Julie Ann Formoso

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For Hispanic business community, there’s strength in numbers: Monday, April 25, 2016; Peter Guzman, the president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, talks about the roadblocks Hispanic businesspeople face, and how to overcome them, as well as his priorities with the chamber and the Hispanic community’s growing influence in local and national politics.
Waffle sandwich shop wafts into the Park; buffet gets makeover: Friday, April 8, 2016; The Strip has always been teeming with new eateries almost every week. But with the recent birth of the Park joining the already-thriving Linq, Las Vegas Boulevard is about ...
T-Mobile Arena set to open on Strip; Summerlin gets an Albertsons: Friday, April 1, 2016; For years, Las Vegas sports fans only had Sam Boyd Stadium and the Thomas & Mack Center to enjoy games while gulping down some chow ...
Popular L.V. dive bar to take a breather, while sports bar set to surface at Mirage: Friday, March 25, 2016; For those scrambling to get into shape for the summer, you may just get the extra push you need thanks to ...
New Las Vegas chamber is planning for more weddings: Monday, March 21, 2016; Industry pros join forces to try to restore Las Vegas’ place atop the destination wish list ...
New York’s Halal Guys heading to Las Vegas; Henderson to welcome bakery: Friday, March 18, 2016; The Halal Guys. It’s like the Eiffel Tower — chances are if you haven’t been there yourself, you know someone who has or you’ve seen an ungodly number of Instagram photos of it ...
The face of the Henderson Chamber is changing: Monday, March 14, 2016; Henderson Chamber of Commerce CEO Scott Muelrath explains how adjusting the mission of the organization helped it rebound from the Great Recession, and how he and his team maintain the momentum they have built up the past five years.
Shake Shack set for another Strip opening; downtown to welcome doughnut shop: Friday, March 11, 2016; Burgers, fries and doughnuts. If you’re like millions of Americans who love these fast-food delights, March is going to be your month ...
Summit encourages businesses to be engaged in education: Monday, March 7, 2016; For years, business and state leaders have made plenty of promises to improve the Clark County School District for the sake of the students and “economic diversification.” Today, members of the business community ...
MGM’s Park opening a month away; gourmet hot dog shop to debut near UNLV: Friday, March 4, 2016; There’s Central Park in New York City and soon there’ll be the Park on the Las Vegas Strip. Yes, a park smacked in the middle of Sin City’s stretch of gleaming casino lights ...
Las Vegas banker: ‘We’re not recession-proof’: Monday, Feb. 29, 2016; Chairman of Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce executive committee explains why leaders from business and education arenas must work together.
New health club opens in Henderson; NLV welcomes Wingstop: Friday, Feb. 26, 2016; Summer is just a few months away, which means plenty of us will be scrambling to get that perfect beach body. Luckily, a new health club location has arrived to help beach lovers ...
H&M sets sights on Summerlin; brew pub eyes new locale: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016; Attention, fashionistas. Downtown Summerlin will soon welcome a popular, trendy clothing store boasting low prices. For beer lovers, plans to construct a local tavern are brewing ...
H&M sets sights on Summerlin; brew pub eyes new locale: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016; Attention, fashionistas. Downtown Summerlin will soon welcome a popular, trendy clothing store boasting low prices. For beer lovers, plans to construct a local tavern are brewing ...
Trailblazing Nevada attorney has enjoyed a lifetime of achievement: Monday, Feb. 15, 2016; Booker T. Evans moved to Las Vegas to be a counselor at UNLV. Before long, though, he realized his calling to become a lawyer. As one of the first black lawyers in the state, he was keenly aware of the responsibility he had to work hard and smart, paving a path for those who would follow him.
Oyster Bar makes splash at Santa Fe; Red Rock gets a cantina: Friday, Feb. 12, 2016; New eateries have descended upon Las Vegas, including a Mexican restaurant that will include both gluten-free and vegan meals ...
