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Governor plans to leave on trade mission to Australia on Monday

Gov. Brian Sandoval plans to leave Monday for Australia along with more than 30 Nevada representatives on a mission designed to enhance trade partnerships that will focus on water technology and commercialization, tourism and gaming.

Las Vegas shop caters to local skateboarders, draws in pros

When Bret Fraser, 34, moved to Las Vegas in 2005, the housing market was booming and businesses were doing well. There weren’t a lot of shops focused on the local skateboarding community, so Fraser opened the Southern California-based Pharmacy Boardshop at 1920 E. Serene Ave., Suite 500-2, and then at 725 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas across from Craig Ranch Regional Park’s skatepark.

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More stadium sites up for review by special tourism panel

At a special tourism infrastructure meeting intended to narrow the field of prospective stadium sites, the list of potential locations instead grew on Monday.

Minibars in Las Vegas changing with the times

Las Vegas is a hot market for minibars, but it won’t be forever. The hospitality industry is on the cusp of seeing a new type of guest amenity in place of minibars: robots.

Moulin Rouge property case moved to Tuesday

The case dealing with the approval of the sale of the Moulin Rouge property has been moved to an oral hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Nevada Delegation en route to Singapore for water conference

An eight-member delegation from Nevada took off for Singapore on Thursday on a mission to attract high-tech, water-related companies at Singapore International Water Week, a conference held every other year and this year from July 10 to July 14.

Las Vegas designer revamps children’s rooms with downtown business

Downtown business owner Jannicke Ramso has had an interesting set of customers since opening her firm a year ago. Some of her clients are still in diapers, while others are barely learning how to walk. Ramso’s interior design company, Tiny Little Pads, focuses on the youngest members of families.

Tesla looking for employees at Gigafactory in Northern Nevada

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc is recruiting for material handlers, product excellence inspectors, skilled technicians and production associates among other positions, to work in its Gigafactory in Sparks.