Rebecca Clifford-Cruz

Story Archive

Treatment center focuses on teens, families: Monday, Nov. 6, 2017; Destinations for Teens, with six treatment centers in California and Nevada, specializes in helping teenagers with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as kids who engage in self-injurious behaviors.
Organ donation ‘is about life, not death’: Monday, Nov. 6, 2017; The community services supervisor for the Nevada Donor Network explains her organization’s mission to persuade Nevadans to register as organ donors, and talks about the impact of the Oct. 1 mass shooting.
Assemblywoman: We can learn from tortellini, dumplings and kreplach: Monday, Oct. 30, 2017; The Assemblywoman and president of Strategems Consulting talks about the value of hiring nontraditional employees, adjusting the way she communicated after moving from New York to Georgia and what we can learn from food.
One-stop certification shop gets new hires ready for work: Monday, Oct. 30, 2017; Daniel Kipnis’ business aims to put newly hired people to work quickly.
Construction boss: ‘Never been more proud to call Las Vegas my home’: Monday, Oct. 23, 2017; With a sustained presence in Southern Nevada for more than three decades, Kevin Burke’s firm, founded on “simple Midwestern values,” has developed a long and diverse client list.
Treat employees like family, not commodities: Monday, Oct. 23, 2017; The founder and CEO of EV&Associates Architects talks about the importance of trusting and respecting employees, the technological evolution of his industry and why he is happy to repeat one particular cliché.
Marketing exec: ‘As the shopper changes and technology advances, malls will need to adjust’: Monday, Oct. 16, 2017; The commercial marketing director at Forest City Commercial Management, which owns the Galleria at Sunset mall, talks about being a single working mother, the future of shopping malls in America and the latest offerings at Galleria at Sunset.
Las Vegas company evolves the online rummage sale: Monday, Oct. 16, 2017; This business, owned by Ofir Ventura and Yuliya Kisselyova, was created to take the online marketplace to the next level. Its goal is to prevent people from purchasing products they think are perfect, only to discover serious flaws upon delivery.
Suburban dinner spot inspired by the Strip: Monday, Oct. 9, 2017; For the Black Sheep, an American-Vietnamese restaurant that opened in May, chef Jamie Tran crafted a menu inspired by her childhood, beyond such staples as pho and banh mi.
Local passion backed by national expertise: Monday, Oct. 9, 2017; Garrett Leaf joined Centene in 2014 as senior vice president of finance for the company’s California health plan, and brings that experience here with the aim of providing every Nevadan access to health care insurance, including those in “bare” counties who were otherwise not expected to have any options for coverage next year.
List of fatalities: Sunrise Hospital official says patient in critical condition has died: Off-duty Metro officer is among the deceased in mass shooting; Monday, Oct. 2, 2017; Friends of Charleston Hartfield, a military veteran, Metro Police officer and newly published author of “Memoirs of a Public Servant,” in which he touted his victories, and highlighted his struggles as a police officer, identified him as one of Sunday night’s fatal victims. One of his last Facebook postings ...
In bail bonds business, a compassionate heart and good ears are as a person’s best assets: Monday, Oct. 2, 2017; The owner of Blondies Bail Bonds talks about the advantages and drawbacks of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, explains the process of posting bail and shares some of her frustrations about the judicial system.
Salon owners’ combined talents create ‘New York underground beauty parlor’: Monday, Oct. 2, 2017; Jon Rouse and Cory Martin, a photographer and hair stylist, have joined forces to create a salon that they say is a callback to New York’s underground beauty culture — and it’s not just for supermodels in magazine shoots.
Their dream combines business with family: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017; The owners of CraftKitchen in Henderson talk about balancing work and home life, discuss the people who influenced them most in their culinary education and share a couple of secret ingredients to enhance any meal.
Restaurateurs: ‘Passing the locals test makes us good enough for rock stars and royalty’: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017; David and Michael Morton expect to see rock stars at their luxury steakhouse. It is, after all, found inside the Hard Rock Hotel. But the brothers insist that the true measure of success is ...
Diners get what they want when they want it: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017; Metro Diner, which was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” offers new takes on classic dishes, such as fried chicken and waffles with homemade strawberry butter and Charleston shrimp and grits. Longtime Las Vegas restaurateur ...