From appetizers to desserts, UNLV class imparts restaurant management skills: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016; “Restaurant Management” is the brainchild of Mohsen Azizsoltani, a longtime hospitality management professor at UNLV who started the class last year. The focus is to teach students how to pair food with an appropriate wine while also helping them learn the key skills required to run a successful restaurant.
Beer garden debuts on Strip; fitness center opens in southwest valley: Friday, Feb. 5, 2016; Raise your glass, beer fanatics! The Las Vegas Strip has welcomed a two-level bar that has a collection of 100 beers, with 36 of them available on tap ...
Pot dispensary sprouts on west side; Eastern Avenue loses steakhouse: Friday, Jan. 29, 2016; Las Vegans in need of therapeutic care or access to medical marijuana are in luck ...
Local entrepreneurs offer tips for those looking to start a business: Monday, Jan. 25, 2016; Have a business plan. Do your homework. Ask questions. Market, market, market. These are just some of the keys to success identified by local businesspeople who have been through the process.
Fraud prevention isn’t free: Monday, Dec. 7, 2015; Businesses feeling the pinch of improved credit card safety measures ...
Local shops hoping Small Business Saturday generates big interest: Friday, Nov. 27, 2015; Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative that began in 2010 to encourage consumers to shop at their local mom-and-pop stores. Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a reminder that ...
Thou shalt have integrity: Las Vegas priest advises businesspeople about ethics: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015; Max Oliva talks about the kind of advice he offers, the variety of people who seek his counsel, and how Las Vegas differs from Canada, where he used to minister.
Las Vegas man says mortgage firm, Bank of America defrauded him: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015; Michael Bondi contends he's being pressed to repay a home loan that was written off. In a lawsuit against Bank of America and Nationstar Mortgage, the Las Vegas resident claims ...
Fresh & Easy closures are the latest change in Las Vegas’ turbulent grocery industry: Friday, Oct. 23, 2015; Fresh & Easy employee Krystal Fox knew something was wrong at her store in Green Valley when she noticed the dwindling meat supply. Also, the place was usually empty. Having six shoppers was considered a “rush day,” Fox said. Now, her employer ...
Local astronomers help youths scout the universe: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015; Jim Gianoulakis was 8 years old the first time he touched a telescope. To this day, he remembers that moment. Gianoulakis, now 60, is a longtime member of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, a 35-year-old club that includes about 100 amateur astronomers. Their goal: to make the public more aware of the wonders of the night sky. But the society recently embraced a new mission ...
Group’s goal is to get people interested in international issues: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015; Paul Jabber has contacts on his phone that most people don’t have. As the director for the Middle East at New York City’s Council on Foreign Relations and a retired scholar in residence on counterterrorism for the CIA, he can call a number of prestigious people ...
Good time to intern: As economy rebounds, businesses looking for qualified employees: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015; Doors are opening for students ...
In Las Vegas, you can shoot at zombies — or get married by one: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015; The city is home to several attractions that feature the grotesque undead, including a wedding experience and a store that sells supplies to help people survive a zombie takeover. At Adventure Combat Ops, on Valley View Boulevard near the Palms, the Zombie Apocalypse Experience offers visitors ...
Can same-sex marriage revive Las Vegas’ wedding industry?: Monday, Sept. 7, 2015; Supreme Court ruling can inject some life into Las Vegas’ economy, but it’s not a cure-all, say industry insiders ...
Failure to reauthorize Export-Import Bank upsets business owners: Monday, July 27, 2015; On July 1, Congress went into recess without voting to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, an 81-year-old federal credit agency that provides financial support to help U.S. companies sell goods overseas and allows businesses such as Innova Technologies to export goods even when private insurers are hesitant to partake in risky investments ...
Did you miss the Business Expo? These deals can still help your small company: Thursday, June 11, 2015; Who says summer is just for college and high school students eager to soak up some sun? Businesses can have a little fun too.