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April 19, 2024

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  • People on the Move: March 4, 2024
    In the Notes: Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop, Kelvin Watson, SR Construction, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and more ...
  • The historic first sale made by Clark County Commissioner and longtime advocate for cannabis, Tick Segerblom at Las Vegas‚Äô first regulated cannabis cocktail lounge, Smoke and Mirrors Cannabis Lounge on Friday, February 23, 2024.
    Nevada's first regulated cannabis consumption lounge opens in Las Vegas
    In the seconds before the first state-regulated cannabis consumption lounge would open at Thrive Cannabis Marketplace near the Strip, Clark County Commission Tick Segerblom prepared for the occasion. Segerblom, a lawmaker who has long advocated for the advancement of legal marijuana, held a joint ...
  • Aaron Ford, Attorney General of Nevada, answers a question during an interview at the State Attorneys General Association meetings, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Boston.
    Nevada attorney general joins lawsuit challenging supermarket merger
    Nevada’s Aaron Ford is joining several other state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of Kroger and Alebertsons. The merger of the ...
  • North Las Vegas provides runway for renewable jet fuel company
    North Las Vegas provides runway for renewable jet fuel company
    Edgewood Renewables, a biofuel production company, is planning a biorefinery for the site of a former fuel terminal in North Las Vegas, with CEO Steve Harrington saying the goal is to kick off construction within the next six months and be operational by 2026.
  • People on the Move: Feb. 26, 2024
    In the Notes: Christiaan van Buuren, Ryan Rowland, Edward Abraham, Carl’s Donuts, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Lisa Rose and more ...
  • Vegas Inc celebrates exemplary executives with the 2024 C-Suite Honors
    Vegas Inc celebrates exemplary executives with the 2024 C-Suite Honors
    This year's C-Suite honorees represent nonprofits, sports, gaming, government and other industries critical to the success of the cities we call home. Each honoree displays leadership and innovation in his or her field while elevating their employees and their businesses.
  • "Ghost guns" are displayed at the headquarters of the San Francisco Police Department in San Francisco, Nov. 27, 2019.
    Nevada-based ghost gun manufacturer agrees to stop sales to Maryland residents
    A leading manufacturer of ghost guns has agreed to stop selling its untraceable, unassembled firearms to Maryland residents under a settlement agreement announced Wednesday by the city of Baltimore. City leaders ...
  • Wade Bohn, owner of Jay's Market on Flamingo Road, stands under the temporary bridge that was constructed in front of his business at the corner of Koval Lane and Flamingo as part of remaking the Resort Corridor for the Formula One race in November.
    Clark County pushes back discussion on F1 impacts
    Clark County has pushed back a discussion on the inaugural Formula One race and its impact on small businesses that had been set for this week. Kevin Schiller, Clark County manager, told commissioners ...
  • Nail polish is applied to a woman's fingernail by a Clockwork manicure robot in the XpresSpa at Harry Reid International Airport Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.
    Travelers at Las Vegas airport give thumbs-up to robot manicurist
    Taking her cues from the machine, Mikel selected a bright red color for her nails and settled in. The mechanized manicurist painted Mikel’s nails one at a time, swirling the brush in concentric circles to fully cover them, only stopping occasionally to give her instructions, like where to rest her arm or hand for the best results. “Everyone really ...
  • An exterior view of the Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
    Biotech startup aims to make big impact in Las Vegas and nationwide
    Heligenics has partnered with Roseman University to work out of the nearly 70,000 square feet of wet lab and office space at its Summerlin campus ....
  • Robert Rippee, executive director of UNLVs Black Fire Innovation Hub, calls up the first team during the President's Innovation Challenge at UNLV Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Nine student teams competed for $25,000 as they submitted solutions to Southern Nevadas biggest challenges.
    Tech leader: Understanding customer preferences is vital for innovation in hospitality
    Robert Rippee has been a central figure in the development of the Black Fire Innovation Hub since its inception. He is responsible for guiding the hub’s programming and curriculum ...
  • People on the Move: Feb. 19
    In the Notes: Patient Protection Commission, Natalie Allred, Joshua Campa, Bob Glaser, Sarah Guindy, Emily Hollister, All’Antico Vinaio and more ...
  • A woman stops to take a selfie on a pedestrians bridge at Las Vegas Blvd. and Park Ave. Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023.
    ACLU challenges Las Vegas Strip bridges law in federal court
    The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is suing Clark County over an ordinance that bans stopping or standing on pedestrian bridges on the ...
  • Thrive Cannabis Marketplace on S Sammy Davis Jr Dr Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.
    Board issues first state license for marijuana lounge in Las Vegas
    The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has issued the first license for a cannabis consumption lounge in the state. Smoke and Mirrors, attached to Thrive Cannabis Marketplace on Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in ...
  • Abingdon Mullin, CEO and founder of Abingdon Co., poses with a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) watch during an interview at the Abingdon watch store Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. WASP was a civilian women pilots organization founded during World War II.
    Las Vegas businesswomen 'don't slouch around,' report finds
    Abingdon Mullin always wanted to be a pilot. So, when she completed flight training, she wanted to buy herself something nice—a pilot’s watch. That’s when she learned what a gap in the market there was for ...
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