Las Vegas Business News

Inflationary trends, supply chain issues and climate changes pinch Southern Nevada wineries

Owner Jack Sanders poses with his dog Charlie, a 6-year-old terrier mix, at the Sanders Family Winery in Pahrump, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

The Southern Nevada wine industry is no stranger to inflation woes around the United States. As gas prices increase, so do the shipping costs for the bottles and the grapes used in the wine-making process.

New Venetian operator offering ‘equity-like’ sharing program for employees

An exterior view of the Venetian in Las Vegas,Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

The new operator of the Venetian has created an “equity-like” sharing program that could be worth thousands of dollars for each employee at the Strip resort. Apollo Global Management Inc., which recently ...

Las Vegas firms help clients navigate the volatile world of cryptocurrency

Attorney Matthew Saltzman, a managing partner with the law firm of Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, poses in the companys offices in Summerlin Thursday, Feb.17, 2022.

At Digital Trust, a Las Vegas digital asset trust company, any given day can bring forth a situation that would have seemed inconceivable just a few years ago.

Personal financial security is just as much about psychology as it is about money

Let’s be honest, if you’re reading this column and have a pulse, you’re probably stressed about money. I know. I know. Not another “how to” article. “It’s easy, just follow these six steps!”

People on the Move: Feb. 28, 2022

In the Notes: Rosemary Vassiliadis, Josh Nelson, Susie Fisk, Brian Blakley, Stefan Stein, Nicole Rodgers, Amanda Helton and more ...

Report: Trade shows brought 300K visitors to Las Vegas in January

People walk across an empty booth spot during the CES tech show Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas.

On the convention side, more than 300,000 attended trade shows in Las Vegas last month, a steep increase from when the industry was nearly completely closed down in early 2021.

Chef Todd English putting his stamp on boutique hotel opening in Vegas

The English Hotel by celebrity chef Todd English is located in downtown Las Vegas.

The English Hotel is a 74-room, nongaming boutique property built from the ground up in the Arts District.

Presenting Vegas Inc’s 2022 Health Care Headliners

Presenting Vegas Inc’s 2022 Health Care Headliners

Vegas Inc’s Health Care Headliners has honored some of the most dedicated medical professionals in the Valley for 16 years. This year, we are proud to showcase the phenomenal talent of 10 individuals leading the way.

New York company finalizes purchase of Venetian, Palazzo

An exterior view of the Venetian in Las Vegas,Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

The sale of the Venetian from the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to a New York-based asset management firm is a done deal. A $6 billion deal to purchase the Strip resort, along with ...

New centers aim to improve affordable child care in Nevada

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (center) and Democratic U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (right) attend the grand opening of the Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center in Las Vegas.

Anitra Lott launched her child care business in east Las Vegas at the beginning of the pandemic to help fill a void in her community. But before she could welcome any children ...

Nevada senator seeks to boost domestic manufacturing, ease supply chain disruptions

Nevada U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto speaks to local business leaders during the Vegas Chamber Eggs & Issues event at the Sahara Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

Cortez Masto said Nevada’s reliance on tourism will remain, but adding other industries to that base will help recovery efforts when the next recession inevitably hits.

Hispanic culture explodes throughout the many shops in Boulevard mall’s El Mercado

The food court dining area is shown in El Mercado, a shopping and dining area inside the Boulevard mall, Thursday, Feb.17, 2022.

Take one walk through El Mercado, which occupies the mall space where JCPenney was housed, and you get the sense you are shopping in a street market ...

Robot food server in Las Vegas a hit with customers

A Richtech Robotics Matradee robot delivers food to Maurice Smith and Najee Smith at Catchers Fish House Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Employees have named the robot Caribbean Mike.

When the robot, which retails for close to $10,000, arrives at a table with food and/or drinks, a high-pitched voice notifies that “your meal is ready, please take it away.”

Raiders' analytics officer says Allegiant Stadium has blown expectations 'out of the water'

Jeremy Aguero speaks in the Champions Club inside Allegiant Stadium.

Allegiant Stadium is only in its third year of operations and second hosting ticketed events, but it’s already captivated Las Vegas and the visitors who power Southern Nevada’s economy. While it has hosted a handful of successful concerts, Las Vegas Raiders games and other sports events have brought the biggest boost to ...

People on the Move: Feb. 21, 2022

In the Notes: Kelly Frey, Betsy Kolkoski, Lisa Logsdon, Jeffrey Sarmiento, Matt Burns, Kirill Mikhaylov, Linn Billingsley and more ...

Raiders, credit union offer $100,000 in sponsorships to winner of small-business contest

A exterior view of Allegiant Stadium Thursday, April 29, 2021.

The Las Vegas Raiders are again offering $100,000 worth of sponsorship services as part of a small business contest in Nevada. For the second consecutive year, the Raiders will partner with ...

In session with governor, Black small-business owners discuss challenges they face in Nevada

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak meets with local Black business owners to discuss how to better support Nevada's Black-owned businesses Wed. Feb 16, 2022.

The meeting touched on hardships businesses face as Southern Nevada continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as racial backlash faced by Black businesses.

After nearly 40 years, Piero’s remains a hotspot for Las Vegas locals and celebrities alike

Owner Freddie Glusman and his son Evan pose at Pieros Italian Cuisine, across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. The restaurant opened near downtown in 1982 and moved to its current location in 1987.

Routine visitors to Las Vegas make it a point to return to Piero’s, whether they are in town for business or pleasure. But serving locals is what the staff and ownership love most ...

States report heavy betting on this year's Super Bowl

A man places a bet at the sportsbook at the Ocean Casino Resort, on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. The American Gaming Association estimates more than 31 million Americans will bet on this year's Super Bowl NFL football game.

Legal betting on this year's Super Bowl was heavy in the four states that had reported results as of Tuesday. Nevada saw nearly $180 million in bets, New Jersey saw nearly $144 million, Mississippi saw ...

The highs and lows of Southern Nevada's hot housing market

Mortgage loan officer Corey Gehlken poses for a photo in Henderson Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Largely because of a steady influx of new residents from states like California, and a limited supply of houses, most experts don’t foresee a significant drop in home prices in Southern Nevada through 2022.