Recently, an economic analyst told a group of Las Vegas real estate professionals that the uncertainty about the future of the economy is higher than it was during the pandemic, but it’s much better in reality, and that tourism to the Strip will rebound as that mindset lessens.
For two decades, the Experience Convention and Trade Show has been bringing professionals together to showcase the latest techniques, technologies, products and best practices in the cleaning, inspection and repair industry. The show, held at Caesars Forum Convention Center Sept. 3-5, has estimated that there were about 3,000 attendees.
The International Baking Industry Exposition returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 13-17 for its 15th year. The IBIE 2025 event attracted 20,000 attendees, including 10,005 buyers and 1,005 exhibitors from 96 countries.
While the economy remains challenging, McDonald’s continues to grow with business opportunities in Southern Nevada. James Vance, McDonald’s franchise owner and operator and founder of Team Vance Management, opened his seventh McDonald’s with a ribbon-cutting on July 8.
Las Vegas-based ConvExx, a 20-year-old company in the trade show industry, developed and produced the Food Truck Owners Expo (FTO), with the first two shows in Houston and Orlando in 2024. Its third show was held in Las Vegas at the Rio Las Vegas, July 15-16.
Las Vegas may be known for its bright lights and world class entertainment, but behind the glitz and glamour is a deeply compassionate and connected community that rallies together to champion local nonprofits with hometown pride.
Frey Ranch Distillery announced the launch of Frey Ranch Five Grain Single Barrel Bourbon. A rarity in the whiskey world, this is the first-ever release from Frey Ranch that features all five of the grains distilled together — corn, wheat, barley, rye and the special addition of oat — that whiskey farmer Colby Frey grows exclusively on his farm.
Keep your powder dry. That’s the midyear ominous message or warning to Southern Nevada businesses from UNLV Economist Stephen Miller over concerns that show the school’s Center for Business and Economic Research Leading Index for Nevada has fallen 0.9 percent month over month and is down for the year.
To help small businesses compete in the Best of Las Vegas program, a free “Lunch & Learn” webinar is scheduled for July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar will feature contest producers and sales leaders who will share best practices, success stories and engagement strategies.