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OFFICIAL JUNETEENTH FEST CANCELED, OTHER EVENTS STILL ON In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the official Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival has been canceled and will resume in 2021. Juneteenth commemorates the day Union general Gordon Granger read an order emancipating black Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth celebrates the African traditions— such as food, art, history and music—embedded in American culture. The Las Vegas foundation teamed up with designer and artist Synthia Saint James, who was behind the first United States Postal Service Kwanzaa stamp, to create a series of cloth masks for sale (available at june19lv.com/ product/juneteenth). Despite the cancellation, there are still other Juneteenth events scheduled throughout the Valley on June 19, including: Juneteenth Celebration at Craig Ranch Regional Park, featuring live performances and a fashion showcase. Masks are required, with a cash prize awarded for best face mask. Social distancing will be enforced. 5 p.m., 628 W. Craig Road. Juneteenth Community Collaboration at Lorenzi Park, hosted by Save Our Sons Vegas, with dance performances, speakers, music, a kids’ 2K fun run, food and more. 2-7 p.m., 3343 W. Washington Ave. Sippin Sistahz Juneteenth Jam at Tropical Breeze Park, featuring guest speaker minister Stretch Sanders. 2 p.m., 1505 E. Tropical Parkway. Juneteenth Freedom Function at Cork and Thorn wine bar, with food and music. Sounds by DJ Tonearmz. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 70 W. Imperial Ave. –Leslie Ventura
CULTURAL CORRIDOR GAINS AN EYE-CATCHING NEW MURAL
THE WEEK IN TWEETS ■ “I wish I could say this hate began with Donald Trump and will end with him. It didn’t, and it won’t. American history isn’t a fairytale with a guaranteed happy ending. It’s up to all of us to do the hard work to ensure the American ideal finally wins out.” –Joe Biden, June 15
Gay pride parades were canceled all over the country as a result of the coronavirus, but on June 14 in Hollywood, people took part in an All Black Lives Matter march organized by black members of the LGBT community. The event aimed to “amplify black queer voices” and support demands to “prosecute killer cops” and “defund the police and reinvest in the community,” organizers said. (Damian Dovarganes/ Associated Press)
BELOVED BLUES BAR THE SAND DOLLAR REOPENS FOR BUSINESS Favorite neighborhood social spots have been missed by many during the pandemic. While bars, restaurants and casinos were granted approval to reopen weeks ago, one of the hospitality industry’s most popular meetup spots remained closed. Until this week. The Sand Dollar Lounge, arguably one of the most iconic bars in the Vegas Valley since 1976, reopened June 15 on Spring Mountain Road just west of the Strip. Its scheduled hours of operation will be 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Sunday. The Sand Dollar Lounge is serving full cocktail and food menus and is also bringing back live entertainment starting at 9 p.m. nightly. There’s no cover charge.
■ “Sharing again that which I’ve shared lotsa times over lotsa years: I understand that it’s not the intent of many who use the name of the Washington (NFL) team to hurt others, but the team name is a dictionary defined derogatory racial slur and the name should be changed.” –Amy Trask, former Oakland Raiders CEO, June 15 ■ “The ramp that I descended after my West Point Commencement speech was very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. The last thing I was going to do is ‘fall’ for the Fake News to have fun with. Final ten feet I ran down to level ground. Momentum!” –President Donald Trump, June 13
Nevada is still in Phase 2 of the governor’s “Roadmap to Recovery” plan. The Sand Dollar’s renovation was also stalled when the coronavirus caused the delay of equipment deliveries. The bar will close for about four days when those materials and supplies arrive, and the wells where bartenders work will be completely renovated. –Brock Radke
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BIG WIN FOR LGBTQ EQUAL RIGHTS The Supreme Court ruled June 15, by a 6-3 vote, that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 encompasses bias against people because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Thus, members of the LGBT community are protected from discrimination in employment throughout the country.
