Bailey joined the Las Vegas-Review Journal’s business desk in April 2018. She previously worked with the paper in the summer of 2017 as an intern. Prior to her return, she was an intern on Bloomberg News’ energy team. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of journalism degree in 2017.
A grant from MGM Resorts International was awarded to help support two demographics that are underrepresented among business owners; only 31.6 percent of firms in Nevada are minority-owned, and only 36.3 percent are women-owned, according to a 2012 report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The 40-year-old Las Vegas entrepreneur is the founder of Coco Taps, a company that sells tools that allow users to tap into coconuts at home, as well as ready-to-drink coconuts that have already been tapped and branded. It’s a product he believes in so much, he’s in the process of legally changing his first name to fit the brand.
The drone industry is in the midst of a boom, with the Federal Aviation Administration expecting the total commercial hobbyist fleet to reach 422,000 by 2021 after only 108,000 in 2017. But there may be one demographic being left behind in the dust: women.
A recent agreement between public-private nonprofit group WaterStart and the Queensland government in Australia may bring in new water tech companies to Nevada.
As technology continues to advance, drones can also pose a security threat. One solution, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s acting administrator, is to require remote IDs in every drone.
As the national drone industry continues to take off, unmanned aerial vehicle experts say it’s likely drones will be used by almost every law enforcement agency across the country within the next few years.
More than 3,500 unmanned aerial vehicle professionals are expected to gather in Las Vegas this week for the 2018 InterDrone conference, which claims to bethe largest commercial drone show in North America.
Partners intend to create the first joint Autonomous Systems Test Center that is focused on mining safety, public safety and technology that could be used to mine on areas like the moon, Mars or asteroids.
A large number of Nevada residents have been struggling to curb their credit card debt, according to a recent study from consumer and business credit reporting agency Experian.
Startups from all over the country may be able to work with government agencies in Southern Nevada on areas like transportation and public safety.
A number of local experts said Nevada’s tax structure and business-friendly climate make it an appealing location to set up shop, but investment money in Southern Nevada is flowing out of the state to areas where startups are thriving, such as Silicon Valley.
Nevada residents can expect to see a drop in electricity rates thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to a new analysis.
The number of women in the construction industry has been on the rise in recent years. Still, women made up just 9.1 percent of employees in the U.S. construction industry in 2017.
The company said the added service charge essentially replaces tips, but guests are free to add their own tips if they wish.
Jesus Jara, who had his contract with CCSD approved in May, will begin attending LVGEA 50 board meetings in September. The board includes members from both the public and private sector working to drive Southern Nevada’s economic development.
