VBD Weekly / JANUARY 20 2023

JANUARY 20 2022 / ISSUE NO. 59 / ARCHIVE

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Henderson Chamber InSight 2023: Economic Resilience is Key

From left to right: John Restrepo, Mike PeQueen, Mayor Michelle Romero, and Scott Muelrath (Photo by Vegas Business Digest)

Last night, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce held its annual, invite-only InSight event at Ascaya in Henderson. Mike PeQueen, John Restrepo, and special guest Mayor Michelle Romero shared their insight about the national and Henderson-specific economic overview.

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First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel in Las Vegas Set for Spring Opening

Rendering of lobby (Courtesy of The Lexi)

The Artisan Hotel Boutique in Las Vegas is rebranding to The Lexi - Elevations Hotels and Resorts. The new brand will be the first cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas.

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Nevada Loses Jobs in December; Unemployment Rate Increases

The state’s unemployment rate in December is 5.2 percent, increased by 0.3 from 4.9 percent in November and decreased by 0.1 percentage points when compared to December 2021.

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Q&A: Sonia Petkewich, CEO of Taurean Consulting Group, on the Growth of New Types of Finance Jobs

Sonia Petkewich, CEO of Taurean Consulting Group (Courtesy of Sonia Petkewich)

A rapidly changing world with rising cybercrime and an increased need to protect sensitive information has opened up a new category of jobs where skills in tech and finance now merge.

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Apex Industrial Park Adds Second Waterline & Sewer System Total $37 Million

City of North Las Vegas sign (Courtesy of City of North Las Vegas)

Yesterday, North Las Vegas City Councilman Scott Black and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) Board of Directors voted to approve a total of $37 million toward the Garnet Valley Water and Wastewater Systems allowing for the further development of Apex Industrial Park.

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