On June 6, artist James Stanford debuted a 1,540-by19-foot mural on the Reed Whipple building (821 Las Vegas Blvd. N.), titled “From the Land Beyond.” Featuring imagery from Old Vegas casinos, the mural has a cinematic, dreamlike quality. Stanford, 72, says he has “experienced every change that’s come down” in Las Vegas. With this work, he nods to past iconography—the Dunes’ sultan and the Stardust’s sign and Easter Island-style Aku-Aku heads—in a piece intended to act as the “gateway to the Neon Museum,” which stands across the street. “I feel really privileged to present a bit of the memory of my youth and the Las Vegas that I loved and remember so well,” he says. Stanford completed the piece with help from artists Nanda Sharifpour, Ali Fathollahi, curator Laura Henkel and local donors. It took a year of planning and three weeks of painting. That stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard also features Stanford’s “A Phalanx of Angels Ascending,” a 2,000-square-foot homage to the Vegas statue the Blue Angel. –C. Moon Reed
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Health & Wellness: Teaching kids about good eating habits Cover Story: Our Women Inspiring Nevada honorees Binge This Week: Serving up our latest round of staff suggestions Food & Drink: How to make your own boozy summer cocktails Sports: The PGA Tour is back! Here are some local pros to follow News: A local military family celebrates Father’s Day together Vegas Inc: Your guide to black-owned businesses across the Valley
WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD EVENTS TO FOLLOW AND NEWS YOU MISSED
Downtown’s reopened Fremont Street Experience announced live entertainment would return on June 17. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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OSCARS POSTPONED The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said June 15 that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
HEY REB! STATUE REMOVED On June 16, UNLV took down a statue of its controversial “Hey Reb!” mascot, with acting president Marta Meana citing “recent events throughout our nation” as the impetus for its removal. The statue, which was situated in front of the Tam Alumni Center, will be returned to its donors.
SISOLAK PAUSES PHASE 3 Gov. Steve Sisolak said June 15 that because of a three-week upward trend in new cases of COVID-19, there is now no timeline for further expansion of businesses or the lifting of restrictions. The state transitioned into Phase 2 of its reopening plan on May 29.
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INSTILLING GOOD FOOD HABITS CAN HELP KIDS LIVE HAPPY, HEALTHY LIVES BY GENEVIE DURANO hen I was a kid, I hated vegetables. I have very distinct memories of my mother encouraging me to try everything on my plate. Every night, I was always the last one at the table, pushing those vegetables around long after everyone else had moved into the living room. It wasn’t until I lived on my own in college that I “discovered” vegetables. I was eating broccoli when I had my aha moment, and I immediately regretted wasting the previous 18 years avoiding veggies. Today, I’ll eat any kind of vegetable, and every time I do, I am thankful my mother planted that seed in my brain, even though it took a long time for it to come to fruition. Nutrition shouldn’t be a fraught topic to discuss with your children. Summer is here, and without the distraction of school, it’s the perfect time to teach them about healthful eating. It all begins at the dinner table, says Cheryl Kapalka, the clinical nutrition manager at Sunrise Hospital. “The best thing is to have structured meal times, which I’ve found a lot of families don’t. And kids are going to eat what their parents are eating, so it’s important to have balanced meals.” Kapalka acknowledges that might not always be feasible for busy families, but there are other ways to get kids involved, like taking them to the grocery store and having them help plan out meals. For parents of younger kids, it could mean more work, but instilling these habits now will pay off for a lifetime. A trip to the grocery store—or
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Snack smarter. The same principle applies from toddlers to teenagers: Foods rich in fiber and protein will keep them full longer. Nuts, apple slices with peanut butter, hummus, cheese, hard-boiled eggs and a variety of fruits and cut-up veggies are good to keep on hand.
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Find the joy in food. Eating is one of the most pleasurable things we do as humans, and it’s important for kids to form a healthy relationship with food. Help provide them with a solid understanding of nutrition, along with positive associations through meaningful family meals.
Get them into the kitchen. Sure, the mess potential is huge with young children, but they’ll get better as they get older. Learning how to cook can be an invaluable life skill.
