Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Sergio Garcia, Assistant Director District Attorney, Clark County District Attorney’s Office

Sergio Garcia

Sergio Garcia was born and raised in Southern Nevada, starting his career with Clark County at the young age of 18. More than 20 years later, his experience spans across public safety, information technology, judicial and law enforcement sectors.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Aubriana Martindale, Division Corporate Affairs Manager, The Kroger Co.

Aubriana Martindale

Aubriana Martindale is passionate about storytelling and the power of a meaningful narrative in elevating an organization’s brand, identity and development—and has a special appreciation for food’s ability to bring people together.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Mauricio Morales, Vice President of Marketing & Entertainment, Corner Bar Management

Mauricio Morales

Maurico Morales toggles between marketing and operations in his role at Corner Bar Management—fortunately, he thrives in dynamic environments ...

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Joslyn Hatfield, Vice President & Editor, Las Vegas PRIDE & Senior Writer, Office of the President, College of Southern Nevada

Joslyn Hatfield

Joslyn Hatfield believes the world deserves kind, safe and inclusive spaces, and she’s willing to put in the work to make that a reality.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Emily Ku, Management Analyst, City of Las Vegas, Economic and Urban Development Department

Emily Ku

Emily Ku left her previous careers in market research and wedding photography in search of an opportunity that gave her the ability to help advance the community—and that’s exactly what she found ...

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Lissa Hamilton, Area Director, Shake Shack

Lissa Hamilton

When Lissa Hamilton entered the restaurant industry, she realized she could have it all.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Stephanie Capellas, Vice President of Public Relations, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Stephanie Capellas

For more than 15 years, Stephanie Capellas has been making her mark in Las Vegas. Working for world-class organizations such as Cirque du Soleil and Hakkasan Group led her to her current role with The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Shanice Stevens, Director of Education, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

Shanice Stevens

Shanice Stevens chose her career path to be a support system for minority communities, and she has made it her mission to help educate and uplift others.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Johnny Dominguez, Chief Program Officer, Q3 Student Partners

Johnny Dominguez

A first-generation college student himself, Johnny Dominguez has dedicated his career to increasing the percentage of first-generation students accessing, and ultimately completing, institutions of higher learning.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Karl Riley, Las Vegas Office Managing Partner, Cozen O’Connor

Karl Riley

Karl Riley chose to become a lawyer because he wanted to help others, and he has spent his career doing just that.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Ashley Farkas, Executive Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts International

Ashley Farkas

Ashley Farkas planned to be a broadcast journalist, but she found her joy in the world of PR. It’s probably no surprise that her favorite aspect of her job is media relations—the perfect marriage of her intended and actual career.

31 March 2022

40 Under 40: Penny Chutima, Managing Partner, Lotus of Siam

Penny Chutima

Penny Chutima was born into the restaurant business. And though she tried to fight it, she’s found that it’s exactly where she belongs.

31 March 2022

Officials: Las Vegas Formula One race will draw 170,000 to city

The marquees at Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood celebrate the announcement of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race for 2023 Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Plans are for a 3.8-mile racetrack to be constructed along a stretch Las Vegas Boulevard and some adjacent streets. The track will start near Top Golf and MGM Grand before heading north on Koval Lane.

30 March 2022
By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas tourism rebound fueling robust Nevada economy numbers

In this June 24, 2021, photo, a dealer distributes cards to gamblers at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Nevada’s tourism economy is putting the coronavirus pandemic behind it, with regulators reporting the best casino winnings ever for a February and the airport serving Las Vegas announcing plans to resume nonstop international flights in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a 12th straight month of $1 billion or more in ...

30 March 2022
Associated Press

Las Vegas visitor hits $1.3 million jackpot at downtown casino

Las Vegas visitor hits $1.3 million jackpot at downtown casino

A woman from Hawaii won a $1.3 million slot machine jackpot Monday at a downtown Las Vegas casino, according to a news release. The woman won the progressive jackpot late Monday morning after ...

29 March 2022
By Bryan Horwath

Sneaker culture has a home on the Strip at Resorts World

A look at the selection of shoes that are on display and available for purchase at Sneaker Garden inside Resorts World Las Vegas Friday March 18, 2022.

Sneaker Garden is likely to have whatever the hot shoe is. That is, unless another sneakerhead has already bought them.

28 March 2022
By Bryan Horwath

Clark County makes push to market nongaming opportunities to businesses outside Nevada

Shani Coleman, community and economic development director for Clark County, poses for a photo at the Clark County Government Center Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

As Clark County leaders work to help diversify the region’s tourism-heavy economy, an outsourcing arrangement is at the forefront of those efforts for its unincorporated areas. The county is working with North Star, a place branding firm out of ...

28 March 2022
By Bryan Horwath

People on the Move: March 28, 2022

In the Notes: Dr. Charles Wilson, Kolton Villa, Stacey Sheer, Mark Rogge, Brandon Wiegand, Dr. Andrew Cohen and more...

28 March 2022
By VEGAS INC Staff

Las Vegas food truck serves Russian cuisine, but operators stand firmly with Ukraine

Ellen Doren and Bulat Nasybulin pose for a photo in front of thier Eastern European food truck Wed. March 16, 2022. 10% of their sales will be donated to World Central Kitchen to help feed Ukrainian refugees.

With roots in both Ukraine and Russia, the food truck owners said the decision to donate to Ukraine causes was barely a conversation: How could they not help, they questioned, when their own friends and family members were protesting in Russia, fleeing to Poland or seeing their home break down around them?

25 March 2022
By Arleigh Rodgers

Nevada officials report increased state revenue

State officials report that Nevada's tax collections are running well above both last year's levels and what forecasters predicted for the current fiscal year. General fund revenue in the first six to eight months of ...

24 March 2022
Associated Press
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