Las Vegas Business News

After delays, Federal Justice Tower will open next month in downtown

A view of the Federal Justice Tower, right, an 11-story office building under construction on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in downtown Las Vegas. The Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse is at left.

Daniel Bogden, Nevada’s top federal prosecutor, has been waiting to move his offices to the new Federal Justice Tower. The downtown office building is under construction across the street from his current office in ...

The word on Vegas: 10 of the best books about Sin City

Robert De Niro appears in the movie, "Casino," based on author Nicholas Pileggi's book, "Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas."

For those craving more winter reading, or perhaps looking for a good gift for a book lover, there's a lot to read about Las Vegas' past. Here are 10 books that give a glimpse into ...

Downtown stores announce departures; shrimp spot debuts at Town Square

Pour, a coffeehouse, opened to the public Oct. 19, 2015, at 6811 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 104-D, near East Sunset Road.

O Face Doughnuts announced that it would close by the end of the year, and a new coffee shop debuted near Sunset Park ...

With Fed rate hike expected, 5 things to look for Wednesday

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen answers questions during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The Federal Reserve is keeping U.S. interest rates at record lows in the face of threats from a weak global economy, persistently low inflation, and unstable financial markets.

It would be the first rate hike in nine years. And it would raise the Fed's key rate from a record low near zero, where it's been for ...

Chipotle aims as close to perfect food safety as possible

A Chipotle Mexican Grill employee prepares food on Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015, in Seattle. Chipotle founder and CEO Steve Ells was visiting restaurants in the Pacific to discuss new food safety protocols with employees after an E. coli outbreak sickened 50 people in the Northwest.

Perfect food safety is not possible, but Chipotle is trying to get as close to that ideal as they can with new procedures and testing inside and outside their restaurants ...

5 times casinos were referenced in the 2016 campaign — so far

GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Jeb Bush are shown during the CNN debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif.

Even when not debating at a big Las Vegas casino-resort, which Republican contenders will do Tuesday night, gambling references have worked their way into the campaign rhetoric multiple times. And there’s evidence ...

Is your roof an ideal host for solar panels? Google tool can enlighten you

A Google mapping tool shows what rooftops in Boston work best for solar.

Despite an uncertain regulatory climate for prospective solar customers in Nevada, Google rolled out a mapping tool last week that allows homeowners to ...

Column: On list of vintage Vegas restaurants, we offer another course

This is the ballroom of the recently remodeled Italian American Social Club Saturday, March 23, 2013.

A recent story listing vintage Las Vegas restaurants drew a lot of nice feedback — and a few suggestions on establishments that should have been included. With thanks to everyone who commented, we offer ...

Journalists baffled and concerned about secrecy in R-J sale

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has been sold less than a year after it was bought, the newspaper reported Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015.

Questions about who owns the Las Vegas Review-Journal and why they continue to refuse to come forward remained unanswered. The sale has prompted speculation about ...

Maker of sex lubricants moving to Las Vegas

A Southern California company that makes sex lubricants and massage oils, with such products as Boink N’ Oink bacon-flavored lube, is moving to Las Vegas next year. Trigg Laboratories — whose main brand ...

The List: Nonprofit organizations

Find out about nonprofit organizations. This week, we rank them by revenue for most recently completed tax period.

The Data: Dec. 13-19

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].

Wynn pushes resort opening back to original date

A worker operates an earth-moving machine in front of the construction site of Wynn Palace along Cotai Peninsula in Macau in May.

It was at the launch of his daughter’s slipper line that Steve Wynn performed some deft footwork to explain the timeline for opening Wynn Palace in Macau. The $4.1 billion resort ...

Mesquite casino takes ‘family business’ to the next level

The Eureka casino in Mesquite recently received approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to adopt an employee stock ownership plan.

It’s not often the retirement benefits of a small-town casino attract the attention of Nevada gaming regulators. But recent moves made by the Eureka in Mesquite are anything but normal for the gaming industry. The Eureka received approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission in November to adopt an employee stock ownership plan, or an ESOP, which will act as ...

Gun range aims to please tourists, locals

Brian Doleshal, general manager for The Range 702, poses in the VIP range at 5999 Dean Martin Dr. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015.

The indoor shooting facility near the Strip, celebrating its third anniversary in business, attracts locals and tourists by setting high standards on safety and customer service.

Take every chance to expand your business circle

Professional organizations can act like an open door to policymakers, industry people and others with whom members need or want to meet. Conversely, policymakers see membership organizations as a resource to better understand an industry and help them connect with those they need to meet ...

For restaurateur, it’s best to be fresh

Pizza Forte co-owner Nikki Ferraro poses in the pizza shop at the Hard Rock Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.

The co-owner of Pizza Forte at Sunset Station and Hard Rock Hotel talks about ways Las Vegas can improve the quality of life for its residents, why older women are the people she admires most, and her love of Oreos and wine.

The Notes: Commercial Real Estate, Dec. 13-19

In the Notes: Ray Germain, MDL Group, Brian Fike, Brenda Olson, John Saunders, Greg Jubinville, DC Building Group, Tina Taylor, Sandy Olson, Kim Kurtz-Ferraro, Majestic Realty Co. and more ...

Southern Nevada’s real estate industry being resurrected

A view of the former New Frontier casino site Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, on Las Vegas Boulevard South.

Las Vegas’ commercial real estate industry soared with the boom, collapsed with the bust, then was quiet for a few years. Today, business is picking up ...

Bridgestone inks deal to acquire Pep Boys for $863 million

In this July 6, 2011 photo, Pep Boys Auto retail sales manager Matt Myers hands costumer Michael Simmons of Philadelphia his change at a Pep Boys Auto retail and service location, in Philadelphia.

Pep Boys has agreed to be acquired by Bridgestone for $863 million in cash after the tires and auto service company sweetened its offer following a bid from ...