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November 30, 2009

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An undated handout photo shows the lifting of the steel structural pieces of the Sands SkyPark to th
Casino venue in Singapore will have Las Vegas flavor
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Richard N. Velotta
The world's newest gaming venue will be halfway around the world, but a Las Vegas company will be in the center of the competition.
On the market: Homes are shown for sale in Sun City Anthem. Stabilization of the housing market is s
Real estate experts cautiously optimistic about market
Friday, November 27, 2009
The economy:
By Brian Wargo
Several real estate, financing and gaming executives recently gave a sober assessment of Las Vegas’ economy, but they are optimistic about the future.
Workplace transparency helps ease pain of employee layoffs
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Nicole Lucht
Talk to us. Please. That’s the sentiment expressed by workers whose employers are mum about workplace changes.
Town Square General Manager Mike Wethington, shown at the shopping and entertainment complex on Las
Q&A: Mike Wethington
Friday, November 27, 2009
General manager of Town Square
By Brian Wargo
The arrival of the holiday shopping season keeps one Las Vegan on his toes. Mike Wethington is general manager of Town Square, which this month is celebrating its second anniversary.
G2E trots out server-based games (yawn), and little new content
Friday, November 27, 2009
Gaming column:
By Richard N. Velotta
How appropriate it was for this year’s Global Gaming Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center to be parked next door to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
CityCenter's Veer Towers were recently awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold ce
New LEED certifications cement CityCenter's green status
Friday, November 27, 2009
Energy column:
By Nicole Lucht
All eyes are turned toward CityCenter as the green giant prepares to open next month.
CityCenter completion might spur home foreclosures
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Brian Wargo
Although some are touting CityCenter’s opening as a boon to the local economy, a mortgage expert says it will also signal the beginning of another wave of home foreclosures.
The List: SBA Lenders
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Ulf Buchholz, Marcia Mohr
The List: Certified Development Corporations
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Ulf Buchholz, Marcia Mohr
Las Vegas ready to OK city hall bond sale
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Brian Wargo
Commercial development in Southern Nevada is stagnant, but a move next week by the Las Vegas City Council is expected to pave the way for the next wave of downtown projects once the economy recovers.
Flying high: An Allegiant Air jet takes off from McCarran International Airport. Allegiant opened it
Allegiant defies aviation convention with 20 percent growth in sight
Friday, November 27, 2009
Transportation:
By Richard N. Velotta
In an industry buffeted by economic turbulence, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has found a tail wind, expecting 20 percent growth over the next four to five years.
Experts say online gaming in U.S. still a long shot
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Richard N. Velotta
A survey of 260 gaming industry professionals indicated most expect the legalization and regulation of Internet gambling in the United States would be the world’s top industry story in 2010.
A view of the Stephanie branch of Silver State Schools Credit Union, whose deposits are guaranteed b
Credit union insurer says business is solid
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Nicole Lucht
Five local credit unions privately insure their members’ deposits: Clark County, Cumorah, Boulder Dam, Plus and Silver State Schools.
Head cook Christian Guzman slips a pizza into the oven at the newest Sammy's Woodfired Pizza in Las
Despite recession, Sammy’s growing in Las Vegas
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Jeff Simpson
If you search for a Las Vegas business success during the recession, you might be looking for quite some time. But your quest won’t take long if you follow your nose to the smell of success at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza.
Waste not: Michael Wykoff, left, Clark Construction project manager, and Thomas Farrar, senior proje
VA hospital project quantifies recycling effort
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Nicole Lucht
Call it bragging rights. Companies building the Veterans Affairs hospital have a sign to show how much of the construction waste is being recycled.
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