After a 23-year career at McDonald's Corp., Tim Thomas bought his own franchises. He shares the best business advice he has received and offers some of his own for would-be franchise owners.
An app developed by locals gives customers more control by allowing them to shop around for the best deals before they reach the door supervisor for a night out.
A local architect and interior design firm is part community, part creativity and wholly dedicated to helping Las Vegas grow into an adaptive city in the vein of Chicago or San Francisco.
What will the nation's health care system look like in 25 years? The senior vice president of operations at Dignity Health Nevada weighs in on what's to come ...
Stuart Reyburn, a former Air Force firefighter, noticed how much the struggling economy was causing local governments to cut spending. The timing seemed right for a business model that centered on stretching the life of equipment, rather than replacing it with new purchases.
Jay Bloom could have left Las Vegas and never looked back. He was sued multiple times by investors, lenders and contractors involved with the Las Vegas Mob Experience, the museum he founded and briefly operated at the Tropicana in 2011. The attraction went bankrupt, was sold for cents on the dollar and closed. But Bloom didn't cut and run. He fought the lawsuits, and today, he not only has put his legal problems to rest but is vowing to repay his investors, even though he's not legally obligated to do so.
Interested in learning how to do stained glass? Or maybe you just want a custom piece to decorate your home or front door. Either way, Lead in the Window has got you covered ...
In the Notes: Wells Fargo Bank, Nevada HAND, Neighborworks America, Johnson Jacobson Wilcox CPAs, Las Vegas Sands Corp., Clean the World, the Engelstad Family Foudnation, Roseman University of Health Sciences, United Way of Southern Nevada, Southland Industries, Cabo Wabo Cantina, HELP of Southern Nevada, Gold Coast Promotions, One Hour Air Conditioning, and more ...
Brother and sister Wes and Laurie Kendrick opened Table 34 in 2004, embraced the city and survived the Great Recession by focusing on the long road rather than dwelling on short-term pain ...
Pita Pit is a quick-service sandwich shop, but franchisee Paul Sergi Jr. is counting on nutrition to be its trump card. "We are the nutritional opposite of any sandwich that you will find anywhere in town," he says. "Instead of a loaf of bread containing a few veggies and fatty meats, Pita Pit utilizes a thin, low-carb, Lebanese-style pocket pita that we stuff with over 16 vegetables and lean meats."
In the People: Ivette Barajas, Adrick Akoopie, Lisa Hickey, Rita Vaswani, Kevin Welch, Joseph Vassallo, Raymond Weamer, Dr. Carlos William Araujo, Chet Whitley, CJ Manthe, Cindy Rodriguez, Susan Curry and more ...
In the Notes: Sunrise, MountainView, Southern Hills, Sunrise Children's hospitals; Claim Jumper, Fizz, Burke Construction Group, Galaviz and Co., Global Market Advisors, Sprouts Farmers Market, Marina Bay Sands and Venetian Macao ...
A biotechnology company specializing in the manufacture of products to grow pharmaceutical-grade marijuana today announced its relocation to Las Vegas. GrowBLOX Sciences Inc. said in a news release it moved its headquarters from Orlando, Fla., “to build upon the momentum of the company's …
Honest-1 aims to ensure its customers are thoroughly educated on the systems and services necessary to keep their vehicles in the best running condition possible ...
Moises Vallin was skeptical about using bullets in his jewelry design but has received mostly positive feedback. Soon, he says, he will donate part of his monthly profits to charities.
Las Vegas-based Cannery Casino Resorts is selling a Pittsburgh-area harness-racing track and casino in a $465 million deal. William Paulos, co-CEO of Cannery Casino Resorts, said proceeds from the sale would be used to …
Charles Granda learned a variety of skills during his 11-year military career, but perhaps none more useful to him now, as a small-business owner in Southern Nevada, than airfield management.
Bungalow Clothing is solving the Achilles heel of online apparel shopping: not being able to try things on before buying them. Through a reconfiguration of the shopping process ...
People who like craft beer and quality wine will love the Henderson business that teaches customers how to make and bottle their own libations. The owner says it’s fun, it wills save money and it’s a nice hobby or even date night activity.
It started with a class at UNLV, and before Craig Reeves knew it, he was addicted to glasswork. He got so good at sculpting, he started a business doing it.
BerryBreeze is a newly patented technology that uses activated oxygen to sanitize your refrigerator and the food you keep in it. It kills bacteria, mold, fungus and yeasts. BerryBreeze also says its product eliminates ...
"Checkers has close to 800 restaurants across the United States. With the tremendous growth in Las Vegas in recent years, it has become a melting pot of persons from other parts of the country, many of whom have fond memories of growing up with Checkers. It seemed a natural fit to bring Checkers to Las Vegas."
The group that owns the sprawling Hakkasan nightclub at MGM Grand today announced it is buying the Las Vegas-based group that manages the club. Hakkasan Group announced its acquisition of Angel Management Group.
The company says its treadmills are great for dogs who live in small spaces, those who live in areas affected by cold or severe weather and working dogs, such as police or service dogs.
Brain Balance Achievement Centers is a nationwide supplemental learning center that helps children ages 4 to 17 struggling with learning and behavioral disorders, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and Asperger’s, reach their academic, social and behavioral potential.
Sambalatte aims to deliver the best coffee experience possible. It also offers loose tea leaves, breakfast pastries, sandwiches, quiches, desserts and coffee accessories.
VEGAS INC is undergoing a transformation and expansion all in one. On Feb. 9, the award-winning business weekly will become part of The Sunday, an innovative, free news and business publication that will be distributed directly to current VEGAS INC subscribers as well as a broader audience in the Las Vegas Valley.
When the average person thinks of pickled products, they mostly think about dill pickles. The Pickled Pantry doesn’t make dill pickles but a unique variety of mild, hot, sweet, sweet hot and intensely hot vegetables and mushrooms.
Keith Norman says he has spearheaded South Point’s allergen awareness program and helped the hotel lead the way when it comes to large properties focusing on food allergies.
A Strip giant struggled with finances, while a long-stalled resort project got new life. A favorite local eatery faced its greatest challenge, while new restaurants downtown broke ground. The real estate market boomed, while high-priced transportation projects stalled. 2013 was nothing if not eventful.
Starting a company is hard. As many as 85 percent of businesses fail during their first year in operation. In the wake of the recession, finding a winning formula has been even more difficult for entrepreneurs. But companies across the valley are making it.
Colosseum Training Center’s new 3,000-square-foot facility opened Oct. 26 at 3306 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson. The center offers workout programs for all levels, from beginner to competitive athlete.
JoJo’s Jerky makes premium beef and turkey jerky, spice rubs and marinades using all-natural ingredients, premium cuts of grass-fed beef and all-natural turkey breast.
Reviv is a wellness spa that provides IV hydration therapies, wellness injections and more to people who feel ill, dehydrated, hung over or tired. The treatments are administered in a fun and relaxing spa setting by a staff of doctors, nurses and paramedics.
What's new on the Las Vegas business scene? Downtown restaurants and a Rolex dealer on the Strip are among the latest new business ventures in the valley. Read the whole article for more.
Buzz’N Brushes is an upbeat and entertaining creative art class for both the artistic and not-so-artistic. BeeGuests will learn step-by-step the basics of acrylic painting while enjoying music, alcoholic beverages, entertainment and the company of BeeBuddies.
Surfset Las Vegas is a fitness studio that offers workout routines and training done on modified surf boards. The surf boards are set on balance balls to simulate instability and cause your body to tighten and engage your core. Not only are you working the areas of the exercise we are doing, but your whole body is engaged to remain balanced on the board.