Las Vegas Business News

People on the Move: Jan. 23, 2023

In the Notes: Jaron Hildebrand, Carla Pellegrino, Gabriel Di Chiara, Steven Horsford, Clark Dumont, Terry Reynolds, NAIOP Southern Nevada and more ..

How Las Vegas businesses can prepare for an economic downturn

Following a global pandemic, Las Vegas finance executives have redefined adaptability with warp-speed reconfiguration of capital investment plans.

People on the Move: Jan. 16, 2023

In the Notes: Rebeca Aceves, Doug McIntyre, Travis Chance, Brianna Smith, Daniel Brady, Tyler Stevens, Dr. Tuong Bui and more ...

Lombardo announces director for Nevada employment agency

Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday announced a new director for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, giving a new voice to a state office that was once under public scrutiny for its handling of unemployment claims amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Zuffa executive appointed as Nevada gaming board head

An attorney with decades of experience in the realms of gaming and sports was appointed by Gov. Joe Lombardo to lead the Nevada Gaming Control Board ...

CES 2023: Smelling, touching take center stage in metaverse

Attendees wear VR headsets while previewing the Caliverse Hyper-Realistic Metaverse experience at the Lotte booth during the CES tech show Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas.

The metaverse — essentially a buzzword for three-dimensional virtual communities where people can meet, work and play — was a key theme during the four-day tech gathering in Las Vegas that ended Sunday.

Las Vegas continues to carve out its place as a fine dining powerhouse

Table captain Anthony Portuondo prepares the table-side Caesar salad for two at Delmonico Steakhouse Thursday Dec. 29, 2022.

Las Vegas has evolved from a gambling city to a place also known for its experiences in areas like fine dining, sports and world-class entertainment.

Group helps Asian and Pacific Islander communities in LV navigate business world

Vida Lin is president of the Asian Community Development Council.

Much of what the organization does centers on connecting individuals and resources. That could include anything from help securing a small business loan to rental assistance or ...

People on the Move: Jan. 9, 2023

In the Notes: Donna Stanfel, Tyler Alvino, Scott Muelrath, Angel Garza, Vicki Rousseau and more ...

Nevada lawmakers ask FCC to reconsider state's broadband maps

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, left, and Jacky Rosen D-NV, right, talk during the launch of the 100-megawatt MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array Monday, June 28, 2021. The solar array facility will produce up to 90 percent of MGM Resorts Las Vegas daytime power.

Nevada Democratic U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen this week sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking the body to reconsider maps drafted for the Silver State’s broadband internet connectivity ...

Vegas Inc now accepting nominations for 2023 40 Under 40 honors

Vegas Inc now accepting nominations for 2023 40 Under 40 honors

Vegas Inc is now accepting nominations for its 23rd annual 40 Under 40 awards through Jan. 19.

Median Las Vegas home prices fall back to mark at end of 2021

A home for sale is shown in a residential area near Wigwam Avenue and Buffalo Drive Thursday, June 9, 2022.

The median price of an existing home in Las Vegas was the same at the end of last year as it was at the end of 2021.

Las Vegas man sentenced for running Ponzi scheme

A Las Vegas man was sentenced to prison Wednesday for fraudulently soliciting more than $5 million in investments for a digital advertising business he owned and operated, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.

Delta says free Wi-Fi coming to many U.S. flights next month

Delta Air Lines will provide free Wi-Fi service on most of its U.S. flights starting in February, CEO Ed Bastian announced Thursday at the CES technology trade show. Bastian said by the end of the year, the airline will outfit more ...

Former North Las Vegas-based airline head sentenced for not paying taxes

A North Las Vegas airline executive was sentenced Wednesday to prison for willfully failing to pay more than $2 million in employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.

Three tips to help small businesses not fall victim to scams

Small business owners have a lot on their plate, but fighting fraud should be a priority.

MGM Resorts sells land that was site of Las Vegas massacre

This 2014 file photo shows MGM Resorts International's Vegas Village festival site on the Las Vegas Strip.

MGM Resorts International has closed on the sale of land on the Las Vegas Strip that was the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the company announced ...

November goes down as another $1 billion month for Nevada casinos

Gamblers play Buffalo Link at Red Rock Casino Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

For the 21st consecutive month, Nevada casinos in November collected more than $1 billion from gamblers, according to a report. Casinos with nonrestricted gaming licenses ...

As Southwest cancels flights, weary travelers play waiting game in Las Vegas, across US

People wait in the Southwest ticketing line at Harry Reid International Airport Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.

Reina Bravo is one of the thousands of travelers nationally affected by chaos at Southwest, which canceled more than 70% of its flights Monday and more than 60% Tuesday, part of ...

San Manuel tribe philanthropy executive talks giving in Las Vegas

A preview of the Palms Resort & Casino, Monday April 25, 2022, before their grand reopening this week. The Palms has been closed for nearly two years after shutting its doors due to the pandemic in 2020. After being purchased by San Manuel tribe the property will re-open to the general public at 9pm on Wednesday April 27.

When the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians bought the Palms last year from Red Rock Resorts, leaders of the tribe were outspoken about getting involved in the philanthropic community in Las Vegas.