INSIDE BUSINESS

Allegiant Air, a Las Vegas-based discount carrier said Tuesday that it plans to begin flying between Las Vegas and Willard Airport in Champaign, Ill., starting Aug. 16.

In a statement, the airline said it plans service on Thursdays and Sundays from Willard. The airline said it will use full-size MD-80 jets on the route.

Allegiant Air is a unit of Allegiant Travel Co.

FEA Consulting Engineers named Brian Patalon and Ryan Lightenburger project managers.

Bank of Nevada named Lisa Cook vice president/relationship manager for its Mesquite office.

Viridian Vertical, the exclusive sales representative for Sullivan Square, a mixed-use community. named Brinton Cook sales director.

Clark County named Leonard Cash director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Ameriprise Financial Services named Terrie Martinez regional recruiting manager for the southwest and western frontier market groups.

Las Vegas Handyman, a home-repair company, named Bryan Olson senior craftsman.

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