Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Vik Shrestha, Vice President of Online Gaming, MGM Resorts International

Vik Shrestha

Vik Shrestha is a seasoned leader with more than a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Now the vice president of online gaming at MGM Resorts International, Shrestha boasts a background in ...

40 Under 40: Zahir Rahman, Vice President and Deputy General, Counsel Las Vegas Raiders

Zahir Rahman

Zahir Rahman is in his fifth season with the Las Vegas Raiders where, upon his hire, he became the youngest vice president in the organization’s history.

40 Under 40: Justin Brewer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Greenhub

Justin Brewer

Justin Brewer is the CEO and Founder of Greenhub, a payment processing independent sales organization that connects business owners with reliable payment platforms, facilitating transactions online, by phone and in-store.

40 Under 40: Ashton Bray, Performance Director and Featured Dancer, Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease

Ashton Bray

Ashton Bray began her career as a dancer and quickly gained recognition for her dedication to mastering all aspects of production.

40 Under 40: Casey Flair, Director of Corporate, Social Responsibility and Corporate Affairs Aristocrat Gaming

Casey Flair

Casey Flair boasts an impressive track record of both professional and charitable accomplishments. In January 2023, he joined Aristocrat Gaming as the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Affairs where he is responsible for leading the company’s community-focused initiatives.

40 Under 40: Armen Hadjimanoukian, Director of Development, Ovation Development Corporation

Armen Hadjimnoukian

Armen Hadjimanoukian plays a pivotal role in overseeing the design and construction of Ovation Development Corporation’s diverse real estate portfolio.

40 Under 40: Josh Abelson, Co-Owner and General Manager, The Industrial Event Space

Josh Abelson

With a background in customer service, Abelson worked to build his company up to the world-class event space it is today.

40 Under 40: Keith Baulsir, Senior Vice President and Chief Partnership Officer, Vegas Golden Knights and Foley Entertainment Group

Keith Baulsir

Keith Baulsir has been with Foley Entertainment Group since the Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season. Over the past seven years, Baulsir has played an instrumental role overseeing ...

40 Under 40: Khurmet Ayapanov, Assistant Principal, Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

Khurmet Ayapanov

Fluent in four languages, Ayapanov has taught in four different countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and the United States.

40 Under 40: Quinn Weathers, Senior Director of Mission Delivery & Operations, Make-A-Wish Nevada

Quinn Weathers

As senior director of mission delivery and operations for Make-A-Wish Nevada, Quinn Weathers led the organization to break its record of number of wishes granted in a year. Twice.

40 Under 40: Matthew Thacker, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care, Roseman University of Health Sciences

Mathew Thacker

Matthew Thacker is a visionary health care leader who is transforming dental care in Southern Nevada through innovative, community-focused initiatives.

40 Under 40: Michael Mutzhaus, President, Critical Care Comics

Michael Mutzhaus

Teacher by day and superhero by night, Michael Mutzhaus is making a difference in children’s lives every day

40 Under 40: Leah Silva, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Realtor, Eluciant

Leah Silva

Leah Silva’s passion for real estate has led her and her many clients to new heights of success. As the owner of Eluciant, Silva takes the time to get to know her clients, which keeps them happy and ...

40 Under 40: Shantel Love, Global Vice President Customer Success, Pearson and Chief Executive Officer Shantel Love LLC

Shantel Love

Love is inspiring a new generation of women to break the glass ceiling and chase their dreams.

40 Under 40: Kyaw Thein, Medical Oncologist, Hematologist and Clinical Assistant Professor Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada – Central Valley

Kyaw Thien

Kyaw Thein is a dedicated hematologist with a deep commitment to compassionate, culturally sensitive patient care. Growing up and training in Myanmar’s ...

40 Under 40: Stefanie Hui, Behavioral Health Administrator City of Las Vegas

Stephanie Hui

Stefanie Hui has lived in Las Vegas all her life and is committed to making it the best place to live. As an employee of the City of Las Vegas, Hui enjoys serving the community ...

40 Under 40: Austin Tochner, President, Clique Hospitality

Austin Tochner

In just 10 years, Austin Tochner has grown from an intern at Clique Hospitality to the company’s president

40 Under 40: Honoring local leaders

40 Under 40: Honoring local leaders

For the last quarter of a century, members of the community have nominated young professionals who have marked themselves as leaders in their respective industries. Many of these individuals still influence Southern Nevada’s business landscape today.

40 Under 40: MacKenzie Rollison, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Las Vegas, Imagine Exhibitions

Mackenzie Rollison

MacKenzie Rollison is a powerhouse of innovation, enthusiasm and hard work in the attractions and experiences industry.

Dollar Tree offloads Family Dollar chain for $1 billion, ending a decade-long effort to find a fit

A woman leaves a Dollar Tree store in Urbandale, Iowa, on Feb. 25, 2021.

Dollar Tree's decade-long effort to fold the Family Dollar chain into its business is ending after agreeing to sell the bargain store chain to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion. Dollar Tree Inc. bought Family Dollar with ...