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Tahoe Reno Industrial Park developer lauds Trump’s quest to cut red tape

Tahoe Reno Industrial Center developer Lance Gilman, pictured in 2014, recently said that President Donald Trump's efforts to cut federal regulations will spur economic development in Northern Nevada.

Lance Gilman, partner-broker of the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, said he is confident that deregulation will spur economic development in Nevada ...

Shoppers mobilize on Thanksgiving, as retailers branch out

People enter a Best Buy store as it opened for a Black Friday sale on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Overland Park, Kan. Shoppers are hitting the stores on Thanksgiving as retailers under pressure look for ways to poach shoppers from their rivals.

Shoppers are hitting the stores on Thanksgiving as retailers under pressure look for ways to poach shoppers from ...

Nanotechnology campus coming to Tahoe Reno Industrial Center

Lance Gilman, principal and director of the Reno Tahoe Industrial Center, shown in 2014, said a nanotechnology campus will soon be built in the industrial park.

A nanotechnology campus coming to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center could help change the culture of Northern Nevada ...

Renowned Chandelier bar refreshed to fit in with other changes at Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan's Chandelier bar, known for its opulent crystal chandelier, unveiled the newly renovated second floor Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.  Renovations continue on other areas of the three-story bar.

The Chandelier bar, the crystal-festooned centerpiece of the Cosmopolitan, has received a few upgrades recently, a facelift that management says blends it with other ongoing tweaks at the resort over the last few years. The eye-catching strands of crystals that give the multilevel lounge its distinctive theme aren’t going away, but the changes include new furniture, colors and ...

10 tips to make the most of Black Friday at the mall

A sculpture, inspired by a Saturday Evening Post cover by Norman Rockwell, is shown in Town Square Las Vegas Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.

The allure of Black Friday sales proves too much for most holiday shoppers, and malls around the Las Vegas Valley will undoubtedly be overwhelmed from early morning to late in the evening. Here are 10 other tips to make the most of the day. ...

Thanksgiving Dining Guide: Where to get your fill in Las Vegas

Looking to avoid the stress of cooking for Thanksgiving? At restaurants across Las Vegas, menus feature traditional holiday fare with myriad trimmings.

If your Thanksgiving dinner plans don’t involve cooking at home, this is a good city to be in. Not only do many properties on the Las Vegas Strip, in downtown and the suburbs have ...

Banning certain vehicles from the Strip should be considered, Giunchigliani says

Police direct traffic as they reopen the northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard after an accident near Flamingo Road Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Six vehicles were involved, including a stolen pickup truck and an RTC bus.

Looking to improve safety and traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, one Clark County commissioner envisions banning private vehicles from the famed road. Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani wants the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to consider allowing only certain vehicles on the Strip such as taxis, ride-share vehicles and ...

Las Vegas airport sees record passenger traffic in October

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet takes off from McCarran International Airport June 5, 2017.

McCarran International Airport saw record traffic of 4.34 million passengers in October, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported today. The passenger count eclipsed the previous monthly record of 4.33 million set in July and was up 1.5 percent from ...

No source untapped: Innovation center will draw from civilians’ ideas to streamline process of problem solving for Air Force

A crew member on a B-25 Mitchell bomber takes a flag down prior to take off during the 2014 Aviation Nation open house at Nellis Air Force Base Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014.

The mission of this new nonprofit is to quickly and efficiently answer calls for tech-based solutions when issues are presented by the Air Force, the Air Force Research Laboratory or even a specific base.

People on the Move: Nov. 19, 2017

In the Notes: Karen Narwold, Alexandra Silver, Diane Fearon, Dr. Tammy Sarles, Paige Lion, Nicoletta Campagna, Hattie Baker, Briana Knowles, Jilly Sentino, Tony Parham and more ...

Hospitality honcho: ‘There’s no room to be timid’

Rino Armeni, chairman of Robotic Innovations, poses by robotic bartenders in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Monday, June 26, 2017. The in the Tipsy Robot automated bar is scheduled to open on Friday, he said.

The chairman of Armeni Enterprises and owner of Tipsy Robot, who also founded the Las Vegas Business Academy, offers advice that has served him for 40 years, tells us which U.S. president is his hero and breaks a musical stereotype about Italians.

Owner of 3-D print shop: ‘Anytime you want to make a physical thing, you’re our client’

Alex Gao is the founder and a sculptor at Moment 3D, which offers 3-D printing services and conducts workshops to teach the public about the technology.

Three-dimensional printing has been around since the 1980s but has only recently taken off as a mainstream business model. Alex Gao opened his 3-D printing shop last year in Henderson and is happy to teach others about the technology.

Keeping up with technology is not optional

Competition for attention increases with each passing year, and companies must offer enticing technology perks to grow their audience. Here are four trends in particular that meetings and convention facilities need to be aware of.

The Data: Nov. 19-25, 2017

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The List: Technology companies, Nov. 19, 2017

Find out about technology companies. This week, we rank them by number of local employees as of Oct. 1 ...

VEGAS INC, Cox Business honor Top Tech Execs

The seventh annual Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Awards, a collaboration between Cox Business and VEGAS INC, recognize Southern Nevadans who are helping shape the future before our very eyes...

Gaming panel grills casino software company exec before rejecting application

Nevada Gaming Board/Commission Commissioner  John Moran,  Jr. makes a comment during proceedings as Owl bar and restaurant owner Stephan Galdau meets once more before them to appeal the denial of being licensed on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016.

The Nevada Gaming Commission grilled executives and attorneys of gaming software company Table Trac on Thursday, accusing an executive and an attorney representing the company of ignoring the instructions the commission gave at an earlier meeting. After a contentious hearing, the commission voted to reject the application ...

Dash of Pepper spices up Mandarin Oriental’s lobby

Pepper greets visitors to the Mandarin Oriental's 23rd floor Sky Lobby. The 4-foot tall humanoid robot serves as both an attraction and a wealth of information as guests click on her interactive screen.

Mandarin Oriental, that rare resort on the Las Vegas Strip that doesn’t feature a casino, a nightclub or a show, has found a creative new way to entertain guests. Pepper, a sleek 4-foot tall humanoid robot with overly wide eyes and a tablet at the ready, greets visitors to the resort’s 23rd floor Sky Lobby. She serves as both ...

Caesars buying Centaur Holdings, adding 2 Indiana casinos

One of the many sculptured angels is shown at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment says it is buying casino and gaming company Centaur Holdings, acquiring new properties in Indiana. Las Vegas-based Caesars said Thursday it's paying $1.7 billion in cash for Centaur. With the acquisition, Caesars will add two Indiana properties: Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson and the Indiana Grand Racing and ...

Photos: Anxiously awaited Crate & Barrel opens in Downtown Summerlin today

A look at Crate & Barrel in Downtown Summerlin, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

As customers walk into Crate & Barrel in Downtown Summerlin, they’re greeted by a holiday display intended not just to put them in the season’s spirit but also to give them ideas on how to design spaces or prepare for events. The 20,000-square-foot store opens ...