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‘Giving families peace of mind that someone has their back’
Monday, Sept. 30, 2013
Seasons Funeral Planning Services provides funeral preparation and planning that funeral homes don’t offer.
Local attorneys honored as best in the business
Friday, Sept. 20, 2013
Several hundred Southern Nevada attorneys will be recognized tonight as part of VEGAS INC’s annual “Top Lawyers” program. Honorees were chosen in collaboration with Martindale-Hubble, which for 140 years has ranked attorneys based on the opinions of their colleagues.
Internet convention to bring together top minds in technology
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
Scores of digital marketing gurus are expected to descend on Las Vegas this month. Impact13, an annual Internet marketing convention, will be held Sept. 25-27 at Aria. It is organized by the Internet Marketing Association of San Clemente, Calif., which counts more than 810,000 members.
Pillow’s promise: Sleep away your wrinkles
Monday, Sept. 16, 2013
JuveRest: The Sleep Wrinkle Pillow is a new multipatented beauty product engineered to help prevent and reduce sleep wrinkles caused by recurring facial compression during sleep.
Design czar’s goal is original and timeless
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013
Roger Thomas works in a close and interactive relationship with Steve Wynn, DeRuyter Butler and the Wynn Design team to imagine, define and craft the aesthetic experience of Wynn Resorts.
Working to create experiences, make a difference
Monday, Sept. 2, 2013
Aurelian Marketing Group is a “brand experience” company that handles marketing, social media and creative development for companies and events.
The shop where customers get cozy with their wine
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013
Tipsy Totes handcrafts unique wine and spirit totes, making designs that are meant to be gifted, regifted or kept as unique pieces of art.
Angel Awards celebrate Southern Nevadans who go above and beyond to help their community
Monday, Aug. 19, 2013
Local residents, companies and groups will be honored Tuesday night for their philanthropic work in Southern Nevada at VEGAS INC’s sixth annual Angel Awards. Recipients are featured in the Giving Guide distributed with this week’s VEGAS INC.
A place to let your inner artist come out and play
Monday, Aug. 19, 2013
Dewey Street is a place for people to come together to make things. It offers classes in various arts and crafts, with the most popular being sewing lessons for kids and teens.
Consigned to make a sale for every season
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
As They Grow is a seasonal, semi-annual children's consignment event. The business holds four events a year: a spring/summer event and a fall/winter event in Henderson and Summerlin.
Unsung heroes: Seven everyday people making a difference in others’ lives
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
They use their time off from work to volunteer. They dedicate profits from their businesses to charities and schools. They create programs to better the community. These are some of the Las Vegas Valley’s unsung heroes, the people who work under the radar to improve the lives of others.
Photo page: Making the rounds
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
Photos of health care events and industry professionals
Looking back: The start of something big
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
When the Rose de Lima campus opened in 1947, few would've foreseen the growth that has come.
What can be done to encourage philanthropy in Las Vegas?
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013
Las Vegas is home to a staggering amount of wealth, but residents fall short when it comes to philanthropy. Nevada dropped from the ninth most generous state in 2004 to the 37th in 2009, with contributions falling 34 percent while average incomes fell only 6 percent. That isn’t to say the city lacks generous donors. To be sure, many community members go above and beyond with giving and charity work. But what can be done to increase their ranks? What needs to happen to encourage philanthropy in the valley?
On-demand cootie removal, free of shame
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013
Lice Happens was co-founded by a registered nurse and quality assurance professional in Annapolis, Md. After years of successfully helping hundreds of families get rid of head lice back east, it has grown into a highly sought-after service that answers a need among families with school-aged children.
His home-grown business has the I.T. factor
Monday, July 15, 2013
Stimulus Technologies is a full-service IT firm that helps companies streamline their business operations with technology solutions.
In anticipation of merger, US Airways changes locations at McCarran Airport
Monday, July 8, 2013
US Airways will relocate this week from the A Concourse to the D Concourse at McCarran International Airport. Starting Wednesday, US Airways flights will arrive and depart from McCarran’s D gates. Ticketing and baggage will remain in Terminal 1.
Making her bid to be the best in the business
Monday, July 8, 2013
Ultimate Auctioneers liquidates assets on behalf of business owners, banks, lien holders, government agencies and private parties.
Pampering pooches and putting them in their place
Monday, July 1, 2013
Mugsy & Moxie’s Bully Couture is an all-breed boutique that specializes in the nine bully breeds: English bulldog, French bulldog, American bulldog, pug, boxer, bull terrier, mastiff, Boston terrier and pit bull. The business offers training, grooming products, collars and apparel, and other custom items.
Age-appropriate urgent care, 365 nights a year
Monday, June 24, 2013
Good Night Pediatrics is a nighttime urgent care facility just for kids. It's open every night of the year, including weekends and holidays.
