Reneé Black, left, and her husband Griffin Black talk to the Review-Journal at their home in Las Vegas, Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Reneé was a bartender at Route 91, and Griffin was a bar back. They were hired as independent contractors, but received forms months later indicating they were employees. They also were never paid their last day of tips. Nicole Raz/Las Vegas Review-Journal.
People who thought they had won in Station Casinos’ “bad beat jackpot” poker promotion were unhappy. They waited months to get paid. And now the bad-beat jackpot is gone.
Gina Gavan, economic and business development director for North Las Vegas, discusses new development projects on Craig Road in North Las Vegas. Art Marroquin/ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Two Las Vegas entrepreneurs talk about finding their niche in blockchain enabled technologies and digital currency.
Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School is one of 42 CCSD schools with solar panel installations, saving approximately $514,000 per year in energy costs.
Dallisa Hocking’s new “boutique soul center” pays tribute to her late Grandma Ellie. (John Przybys/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
There’s a little more than five weeks until this year’s tax filing deadline of April 17. But many small business owners are wondering, “How am I going to pay my taxes?” When owners haven’t set aside enough money to cover what they owe the government, they have options. — The easiest and cheapest alternative may be to dip into personal savings. — If you have available credit, you may want to borrow from a lender or credit card. — Also, the IRS can work out an installment payment plan.
Amazon Offering Discounted Prime Memberships to Medicaid Recipients Individuals with a valid Medicaid or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card The $5.99 membership can be renewed every year for up to four years. The reduced Prime membership comes with the same benefits of a standard one, including free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Now. Last year, Amazon also joined a USDA pilot program that allows those receiving government assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to buy groceries through online markets like Amazon’s FreshDirect or Walmart.
At the end of 2017, Bezos was estimated to be worth $112 billion, earning the top spot on Forbes’ world’s billionaires list. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Amazon founder’s net worth is now $127 billion, which the report states is the combined wealth of 2.3 million Americans.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Ends Sale of Assault Weapons Florida
School Shooting The retailer announced the move in an open letter and an appearance by CEO Ed Stack on ‘Good Morning America.’ Ed Stack, (Good Morning America) Ed Stack, (Good Morning America) Dick’s is also ending the sale of high-capacity magazines and sales of guns to people under 21 years old. The company ended the sale of assault weapons at Dick’s-branded stores after the Newtown, Conn. school shooting
in 2012. However, they were still selling them at its 35 Field & Stream locations. Nikolas Cruz, 17, shot and killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Feb. 14.
Five people with experience in business and government spoke Friday to the Urban Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas Among their advice: line up potential clients before starting a business, attend networking events and seek advice from experts in the industry The chamber, founded in 1980, has hundreds of members and focuses on the welfare of black-owned businesses in Las Vegas
Nevada is 13,325 jobs short of the top 10 in-demand information technology ecosystem occupations.
The Las Vegas 51s throw a celebration to break ground on their new stadium in Summerlin.
Real Estate Millions host Susan Kocab interviews Uri Vaknin about the renovations he made to his home and why he chose a one story building.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck has arrived in Las Vegas
McDonald’s Planning Big Change for Happy Meals The restaurant chain has made a pledge to make one of their signature meals healthier by 2022. Happy Meal choices will be hamburgers and four- and six-piece Chicken McNuggets. However, parents will still be able to ask for cheeseburgers. Here are a few more
key notes: • Bottled water will be added
• Chocolate milk will contain less sugar
• More fruits, vegetables and grains
will be served French fry sizes will also be smaller. McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. will serve Happy Meals containing 600 calories or less by June. Ernest Baskin, professor of food marketing at St. Joseph’s University (Money)
Las Vegas’ largest gaming companies (by employment) have 57 members on their corporate boards combined, eight of whom are women. Only two of these companies — MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming Corp. — have female representation on their boards that is higher than the national average.
Las Vegas’ largest gaming companies (by employment) have 58 members on their corporate boards combined. Nine of whom are women. Only two of these companies— MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming Corp—have female representation on their boards that is higher than the national average. Nationally, women in S&P 500 companies make up about 21.2% of corporate boards, according to Catalyst, a nonprofit working to advance women in business. Jocelyn Frye, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress
Las Vegas Review-Journal shows and videos are now available to stream on your Roku device.
It may be that cash donations are at a certain level, but volunteerism seems to be robust and donations of in-kind goods and services seems to be robust,” said Julie Murray, principal and CEO of Moonridge Group. Nicole Raz Las Vegas Review-Journal
Earlier this month, Buy Legal Meds opened its first brick-and-mortar location The store sells products with cannabidiol, or CBD, a marijuana compound that doesn’t get users high Buyers and sellers get into CBD for the fewer regulations
CBD, along with low-dose edible marijuana products, has a chance at turning more people into casual users
New York-New York has added an optional virtual reality experience with its Big Apple Coaster.
Video by Patrick Connolly
Additional footage provided by MGM Resorts
Music by Otis McDonald
Virtual reality on New York-New York’s Big Apple Coaster
Nautical-themed nightspot Starboard Tack, once a Vegas staple, sets sail again
Reactions from visitors to the Strip were mixed Wednesday. Some found it upsetting and said if the accusations were true, they would never stay at a Wynn property again. Others were ambivalent. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Steve Wynn, the founder of Wynn Resorts, has stepped down as CEO and chairman amid investigations of sexual impropriety. Wynn has released a statement saying “In the last couple of weeks, I have found myself the focus of an avalanche of negative publicity.” “Therefore, effective immediately, I have decided to step down as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Wynn Resorts, a company I founded and that I love.” Wynn resorts also released a statement reading “Wynn Resorts remains as committed as ever to upholding the highest standards and being an inclusive and supportive employer.”
Lucky Dragon auction is postponed to Feb. 22, 2018. Derek Stevens, owner of The D Las Vegas hotel-casino, attended the event and shared his thoughts on the future of the Lucky Dragon. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
