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The Notes: Philanthropy, Feb. 3, 2020
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
In the Notes: Cox Charities, Amanda Klein, Walker Furniture, Sunrise Children’s Foundation, Adam S. Kutner & Associates, Helix Electric and more ..
The Notes: Jan. 27, 2020
Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
In the Notes: Colliers International Las Vegas, Maximilien Fetaz, Nevada State Apartment Association, Desert Radiology, A. Collins Hunsaker, Monique Hafen and more ...
People on the Move: Jan. 20, 2020
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
In the Notes: Robert Andy Stahl, Jennifer Shydler, Cliff Cole, Penta Building Group, Laura Gracia, Joyce Smith and more ...
The Notes: Jan. 13, 2020
Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
In the Notes: TSK Architects, Tim Wilson, The Firm Public Relations & Marketing, Alexandre Santo, Denis Cole, Doug Fleegle, MountainView Hospital and more ...
Jan Jones Blackhurst named to post with UNLV International Gaming Institute
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020
Jan Jones Blackhurst was recently named chief executive in residence at the UNLV International Gaming Institute. Jones Blackhurst, who was the first woman elected mayor of Las Vegas and served two terms, has more than ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, Dec. 30, 2019
Monday, Dec. 30, 2019
In the Notes: PT’s Entertainment Group, U.S. Vets Las Vegas, Communities in Schools of Nevada, Mondays Dark, Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE, Credit One Bank, Fatburger and more ...
People on the Move: Dec. 23, 2019
Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
In the Notes: OptumCare Network of Nevada, Nevada Realtors, Valley Hospital, Credit One Bank, Lauren Bradley, Fillaseat, Dr. Mark Pandori and more ...
40 Under 40 Alumni: Brian A. Riffel
Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
Brian A. Riffel is a former honoree of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with him ...
40 Under 40 Alumni: Angela Lester
Monday, Dec. 23, 2019
Angela Lester is a former honoree of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with her ...
People on the Move: Dec. 9, 2019
Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
In the People: Heidi Swank, Zachary Ormsby, Ken Janssen, Anne Carpenter, Alfredo Murua, Lea Willingham, Shane Wheatley, Cyndi Johnson and more ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, Nov. 28, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019
In the Notes: Moon Valley Nurseries, Burlington Stores Inc., Assistance League of Las Vegas, Lyft, Shade Tree, One Nevada Credit Union, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada and more ...
The Notes: Nov. 25, 2019
Monday, Nov. 25, 2019
In the Notes: College of Southern Nevada, Penta Building Group, Core, Continental Realty Group, Din Tai Fung, Maxx Properties and more ...
Top Tech Awards: Hotel/Gaming, Macario Gallegos
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
A former Marine, Macario Gallegos has 15 years of experience at Caesars Entertainment, dating back to when the company was Harrah’s Entertainment. Gallegos leads hundreds of employees across the country, including dozens of team members in Southern Nevada across Caesars properties. Responsible for driving on-property technical capabilities, Gallegos’ reach is vast and encompasses everything from guest check-in to keeping back-of-house and casino floor operations running smoothly.
Top Tech Awards: Government Agency, John Lee
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Mayor John Lee is credited for making major economic and infrastructure improvements in North Las Vegas, in part by encouraging and supporting an influx of new businesses and fixing the city’s credit rating. Over the past six years, Lee and his team have worked diligently to transform North Las Vegas and have breathed new life into areas once feared irrecoverable.
Top Tech Awards: Nonprofit, Garrett Pattiani and Russ White
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
The Charity Gurus founders Garrett Pattiani and Russ White have made it their mission to improve the online operations of nonprofit organizations. As longtime supporters of local LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS nonprofits, White and Pattiani set out to create software that caters specifically to the unique needs of charitable organizations, allowing for fewer technology disruptions, streamlined IT operations, social media and online advertising management, and increased donor contributions.
Top Tech Awards: Private Business, George Guevara
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Directing and managing the information technology department of a brand-new sports franchise is no easy task, but George Guevara, director of IT for the Vegas Golden Knights, did so seamlessly. Guevara built the VGK tech department from scratch in 2015, implementing cutting edge technology to support operations and playing an integral role in the growth and success of the organization.
Top Tech Awards: Education, Rebecca Thomas
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
West Career and Technical Academy’s Rebecca Thomas teaches IT and cybersecurity to high school students and inspires them to explore the information technology field after graduation. As a passionate educator, Thomas takes learning to the next level and changes students’ lives by giving them technical skills and industry certifications, and preparing students for postsecondary technology education.
Top Tech Awards: Publicly Traded Company, Louisa Choi
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Louisa Choi joined Lyft Nevada as the operations manager before being promoted to general manager in 2019. In the past three years, Choi and her team launched and scaled Lyft in Southern Nevada, employing thousands of drivers and employees, and serving millions of passengers.
Top Tech Awards: Startup Tech, Daniel Shaked
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
The founder of Home365, Daniel Shaked combined his passion for tech and real estate into a useful platform for streamlining single-family property management, a service that he felt Las Vegas needed. With more rental properties per capita than any other city of its size, Home365 seeks to prevent homeowners, property managers and tenants in Las Vegas from overpaying for maintenance costs.
