Las Vegas Business News

How to celebrate the holidays while you're on the road

Even if you are on the road over holidays, there are steps you can take to make the time more personal, celebratory and connected to family.

Holidays are about feeling at home, and while you may be staying in a hotel, Gardner said, you can make that stay more personal ...

23 October 2017

By Shivani Vora, New York Times News Service

The List: General contractors, Oct. 22, 2017

Find out about general contractors. This week, we rank them by local billings from July 2016-July 2017 ...

23 October 2017

By VEGAS INC Staff

The Data: Oct. 22-28

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].

23 October 2017

By VEGAS INC Staff

Construction industry does community proud

The Nevada State Contractors Board understands the importance of increasing Nevada’s construction workforce to meet the demands of a growing society. In 2001, it established the Commission on Construction Education, which awards grants to entities looking to raise awareness and promote careers in construction.

23 October 2017

By Margi Grein

Construction boss: ‘Never been more proud to call Las Vegas my home’

Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Burke Construction Group, was appointed to the Kansas State University board of trustees and College of Engineering advisory council this year. A passionate supporter of higher education, Burke also works with UNLV’s recruitment program.

With a sustained presence in Southern Nevada for more than three decades, Kevin Burke’s firm, founded on “simple Midwestern values,” has developed a long and diverse client list.

23 October 2017

By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

Treat employees like family, not commodities

Ed Vance founded EV&A Architects 12 years ago in Las Vegas, and says the firm is “writing more proposals and receiving more commissions every day as the economy improves.

The founder and CEO of EV&Associates Architects talks about the importance of trusting and respecting employees, the technological evolution of his industry and why he is happy to repeat one particular cliché.

23 October 2017

By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

The Notes: Oct. 22-28, 2017

In the Notes: Christopher Dobson, Chris Lauger, Gawaan Hureskin, Ric Gibbey, Gianno Buonaguro, Leigh Ann Monk, and more ...

23 October 2017

By VEGAS INC Staff

Industry touchdown: At least in the short term, stadium construction promises work for local businesses

Workers survey land on Russell Road near the Strip where a $1.9 billion football stadium is proposed for the Oakland Raiders and UNLV football.

Decades of study and debate over the economic benefits of taxpayer-funded stadiums often show a deep divide between what supporters promise and what balance sheets deliver. Less often doubted is the boost to ...

23 October 2017

By Adam Candee

Vegas rebranding shows difficulty of messaging after tragedy

In this Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 photo, T-shirts for sale with #VegasStrong hang at a gift shop at McCarran International airport in Las Vegas. Las Vegas has moved to rebrand itself after the Oct 1, 2017, shooting that killed 58 people and wounded hundreds of others. A salesman at the store said proceeds from the sales will go to an official fund to help shooting victims.

As volunteers streamed in to donate blood, doctors tended to the wounded and investigators scoured the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Las Vegas tourism officials moved quickly to protect their valuable franchise in a city ...

22 October 2017

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s purchase likely to clear final hurdle

The Stratosphere on Las Vegas Boulevard on Sept. 30, 2015.

The company that owns PT’s Pubs will likely get the final approval it needs to purchase the company that owns the Stratosphere and three other Nevada casinos today at ...

19 October 2017

By Thomas Moore

Enclave special events venue marks opening with shooting victim fundraiser

The Enclave, a multipurpose special events venue on Eastern Avenue near Russell Road, features the Vivace Rooftop Deck.

Enclave, a three-story 75,000-square-foot multi-purpose special events venue on Eastern Avenue near Russell Road, will mark its completion on Thursday night with the opening of its 5,000-square-foot Vivace Rooftop Deck. ...

18 October 2017

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

How Nevada Gaming Control Board helped investigation of shooter Paddock

The broken window from the 32nd floor of Mandalay bay, where Stephen Paddock shot at civilians attending the Route 91 Festival, is seen through palm trees, Tuesday. Oct 3, 2017.

As the search for motives got underway, Gaming Control Board agents were asked to see what, if any, information they could discover about Paddock ...

18 October 2017

By Thomas Moore

Energy, climate expert says there's reason for optimism — despite Trump

President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord, Thursday, June 1, 2017, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

The answer to climate change and energy is complicated, Samantha Gross says, and lies somewhere deep between the extremes. One size doesn’t fit all because ...

18 October 2017

By Ric Anderson

Mecum to offer 1,000 cars for first auction in Las Vegas

A company that has staged several successful motorcycle auctions in Las Vegas will be back next month with its first sale for car collectors in the valley. Mecum Auctions announced that its event, scheduled for ...

17 October 2017

By Ric Anderson

San Antonio Stars moving to Las Vegas, bought by MGM Resorts

In this July 12, 2017, file photo, San Antonio Stars' Kayla McBride laughs with head coach Vickie Johnson during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.

Las Vegas is getting a WNBA franchise. The San Antonio Stars are moving to the gambling mecca after being bought by MGM Resorts International, the league said Tuesday. "Las Vegas has ...

17 October 2017

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

Construction manager hired for Resorts World casino on Strip

The Resorts World site is shown Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. The site, on The Strip south of Circus Circus, was formerly the site of the Stardust hotel casino.

Resorts World, the long-delayed casino project on the Strip, may be moving forward. The company today announced it hired a construction manager; last week, the Clark County Building Department approved multiple permits and ...

16 October 2017

By Thomas Moore

The List: Trade and professional organizations (companies), Oct. 15, 2017

Find out about trade and professional organizations. This week, we rank them by number of member companies as of Oct. 1 ...

16 October 2017

By VEGAS INC Staff

The List: Trade and professional organizations (individuals), Oct. 15, 2017

Find out about trade and professional organizations. This week, we rank them by number of individual members as of Oct. 1 ...

16 October 2017

By VEGAS INC Staff

The nerd economy: Stock is rising for people once considered social outcasts, and savvy businesses are cashing in

An attendee looks over cards for sale during the Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix event Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Magic: The Gathering is a fantasy-based trading card game which is played by over 20 million people world wide and the Las Vegas grand prix event will draw an estimated 3500 for the main event.

This town already loves nerds, and nerds love it, as evidenced by the brisk business done at attractions such as the Marvel Avengers STATION events, including Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, RollerCon, the Magic: The Gathering convention and the annual “Star Trek” convention; as well as year-round businesses such as Bad Owl Coffee and the Millennium Fandom Bar.

16 October 2017

By Howard Riell, Special to VEGAS INC

The Data: Oct. 15-21

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].