Dentist’s advice: Treat patients like family: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017; The owner of Children’s Dentistry talks about his passion for helping patients with special needs, the importance of good staff morale in the workplace and the possibility that he would one day run for public office.
Marketing exec: Story of America is the evolution of retail: Monday, Sept. 11, 2017; Najla Kayyem is senior vice president of marketing for Pacific Retail Capital Partners, an operator of large open-air centers and enclosed malls throughout the nation, with more than $1.2 billion in retail assets under management, including Tivoli Village. ,,,
NFL, NHL are ‘great shot in the arm’ for Las Vegas economy: Monday, Sept. 11, 2017; A Q&A with Frank Gatski, who is in his 25th year as the chief of Gatski Commercial. ...
Edgy fitness studio aims to empower: Monday, Sept. 4, 2017; Mike Borden and Martin Hinton’s edgy fitness studio offers upscale, spa-like environment with a variety of classes incorporating several elements. Their goal, Borden says, is to empower their clients in and out of the gym.
Why these real estate advisers are bullish on Las Vegas: Monday, Sept. 4, 2017; The executive managing directors and partners at Newmark Knight Frank discuss trends in the Las Vegas real estate market, the geographical and governmental protections that affect development here, and the importance of being good corporate citizens.
For chef, teamwork is ‘the most important thing’: Monday, Aug. 28, 2017; The specialty room chef at Redwood Steakhouse inside the California resort in downtown Las Vegas explains the recipe for success at a restaurant, tells us his favorite dish to cook at home and shares what he would eat as his last meal.
Voice acting coach: ‘We should all do what we love’: Monday, Aug. 28, 2017; In 2010, Melissa Moats formed a small voiceover workout group in her home and began mentoring beginners in the craft. Five years later, she and her husband, Troy, opened their studio, providing mentorship and professional coaching to Las Vegas-based talent.
Sandwich shop owner: Consistency, quality are keys to success: Monday, Aug. 21, 2017; Clyde Kim opened his lunch spot in 2015, the latest business venture for a man who says his entrepreneurial spirit is inspired by his parents. He’s been in business for himself since 2001 — cafes, pizza restaurants, motels, sushi — but has found his bliss making sandwiches.
Come for the wine, return for the community: Monday, Aug. 21, 2017; The part-owner of Grape Expectations discusses the four stages of the winemaking process, shares tips for those interested in creating their own wine, and explains why her team thinks of the workplace as more of a community than a workplace.
Law firm’s managing partner inspired ‘to be a force for good’: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017; A founder and managing partner of Clear Counsel Law Group talks about the firm’s commitment to community service, the need for Southern Nevada to establish its identity, and the challenge of connecting senior citizens with available resources.
Attorney: ‘Las Vegas is a meritocracy’: Monday, Aug. 14, 2017; Attorney Joel Henriod, managing partner of the law firm’s Las Vegas office, fell in love with the law after watching the 1966 film “A Man for All Seasons,” the story of a man who stood up to the king after the king rejected the Roman Catholic Church so he could divorce his wife.
Law firm exec: ‘If you want something, go get it’: Monday, Aug. 7, 2017; The director of client relations at the law firm Las Vegas Defense Group, who worked as a police officer for 17 years, talks about how his former career influences his current one, makes the argument for introducing a lottery in Nevada, and explains why he’s proud to be a New Yorker.
Tennessee transplants share a taste of the South: Monday, Aug. 7, 2017; In the South, where Laura and Michael Harris are from, tradition and word of mouth can be enough to carve out a niche in the culinary scene. So Las Vegas, a city known for constant change and a transient population, is a new animal for the Tennessee couple.
Find your voice and make the most of your life: Monday, July 31, 2017; The president of Galit Empowering U talks about the benefits of entrepreneurship, long-term success and how she learned to embrace her voice.
Entrepreneur's priorities: First, care about your community: Monday, July 31, 2017; Monica Pappas has brought her background-check business from Northern Nevada to Las Vegas, bringing with her a passion for supporting her community.
Chef’s memory lives on through food: Monday, July 24, 2017; The late David Alenik was an accomplished and beloved chef, and his wife, Ann, is a renowned artist. Together, they created a gourmet Italian restaurant that has served the people of Southern Nevada for three decades.
Born organizer’s message: Spread positivity: Monday, July 24, 2017; A former human resources executive and current Southern Nevada franchisee of Neat Method, a professional organizing business, gives her definition of success, tells us why she has no pet peeves and explains the appropriate time, in her line of work, to refuse business.
