Business owners and entrepreneurs who wear many different hats and try to do everything on their own may often find themselves overwhelmed and questioning why their business isn’t successful. Alex Bratty has a solution: focus on work in areas in which you are strong. “The simple fact is that when you’re bogged down in work that doesn’t play to your strengths, you’re … [Read more...] about Workshop will address how to better business by playing to your strengths
ThriftersAnonymous launches “This Is Who I am”
Thrifting experts, Shana Dahan and Edwina Registre, of Storage Wars on A&E, launched a new YouTube series, “This Is Who I Am,” on June 6. The series features women and men in the Las Vegas area who have been chosen to receive a closet consultation, a thrifting trip and overall closet makeover. Las Vegas resident Ruth Furman was the first guest featured on the … [Read more...] about ThriftersAnonymous launches “This Is Who I am”
Las Vegas Latino Bar Association Plans ¡Andale! 5K to Help Equalize Law School Admissions
The Las Vegas Latino Bar Association’s (LBA) inaugural fundraiser, ¡Andale! 5K - A Race to Equalize Law School Admissions! will take place Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the inaugural ¡Andale! 5K will fund scholarships to pay for Hispanic college students to offset the costs of LSAT preparation courses. According to the Hispanic National Bar … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Latino Bar Association Plans ¡Andale! 5K to Help Equalize Law School Admissions
Ayesha Mehdi chosen for leadership program with national health care law association
Las Vegas health care attorney Ayesha Mehdi of Frontier Health Law has been selected for the Leadership Development Program of the American Health Lawyers Association's (AHLA) Fraud and Abuse Practice Group, starting July 1. She will help provide a forum for other attorneys who represent health care providers, facilities and businesses. After coming to the U.S., Mehdi … [Read more...] about Ayesha Mehdi chosen for leadership program with national health care law association
TuffSkin Surface Protection makes new contacts at American Institute of Architects Conference
Success comes by design. And TuffSkin Surface Protection officials worked to design new success routes at the recent American Institute of Architects Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas by meeting other design professionals and learning about emerging design trends. The conference, which highlighted the institute’s “Blueprint for a Better Future” campaign, ran June 6 … [Read more...] about TuffSkin Surface Protection makes new contacts at American Institute of Architects Conference
Opendoor sees balanced housing market in Las Vegas with less than four months of inventory
The recent slowing in home prices, even amid continued low mortgage rates, has some housing market observers wondering whether six years of strong sales growth will end, letting buyers wrest the upper hand from sellers, especially in Las Vegas. In May, Standard & Poor’s said its S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index, the leading measure of U.S. home … [Read more...] about Opendoor sees balanced housing market in Las Vegas with less than four months of inventory
Going with the flow: Kraft-Sussman brings new eco-friendly cremation option to Nevada viewed as gentler on the deceased
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be hard on families. But thanks to new technology coming to Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services, the cremation process can be a more gentle experience and easier on the environment. About three years ago, owners Wendy Kraft and Laura Sussman were attending an industry conference when they heard about alkaline hydrolysis — … [Read more...] about Going with the flow: Kraft-Sussman brings new eco-friendly cremation option to Nevada viewed as gentler on the deceased
What Falling Mortgage Rates Mean in Las Vegas
A drop in mortgage rates has sparked a spike in mortgage applications nationwide. Given rising home values in Las Vegas, sellers can reap rewards in our Market. “Falling mortgage rates are a great deal for first-time home buyers especially, as it sets them on a positive track for life. Right now, coupled with low interest rates, it is a perfect time to buy”, says Ana Usma … [Read more...] about What Falling Mortgage Rates Mean in Las Vegas
Workshop on June 18 designed to make an impact for business owners
With the hustle of daily tasks and events to attend it can be hard for business owners to operate with a strategic focus. Rebecca Sherer and Jeanine Collins, founders of Cultivate. Academics, will lead an original Cultivate. learning lab, “Ready, Set…Reflect,” Tuesday, June 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Coop coworking space, 1925 Village Center Circle Suite 150 in Las … [Read more...] about Workshop on June 18 designed to make an impact for business owners
ImageWords principal Ruth Furman wins 2019 Women of Distinction Award
The Southern Nevada chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners granted ImageWords Communications principal Ruth Furman a 2019 Women of Distinction Award in the Arts, Entertainment and Media category. The Southern Nevada chapter of the nonprofit association, one of 60 such chapters nationwide, grants Women of Distinction Awards annually in a variety of … [Read more...] about ImageWords principal Ruth Furman wins 2019 Women of Distinction Award
Family-owned business takes Las Vegas to the seas, brings Italian inspiration to convention
When architects and designers watch demonstrations from Las Vegas family-owned company TuffSkin Surface Protection at this week’s American Institute of Architects convention, they will see a product that is now being used on cruise ships. Frank and Lelia Friedlander founded TuffSkin in 2007 when they designed a new product specifically to protect stone countertops. According … [Read more...] about Family-owned business takes Las Vegas to the seas, brings Italian inspiration to convention
Las Vegas homes prices rise, outpacing other markets; Opendoor officials poised to comment
Las Vegas new-home prices rose in March, bucking a national trend, The Wall Street Journal reported this week. And Opendoor, a real estate technology company helping homeowners sell homes by offering to buy those homes, is seeing this trend’s dynamics in Southern Nevada. Opendoor, which is based in San Francisco and has Las Vegas offices, uses software, including a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas homes prices rise, outpacing other markets; Opendoor officials poised to comment
CAMCO names Mozell Williams Vice President
CAMCO, a management services company serving community associations in Nevada, named Mozell Williams vice president of the developer division for Southern Nevada. A U.S. Navy veteran, Williams knows the value of effective communication and supporting her team. In 2013, Williams accepted the Portfolio Manager of the Year Award for her motivation and persistent determination … [Read more...] about CAMCO names Mozell Williams Vice President
Clark County Medical Society Alliance names Michele Volker and Ginger Allen co-presidents
The Clark County Medical Society Alliance installed Michele Volker and Ginger Allen as co-presidents for its board of directors. The 2019-20 CCMSA board includes: Presidents: Michele Volker and Ginger AllenImmediate past presidents: Sharlin Ahmed-Khan, Kim Fonte and Estela HansenPresidents-elect: Cindy Choi and Shirley MusniFirst vice president of membership: Sherri … [Read more...] about Clark County Medical Society Alliance names Michele Volker and Ginger Allen co-presidents
TuffSkin Surface Protection builds contacts at HD Expo in Las Vegas
TuffSkin Surface Protection exhibited at the Hospitality Design (HD) Expo May 15-17, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to educate on protecting natural stone surfaces like marble, travertine and onyx. Kyle Ross, creative director of TuffSkin Surface Protection said, "With TuffSkin's brand awareness spreading globally, leaders of the industry had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about TuffSkin Surface Protection builds contacts at HD Expo in Las Vegas