Professional relationships can be warm, too
Monday, June 17, 2013
There is no doubt that increased eye contact improves the quality of your interactions, making you seem warmer, more confident, more trustworthy, more competent and much more approachable, says Laura Olson-Reyes of Bally Technologies.
A hat for every head, no matter the style or fit
Monday, June 10, 2013
D Bar J Hat Company makes custom handmade hats using fine fur felt bodies made in the USA.
Did your company make the list of Southern Nevada's Best Places to Work?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Our annual special publication “Best Places to Work” recognizes and honors companies who have an atmosphere, policies and compensation plans in place that its employees are pleased with and speak highly about. This is the 12th year that we’ve honored companies for their workplace programs. And, for the fifth consecutive year, we’ve partnered with Quantum Workplace, a third-party research firm that manages similar “Best Places to Work” awards programs in more than 40 cities across the United States.
Store makes sure the shoe fits, and looks good
Monday, June 3, 2013
Pediped Footwear's primary concern is the health and well-being of children’s growing feet. Whether your child is crawling, learning to walk or running around, we have a stylish shoe that fits comfortably while ensuring healthy foot development.
Every woman is a bombshell at local studio
Monday, May 27, 2013
Bombshell's goal is to create tasteful, classy pin-ups reminiscent of the ’40s and ’50s.
Gamble on house calls pays off for pharmacy
Monday, May 20, 2013
To compete with the giant chain pharmacies, Well Care Pharmacy decided to focus its business model on free delivery service anywhere in Las Vegas or Henderson.
Striving to set a standard for customer service
Monday, May 13, 2013
Superior Tire and Service wants to be the place Las Vegans look to for tires and service under one roof.
Success these days means doing everything right
Monday, May 6, 2013
Rude American Bat Company makes and distributes baseball bats, specifically the MOAB (Mother of all Bats) and related products.
Home cooking for children at school
Monday, April 29, 2013
Wholesome Tummies & WT Cafe is a made-from-scratch school lunch provider. Its menu items are prepared fresh daily in its commercial kitchen, pre-packaged and delivered to schools for their students.
Treat guests like they are in your home, High Roller GM says
Monday, April 22, 2013
Erik Eberhart says his experience operating numerous attractions with similar capacity and emphasis on guest service is invaluable.
Health Care Headliners: The medical professionals improving the health of Southern Nevada
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A group of Southern Nevada’s top medical professionals will be honored tonight at VEGAS INC’s 7th Annual Health Care Headliners event. Awards are handed out in 11 categories that cover a wide range of roles in the health care industry.
Now open: A fun learning environment
Monday, April 15, 2013
Locally owned and operated, Learning Express Toys provides children with toys, books and games that spark curiosity and inspire imagination.
How a chef’s hat can fit any home cook
Monday, April 8, 2013
The Cooking Experience by Mise En Place offers courses that cater to everyone’s needs, from Le Petit Classes for kids to Flash Courses for home cooks looking to improve a specific dish or family meal to Gourmet Courses for foodies who want to take their cooking to the next level.
Shopping made in the USA made easy
Monday, April 1, 2013
USA Boutiques carries an eclectic assortment of items including toys, belts, purses and wallets, flip flops, greeting cards, clothing for children and adults, vases, dinnerware, candles and more.
Hard work can make a business sparkle
Monday, March 25, 2013
Cupkates is a local, faith-based business founded on the belief that all girls deserve a little sparkle.
Their businesses are small, but their achievements are grand
Monday, March 25, 2013
Starting your own business can be dicey, to say the least. Forty-nine percent of all mom-and-pop operations fail in their first five years. But that means more than half succeed. Small businesses are far from the majority in the Las Vegas Valley, but thousands of entrepreneurs are making it every day, running – and in many cases, growing – successful companies. Here’s a look at several of them and the secrets of their success.
Single in Las Vegas? They've met your match
Monday, March 18, 2013
The Heart Brokers is a personal matchmaking, date coaching and image makeover company founded by Stephanie Brown and Alex Simon, the “First Couple of Matchmaking.”
At Nobu, hospitality is not just a job; it’s personal
Monday, March 11, 2013
One of the most important philosophies and business practices Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge embraces is a personalized level of guest service. The personalization begins before a guest even steps foot on the property.
40 Under 40: Who are Southern Nevada's best and brightest professionals?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Some of the best and brightest business professionals in Southern Nevada will be honored tonight at VEGAS INC’s 13th annual 40 Under 40 event. This year’s honorees include company presidents and CEOs, law firm partners, doctors and college deans.
Abandoned construction projects still dot the Las Vegas Valley
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
For at least one stalled project in Las Vegas, there's hope. An Asian gaming powerhouse announced Monday it plans to build a $2 billion megaresort on the site of the stalled Echelon, which has sat unfinished since 2008. But many other projects launched during the boom and abandoned during the bust remain untouched.
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.