City of Henderson Looking for Entrepreneurs with Great Ideas for “Start Tank” Business Pitch Competition

The City of Henderson in partnership with Moonshot at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) is looking for entrepreneurs with the next great business idea to take the jump into the City’s Shark Tank-style pitch competition.  Along with receiving expert advice, contestants will have the chance to win cash and prizes. Businesses […]

Maverick Helicopters Joins Burner Express Air Program to Provide Flight Transfers to Burning Man Aug. 26-Sept. 3

Maverick Helicopters has announced it will be joining the Burner Express Air program to provide helicopter transfers from Atlantic Aviation RNO at Reno-Tahoe International Airport direct to Burning Man at Black Rock City Municipal Airport from Sunday, August 26 through Monday, September 3.  “We have been coordinating with Burner Express Air to provide Burning Man attendees with more transportation options,” […]

Adam London and Kevin Burke Thank Tourists at LVCVA’s Travel and Tourism Rally

​Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) hosted a rally on Fremont Street on Wednesday. The rally, part of Travel and Tourism Week, was held in celebration of tourism in Southern Nevada. With more than 42 million visitors annually, tourism generates nearly $59 billion for the local economy in Las Vegas every year.  Adam London​ and Kevin Burke​, […]

Raiders Buy 55 Acres in Henderson for Corporate Headquarters and Practice Facility

On Tuesday night, the Henderson City Council unanimously approved the sale of 55 acres of land near the Henderson Executive Airport for $6.05 million to the Raiders organization. The parcel will house the organization’s football practice facility and corporate headquarters (Pictured: Concept logo by Chris Creamer at news.sportslogos.net).  “The Raiders would like to thank Mayor March, the Henderson […]

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines to Celebrate 90th Anniversary This Month

This month marks the 90th anniversary of Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (GCSA), the world’s longest-running aerial tour company.  To commemorate this special occasion, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the first 90 people to book the Highlights Air Tour at the 3:30 p.m. departure time will be able to purchase the tour for just $90 per […]

Local High School Students from the YES Program Meet Jennifer Lopez and Enjoy the Resident Headliner’s Show at Planet Hollywood

Local high school students who recently completed the first-ever Young Executive Scholars (YES) program were treated to a performance of “Jennifer Lopez: All I Have” at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino courtesy of Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas.  In addition to enjoying the high-energy show, the scholars had the opportunity to meet the global superstar […]

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) turned the famous ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign green to help launch the festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend (Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas News Bureau).  As the rest of the world gears up for St. Patrick’s Day, the iconic […]

Maverick Helicopters Celebrates 20 Years of Success

Maverick Helicopters, one of the world’s leading tourism-based aviation companies, celebrates 20 years of operation this year. Entrepreneurs Greg and Brenda Rochna had a vision to create a company that would provide a true VIP-level experience that was not previously offered in the helicopter industry.  In 1996, they did just that by launching Maverick Helicopters […]

Grand Canyon Helicopters Celebrates the Launch of Hoover Dam-Area Experiences

Grand Canyon Helicopters recently announced the launch of its brand-new Hoover Dam-area tours, as well as the opening of the company’s seventh heliport located next to the Hoover Dam Lodge Hotel & Casino.  To mark this momentous occasion and celebrate the expansion of the company and its offerings, on Sept. 8, the company welcome an […]

Oscar Goodman Surprises the “Juggling Taxi Driver” with Hospitality Hero Award

Las Vegas cab driver Daniel Mann, also known as the “juggling taxi driver,” was surprised this afternoon at the Plaza Hotel with a Hospitality Hero award.  The awards are given by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority during National Travel and Tourism Week to tourism industry employees who are nominated by their supervisors. Mann […]

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