Las Vegas Business News

Health care provider bound by promise to community

Ryan Linden is executive director at Silver State Health Services.

Silver State Health Services’ mission is to provide cost-effective care and expand affordable access to high-quality health care for Las Vegas’ underserved and impoverished populations. Its executive director, Ryan Linden, talks about its upcoming expansion, its work to help victims of October 1 and the changing landscape of health care as a result of technology.

McCarran marks milestone 50M passengers in one year

Allegiant Airlines Flight 91 taxis under a water arch during festivities in Las Vegas marking the 50 millionth passenger arriving in a calendar year at McCarran International Airport on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. The milestone is a first in the 71-year history of the airport. Hilda Black, a passenger from San Antonio who was on the flight, was named the 50 millionth passenger during an event held in the baggage claim area at McCarran.

McCarran International Airport marked a milestone Thursday with a ceremony welcoming what officials called the record 50 millionth passenger of 2019 ...

Player hits $1.1 million jackpot at Caesars Palace

A lucky slot machine player at Caesars Palace walked away with more than $1 million last week, according to a Caesars spokeswoman. The player, who elected to remain anonymous, played ...

Treasure Island joins Radisson hotels network

Visitors to Treasure Island can now use their Radisson rewards points to book rooms at the Las Vegas Strip property. And starting sometime next year, guests will start earning ...

OYO GM talks guest service, free parking and changing tech

Tim Kuykendall, general manager of OYO hotel-casino, formerly Hooters, poses by the pool at the casino Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019.

As evidenced by his rise from working as a hotel valet to helping run casino properties, gaming industry pro Tim Kuykendall is always up for a new challenge. In October ...

People on the Move: Dec. 16, 2020

In the Notes: Konami Gaming Inc., Rick Arpin, Andres and Adrian Gimenez, Sara Costello, Stacey Dallas Johnston, Richard Knoeppel, Grace Russell, Carmen Gilbert, Theresa Guerra, Gil Kahn and more ...

Shake Shack exec stresses importance of social responsibility in restaurant industry

Lissa Hamilton is area director for Shake Shack.

Lissa Hamilton is area director for Shake Shack, which entered the Southern Nevada market in 2014 and now has five locations in Las Vegas and Henderson. She works with general managers and managers in Nevada, Colorado and Utah, focusing her professional leadership style on helping others advance but also dedicating her personal time to improving the lives of women who could use a hand up.

New report predicts strong Las Vegas housing market

This 2016 photo shows a Las Vegas home for sale.

The National Association of Realtors on Wednesday predicted the Las Vegas housing market would likely overperform over the next several years, contradicting a recent ...

Resorts World president: ‘This will be a property like nobody’s ever seen in Las Vegas’

Resorts World Las Vegas president Scott Sibella poses outside the 59-story resort and casino currently under construction on the Strip on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

On the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, a head-turning monster of a resort with two hotel towers is being built on an 88-acre site. With a $4.3 billion price tag ...

People on the Move: Dec. 9, 2019

In the People: Heidi Swank, Zachary Ormsby, Ken Janssen, Anne Carpenter, Alfredo Murua, Lea Willingham, Shane Wheatley, Cyndi Johnson and more ...

Technology gets a second chance to make the NHL more broadcast-friendly

A FoxTrax NHL regulation hockey puck, unveiled on January 18, 1996. The puck was indistinguishable from a regular one in physical appearance but had a spot-lighting feature that made it change colors when viewed on TV.

In the mid-1990s, hockey fans were introduced to a new technology called FoxTrax intended to make it easier for viewers to follow the puck during National Hockey League telecasts on Fox. Many remember how the technology created a glowing puck on TV screens, leaving a ...

Roseman University doctor helping strengthen the 'backbone' of the community's health care industry

As a physician who has been involved in medical education almost his entire career, Dr. Thomas Hunt jumped at the opportunity to join and help shape a new Southern Nevada medical school four years ago. As chair in the Roseman University College of Medicine and director of Valley Health System Family Medical Residency program, he has a hand in ensuring that the area's doctor shortage is addressed over the next several years.

Caesars Entertainment completes $516 million sale of Rio

An exterior view of the Rio Hotel and Casino, June 6, 2013.

Caesars Entertainment announced today that it has completed the $516.3 million sale of the Rio, which was announced earlier this year. The buyer is an ...

Experts at forum: Southern Nevada enjoying ‘Goldilocks economy’

In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino reflects the last sunlight of the day along the Las Vegas Strip.

At Outlook 20, the annual economic outlook forum hosted by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and UNLV’s Lee Business School, the experts agreed that the local economy will remain stable for the foreseeable future ...

Five tips to re-energize your office give-back program this holiday season

Five tips to re-energize your office give-back program this holiday season

As the holidays approach, you can almost feel the energy in the air as celebrations with loved ones are planned shopping lists are created. Though we often call this “the most wonderful time of the year,” sadly, for many in our community, it is not.

Merry Clickmas: Black Friday online sales hit record $7.4B

Jefrey Wojtisek sits on the floor as he awaits for the Apple store to open their doors on Black Friday at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pa. Friday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

This year’s Black Friday was the biggest ever for online sales, and Adobe Analytics says carts filled on phones, computers and tablets ...

Boulder City businesses encourage shoppers to think small

Tara Leon-Bertoli, left, chats with local residents at the Boulder City Company Store in Boulder City Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. From second left: Erin Lommen, Dunal Riveland, and Jay Mead.

Tara Leon-Bertol has fond memories of growing up in Boulder City. “It was a place where you could get on your bike with your friends and ride uptown to get a milkshake or go to the ...

The Notes: Philanthropy, Nov. 28, 2019

In the Notes: Moon Valley Nurseries, Burlington Stores Inc., Assistance League of Las Vegas, Lyft, Shade Tree, One Nevada Credit Union, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada and more ...

Wynn Resorts settles with pension funds over sex allegations

Casino mogul Steve Wynn during a news conference in Medford, Mass., Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Wynn Resorts agreed Wednesday to accept $41 million from former CEO and chairman Steve Wynn and insurance carriers as part of a settlement stemming from shareholder lawsuits accusing company directors ...

Stocks edge higher over continued trade optimism

Stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday as investors remained optimistic about trade negotiations while a report showed that the economy continued growing at a modest rate over the summer ...