Las Vegas Business News

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 ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Nina Ridgeway, Goodwill of Southern Nevada

Nina Ridgeway, Director of Career Center Services at Goodwill of Southern Nevada

A 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran with a passion for helping others who have served our country with their transition to civilian life, Nina Ridgeway now guides servicemen and women through the ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Nikkole Liesse, UNLV

Nikkole Liesse, Executive Director of UNLV Lee Business School Office of Online and Executive Education

Nikkole Liesse is a business education strategist who works to ensure that all students have access to completing their college degree. She also supports local professionals by identifying opportunities to provide ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Linda Smith, Fundraising Consultant/Author/Speaker

Linda Smith, author, speaker and non-profit consultant at Linda Smith Consulting

Linda Smith is a tireless advocate for those with developmental disabilities, a faithful supporter of caregivers and a monumental fundraiser who shares the journey, advice and expertise ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Danielle Bisterfeldt, The Howard Hughes Corporation

Danielle Bisterfeldt, Vice President of Marketing for the Howard Hughes Corporation

A retail and development executive serving as a self-proclaimed brand ambassador and curator of magical moments, Danielle Bisterfeldt is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests, visitors and ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Vanessa Portillo, Garden Farms Foundation

Vanessa Portillo, Executive Director of Garden Farms Foundation

Vanessa Portillo is a dedicated proponent for health and wellness in Southern Nevada and a passionate enthusiast for fresh food access and local food security.

Women Inspiring Nevada: Shawn Willis, 5AM Global

Shawn Willis, Founder & CEO of Business Development at 5AM Global

Shawn Willis specializes in marketing with an emphasis in business growth and development. Beyond her client roster, Willis is active in her community and is a member ...

Women Inspiring Nevada: Mary Beth Sewald, Vegas Chamber

Mary Beth Sewald, President & CEO of the Vegas Chamber

A zealous leader, certifiable adrenaline junkie and adventurist, Mary Beth Sewald loves to take a difficult challenge as an opportunity to rise up and lead in new ways to grow and advance our business community.

Bellagio, Caesars Palace poker rooms to return Thursday in Las Vegas

Plexiglass separates a dealer from a guest at the reopening of the Bellagio, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Casinos in Nevada were allowed to reopen on Thursday for the first time after temporary closures as a precaution against the coronavirus.

Bellagio and Caesars Palace will bring back their poker rooms at 10 a.m. Thursday following nearly three months of closures out of coronavirus concerns.

New Circa casino opening in October in downtown Las Vegas

A pedestrian walks in front of the under construction Circa Resort & Casino, downtown, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

The new Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is expected to be open in time for Halloween. The first five floors of the 35-story resort — basically ...

Use of face masks on Las Vegas Strip spotty, despite health warnings

Connie Argueta and her husband, Nabor Ibarra, are interviewed on the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

As Cathy Goings strolled around the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday, she wore an unmistakable sign of the times — a blue surgical mask. Goings said it’s vital people wear masks to prevent potentially spreading the coronavirus, and she was “a little irritated” about how ...

Sahara taking table game reservations, reopening poker room

Pedestrians pass by the Sahara hotel-casino Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

The Sahara is now taking group reservations for blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables up to 72 hours in advance. It also announced today that it is reopening ...

U.S. casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus

This June 24, 2016 photo shows cash, chips and dice on a craps table during a game at the Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City, N.J.

The American casino industry wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help ...

Strip resorts vary the approach but stay on brand while welcoming back visitors

People play craps after the reopening of the Bellagio Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Las Vegas.

With 20 casino resorts on or near the Strip open again after nearly 80 days of closure due to the COVID-19 virus, it’s clear that different destinations are using different methods of communication and marketing to present their offerings in a way that feels fun and safe ...

Health officials: Businesses should require patrons to wear masks

A guest takes a photo of a face mask, glove and hand sanitizer station at the reopening of the Bellagio, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Casinos in Nevada were allowed to reopen on Thursday for the first time after temporary closures as a precaution against the coronavirus.

The Southern Nevada Health District is urging businesses to require patrons to wear face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Health District didn’t single out ...

Wynn Las Vegas buffet to reopen this week

A view of the Encore and Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, Dec. 26, 2017.

For those itching for a Las Vegas Strip buffet, Wynn Las Vegas will reopen its popular offering this week, the resort announced today. The buffet will open Thursday with a “reimagined” concept where dishes will be ...

Westgate’s reopening is focused on warm service and providing options

Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino owner David Siegel poses outside his property in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

The lack of convention traffic in Las Vegas as the city starts its recovery from the shutdown was not a major factor in the delayed reopening ...

Explaining the basics of Nevada campaign finance law

Famous former Nevadan Mark Twain reportedly once said: “We have the best legislature money can buy.” For all the talk about there being too much money in politics — and there is a lot of money in politics — there are also a lot of laws and regulations that restrict how individuals, businesses and other organizations can contribute financially to the political process in Nevada. Here, we will explain some of the basics.

Black-owned businesses look to rebound after the coronavirus shutdown

Brian Harris, president of the Black Business Council of Nevada

The night of June 6 at Ella Em’s Soul Food represented the new normal for the North Las Vegas restaurant. Seating was limited to meet social distancing guidelines, but close to two dozen people dined on wings and waffles, catfish and fried chicken, seemingly unfazed by the risk of the coronavirus.

The Notes: June 15, 2020

In the Notes: SR Construction, Cox Communications, Holland & Hart, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Valley Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas Philharmonic and more ...