Top Tech Awards: Health Care, Jonathan Baktari
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
E7 Health offers technology-based solutions to common issues in health care administration. Founder and CEO Jonathan Baktari, MD, has leveraged technology to transform the health care landscape in Southern Nevada by developing software that streamlines medical records and treatment options. With an emphasis on wellness and preventive care, Baktari strives to ensure that patients receive the fastest and highest quality of care.
Top Tech Awards: Community Exemplary, Maria Sexton
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
With more than 22 years of experience in information security, information technology and audit/compliance industries, Maria Sexton channels a wealth of expertise through her role at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
Top Tech Awards: Lifetime Achievement, Snehal Bhakta
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Beginning his career as an IT professional, Snehal Bhakta now works as the Career and Technical Education administrator at the Clark County School District, inspiring and empowering women and people in minority populations to explore technology and STEM fields.
The Notes: Nov. 18, 2019
Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
In the Notes: Tick Segerblom, Jim Gibson, Sarah Thornton Public Relations, Dr. Nilesh “Neil” Gokal, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Mercer, Air Liquide, Elizabeth Hebing and more ...
The Notes: Nov. 11, 2019
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019
In the Notes: Premier Displays and Exhibits, Patrice Ross, Bank of Nevada, Diana Quach, Relentless Awareness, Howard & Howard, Samantha Alterman, Christopher Viva, Rachel Morris and more ...
People on the Move: Nov. 4, 2019
Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
In the Notes: Riley Caspersen, Christina Vela, Gucci, Jessica Lujan, Kendall Lovell, Bradley Manchester and more ...
Celebrating the winners of the 2019 Contractor of the Year Awards
Friday, Oct. 25, 2019
Construction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives, including homes, offices, schools and roads.
The Notes: Oct. 21, 2019
Monday, Oct. 21, 2019
In the Notes: Sun Commercial Real Estate, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing of Las Vegas, Brass Cap Development, StoryBook Homes and more ...
People on the Move: Oct. 14, 2019
Monday, Oct. 14, 2019
In the Notes: Christopher McGarey, Marla Letizia, Ryan Calahan, Magic Johnson and more ...
People on the Move: Oct. 7, 2019
Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
In the People: Christie Eickelman, Ashton Ridley, Tiffany Hoven, Reed Gottesman, Jennifer Berres and more ...
40 Under 40 Alumni: Suzanne Richardson
Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
Suzanne Richardson is a former honoree of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with her ...
40 Under 40 Alumni: Kelly Dove
Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
Kelly Dove is a former honoree of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with her ...
People on the Move: Sept. 30, 2019
Monday, Sept. 30, 2019
In the Notes: Chris Lowden, Ryan Thompson, Lori Olk, Marylesa Howard, Matthew Sloan, Cullen Brown, Todd Sunderland, Mohammed Hussein and more ...
Public records: Sept. 26, 2019
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
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The Notes: Philanthropy, Sept. 23, 2019
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
In the Notes: National Pawnbrokers Association, Max Pawn, Microjig, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Panda Cares, RapidVisa, Nevada State College, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and more ...
Public records: Sept. 23, 2019
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
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Public records: Sept. 16, 2019
Monday, Sept. 16, 2019
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The Notes: Sept. 16, 2019
Monday, Sept. 16, 2019
In the Notes: Kamal Jemmoua, OneSeven Agency, Flights Kerry Cartmill, Rita Vaswani and more ...
People on the Move: Sept. 9, 2019
Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
In the Notes: Chris Wink, Megan Farnsworth, Jennifer Curland, Greg Colella, Sina Miri, Don Nelson, Jeri Crawford, Tina Kilmer and more ...
Public records: Sept. 5, 2019
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
Public records: Aug. 29, 2019
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019
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40 Under 40 Alumni: Lisa Corrado and Mandy Shavinsky
Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
Lisa Corrado and Mandy Shavinsky are former honorees of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with them ...
Public records: Aug. 26, 2019
Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
The Notes: Philanthropy, Aug. 26, 2019
Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
In the Notes: MGM Resorts International, Emerge Nevada, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, USO Japan, College of Southern Nevada, Project Marilyn, Miracle Flights and more ...
Public records: Aug. 19, 2019
Monday, Aug. 19, 2019
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
Public records: Aug. 12, 2019
Monday, Aug. 12, 2019
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The Notes: Legal, Aug. 12, 2019
Monday, Aug. 12, 2019
In the Notes: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Maria Gall, John Krieger, Scott Scherer, McDonald Carano, Chambers USA, Mountain States Super Lawyers and more ...
The Notes: Aug. 5, 2019
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019
In the Notes: America First Credit Union, Michael Patane, Henderson Hospital, Brian Douglas, Justin Veilleux, Panattoni Development, CAI Investments and more ...
Public records: Aug. 5, 2019
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
The Notes: Philanthropy, July 29, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
In the Notes: Revel Nevada, AT&T, Cox Charities, NRC Health, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Nevada HAND and more ...
People on the Move: July 22, 2019
Monday, July 22, 2019
In the Notes: Karla Perez, Sun Country Airlines, American Institute of Architects, Melissa Jamvold, Kyle George, Linda Perez, Bob Murnane and more ...