Food sourcing. Teach kids where food comes from. If you have a backyard, start a garden. Or take them to a community garden, a pick-your-own orchard or the farmers market. The more they’re in touch with the origins of their food, the more likely they’ll feel invested in healthy eating.
a farmers market if it’s accessible—can be an incredible teaching opportunity. Kids can learn about fresh food versus processed food, and parents can guide them on making sound nutritional choices. Just as important as what kids eat is how they eat. Food shouldn’t be used as a system of reward or punishment. We’re all born with an innate ability to eat what we need for energy, and if we listen to our bodies, it tells us when we’ve reached the point of satiety. Punishing kids for not finishing everything on their plate can backfire, and so can using food as an incentive. In fact, there’s a growing body of research that says allowing kids to self-regulate their appetites can help reduce obesity, so listen to their cues. The love of food “should come naturally,” Kapalka says. “Your child will eventually come around.” And for parents with picky eaters? The trick is to keep on trying. “All the evidence says that you should just keep reintroducing foods. Don’t force [it on] them, but you want to have it available. The more times they see it, then the more likely they are to eat it,” Kapalka says. Introducing new foods is important for expanding the palate of picky eaters. If your kids like potatoes, offer sweet potatoes, then move on to squashes. Accessibility is also key. To get her own kids, who are in middle school, to eat fruit, Kapalka makes sure there are cut-up apples within reach in the refrigerator. And she also gives them things that might be unfamiliar, like pomegranates. It always surprises her what they’ll end up enjoying. Educating your kids about proper nutrition is as much about what you don’t say as what you do. How you stock your fridge and pantry is the nonverbal way you communicate to your kids how you feel about food, and you can steer them to healthier habits simply by limiting foods that aren’t as nutritionally desirable. Consciously or not, they’ll adopt your eating habits, too. Therefore, how you care for yourself is the most significant variable in their future choices. “You have to make an effort to model [healthy] behavior,” Kapalka says. “Because it’s definitely a lifetime habit.”
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Vegas Inc’s 2020 Women Inspiring Nevada honorees represent the most influential and inspirational females in business and philanthropy in Southern Nevada. These women are pioneers in their industries and major drivers in our community. They are making significant strides today to inspire a better tomorrow.
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accomplished women business and community leaders in Southern Nevada, I would like to take a moment on behalf of City National Bank to say how saddened we are with the recent events that have swept our communities and country, and the suffering that continues with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hearts go out to the victims of both tragedies and we pray for unity and healing for everyone. As we turn our focus to Women Inspiring Nevada, I would like to say how proud I am to work for a company that truly recognizes women in the workplace and their amazing contributions and accomplishments. City National has a long track record of hiring women in leadership roles, as it did last year when Kelly Coffey became the bank’s CEO. Kelly is among a select group of female CEOs in the banking industry. Celebrating over 66 years in business, City National has a long-standing commitment to supporting its clients, colleagues and communities. City National is embedded in the fabric of Nevada and dedicated to supporting women and minorities in the workplace. City National is also proud to be the official bank for the Vegas Golden Knights, Touro University and so much more. Leadership at the bank has made community engagement a priority and works to help communities throughout Nevada. Congratulations to all of the 2020 Women Inspiring Nevada honorees! The influence you have had on our community and state is remarkable. You inspire all of us to become the best we can be. Thank you for the work you do every day on behalf of Nevada.
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SPECIAL NOTE ■ In what has been become a somewhat scary and uncertain time for so many of us, there are beacons of hope seen every day in the courageous and dedicated leaders selflessly serving our community. These leaders each look different. Some are on the front line. Some are behind the scenes. But all are doing their part to help Vegas survive this pandemic and come back as an example of the strength and determination we’ve all come to expect from Southern Nevadans. I couldn’t be more excited to share some of these outstanding leaders as part of Vegas Inc’s 2020 Women Inspiring Nevada special issue. These 12 honorees were nominated well before the rise of COVID-19; however, given their collective influence and unwavering devotion to our community, it isn’t surprising that you have likely heard several of their names recently. These women have stepped up during one of the toughest times we’ve ever experienced. They are working to ensure everyone in need receives proper health care, that those dedicating themselves to further their education are given the opportunity, that our business community will come out of this pandemic stronger and better than ever and that no one in our schools and throughout the Valley goes hungry—areas of need in Southern Nevada now more than ever. The impact they have made supersedes the current events. They have been committed to personal and professional growth and philanthropic giving for years. Their stories of success are truly inspiring. Their commitment to our community is overwhelming. And it’s only just beginning. I would like to thank our panel of judges, which carefully reviewed each and every submission—not an easy task! As past winners, these judges have a keen eye for recognizing great female leaders. And I would also like to express our gratitude to our presenting sponsor, City National Bank, for its support of this special publication. We are proud to share the stories of our 2020 Women Inspiring Nevada honorees, and we hope that, especially now, they provide a glimmer of hope for what’s to come.
