Las Vegas Business News

People on the Move: April 12, 2021

In the Notes: Angela Collins, SR Construction, E&E Home Watch, Urology Specialists of Nevada, Credit One Bank, Bart Patterson and more ...

12 April 2021

By VEGAS INC Staff

Allegiant still recovering but 'well-positioned' to emerge strong from pandemic

An Allegiant Air passenger jet takes off from the Las Vegas airport, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

When recalling what many days felt like at the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, Allegiant Air’s chief financial officer described a stomach-turning sensation.

10 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Wynn Resorts: Employees must get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing

A view of the Encore and Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, Dec. 26, 2017.

Wynn Resorts employees are being asked to show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine by April 25. If employees do not get vaccinated, they must produce weekly ...

9 April 2021

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Virus knocks 80% off Atlantic City casino profits in 2020

A dealer conducts a game of roulette at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City N.J. on July 2, 2020, the first day the casino was allowed to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus outbreak sent profits plunging at Atlantic City's casinos by more than 80% last year, according to figures released Friday by New Jersey gambling regulators. But despite those dismal numbers, seven of the nine casinos still managed to ...

9 April 2021

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Health passport app could help bring back big events in Las Vegas

Sarah Lomas, founder and CEO of Reviv Global, demonstrates the Heliix health passport app at the Cosmopolitan, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The app displays COVID-19 test results and vaccination records.

When the G4 Live cannabis conference comes to the Strip in September, some 20,000 attendees will likely have to prove they don’t have COVID-19 and are vaccinated. They will be screened through an encrypted “health passport” smartphone application by ...

8 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

A small business will get ‘a leg up’ from Raiders as team bonds with new community

Raiders President Marc Badain participates in a panel discussion on tourism at Preview Las Vegas, the business forecasting event, sponsored by the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce at the Thomas & Mack Center Cox Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

If you are watching a Las Vegas Raiders game next season and notice an advertisement that seems out of place—How could a company of that size afford such a placement?—your eyes are not deceiving you.

5 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

People on the Move: April 5, 2021

In the Notes: Lindy Schumacher, Catherine Raw, Roman Czubak, Earle G. Hall, Mark Wiley, Emily Ellis, Chris Humes and more ...

5 April 2021

By VEGAS INC Staff

Gaming regulators: Nevada casinos must get workforce vaccinated to merit capacity increases

People play craps after the reopening of the Bellagio Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Las Vegas.

The new guidelines are necessary under their mandate by state law to “protect the public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the inhabitants” of Nevada.

2 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

2 California tech companies bringing new facilities to Reno

Two California tech companies have announced plans to bring their businesses to Reno, and local economic development officials say they’re perfect examples of the type of firms they’re targeting as ...

1 April 2021

Associated Press

On-site vaccine shots offered to more Las Vegas casino workers

The Green Valley Ranch resort in Henderson.

A local casino operator has joined other Las Vegas companies offering on-site coronavirus vaccine shots to hospitality workers. Station Casinos vaccination clinics ...

1 April 2021

Associated Press

40 Under 40: Local luminaries guiding Vegas back

40 Under 40: Local luminaries guiding Vegas back

Much like the true spirit of Las Vegas, this year’s list is incredibly diverse and dynamic. The men and women on this list are helping to solidify our city as a leader in community and industry.

1 April 2021

By Jennifer Inaba

40 Under 40: Chris Clifford, Senior Vice President, Colliers International Las Vegas

As a kid, Chris Clifford remembers staring at the expansion of the Boulevard Mall and asking his mom if she thought he would ever own a mall. From that moment, Clifford aspired to breathe new life into areas throughout his hometown of Las Vegas.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Brian Formisano, Region Bank President, Wells Fargo Bank

Brian Formisano

Brian Formisano has discovered the formula to successful leadership: always put people first. He does so with his team of nearly 1,000 employees, as well as with every client that walks through the door at Wells Fargo.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Anna Cohen, Director of Retail Marketing, Green Thumb Industries

Her mother’s battle with cancer and an interest in alternative forms of medicine led Anna Cohen to the cannabis industry. Working with people equally passionate about helping others and seeing the positive affect the product has on patients and customers has kept her there.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Omar Saucedo, Director of External Affairs, AT&T

The foundation of Omar Saucedo’s career is built on serving and improving the lives of Southern Nevadans. As an attorney, he’s focused on some of the most critical sectors for Nevada: education, water and technology.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Joshua Goldman, M.D., Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgeon and Assistant Professor, UNLV School of Medicine

Dr. Joshua Goldman committed to becoming a physician at just 7 years old. Having an artistic slant to a deeply scientific mind, he found his calling in plastic and reconstructive surgery—going a step further and obtaining unique subspecialty training in advanced reconstructive techniques. He wanted to serve patients who had lost hope for successful reconstruction.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Andrea Blue, General Manager, Galleria at Sunset/Brookfield Properties

The first African American woman serving as general manager of the 1.1 million-square-foot shopping center Galleria at Sunset, Andrea Blue seamlessly cultivates tenant relationships that lead to high-occupancy rates, minimal turnover and renewal of long-term leases.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: James Hsu, Co-founder, CEO & Executive Producer, VRLU

A born-and-raised Las Vegan, James Hsu has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. A successful motivational speaker and author, Hsu hopped at the opportunity to partner with his longtime mentor to launch VRLU. The innovative streaming platform provides educational, entertaining content using groundbreaking virtual reality.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: DeAndre Esteen, Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, Barclays

After working in nonprofits, DeAndre Esteen turned his passion for helping others into a career where he mobilizes more than 1,100 Barclays team members to give back to the community. His efforts have resulted in 90% of his colleagues volunteering throughout the year. Empowering them to find their voices and assume leadership roles in the community is his greatest joy.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Michael Adams, Franchise Owner & Field Consultant, Port of Subs

Michael Adams loves Las Vegas. And he combines this love with his passion for food—in a big way.

1 April 2021

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