Incentives attract new downtown businesses

The city of Las Vegas has a number of programs that offer incentives to businesses looking to locate in one of the city’s two redevelopment areas, including:

City installs easy-to-use parking meters

The city of Las Vegas has installed nearly all of the expected 233 new multibay parking meters downtown, taking the place of 1,216 single-space meters. A few are waiting for construction and road work to be completed before installation. In addition, approximately 125 single-space meters were permanently removed as part of the changeover, increasing free parking spaces available downtown. Now, the “meter forest” that formerly cluttered downtown sidewalks is gone.

Calls to Employment Security Commission continue to ring busy

Las Vegas resident Sarah Lowe said Wednesday that almost every hour since Sunday she has been trying futilely to call the Employment Security Commission to file for her weekly unemployment.

PHOTOS: Mulching after mountain fire

Helimulching, using straw dropped by helicopter, is designed to protect the ground and retain moisture in burned areas to help vegetation recover after a forest fire.

Apple app directs drivers to Alaska airport runway

A glitch in the Apple Maps app on newer iPhones and iPads guides people up to a runway at a major Alaska airport instead of sending them on the proper route to the terminal, an airport official said Wednesday.

Las Vegas Bowl well-positioned in its 22nd year

A lot of Las Vegas movers and shakers wearing tailored blazers with open collars attended Wednesday’s Las Vegas Bowl kickoff luncheon at the Hard Rock Hotel, at a swanky restaurant called 35 Steaks + Martinis.

Nevada Highway Patrol calls 8-year-old hero for helping siblings

Eight-year-old Rylee Sweetser of Fernley is being hailed as a hero for rescuing her sister in a traffic accident near Fallon last month. The Nevada Highway Patrol says her determination to save her family “outweighed her own fear.”

NHL star big draw at gaming expo

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar doesn’t consider himself much of a gambler.

Tips and tricks for planning the perfect Halloween

Planning the perfect Halloween can be pretty spooky, and it’s not just because of the ghosts and ghouls that run from door to door. Coordinating Halloween activities, planning a festive party and pulling off the perfect costume for each family member can be frightening. But with a few technology tricks, you’ll be rewarded with a lot of treats and plenty of fun to make this holiday one to remember.

HARP changes put refinancing in reach of more homeowners

When the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) launched in 2009, millions took advantage, but many other homeowners found they couldn’t qualify to refinance their underwater mortgages. Today, significant enhancements have made the program more accessible for homeowners and a great opportunity to lower payments or build equity faster.

Top DIY home winterization projects

As the months pass and the end of the calendar year approaches, it’s time to update your do-it-yourself list. Several home winterization projects will help keep your home in good repair come spring.

Simple steps to perfect slow-cooker meals

The slow cooker captures the essence of the season with the first sniff of simmering comfort food. Convenient, economical and versatile, slow cookers are becoming popular again.

Smart steps to rev up your career and make a positive change

Have you hit a wall in your career? Do you go to your job every day and feel bored? Have you been looking for a new job for what seems like forever? If you’re not happy with your current work situation, it’s time to make a change for the better.

Turning your mechanical passion into a unique career

Technical and mechanical ability often shows itself at an early age. Chances are you’ve seen this in yourself. You always took care of your own bike and car. Do others see it? Are you the first person they come to when something is broken? Do you like troubleshooting mechanical problems and won’t stop until you’ve found the solution? If you wear the term “gearhead” with pride, a career as a mechanic may seem an obvious choice. But what if you want something bigger? Something more unique that can broaden your career and income possibilities? The professions are out there – here are just a few.

How to mentally prepare for a crisis in the workplace

Recent events in the news have reminded us that unexpected, dangerous and stressful situations can happen anywhere: on the street corner, at the grocery store, and in the workplace. While these situations are often chaotic, there are steps you can take to mentally prepare yourself to handle them better, whether you are an employee, a business owner or manager, or a bystander.

Being your own boss: getting your freelance or small business off the ground

It’s one of the greatest American dreams. You make your own hours and choose your own clients, while doing what you love and getting paid for it. Starting your own small or freelance business can be an empowering and life-altering experience, but before you get to the good part, there’s plenty of work to create the foundation of a successful business.

Think mobile: marketing tips for local businesses

No doubt about it, mobile technology is transforming the way consumers live and businesses operate. Today nearly 5 billion people use mobile phones around the world, with 1 billion of those phones being smartphones. According to research conducted by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, Americans check their smartphones more than 150 times a day.

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