Las Vegas Business News

People on the Move: May 20, 2019

In the Notes: Cody Wingert, Pat Christenson, Aaron Beck, Thomas Kachnik, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, Julie Henson, Michael Oliver, Tech Impact, Panattoni Development Company and more ...

Owner of farmers markets stresses transparency, quality

Carrie Hogan, manager of Fresh52 Farmers' & Artisan Market, poses for a photo Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Carrie Hogan launched her farmers markets nine years ago, after seeing the movie “Food Inc.” She says the documentary film changed her perspective on the food industry. With Hogan’s professional acumen as an event planner, Fresh52 Farmers’ & Artisan Markets have thrived in Southern Nevada ...

Israeli national airline adding nonstop service to Las Vegas

An El Al Airlines jet prepares for takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport en route to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, Thursday, July 24, 2014, in Newark, N.J.

Not long ago, according to an El Al Airlines executive, a direct flight between Israel and Las Vegas would not have been considered. With added demand for travel to the West Coast, including Las Vegas, however, the ...

Wynn and MGM in talks about sale of Encore Boston casino

In this Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, construction continues on the Encore Boston Harbor luxury resort and casino in Everett, Mass., being built by Wynn Resorts.

Two major casino operators are in preliminary talks about the possible sale of one of the largest casinos in the Northeast. Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts may reach a ...

MGM Resorts might pay $800 million in Las Vegas shooting settlement

In this April 1, 2018, file photo, people carry flowers as they walk near the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino during a vigil for victims and survivors of a mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Casino giant MGM Resorts told federal regulators Thursday it might pay up to $800 million to settle liability lawsuits stemming from the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas ...

Sands Bethlehem casino sale coming up for state approval

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is shown Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Bethlehem, Pa.

The deal that just won’t close is a little closer to doing so. The sale of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem from Sands Bethworks Gaming to PCI (Poarch Creek Indians) Gaming Authority will be the subject of a special meeting at ...

With tourism board near vote on tunnel transport system, Goodman raises objections

This undated conceptual drawing provided by tvs design/Design Las Vegas and The Boring Company shows the entrance to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop outside a new exhibition hall proposed for Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s board of directors will vote on contract for a new underground transportation system next week, but not all members are on board with the plan ...

Linq getting ESPN studio as part of sports betting deal

A view of the Linq from the High Roller Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

The Linq is getting an ESPN-branded TV studio as part of a deal for Caesars Entertainment to provide the network with sports betting odds and information that will be featured on the air and online, the companies announced today ...

Las Vegas marijuana dispensaries planning for consumption lounges

A view of the lobby at the Essence Cannabis Dispensary, 4300 East Sunset Road in Henderson, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. The company has three locations in the Las Vegas Valley, including one on the Las Vegas Strip.

Now that Las Vegas has approved marijuana consumption lounges, dispensary operators are expected to move quickly to take advantage. Those without a state license to sell weed would be allowed to seek permits for off-site lounges starting in 2020.

People on the Move: May 13, 2019

In the Notes: Donald Contursi, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, Advanced Technologies Academy, Renee Coffman, Farhan Naqvi, Cory Frey, Louis Napolitano, Tami Hance-Lehr, Mark Musser and more ...

More Las Vegas doctors are owning their office space

Dr Irene Voo, Ophthalmologist, poses for a portrait in her clinic, Monday May 6, 2019.

While owning office space isn’t something that all small-practice medical professionals are in a position to do, the idea is becoming more popular in the Las Vegas Valley.

Fashion designer says clothes can go from day to nightlight

Ronnie Brust, owner and designer for Good to Glow, a light up wearables company, poses for a photo in his studio Monday, April 29, 2019.

We’ve all seen pictures of fascinating outfits at Burning Man or the Electric Daisy Carnival and wondered where they came from and whether we could pull off the look. But most of us shrug it off as impractical purchase. We are the customers Ronnie Brust wants to reach.

Governor signs law to air names of marijuana store owners

In this Aug. 1, 2018, photo, marijuana is on display at Sahara Wellness in Las Vegas.

Nevada's governor signed a law Friday opening the books on those awarded lucrative licenses to sell recreational marijuana in the state, prompting the state tax department to ...

Opportunity Zones encourage investment in low-income Clark County communities

Clark County is using a new federal program meant to encourage investors to put money into low-income communities. Commissioners on Tuesday were presented a map pinpointing areas in ...

The status of marijuana lounges, banking and legislation in Nevada

Workers trim marijuana buds in the Green Life Productions grow facility trim room in Las Vegas Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Nevada is coming up on two years of legalized marijuana. While a few of the issues that have surfaced under legalization were taken up by the state Legislature this session, most of the bills have failed to meet deadlines and were left up to other governing bodies or committees. From driving under the influence to taxation to where people can smoke cannabis, here’s a breakdown of where things stand.

Barrick, Newmont joint venture to be named Nevada Gold Mines

A company official says a joint venture in Nevada between the state's two largest gold producing companies is nearing regulatory approval and will be called Nevada Gold Mines. The Elko Daily Free Press reports that Barrick Gold Corp. chief executive Mark Bristow revealed ...

Static home prices signal a stabilizing Las Vegas market

A residential neighborhood is shown in the northwest Las Vegas Valley Thursday, Feb. 7, 2018.

The calendar has turned, but the Southern Nevada housing market hasn’t. According to a report released Wednesday by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, the median price for an existing single-family home sold through its Multiple Listing Service was $300,000 during April. The number represents no change from ...

Drink it in: Las Vegas Lights games offer international flavor

Bartender Theresa McWilliams poses with Jarritos soda and other Mexican soft drinks before a game between the Las Vegas Lights FC and the Tacoma Defiance at Cashman Field Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Lights shut out the Defiance 5-0.

During its two-year history in Las Vegas, the Lights FC United Soccer League franchise has made it a point to celebrate diversity. In fact, Brett Lashbrook says it’s part of the club’s business model. Lashbrook is the team’s brash young owner who uses “viva Lights” to sign off following conversations. “We’re trying to ...

The Notes: Philanthropy, May 6, 2019

In the Notes: Nevada State Bank, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation, MGM Resorts International, Allegiant Air, Boulder City Animal Control, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and more ...

New restaurant celebrates different cultures of its owners, and of Las Vegas

Silva Chamanian opened Bok Bok Chicken last year in Las Vegas and has designs on expanding the brand nationwide.

Silva Chamanian was a longtime investor in one of Los Angeles’ most popular Mediterranean restaurants, and had a vision to fulfill a market niche that had not yet been tapped on a national or international scale in the a fast-casual food space.