From rare cognacs to exotic oils and fruit vinegars, a new family-owned shop on the Strip bills itself as a candy store for adults. Kim and Gary Weiss make it a point to bring unusual flavors to Las Vegas, and do it in a way that’s sustainable.
The CEO of the WestCare Foundation discusses the state of mental health care in Southern Nevada, what can be done to improve it and the importance of tailoring the foundation’s outreach to each community it serves.
In a city known for reinventing itself, award-winning pastry chef Megan Romano embraces the culture by “constantly sourcing new product” and “testing new ideas.”
The president and CEO of Brooks Behavioral Health Center gives advice for those struggling with substance abuse and talks about his hands-on management style and why it’s so important to him as a local to give back to the community.
Ava and Raffi Mucikyan believe so much in the healing and therapeutic benefits of salt that they built their business, quite literally, from it. Salt Room LV offers a variety of salt treatments.
Jamie Stephenson and Marcella Melnichuk want to do more than sell juice. They want to educate the community about the benefits of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing great taste.
The president of Solutions Recovery Inc. talks about what sets his firm apart from other rehab centers, the challenges of helping people addicted to prescription drugs, the most rewarding aspect of his job and his life as an amateur boxer.
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Michelle and Cal Tully took over the 18,000-square-foot shopping space in 2008 and immediately set out to make improvements to the customers experience.
Panattoni Development has been involved in several large-scale projects in Southern Nevada. Roberts, a partner, talks about the most rewarding part of his job, what’s in store for commercial real estate in Las Vegas and the importance of giving workers space.
Marcel Bilak opened his sports memorabilia shop in 2007. In the years that followed, he watched long-standing businesses in his industry close across the country, but with perseverance, his store survived.
In the People: Heather Mongie, Jenn Michaels, Kyla McKown, Sherri Lewis, Ena Licina, Lori Nomura, Ericka Aviles, Terry Shirey, Desiree Caputo and more ...
Robert and Maryann Hutchison are passionate about olive oil and customer service. They opened their business last year and are trying to get the word out about their products, which they let customers try before buying.
Four young entrepreneurs from Las Vegas, inspired by the culture of the West Coast but with little experience in the fashion industry, beat the odds to launch and maintain their brand of gear, which they bill as “luxury meets street.”
In the Notes: Ethel M Chocolates, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Children's Specialty Center of Nevada, Westgate Resorts, United Nissan, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and more ...
She’s the chairwoman of the board for the Stride Center and Dress for Success Southern Nevada, in addition to being CEO of her own consulting company. Shelli Ryan talks about corporate life as a woman, her goals for the nonprofit groups she is so passionate about and her warm but disciplined management style.
The vice president and general manager of Santa Fe Station talks about how her experience in the military translates in the hospitality industry, the most rewarding aspect of her job and the pride she takes in Station Casinos’ commitment to veterans.
Rex Doty isn’t Santa Claus, and the volunteers who put in time for his nonprofit organization aren’t elves, but they may as well be to the children who benefit from the work they put in crafting toys from donated hardwood.
In the Notes: Showtime Tours of Las Vegas, Abbott Law Chartered, Catapult Global, DEQ Systems, FBM, HT Precision Technologies, MAC Cosmetics, FirstService Residential, National Licensing Services, Barley's Casino & Brewing Company and more ...
The Nevada area manager for Fisher Industries talks about some of the toughest projects he has undertaken, as well as the Ascaya mountainside development he worked on in Henderson, and the pride he takes in building roads.
The biggest challenge about running her business isn’t outperforming the competition, Emily Rawlings says — it’s educating the community about the existence and benefits of music therapy.
In the People: Patricia Lee, Mark Goldstein, Matthew Smith, Kristine O'Quinn, Logan Pratt, Candace Herling, Sarah Yance, Edward Silverman, John Newton, Robert List, Sharath Chandra, Soozi Jones Walker, Reid Kaiser and more ...
In the People: Greg Brower, Tina Quigley, Catherine Flynn, Linda Rheinberger, Tami Belt, Kathleen Simon, Tim Hacker, Heather Estus, Chris McElhone, Diana Bachmura, Steve George and more ...
