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Nevada unemployment falls to 13.6 percent

Nevada’s latest unemployment report provided yet another parade of tough news for the state’s jobs market. The state’s jobless rate dropped to 13.6 percent in February, down from 14.7 percent a year earlier, while unemployment in Las Vegas came in at 13.7 percent, down from 15.2 percent a year earlier.

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Foreign builders boost Conexpo attendance

Thanks to its unusual triennial scheduling, the massive Conexpo-Con/Agg convention managed to escape the worst of the recession.

Survey finds small-business owners more stressed

A new study says it’s pretty stressful out there for small-business owners. We know what you’re thinking: This is one of those conclusions that just doesn’t need analyzing, kind of like those reports that determine smoking is bad for you or people who can’t afford cars are likelier to take the bus.

McCarran sees more fliers in February

For the first time in more than three years, the passenger count at McCarran International Airport posted consecutive monthly increases.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop looks to expansion

Ashley Morris brought a message to the annual Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop franchisee meeting of a growth plan that would finally fall into place.