Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: BJ Perna, VP, Development Director, Credit One Bank

BJ Perna, VP, development director with Credit One Bank, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Hard work is at the cornerstone of BJ Perna’s success—and a trait that was instilled in him from an early age...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Aman Lal, CEO, Elephant Partners

Aman Lal, CEO at Elephant Partners, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Starting each day with a walk and meditation is the key to success for Aman Lal. “My biggest challenge is in the mirror. The more I can get out of my own way, the better off ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Rachel Villanueva, Director of Marketing, Entertainment & Sports, MGM Resorts International

Rachel Villanueva, director of marketing, entertainment and sports at MGM Resorts, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

"Growing up in Las Vegas, the glitz and glamour of entertainment has always been right in my backyard,” said Rachel Villanueva, director of marketing, entertainment and ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Matt Frye, Chief Operating Officer, Universal Health Services/Centennial Hills Hospital

Matt Frye, chief operating officer with Universal Health Services/Centennial Hills Hospital, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

After years of owning a successful pool construction business, Matt Frye had an unexpected experience that completely changed the trajectory ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Stefanie Tuzman, President & CEO, Jewish Nevada

Stefanie Tuzman, president and CEO at Jewish Nevada, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Stefanie Tuzman has worked in Jewish nonprofits in Las Vegas for nearly 14 years. Through her dedication, passion and relentless hard work, Tuzman was named ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Marc O’Griofa, MD, Ph.D., CEO and Chief Medical/Technology Officer, Omega Strategic Solutions LLC

Marc O'Griofa, MD, Ph.D., CEO and chief medical/technology officer at Omega Strategic Solutions, LLC, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Marc O’Griofa’s accomplishments are as vast and overwhelming as the terrain in which he works. O’Griofa is a physician and biomedical engineer who has worked all over the world—on land, on the ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Leading Las Vegas into the future

This year’s honoree list is brimming with eager, dedicated and incredibly successful young professionals. And while each honoree offers something unique, they all bring a refreshing and encouraging promise of what’s to come.

12 March 2020

By Jennifer Inaba

40 Under 40: Deryk Engelland, Ice Hockey Defenseman, Vegas Golden Knights

Deryk Engelland, Ice Hockey Defenseman, Vegas Golden Knights, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Deryk Engelland’s connection to Las Vegas began with a 2003 professional hockey debut with the Las Vegas Wranglers. And while his sport took him all over the country, he always ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: René Durruthy, Director of Digital Marketing, DTP Companies

Rene Durruthy, director of digital marketing for DTP Companies, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

With an interest in graphic arts, a passion for computer technology and a foundation in marketing, René Durruthy was practically destined for a career in digital marketing. His experience ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef and Partner, Locale Italian Kitchen & craft cocktails

Nicole Brisson, executive chef and partner at Locale Italian Kitchen, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Nicole Brisson is a woman of firsts. She’s the youngest woman to become a chef at a reputable Las Vegas restaurant on the Strip. She became the first female executive chef ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Lisa Finney, Vice President of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Capability Health and Human Services

Lisa Finney, vice president of pediatric rehabilitation at Capability Health and Human Services, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Lisa Finney was a psychology student at UNLV when she saw a flyer posted on campus for a tutor. This led to her working as a behavior technician providing one-on-one assistance ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Dianna Klein, Professional Pilot | CEO, Stockwell Medical, Inc.

Dianna Klein, professional pilot and CEO with Stockwell Medical, Inc., is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

When Dianna Klein was a child, she wanted to fly airplanes. “My father was a pilot and always came home happy and ready to spend his days off with family,” Klein said. “At a very early age, I decided I wanted ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Bryce Loveland, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Bryce Loveland, shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, is a 2020 Vegas 40 Under 40 honoree.

When Bryce Loveland enrolled at UNLV’s Boyd School of Law 17 years ago, he wasn’t even sure he wanted to be an attorney...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Henry Igid, MD, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, Comprehensive Cancer Centers

Henry Igid, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Dr. Henry Igid started medical school at age 16 and completed the accelerated program, with honors, when he was just 22. He was in the Philippines at the time and taking ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Andy Meese, Vice President of Hotel Operations, Bellagio Resort & Casino

Andy Meese, vice president of hotel operations at Bellagio Resort & Casino, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

A company man and a community man, Andy Meese has established himself as a leader on both fronts. Meese began his career as a front desk clerk ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Jake Tomlin, President, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines

Jake Tomlin, president at Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

For Jake Tomlin, aviation and the love of flight runs in his family. “I had developed a fondness for aviation at a very young age from listening to my dad’s stories about flying in the Marine Corps,” said Tomlin, who went ...

12 March 2020

40 Under 40: Corrin Sullivan, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, UNLV School of Medicine

Corrin Sullivan, Ph.D., assistant dean of curriculum and assessment at UNLV School of Medicine, is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

Dr. Corrin Sullivan is fortifying the medical infrastructure in Las Vegas. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree at UNLV, Sullivan pursed her doctorate and ...

12 March 2020

Tourism agency braces for drop in revenue over coronavirus

A view of Las Vegas Blvd on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

The top executive at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said the organization will be able to weather a coronavirus-driven drop in revenue. “It’s a challenging time, there’s no ...

10 March 2020

By Bryan Horwath

MGM Resorts temporarily closing buffets on Las Vegas Strip

Carving station at The Buffet at Excalibur

Buffets at MGM Resorts International properties on the Strip will temporarily close starting Sunday as concerns over the spread of the coronavirus persist. “These changes ...

10 March 2020

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Las Vegas mayor says media’s coronavirus coverage is ‘destroying us’

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivers her State of the City address Thursday, Jan 10, 2019, at Las Vegas City Hall.

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman told tourism officials the media’s coverage of the coronavirus is “absolutely destroying us” and this is no time “for us to be wimps.” Speaking at the monthly Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting, Goodman said fear about the outbreak has ...