New to Las Vegas, the director of the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies talks about the improvement in the real estate market, the increase in enrollment at UNLV and NIMBYism in the 16th century.
Dena Tripp and Debra Schwetz have enjoyed 17 years of success in Southern Nevada with their brand of desserts. Their cakes have spread far and wide, with 100 bakeries open nationally ...
In the Notes: St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, WestCare Nevada, C3/CustomerContactChannels, Sports Authority, the Pilates Studio, FirstService Residential, Ride Genie, Maverick Aviation Group and more ...
The founding dean for Roseman University’s College of Medicine discusses his expectations for the Summerlin campus, the rewards of expanding medical education in Southern Nevada and the importance of listening for leaders.
David Alenik’s restaurant has thrived in Southern Nevada for 25 years, beating the recession and delighting regulars with its cuisine as well as selection of metal art and custom-made flatware, jewelry and stemware.
In the Notes: One Nevada Credit Union, Delano, Aria, M Resort, Venetian, Four Seasons, Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Mandarin Oriental, Palazzo, Wynn, Encore, plus the best law firms in Southern Nevada ...
A concierge supervisor talks about common and unusual requests she receives, her biggest pet peeve and what prompted her to start a new career in the hospitality industry after working for many years as a respiratory care practitioner.
In the Notes: Public Education Foundation, Bennett Family Foundation, Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas, HELP of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Hospitality Association, City National Bank, Station Casinos, Communities in Schools of Nevada, Windermere Foundation, and more ...
Juan and Patty Barba had seemingly bad timing in opening a clothing shop — a year before the Great Recession. But by focusing on customer service, they have carved out their niche in the industry.
The chief operating officer of the Nevada Donor Network was a former UNLV athlete who played professionally after a heart transplant. He talks to us about how to maintain a healthy business and a healthy life, and misconceptions about organ donation.
Rafael Rivas treats each of his clients as unique entities and caters design work to their needs. And, he says, his is a rare firm that really wasn’t affected by the Great Recession.
Kim Henry wasn’t afraid to open a used bookstore in the electronic age. Her mission is to encourage young people to read, regardless of the medium, while serving the book-loving and book-collecting populace.
The law firm Pisanelli Bice hit the ground running four years ago, immediately securing high-profile cases in the gaming industry. One of the firm’s founding partners talks about how that success came about and what it takes to maintain ...
In the People: Quincy Branch, Joseph Zagata Jr., Erica Ivey, Julie Beas, Ganesh Kadam, Jakke Farley, Milrose Nacpil, Edward Vance, Julie Drugatz, Tom Skancke, Loraine Phelps, Boran Yu, Caren Carrero, Melissa Ramsey, John Schouten, Christopher Fava, Nathan Allen, Savannah McBride, Tammy McMahan, Chris Latil and more ...
When their kitchen-based oatmeal company got too big for Roseburg, Ore., Sheri Price and Mandy Holborow expanded to Las Vegas, where they are striving to build relationships with businesses and consumers.
The nonprofit Blind Center of Nevada, operating in Las Vegas since 1955, helps its members be more independent. After the recession, it had to get creative and make itself more independent.
The owner of the former Werner Institute of Balance and Dizziness, now Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers, explains why joining a national franchise is beneficial for him as a businessman as well as for the clients he serves.
In the notes: City National Bank, Three Square Food Bank, Bank of Nevada, Dress for Success Southern Nevada, Nevada State Bank, America First Credit Union, MGM Resorts International, SBE Foundation, Allstate, Society for Information Management, Margaret "Poco" Davis, Caesars Foundation, Juliana McRae, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and more ...
Paint. Drink. Have fun. Those are the core values of Pinot’s Palette, a place where people can create their own wall-worthy masterpieces under the guidance of professional artists, in a casual atmosphere intended to engender a fun experience for customers who don’t consider themselves artists.
The head of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance discusses the organization’s impact on the community, his management style, pet peeves and best business advice, as well as what he sees coming in Southern Nevada over the next six months.
When Sunset Station General Manager Bryan Lindsey heard many students at Hollingsworth Elementary were homeless and hungry, he came up with a plan to ...