The co-owner of Pizza Forte at Sunset Station and Hard Rock Hotel talks about ways Las Vegas can improve the quality of life for its residents, why older women are the people she admires most, and her love of Oreos and wine.
The indoor shooting facility near the Strip, celebrating its third anniversary in business, attracts locals and tourists by setting high standards on safety and customer service.
In the Notes: Ray Germain, MDL Group, Brian Fike, Brenda Olson, John Saunders, Greg Jubinville, DC Building Group, Tina Taylor, Sandy Olson, Kim Kurtz-Ferraro, Majestic Realty Co. and more ...
Dr. Edward Joseph Malik takes pride in being able to treat patients’ eye problems as well as consult them on style. He selects product lines and enjoys showing the pieces to customers himself.
In the People: Alexander Leveque, Marci Henson, Curt Ledford, H.C. Rowe, Cayla Witty, Bruce Cassity, Chianti Dean-Lloyd, Mercedes Marquez, Taylor Waite and more ...
The president and CEO of Valley Bank of Nevada talks about the bank’s expansion into Henderson, the effects of the recession on community banking and what Southern Nevada will have to do before it can diversify its economy.
The California is getting a makeover. Boyd Gaming announced today that it was launching a renovation and redesign of the downtown Las Vegas resort, starting with the casino floor and ...
In the People: Jose Navarro, Stephanie Bolton, Vince Telles, Cecila Darr, Miranda LaBlanc, Jennifer Nichols, Amber Beason, Blake Sartini, Ricardo Regner, Kimani Williams, and more ...
The chief operating officer of Food in the Fast Lane, better known as Checkers to its customers, talks about his climb up the corporate ladder in the fast-food industry and the philosophy that motivates him to make the most out of any situation.
Beth Tom and Dave Kimler opened their seasonal pop-up store in 2012 but have since expanded their product sales and secured a permanent location that allows them to do business throughout the year.
The founder of the restaurant Off the Strip talks about his emphasis on customer service, the people he most admires and what other restaurants he likes to visit.
The fifth annual Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Awards, a collaboration between Cox Business and VEGAS INC, recognizes Southern Nevadans who are helping shape the future ...
Marisa Vincent never really taught her own children much about the importance of protecting the planet. But her daughter’s interest, sparked by studying abroad in Germany, drove them to create educational material for the next generation.
In the Notes: CenturyLink, Cox Communications, NV Energy, Crazy Pita, Lowe's, Wells Fargo, Boyd Gaming, Miracle Mile Shops, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Nevada State Bank, Mario Batali Foundation, MGM Resorts Foundation, Vegas PBS, Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas, Avero LLC, Wynn Las Vegas and more ...
A tax attorney and partner at Solomon Dwiggins & Freer talks about the growing number of nonprofits, his appreciation for the work they do and the importance of being prepared.
In the Notes: Robin Perkins, Cynthia Alexander, Karl Riley, David Johnson, Samuel Schwartz, Frank Flansburg III, Vincent Savarese III, the Southern Nevada attorneys who made the list of the Best Lawyers in America for 2016 ...
The CEO of Redhead Enterprises is fulfilling a lifelong dream by launching a fashion show in Las Vegas, and making it accessible to the masses. She talks about what kind of label she would like to produce, her biggest pet peeve in fashion and her favorite lunch spots.
For Jimmy Platt, keeping up with technological advancements is not just a good business philosophy, it’s a survival strategy. Being able to adapt to the changing needs of his industry keeps his company healthy.
In the People: Mindy Martinez, Eric Benson, Curt Chambers, Todd Sims, Ron Grogan, Andrew Simmons, Forrest Lewis, Jeff Brigger, Derek Wedgeworth, Reggie Smith and more ...
In the Notes: South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, Star Nursery, BMM Testlabs, Meadow Valley Contractors, Gaudin Porsche, Zuu Fitness, Inna Gadda di Pizza and more ...
Sisters Heather Campbell and Samantha Lucas, Las Vegas natives, aim to create striking storefronts that can capture the attention of potential customers from 40 feet away.
