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Co-owner’s cancer battle inspires antique-selling Rebar in downtown Las Vegas

Derek Stonebarger has been involved in a lot of ventures over the years with varying levels of success, but when he was diagnosed with cancer, he decided that it was time to buckle down, survive and open his dream business.

Shelton Battery remains charged up for 50 years

Shelton Battery, 3731 S. Valley View Blvd., recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. In true Las Vegas fashion, the company threw a party that included food, showgirl mannequin dealers, free hats and T-shirts, restored vintage cars and, of course, a Dolly Parton impersonator.

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.

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.

For women, negotiating pay is often overlooked key to success

Negotiating pay isn’t always a strong point for women, yet that skill has a big impact on a woman’s career. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, American women make approximately 84 percent of what their male counterparts earn.