Las Vegas Business News

Mayor: Minor league ballpark could hinder Vegas getting MLB team

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman gives the State of the City address at Las Vegas City Hall in downtown Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.

A new minor league ballpark in Downtown Summerlin would provide an obstacle for Major League Baseball if it wanted to relocate to Las Vegas ...

31 January 2018
By Ray Brewer

Thousands of lost Atlantic City casino jobs are coming back

This photo taken Friday, April 24, 2015, shows the former Showboat and Trump Taj Mahal casinos in Atlantic City, N.J.

Thousands of Atlantic City casino jobs lost during a brutal three-year stretch when five casinos shut down are coming back. Since 2014, casino closings eliminated 11,000 jobs and devastated the economy of the Atlantic City region. But for many ...

30 January 2018
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

RNC chair says she'll return Wynn money if he's found guilty

This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass.

The chair of the Republican National Committee says they will return contributions from former finance chair Steve Wynn if he's found guilty of sexual misconduct allegations. Ronna Romney McDaniel tells Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" that she finds the ...

30 January 2018
Associated Press

Macau casino regulators look into allegations against Wynn

The watery entrance of Wynn Macau.

The China arm of Steve Wynn's casino empire said Tuesday it will comply with Macau regulators as they seek more information about sexual misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas billionaire ...

30 January 2018
By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

MGM Resorts raising parking fees again at Strip resorts

People pay for parking at the MGM Grand parking garage Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.

Rates to park at MGM Resorts properties are going up this week. The new parking prices, which vary, start Wednesday at the company’s 12 properties on the Strip, the company announced today. MGM is also adding a new valet rate for two to four hours. “Occasional parking rate adjustments are necessary as we fine-tune staffing, maintenance and equipment to

29 January 2018
By Mick Akers

Where Las Vegas malls rank among America’s 10 most valuable

An exterior view of the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017.

The U.S. retail landscape has its fair share of underperforming, out-of-date properties, but the highest-quality malls are still attracting shoppers in droves, raking in ...

29 January 2018
CNBC

Wynn Resorts shares fall as board investigates allegations

This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass.

Shares of Wynn Resorts continued falling Monday in the wake of sexual harassment and assault allegations against founder and CEO Steve Wynn. The stock shed ...

29 January 2018
Associated Press

40 Under 40 Alumni: Nelson L. Tressler and Eamon M. Springall

Nelson L. Tressler

Eamon M. Springall and Nelson L. Tressler are former honorees of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with them ...

29 January 2018
By VEGAS INC Staff

Raiderville: Addition of NFL team’s headquarters could have a ripple effect for development, real estate in Henderson

Henderson Mayor Debra March is shown after announcing that the Raiders headquarters will be located in Henderson, during her State of the City address at Green Valley Ranch Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.

At the site on Executive Airport Drive south of St. Rose Parkway, the Raiders have envisioned building their training center and corporate offices on about 25 acres in the project’s first phase. Plans for the remaining 30 acres haven’t been released yet ...

29 January 2018
By J.D. Morris, Special to VEGAS INC

Brand specialist’s advice: Never stop marketing

TaChelle Lawson says Las Vegas was built on stimulation and experience.

The founder of FIG Brand Strategy Firm talks about her first catering experience, the evolution of Las Vegas’ culinary scene and her No. 1 tip for restaurant branding and expansion.

29 January 2018
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

The List: Labor unions, Jan. 28, 2018

Find out about labor unions. This week, we rank them by number of members as of recent filings with the Department of Labor and reported in the 2018 Book of Business Lists

29 January 2018
By VEGAS INC Staff

The Data: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].

29 January 2018
By VEGAS INC Staff

The Notes: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

In the Notes: Carrie McCrea Hanlon, Evan Hall, Michael Alires, Kyle Cottner, Ballard Spahr, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, J. Brin Gibson, Dan Ackerman and more ...

29 January 2018
By VEGAS INC Staff

Apparel designer: ‘All I need is my sketchbook and a pen’

Ermelinda Manos, owner of Behind the Seams, a uniform and apparel design company, poses in a production room at the company Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

Ermelinda Manos and her team of seamstresses and pattern makers create uniforms that don’t conform to others’ expectations.

29 January 2018
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

Preventing sexual harassment is up to employer

As an employer, where can you start to ensure your company provides a productive, healthy and inclusive work environment?

29 January 2018
By Ellie Naqvi

Celebrating our 2018 Women to Watch

Our 11th annual “Women to Watch” section recognizes 12 women whom we believe are going to make a difference in the coming months. They are leaders in business, law and philanthropy who all share a desire to see Southern Nevada thrive ...

28 January 2018
Profiles by Danielle Birkin

Standout World Series gambler now looking to cash in on Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi runs the ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Minneapolis.

The same bettor who took this city's sports books for millions of dollars on the World Series is setting his sights on the Super Bowl. The bettor placed a $500,000 wager ...

27 January 2018
By Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press

Las Vegas Country Club changes ownership

The Las Vegas Country Club on November 8, 2014.

The legendary hangout of some of Las Vegas’ most storied performers is under new ownership. The Las Vegas Country Club, a private, member-owned golf course behind the Las Vegas Convention Center, sold for an undisclosed price to Samick Music Corp. Commercial real estate firm CBRE, which represented the club members in the transaction, announced ...

26 January 2018
By Mick Akers

Wynn Resorts shaken by misconduct claims against founder

Steve Wynn makes a point during his keynote speech opening the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking at the Mirage on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

Wynn Resorts is denying multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault by founder Steve Wynn detailed in a Wall Street Journal report that ...

26 January 2018
By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

Atlantic City longs for sports betting, action on Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide New Jersey's challenge to a law banning sports betting in all but four states later this year ...

26 January 2018
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
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