York.

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as the number of confirmed new coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit an all-time high, stoking worries among investors that the reopening of businesses they are banking on ...

Allegiant to require passengers to wear masks before, during flights

Allegiant Air passengers will soon be required to wear face masks both before and during flights, including at ticket counters, gate areas and during boarding. The new policy will begin on ...

Amazon hiring 1,000 full-time workers for Henderson facility

North Las Vegas City officials and media attend a tour of a new 855,000- square-foot Amazon customer fulfillment facility, in North Las Vegas Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. This is Amazon's sixth fulfillment center in Nevada and will create over 1,000 full-time jobs when completed.

Amazon is accepting applications for more than 1,000 full-time positions for its new fulfillment center near Bruner Avenue and Bermuda Road in west Henderson

Nevada billionaires see fortunes rise in first three months of the pandemic, Forbes reports

Las Vegas Sands CEO and Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson stands as he is recognized by President Donald Trump during a Medal of Freedom ceremony in the White House, Nov. 16, 2018.

Ten of the 11 billionaires who call Nevada home saw their fortunes increase or hold steady during the initial three months of the coronavirus economic crisis, Forbes estimates.

Las Vegas auto dealers seeing sales bounce back after COVID-19 slowdown

Bill Bosnos, general manager at Friendly Ford, poses by a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost coupe outside the dealership showroom Thursday, June 18, 2020. The dealership moved the cars outside the showroom to make it safer for shoppers during the pandemic, he said.

In Southern Nevada, new vehicle sales were down more than 40% in April compared to the same month in 2019 ...

The Notes: June 22, 2020

In the Notes: Dakyung Lee, NDL Group, Adam Petersen, Karla Loria, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, Lilnetra Grady and more ...

Owner credits builders for early opening of Circa casino

Circa CEO Derek Stevens signs the final beam during a topping out ceremony for Circa in downtown Las Vegas Friday, June 19, 2020. The hotel-casino, the first new ground-up casino built in downtown Las Vegas since 1980, is expected to open Oct. 28, 2020. STEVE MARCUS

Casino owner and Circa Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens said today he started to think in April that the ...

Two workers at Flamingo test positive for COVID-19

Two employees at the Flamingo have tested positive for COVID-19, resort operator Caesars Entertainment said today. It was not clear what kinds of ...

How to support Black-owned businesses in Southern Nevada

Old Soul restaurant serves Squid & Prawns, Braised Short Rib Risotto, 10oz New York Steak with Creole Butter, Fire Roasted Cauliflower, a Senator cocktail and a Strawberry Basil Smash cocktail Wednesday, March 13, 2019. WADE VANDERVORT

It’s always a great idea to support Black-owned businesses, but this month marks an especially critical time to do so, with the national push against racial inequalities gaining momentum and liberation celebration day Juneteenth on the calendar (June 19). Additionally, many Black-owned businesses have been hit especially hard by the recent pandemic shutdown.

Mandalay Bay set to welcome back guests July 1

An exterior view of the Mandalay Bay and Delano Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.

Mandalay Bay and the adjoining Delano Las Vegas hotel will reopen July 1, according to a news release today from owner MGM Resorts International. The properties have been closed since ...

Casino players required to wear masks at table games

From left, Evan Savar, Nabu Reyes and dealer Leah Prerost are shown at a Red Rock Resort blackjack table just after the casino opened, Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Nevada gaming regulators have ordered all patrons wear face masks at table games where there is no barrier between the players and dealer. “This requirement applies to ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: 12 Las Vegans boldly leading the way for our community

(Top Row left to right) Cami Christensen, Shawn Willis, Jodi Tyson, Vanessa Portillo. (Middle Row left to right) Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, Mary Beth Sewald, Danielle Bisterfeldt, Linda Smith. (Bottom row left to right) Debra March, Nikkole Liesse, Chelle Adams, Nina Ridgeway

Vegas Inc’s 2020 Women Inspiring Nevada honorees represent the most influential and inspirational females in business and philanthropy in Southern Nevada.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Debra March, City of Henderson

Debra March, City of Henderson Mayor

A dynamic leader and devoted public servant helping Henderson and Nevada become better places to live and conduct business, Mayor Debra March serves with a keen mind for smart growth, sustainable economic ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, M.D., Touro University Nevada

Rebecca Edgeworth, M.D., Assistant Professor and Medical Director at Touro University Nevada

Rebecca Edgeworth is a doctor with a clinical mind and a community heart, who is steadfast in her mission to help those with limited access to health care. She now engages students not only in ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Cami Christensen, Westgate Las Vegas

Cami Christensen, President & General Manager of Westgate

A travel aficionado and hospitality veteran with a devotion to serving her local community, Cami Christensen now forges a path less traveled for women along the tourism corridor, taking pride ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Chelle Adams, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Chelle Adams, CFO of The Cosmopolitan, poses for a photo

A financial power player with an extremely versatile background and broad industry experience who is inspired by the hard work and dedication shown by her parents, Chelle Adams now champions others in their ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Jodi Tyson, MPH, Three Square Food Bank

Jodi Tyson, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Three Square Food Bank

A committed philanthropist from an early age, Jodi Tyson knew she was destined to follow a path of public leadership to help improve health and safety for women, children and the elderly. She now contributes ...