Customer loyalty driven by good employees: Monday, July 17, 2017; The general manager of Sunset Station talks about the remodeling of a popular restaurant in the resort, the property’s draw for locals and the most alluring outdoor spaces she has found in Nevada.
Tavern owner: ‘The best is yet to come’: Monday, July 17, 2017; Sam Tibolt saw a void in gaming establishments in Lake Las Vegas as an opportunity to open his own pub in MonteLago Village. He’s taking what we learned in three years at Golden Entertainment and applying it to his bar and restaurant.
Restaurateurs keep it simple: Fresh food, emphasis on customer service: Monday, July 10, 2017; Jared Debehnke and Daniel Kouretas don’t do gourmet. Instead, their business relies on keeping it simple with tried-and-true American favorites, served with a smile.
Waste management exec says opportunity comes with expanded thinking: Monday, July 10, 2017; The vice president of waste management company Western Elite talks about the value of failure, the strides made in his industry through the years, and what he would say, if he could travel through time, to the high school version of himself.
In search of immortality through music and food: Monday, July 3, 2017; The rock musician and chief operating officer of the Bootlegger Italian Bistro talks about his passion for Paleo, famous people who’ve left him star-struck and striking a balance between maintaining tradition and keeping the restaurant fresh.
Physicians behind IV hydration business: Las Vegas is ‘a beacon of hope’: Monday, July 3, 2017; Every market has its own challenges, and patient care is no different. The physicians who founded this IV hydration and nutrient therapy business have sorted through those challenges in 17 countries while introducing their concept to the public.
Bank exec: Hire good people and empower them: Monday, June 26, 2017; One of JPMorgan Chase’s newest market executives talks about developing professional relationships quickly in a new city, the importance of smart hiring decisions and her role as a financial partner to her clients.
Concierge physician: ‘I get to be the small-town doctor I grew up knowing’: Monday, June 26, 2017; Dr. Ryon Parker says he has inherited a broken health care system. He created his concierge health care provider in an effort to fix that. He says his business model allows him to focus more on the patient-physician relationship, which yields more satisfying results.
Financial services CEO: ‘No one wins alone’: Monday, June 19, 2017; The CEO of Appreciation Financial talks about his passion for helping public employees save enough money to retire, the importance of teamwork when it comes to success, and how he stuck his neck out to meet his wife.
Designers: Las Vegas can be an unconventional fashion capital: Monday, June 19, 2017; Designs by twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten have been worn by Britney Spears, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Ricky Martin and Lenny Kravitz. And with the recent opening of their flagship store at the Shops at Crystals, they can be worn by you, too.
Demand put restaurant owner's dream on the fast track: Monday, June 12, 2017; Susanette Sandoval wasn’t ready for the success her Puerto Rican restaurant enjoyed when it opened in 2015. She and her husband, Jason, had to learn as they go, but their efforts have paid off.
Tennis coach: ‘We are all in the struggle’: Monday, June 12, 2017; The owner of Tennis WerX offers his ideas on how to improve education in Southern Nevada, the ripple effect of drugs in the community and the importance of knowing that no matter your struggle, you are not alone.
Local business owner's advice: When times are hard, ‘hustle, branch out and meet new people’: Monday, June 5, 2017; In 2007, Frank and Lelia Friedlander developed their product, a stone laminate that protects against etching, scratching and yellowing. In the years since, they ha seen it spread across the country and around the globe.
Las Vegas inspires designer to dream big: Monday, June 5, 2017; A Las Vegas decorator, stylist and owner of her own design firm shares her experience in the Clark County school system, talks about what inspires her creatively and explains how she was able to laugh her way out of a sticky situation.
Specialized workout features ‘afterburn’: Monday, May 29, 2017; Dr. Jill Oliver always focused her practice on the prevention and treatment of obesity-related conditions, so it was fitting that she and husband Michael Worley opened a gym.
Businesses must cultivate ‘brand champions’: Monday, May 29, 2017; The president and founder of Five Star Economy discusses mistakes made by small-business owners in marketing and advertising, talks about the need for improved health care in Southern Nevada, and shares three pieces of advice he’s received.
Husband and wife trying to create a market for a ‘bucket-list experience’: Monday, May 22, 2017; Those looking for a different way to see Las Vegas can find it in a three-wheeled convertible.