Is optimism really good for you?

 

CNN
Naked optimism is the currency of casinos in Las Vegas. It’s the attitude of overgrown children raised on large servings of phony self-esteem. It’s the view of the world — or of one’s own talents — that ignores the fact that everyone gets it wrong …read more  

What’s well is also good

Las Vegas Business Press
About half of the Las Vegas air-filter maker’s 15 employees began a boot-camp program in early January, heading to a Summerlin park at lunch for strength training, core work and agility drills. The goal, said Director of Operations Byrne Gallagher, was …read more  

Las Vegas expo focuses on helping small businesses

KTNV Las Vegas
Small businesses in Las Vegas are getting a big opportunity to grow and make new … We just hired another employee and things are looking good,” says Kanet…read more

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Nevada jobless rate dips below 12 percent in April

Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas‘ jobless rate was 11.6 percent in April, down from 12 percent in March, and Reno’s rate was 11.4 percent, also down from 12 percent. Carson City’s unemployment is 11.8 percent, a drop from March’s rate of 12.4 percent….read more

Teens Find Success in Tough Job Market

KLAS-TV
By Patranya Bhoolsuwan, Reporter – bio | email By Mark Zamora,

LAS VEGAS — There is some good news on the job front for teens who may be thinking about making some money this summer. It appears young people are having an easier time finding work than the past few years…..read more  

Las Vegas: Startup City

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is spending $350 million of his own to make Sin City a startup hub

Photograph by Brad Swonetz for Bloomberg Businessweek

By Brad Stone

The history of Las Vegas is full of determined men with outsize egos and grand plans. There was Bugsy Siegel in the 1940s, envisioning a gambling mecca in the desert, away from the reach of law enforcement. A half century later, developers like Steve Wynn…read more

Nevada companies say they’ll do some hiring in first quarter

Las Vegas Review – Journal
The hiring plans mean companies “are spending money to improve their business,” said Damian Garcia, Las Vegas market manager for Robert Half. “A lot of companies had to tighten their belts while things stabilized, but the increase in capital being …read more

Economic Forecast

Nevada Business Journal
“What that tells us is that business has shown some moderate improvement in activity, and we think that’s a positive note.” Gaming tax revenue has been “a bit more volatile, a bit more up and down.” Applied Analysis, the Las Vegas-based business …

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