Las Vegas Business News

People on the Move: Nov. 4, 2019

In the Notes: Riley Caspersen, Christina Vela, Gucci, Jessica Lujan, Kendall Lovell, Bradley Manchester and more ...

4 November 2019
By VEGAS INC Staff

Innovation Center aims to boost Nevada’s technology presence

From left, Terbine CEO David Knight, Vice President of NTT Data Services Bill Baver, City of Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Michele Fiore, City of Las Vegas City Manager Scott Adams, Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, City of Las Vegas Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, Vice President of SonicWall Hojin Kim and City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear kick off a grand opening event at the International Innovation Center, Downtown, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Last month, the City of Las Vegas hosted an open house for its 11,000-square-foot Downtown innovation incubator at Bank of America Plaza.

4 November 2019
By Bryan Horwath

For geologist, life of science comes with a flair for the dramatic

Kirk Stowers, principal geologist and the environmental division manager for Broadbent & Associates, poses for a portrait in his office in Henderson on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.

Geology may sound like a dry field made for a stolid professional, but while the Harvard-educated Kirk Stowers of Broadbent & Associates understands the gravity of his work, he knows the value of not taking life too seriously, too.

4 November 2019
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

Drew Las Vegas resort owner hires ex-MGM Resorts executive

The Drew Las Vegas, center, an unfinished resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, is shown Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The Drew, formerly the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is expected to open in 2022.

The company completing the unfinished blue-glass Drew Las Vegas resort has named a former top MGM Resorts International official as its chief executive. Real estate firm ...

1 November 2019
Associated Press

Chick-fil-A to open at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas

Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas on September 30, 2015.

The Golden Nugget announced that Chick-fil-A will open inside the downtown Las Vegas property’s Carson Tower in December ...

30 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Smith’s reverses course, allows Visa credit card payments

A sign outside a Smith’s grocery store on Green Valley Parkway and the 215 Beltway indicates to shoppers that Visa credit cards are again being accepted as a form of payment

Smith’s Food & Drug corporate affairs manager Aubriana Martindale said Visa credit cards are again being accepted at all Kroger Co. stores ...

30 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Nevada casinos see 2019 high in winnings, September record

This Oct. 20, 2009, file photo shows casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Nevada casinos took in nearly $1.06 billion in winnings last month, a high for 2019, a record for September and a healthy increase in a key index of state fiscal health.

Nevada casinos took in nearly $1.06 billion in winnings last month, reaching a high for 2019 and a record for September in a key index of state fiscal health, regulators said Wednesday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a 6.8% increase in the monthly gaming win ...

30 October 2019
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Intel offers technology boost to UNLV-Caesars project to elevate hospitality experience

A rendering shows a casino floor lab at the Black Fire Innovation hub, currently under construction, at UNLV's Harry Reid Research & Technology Park.

Sensing an opportunity to add its tech prowess to a unique existing partnership, the Silicon Valley company, known mostly for its computer processors, announced a deal to work with Caesars Entertainment and UNLV on the Black Fire Innovation education hub ...

30 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Walgreens closing in-store clinics in Las Vegas area

The sign above a Walgreens entrance Sept. 28, 2009, in Gloucester, Mass.

Walgreens plans to close all in-store health care clinics at its Las Vegas Valley locations by the end of the year, a company spokesman said. After the company announced plans to ...

29 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Three area Nevada State Bank branches closing

Two Nevada State Bank branches in Las Vegas and one in Boulder City will close after the bank’s holding company announced staffing cuts. The branches at 4970 E. Tropicana Ave. and 9305 S. Cimmaron Road in ...

28 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Brewery owner takes community aspect of business to heart

From left, head brewer Cameron Fisher is joined by co-owners Wyndee and Dave Forrest at CraftHaus Brewery.

Wyndee Forrest is co-owner and founder of CraftHaus Brewery, which recently celebrated five years in business and opened a tasting room downtown, CraftHaus Arts District, which they lovingly call The CHAD.

28 October 2019
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

Potbelly Sandwich Shop coming to Las Vegas

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, like the one shown here in Texas, is coming to Las Vegas.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, a fast-casual eatery that serves up everything from PB&J to roast beef on bread, is coming to Las Vegas. Casino owner and entrepreneur Eric Persson said ...

28 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas company joins sports betting gold rush

Matthew Holt is founder of Las Vegas-based U.S. Integrity, poses for a portrait in his office, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. U.S. Integrity, which counts sportbooks and college athletic conferences among its clients, monitors social media, tracks the records of referees and examines the movement of betting lines, among other data, to identify trends that could indicate something amiss.

Matthew Holt recognized the proliferation of legal sports betting as a modern-day gold rush and quickly staked his claim, launching a Las Vegas company that works with teams, leagues and sportsbooks to detect possible cheating or irregularities. “What do you do in a gold rush?” Holt asked rhetorically. “You ...

27 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

With convention center expansion halfway done, people-mover project set to start

Construction continues on the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

With the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion project about halfway complete, The Boring Company is readying to begin tunnel-digging work that will eventually lead to a ...

25 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Celebrating the winners of the 2019 Contractor of the Year Awards

Staff members at Martin-Harris Construction gather for a photo outside the company’s Las Vegas headquarters.

Construction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives, including homes, offices, schools and roads.

25 October 2019
By VEGAS INC Staff

Passenger tally up for 11th straight month at Las Vegas airport

In this June 29, 2018, file photo, passengers wait for baggage at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

Officials in Las Vegas say September marked the seventh time since January that McCarran International Airport handled more than 4 million passengers in one month. The Clark County Department of Aviation reported Wednesday the 4.3 million people arriving and departing from the airport in September was up 6.8% from the ...

23 October 2019
Associated Press

Technology has slot machines staring back at players

Konami Gaming slot machines featuring facial recognition technology are shown at the Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

In the not too distant future, slot machine players might not need to insert their loyalty cards to rack up points. Using facial-recognition technology, the ...

22 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Fertitta talks business, his new book and a Las Vegas NBA team

Tilman Fertitta, chairman, CEO, and owner of Landry's, Inc. and owner of NBA's Houston Rockets, poses during a book signing event at the Golden Nugget Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Fertitta''s book is "Shut Up and Listen!: Hard Business Truths That Will Help You Succeed."

Tilman Fertitta can lay claim to a number of titles—billionaire, casino and restaurant mogul, TV personality and pro sports team owner. And as of September 17, the Houston native can add the title of author to that list.

21 October 2019
By Bryan Horwath

The Notes: Oct. 21, 2019

In the Notes: Sun Commercial Real Estate, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing of Las Vegas, Brass Cap Development, StoryBook Homes and more ...

21 October 2019
By VEGAS INC Staff

Passion for pets drives entrepreneurs' business decisions, community involvement

Mayte Garcia, left, and Veronica Stiles own Boogie Time LV, a pet daycare, grooming and boarding facility in Las Vegas.

Mayte Garcia and Veronica Vega-Stiles share a passion for animals, and they knew they weren’t alone. So this year, they launched Boogie Time LV, a one-stop shop for pet owners’ needs — offering services such as boarding, training, grooming, “play dates” and photo shoots.

21 October 2019
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz
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