The senior private banking officer of the Private Bank by Nevada State Bank discusses financial planning for affluent people, volunteering for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the power of a positive attitude.
The market president at HealthCare Partners Nevada talks about the organization's work enrolling people in Medicare Advantage, his opinion on the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada and his love of wine and food ...
In the People: Hayim Mizrachi, Scott Dale, Allison Cordova, Rebecca MacDonald, Tara Foy, Patricia Sanchez, Chris Whetman, Susan Brager, Marcus Armstrong, Dennis Potthoff and more ...
Dr. Ricardo Mogollon and Jerry Nesbit want to awaken children's possibilities and prepare them for school and life, even at the earliest stages of childhood. Their school focuses its educational curriculum on character, technology, and health and fitness ...
In the Notes: UNLV, College of Southern Nevada, Goodwill, Lev Restaurant Group, Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, Cupcakery, Towbin Dodge, Bombard Renewable Energy, and more ...
Australian Nathan Helberg developed his exercise regimen because, while he was pleased with his muscular strength, he was unhappy with his range of motion. His first expansion into the United States came in Las Vegas.
The owner of Via Brasil Steakhouse, near Summerlin, discusses his restaurant’s new brunch service, the benefits and drawbacks of running a business with a spouse, and what he learned from his parents about being a better man and businessman.
When Hurricane Rita ravaged his laundromat business in 2005, Brandon Trahan decided to start over — and this time, his work would focus on making him happy, not just making him money.
In the Notes: International School of Hospitality, Howard Hughes Corp., Smart City Networks, Cannery, Verizona, Aristocrat, the Iron Yard, Nevada State Veterans Home, Inna Gadda di Pizza and more ...
The founder of Sumnu Marketing talks about ways to help small businesses succeed, rewrites an oft-quoted proverb and opines about the right age to start introducing young people to entrepreneurialism.
The new tournament director of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open discusses his goals and expectations for the golf tournament, his favorite business-lunch spots in the valley and the one team he’ll cheer for against the Rebels.
In the Notes: Matt Smith Physical Therapy, Blue Man Group, Towbin Dodge, MGM Resorts International, Opportunity Village, Station Casinos, Nellis Air Force Base, McDonald's, Three Square Food Bank, Centennial Hyundai and more ...
Stanley Hu worked for years in the fashion and shoe industry, becoming an expert in product development and manufacturing, before launching his new company, which is based on the words Loyalty, Inspiration, Unity, Innovation and Difference.
The CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada talks discusses the need for improved public transportation infrastructure in the Las Vegas Valley, as well as the area’s water needs and her organization’s emphasis on creating future leaders for America.
In the People: Melonie Ducre Johnson, James Hardest, Jim DeVries, Carol Bishop, Bonnie Levenberg, Brenda Coleman, Kristen Orthman, Dr. Stephanie Ashman, Heather Daines Harlan, Brett Surenne and more ...
Sam Nicholson’s firm, which manages commercial real estate development, construction and design, among other tasks, thrives because of a culture of trust and teamwork.
When Scheme Events launched in 2010 and started getting overrun with welcome bag orders, they decided a full, separate business made sense. So in 2013, Welcome Bag Shoppe was born to save clients the time and energy of stuffing bags.
A co-managing parter of the law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck talks about hunger and education in Southern Nevada, the challenge of making time for family and work, and the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas’ food scene.
In the People: Marvin Chandler, MOe Rayner, Jeff Wood, Eric Larkin, James Griffis, Chris Connell, Jennifer D'Alessio, Eddie Castaneda, Nicole Williams and more ...
Director Shannon Follansbee hit the reset button on the business when Remark Media bought the company. The team streamlined the website and focused on creating a relaxed, luxury shopping experience for its customers ...
The vice president of leasing and sales at American Nevada Company, who also serves as Southern Nevada chapter president of NAIOP, talks about the status of commercial real estate in the Las Vegas Valley, his predictions for the future and two presidents he admires ...
The marketing manager for Madame Tussauds at the Venetian discusses the opening of the Hangover Experience and unveiling of a Miley Cyrus wax figure this year, the process of determining which celebrities to display in wax and his love of languages.