Las Vegas Business News

The bodyguard isn’t always who you think it is

Uyen Vu, pictured here Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, is a local bodyguard trained in the use of many weapons and is often hired to keep celebrities, executives and others safe. She trains at Ten Tigers martial-arts studio keeping her skills sharp with hopes of not having to use them.

Uyen Vu is a local bodyguard, tasked with looking after performers who fly in for events such as the Billboard Music Awards and Electric Daisy Carnival. She was born in Las Vegas and grew up ...

State to medical marijuana patients: Don’t freak out over delays to get your cards

David Cobbett is one of the first customers to purchase marijuana on opening day of Euphoria Wellness, the first marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

If you recently applied to obtain a medical marijuana card, bad news: It could take months for the state to process your application. The state medical marijuana registry grew 25 percent over ...

Coming soon to casinos: Betting on yourself

A man operates a joystick for a skill-based bonus game on an IGT slot machine during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Sands Expo Center on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.

An attorney representing gaming manufacturers talks about regulating skills-based slot machines ...

The Notes: Sept. 27-Oct. 3

In the Notes: Treasure Island, Miomni Gaming, Valley Bank of Nevada, WGU Nevada, Vegas PBS, Digital Lizard, Golden Tiki and more ...

People on the Move: Sept. 27-Oct. 3

In the People: Melonie Ducre Johnson, James Hardest, Jim DeVries, Carol Bishop, Bonnie Levenberg, Brenda Coleman, Kristen Orthman, Dr. Stephanie Ashman, Heather Daines Harlan, Brett Surenne and more ...

Developing the next generation of female leaders

Liz Ortenburger is a driving force behind the success of Southern Nevada Girl Scouts.

The CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada talks discusses the need for improved public transportation infrastructure in the Las Vegas Valley, as well as the area’s water needs and her organization’s emphasis on creating future leaders for America.

Trust and teamwork lead to success

Sam Nicholson, owner and president of Grand Canyon Development Partners, poses at the company Monday, Sept. 21, 2015.

Sam Nicholson’s firm, which manages commercial real estate development, construction and design, among other tasks, thrives because of a culture of trust and teamwork.

What you should know about EMV liability shift

While the liability shift may mean new technology, different processing and additional costs for many businesses, card fraud is expensive.

The Data: Sept. 27-Oct. 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].

VW facing ‘tsunami’ of legal trouble in emissions scandal

In this March 12, 2012, file photo, a Volkswagen New Beetle is lifted inside a delivery tower after the company's annual press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn promised full cooperation with the government following the company's admission it rigged nearly a half million cars to defeat U.S. smog tests.

Who knew about the deception, when did they know it and who directed it? Those are among questions that state and federal investigators want answered as they plunge into the emissions scandal at Volkswagen that has ...

Can arena lure Mayweather into ring to fight Pacquiao again?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. sits in his corner Sept. 12 during his welterweight title bout against Andre Berto in Las Vegas, which he billed as his last-ever fight.

Based on the announcement that George Strait will be one of the first entertainers to play at Las Vegas Arena, there was a strong feeling that Floyd Mayweather Jr. indeed would fight ...

Hard labor for Republican presidential hopefuls

Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during a town hall meeting at the Xtreme Manufacturing warehouse Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Walker proposed restrictions on federal labor unions and the elimination of the National Labor Relations Board.

GOP candidates take different tacks to win over unions ...

It’s time to embrace the vision of ‘One Nevada’

A lot feels right about the state working with Faraday Future, not the least being that Southern Nevada deserves this, especially after North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee and other Southern Nevada officials publicly supported the state’s deal with Tesla, up north, a year ago.

A step forward for tech: Barrick opens IT hub in Henderson

Barrick Gold board member Brian Greenspun, from left, Nevada Sen. Michael Roberson, Chairman of the Board John Thornton, Gov. Brian Sandoval, President Kelvin Dushnisky and Sen. Aaron Ford participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Barrick's global IT operations center in Henderson on Friday. Greenspun is CEO, publisher and editor of Greenspun Media Group.

Nevada's mining deposits attracted Barrick Gold Corp. to the state years ago. But a modern resource — technology — made Southern Nevada stand out to the company as it searched for ...

MGM Resorts sued by ex-wellness coach company

All is not well at MGM Resorts according to a federal lawsuit from a wellness coach firm that says the casino company breached its contract to hire a cheaper vendor that attempted to steal away its coaches and trade secrets. Wellness Coaches USA had ...

Haggen wants to close 100 additional stores, abandon Southwest

Several Vons and Albertsons stores across the valley were converted into Haggen grocery stores in June.

Struggling grocer Haggen on Thursday asked a bankruptcy court for permission to close 100 stores, the bulk of its ill-starred bid for a West Coast empire, after failing to find any interested buyers. The plan represents ...

Las Vegas would be better off with bigger stadium, tourism committee is told

A view of Sam Boyd Stadium Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.

“There isn’t a city in the world that has the venues, has a system in place to do events like we do events. The only missing component is ...

VEGAS.com sale to be finalized Friday

Travel website VEGAS.com has a new look. Above, its administrative offices at 2370 Corporate Circle in Henderson display the new logo, as seen Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014.

Las Vegas-based Remark Media Inc. announced today that it would close its acquisition of the site on Friday after reaching a deal with VEGAS.com's founding company, The Greenspun Corporation.

Asia stocks lackluster as Japan falls, Fed speech awaited

Asian stocks were lackluster Thursday as Japan's index fell following a three-day holiday and investors awaited a speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve chief ...

Lyft gets license to operate in city of Las Vegas

A Lyft car ferries passengers.

Las Vegas has approved a temporary business license for Lyft, allowing its drivers to operate in the city, as the ride-hailing company’s legal status to offer rides in other parts of the county remains in question. The license issued today covers ...