Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Kelly K. Campbell Smolen, Director of Event Sales, Area15

Kelly K. Campbell Smolen

Kelly Campbell Smolen is a creative powerhouse, a dynamic businessperson and an approachable, humble leader.

40 Under 40: Alexandra “Allie” Amato, Campaign Director, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Allie Amato

Allie Amato is dedicated to improving the lives of others, and she works to inspire the next generation to do the same.

40 Under 40: Chris Griffin, Chief Financial Officer, Treasure Island and Circus Circus Las Vegas

Christopher Griffin

Today, Chris Griffin is the chief financial officer for two megaresorts on the Strip. And he’s only getting started.

40 Under 40: Kristen Santero Manville, Director of Entertainment Marketing, Caesars Entertainment

Kristen Santero Manville

Manville describes her job as “creating unforgettable moments.” The entertainment industry in Las Vegas is expansive and sometimes risky, but she enjoys the creativity and confidence that she and her teams have developed.

40 Under 40: Scott Sellers, Vice President and Regional Field Sales Manager Nevada/Northern LA, City National Bank

Scott Sellers

Scott Sellers wears many hats at City National Bank. He drives sales initiatives, coaches colleagues and assists with consumer and commercial deals.

40 Under 40: Domenica Richards, Vice President, J.P. Morgan, Private Bank

Domenica Richards

After starting a finance blog and writing industry articles for Forbes, she was recruited into the private banking and financial services industry, where she has been for nearly a decade.

40 Under 40: Cindy Rivelli Senior Associate Vice President, Development and Principal Gifts, UNLV Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Cindy Rivelli

Cindy Rivelli is a seasoned fundraiser and manager who found her calling while studying and working abroad.

40 Under 40: Nathan Drane, Senior Vice President Global Product Management, Light & Wonder

Nathaniel Drane

By contributing to a culture of creativity, Nathan Drane helps inspire those with whom he works. He understands the value of a quality network and has developed the skills to collaborate and communicate well with his peers.

40 Under 40: Michael Naft, Clark County Commissioner

Michael Naft

As County Commissioner, Michael Naft is involved in healthcare, public safety, transportation, social and family services, and travel and tourism.

40 Under 40: Melisa Hooper, Vice President of Booking, Allegiant Stadium

Melisa Hooper

Bringing 60,000 people together might sound like an impossible task, but for Hooper, orchestrating that kind of magic is a gift.

40 Under 40: Lauren Lopez, Vice President Ticketing Operations, MGM Resorts Entertainment & Sports

Lauren Lopez

For many, the business of Las Vegas is show business, and Lauren Lopez knows it inside and out.

40 Under 40: Ryan Christiansen Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ntooitive Digital

Ryan Christiansen

Ryan Christiansen is a proud father who applies parenting principles to his work as the co-founder and CEO of Ntooitive Digital. His philosophy to dream big and be unafraid to fail has led Christiansen and his team to success.

40 Under 40: Suzanne Steelman Taylor Vice President of Strategy, Steelman Partners

Suzanne Steelman Taylor

Taylor has had the opportunity to help shape the Las Vegas skyline, most notably through her work at Circa. As a member of the design team, Taylor helped bring Circa to life and transform Downtown Las Vegas.

40 Under 40: Dr. Vishisht Mehta Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Vishisht Mehta

Mehta is passionate about people, and it is reflected in his work. He participates in local community outreach by meeting with patients and other physicians and spreading information about early detection of lung cancer.

40 Under 40: Kirk Reed, Marketing Director, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas & Co-Founder, We the Beat

Kirk Reed

Marketing director at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and co-founder of We the Beat, Kirk Reed is helping build the music industry in Las Vegas, which to him is nothing short of a dream come true.

40 Under 40: Heather Brown, President, StartUp Vegas

Heather Brown

Heather Brown enthusiastically embraces the new opportunities and challenges that come her way, and that attitude has helped inform her professional trajectory.

40 Under 40: Glenn Light, Partner, Lewis Roca

Glenn Light

The chair of Lewis Roca’s Commercial Gaming Practice Group, Light’s expertise in this complicated and high-stakes world is invaluable to his clients. He has worked with a variety of gaming and transaction matters for land-based and interactive casinos, sports betting and, of course, horse racing.

Super Bowl LVIII promoters thinking beyond 2024 for Las Vegas, NFL

Sam Joffray, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, speaks during a Vegas Chamber of Commerce town hall held to discuss business opportunities for the 2024 Super Bowl at The Orleans Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

As Las Vegas prepares to host its first Super Bowl in less than a year, a primary goal for economic and government leaders is not only that the event runs successfully — but that it creates a lasting legacy among community members, businesses and programming.

Gaming association recommends age restrictions for sports betting marketing

A sign bearing an advertisement for Caesars Entertainment's sports betting operation sits near a sports betting terminal in the sports betting lounge at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City N.J. on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

The American Gaming Association on Tuesday announced updates to its guidelines for sports betting marketing, calling the changes — including enhanced protections and restrictions based on age — “the most significant to the Code since its inception.”

Eight tips for small business cash flow management

Cash flow is the total amount of money that comes in and out of a business. It is a key indicator of the financial health of your business.