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Quality service solves a lot of business problems
Monday, March 4, 2013
Glove Connection caters to construction and industrial safety, the green energy industry, the food industry and hospitality.
Cab company vows to continue taxi service despite planned driver strike
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
Managers of Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation say they’re prepared to continue taxi service even if union drivers walk off the job early Sunday as expected.
At Shaggy Chic, ‘every dog deserves the good life’
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
Shaggy Chic offers a luxury, eco-friendly pet salon and showroom filled with products for pet owners, spa and grooming salons, and veterinarians.
Safety first when it comes to feeding customers
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Jadon Foods is a woman-owned, minority-owned, small baked goods manufacturer specializing in cookies and snacks for those with dietary challenges.
Fashion with a conscience
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
Feel Good Movement is a socially responsible clothing brand founded on the basis of positive thinking.
First impression is everything for small business
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
Dollheads Blowdry and Extensions Bar's customers are women looking for a fun environment in which to fill their hair care needs at affordable prices before a night out, as well as special groups, including bachelorette parties.
Quality is the best policy for a small business
Monday, Jan. 28, 2013
AA Printing Service prints everything from business cards, brochures, postcards, fliers and letterhead to wedding invitations to full-color banners, posters, billboards and signs.
Smoothie business has been a dream come true
Monday, Jan. 21, 2013
Dina Mitchell says Tropical Smoothie Cafe's biggest challenge is finding smart locations that don’t affect existing locations’ sales.
Success is all about teamwork, enjoying your job
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
Surround yourself with great people, said Terry Downey, the president and general manager of Aliante Casino and Hotel.
The valley's top business stories of 2012
A look at the people, places and things making news this year
Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
Many of the topics that dominated the discussion in boardrooms and lunch rooms across the valley will continue to make headlines in 2013. So in case you missed them, or to give you a heads up for next year, here’s a look at some of this year’s biggest business stories.
Opening up a world of confidence to workers
Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
Workplace ESL Solutions improves the lives of thousands of people by offering effective language training.
Caregivers take house calls, provide relief
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Visiting Angels' goal is to keep seniors in their homes. It is a personal care agency that assists with daily living activities, such as transferring, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation and transportation.
Banner year for some, bummer year for others
2012 was a year some people won’t want to forget — then again, it was a year others won’t want to remember
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
For some, 2012 was a banner year. Companies saw profits rise despite the stagnant economy, tourism to Las Vegas began to increase, and developers started planning projects to better accommodate both visitors and residents. But the past year also presented challenges for many in the business community.
Caesars names general manager for Las Vegas observation wheel
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012
Eric Eberhart, a veteran with more than 30 years of entertainment experience, has joined Caesars Entertainment as general manager of the High Roller observation wheel being built on the Las Vegas Strip.
A dozen personalities that changed the valley’s business landscape in 2012
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
Las Vegas’ business community is filled with movers and shakers who every day make deals, invent products and try to make the community a better place to work and live. This year, a handful of them stood out from among the crowd. They led the pack in innovation, realized massive profits, proposed reforms and measures that change the way we do business and helped put Las Vegas on the map. These are VEGAS INC’s picks for 2012’s top 12 business personalities of the year.
Athletic trainer’s message for successful business: Focus on what you can give, not what you can get
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
For the past nine years, Phase 1 Sports has assisted more than 100 local athletes in attending college and receiving scholarships.
Baby’s Bounty marks four years of helping kids
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
Baby’s Bounty recently had a birthday, celebrating four years of assisting babies born into low-income families by providing the most essential items for their health, safety and well-being.
Megabus returning with trips between Las Vegas and L.A.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
Megabus, the discount intercity bus service that began a 10-month run of service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in 2007, is coming back in December, a month after Greyhound modified its schedule to include five daily express buses.
Keeping customers plugged in, no plug necessary
Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
Smart City Networks was founded more than 25 years ago and established its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas in 1998.
13 apps every businessperson should know
Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
The thousands of apps that are developed annually make life easier for users of smart devices. That’s particularly true for business owners and executives. Here’s a look at 13 apps — some being developed in Las Vegas, all being used here — that can help streamline workers’ lives.
Attack disrupts VEGAS INC website; work under way to resolve problems
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
Because of a cyberattack, lasvegassun.com and its online sister publications vegasinc.com and lasvegasweekly.com are not functioning as usual.
Boyd completes $1.45 billion acquisition of Peninsula Gaming
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012
Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas today said it has completed its $1.45 billion acquisition of Peninsula Gaming LLC.
Cantor Gaming expands mobile betting at bars, casino
Monday, Nov. 19, 2012
Sports book operator Cantor Gaming has announced deals with more bars and a casino.
Bally CEO leaving post, will be chairman
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Slot machine maker and casino supplier Bally Technologies Inc. of Las Vegas today said that CEO Richard Haddrill is stepping down from that post and that Ramesh Srinivasan will become president, CEO and a board member effective by Dec. 31.
Two new Big Lots stores opening this month in the Las Vegas Valley
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
Discount retailer Big Lots is opening two new stores in the Las Vegas Valley this month. The new stores will be at 7781 W. Tropical, Las Vegas, in the Centennial Gateway plaza and at 350 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, in the Lake Mead Crossing shopping center near Boulder Highway.
Tattoo removal company is all about changing lives
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012
Tattoo Vanish Inc. and Professional Permanent Cosmetics offers cosmetic tattooing with permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip color and areola restoration post breast cancer reconstruction. It also offers other procedures like skin re-pigmentation and tattoo removal.
Doctor says volunteering more important, inspirational than ever
Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
Dr. Shamoon Ahmad is the founder, trustee and medical director of the Southern Nevada Community Foundation and Community Care Free Clinics and director of the Cancer Therapy and Integrative Medicine Institute.
MGM Resorts, Jim Murren receive Anti-Defamation League award for diversity efforts
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012
MGM Resorts International and its chairman and CEO, Jim Murren, have been presented the Anti-Defamation League's Americanism Award for the company's aggressive efforts in diversifying its management ranks.
Riviera issues low-price guarantee for conventions, meetings
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
The Riviera hotel-casino said Thursday it is offering a low-price guarantee for conventions and meetings. The guarantee applies to meetings with room blocks of 100 or more on peak nights.
Business relationships form and flourish by listening
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
In the cosmetic surgery industry, not only do results matter, they are on display, Dr. Samir Pancholi says. Cosmetic surgery in Las Vegas demands a high level of skill, knowledge and ability.
World's largest gaming expo kicks off in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
The world's largest gaming industry gathering lands in Las Vegas this week with a four-day conference at the Las Vegas Sands Convention Center. The 12th Global Gaming Expo, better known as G2E, will bring together tens of thousands of people to learn about the latest casino innovations and discuss issues confronting the industry.
Shuffle Master changing name to better reflect its offerings
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
Casino supplier Shuffle Master Inc. is changing its name dating from 1983 to SHFL entertainment Inc.
Attorney: 'Rational, steady growth' is on the horizon
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
McDonald Carano Wilson LLP focuses on commercial real estate, which has been hit especially hard during the recession. The firm works daily with property owners, lenders and investors to chart a course for coming out of the recession as strong as possible to take advantage of new opportunities.
Attorney is just second in state to be named CLEL fellow
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
Local attorney Mark Ricciardi recently was selected for a national honor that only one other lawyer in Nevada has received.
As part of renovation, MGM Grand to offer rooms that promote wellness
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
The MGM Grand is including in its renovation 42 "Stay Well" rooms that, for a few bucks more, "optimize and support the physical and emotional health and well-being of guests."
Imperial Palace becomes the latest Vegas casino to undergo a name change
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012
Imperial Palace is getting a new name — a much shorter one — and a makeover.
Harmonize an office with simple fixes
Monday, Sept. 17, 2012
You don’t need to hire a feng shui master to improve harmony in your workplace. A few simple design changes can quickly increase the energy flow, feng shui experts say.
Perseverance keeps family business thriving in tough times
Monday, Sept. 17, 2012
Renu Oil offers dock and environmental management services, asset reclamation, oil filtration, yellow grease recovery, grease trap cleaning, brown grease recovery and waste consulting services.
NV Energy, MGM Resorts honored for diversity efforts
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
MGM Resorts International and NV Energy are two of the nation's 55 “2012 Best Companies for Diversity,” as selected by HispanicBusiness Media.
Online broadcast will take Fremont Street Experience attractions worldwide
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012
The street with the world’s largest LED screen is hoping to bring its attractions to people’s computer screens. The Fremont Street Experience soon will begin airing a live interactive online talk show from casinos, restaurants and attractions located in the five-block entertainment district.
Head of Monte Carlo gets new position with MGM Resorts
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012
Monte Carlo hotel-casino President and Chief Operating Officer Anton Nikodemus has been named president and COO of casino marketing at parent company MGM Resorts International.
CBRE brokerage vows to remain competitive in gaming
Monday, Aug. 13, 2012
Commercial real estate brokerage CBRE says the loss of two Las Vegas gaming brokers to competitor Newmark Grubb Knight Frank doesn’t diminish its commitment to the industry.
Creating video games takes seriously grown-up skills
Monday, July 30, 2012
Petroglyph is an independent game development studio that has more than 100 people on staff.
Cantor reaches agreement with California tracks for online poker
Friday, July 27, 2012
Sports book operator Cantor Gaming of Las Vegas said today it reached agreement with California horse racing tracks to provide online poker wagering technology and infrastructure, should such betting be legalized in California.
Business owners and executives weigh in with ideas for creating a diverse workplace
Monday, June 25, 2012
Diversity. It’s something most employers strive for but often find difficult to achieve. It’s a buzzword that gets tossed around workplaces but remains difficult to define. Most employers say they favor it, but fewer prioritize it. Diversity goes beyond hiring workers of different colors, ages, sexualities and abilities. To be truly diverse, a workplace needs to be full of people with different personalities, life experiences and worldviews.
Cantor Gaming brings mobile gambling to California
Friday, June 15, 2012
Cantor Gaming, which operates sports books in several Las Vegas casinos, announced today that it is entering the California market.
Four companies ink Internet poker deals
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ongame Network Ltd. and Shuffle Master Inc. have reached agreements to make Ongame's Internet poker system available through systems operated by Las Vegas slot machine makers Bally Technologies Inc. and Aristocrat Technologies Inc.
Putting everything in place
Monday, May 28, 2012
Learn about a new business that wants to help you get organized.
Boyd purchases company with casinos in Kansas, Iowa and Louisiana
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas announced Wednesday it was buying Peninsula Gaming LLC, which has casinos in the Midwest and the South, for $1.45 billion.
‘Think fast, respond immediately and stay calm’
Monday, May 14, 2012
Check out what Superior Traffic Services is up to.