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President and CEO, Vegas Chamber Hometown: St. Clair, Missouri Years in Las Vegas: 30 (in Nevada) A zealous leader, certifiable adrenaline junkie and adventurist, Mary Beth Sewald loves to take a difficult challenge as an opportunity to rise up and lead in new ways to grow and advance our business community. Why this career? I am a journalist and broadcaster by training, so I would say the Vegas Chamber chose me! I was CEO of the Nevada Broadcasters Association and joined the Chamber as a select strategic partner. When my predecessor retired, I was asked by chamber board members to apply, and I did. I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve businesses in the state of Nevada in ways I never could have imagined—especially since COVID-19. Now, more than ever, businesses need resources that only a chamber of commerce can deliver. I’ve had many people tell me they never could have survived this pandemic if not for the resources they were able to receive through the Vegas Chamber.
Biggest inspiration? My mom. She was tireless in her devotion and relentless in her encouragement. To this day, she inspires me to be a better person and to strive for excellence. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Believe in yourself. Surround yourself with people who encourage you, whom you trust to give you honest feedback, and those you aspire to emulate. Fun outside of work? I love to ride motorcycles, water ski and snow ski, and I am a general aviation pilot. I love to do anything outdoors. Nature is what feeds my soul. Favorite thing about living in Southern Nevada? The people. The business climate is “can-do.” It has been said about the team at the Vegas Chamber that “they help others even when it doesn’t benefit them.” And that’s true about the people of Southern Nevada in general, from small businesses all the way up to the largest companies in the state. Home means Nevada.
One person can make all the difference. At KPMG, we never underestimate the power of an individual with passion. That’s why we want to recognize all the nominees for the Women Inspiring Nevada Award for their outstanding contributions to business, industry, and community. You’ve exceeded expectations, and made a positive impact in the lives of so many. kpmg.com
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SHAWN WILLIS Founder & CEO, 5AM Global
Hometown: Farmington Hills, Michigan Years in Las Vegas: 16
Shawn Willis specializes in marketing with an emphasis in business growth and development. Beyond her client roster, Willis is active in her community and is a member of the UNLV 1957 Society Outreach Committee, the global initiative for Rebuilding Travel and Women of Global Change. She uses her experience to help organizations within the Valley maximize their potential. Why this career? My career choices were to study law or marketing. When interviewing lawyers of all different practices, I asked two questions: “Are you happy?” and “Do you love what you do?” Not one said yes to both questions. I concluded that living as a lawyer was not for me, but even a lawyer needs marketing. Proudest professional achievements? Starting my first business at age 15 and having a contract with a national corporation by age 17, building an international team and managing international accounts by age 25 and raising and contributing over $10 million to Las Vegas local and global nonprofit organizations. Why is community important? It is my human responsibility. The “why” is simply because we live in the community. We must help build, maintain and strengthen the community. Biggest inspiration? My father, mother, family, friends and business associates. I am inspired by all whom I am touched by, depending on the timing, topic, situation, etc. I continue to learn, grow, apply and share. Best advice received? “Let the cake bake!” This means to not worry or stress. Do not panic or make any hasty (possibly bad) decisions when you know that you have everything right. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Communicate honestly and focus on your strengths. We are often taught to focus on what we need to improve; this is deficient living. Favorite thing about living in Southern Nevada? I moved to Southern Nevada for the sunshine, and everything else is a plus. One more thing that I must acknowledge is that Southern Nevada is a supportive and philanthropic-focused region that does work together.
BE PART OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL Being an active member of our Vegas community, Women Inspiring Nevada nominee Danielle Bisterfeldt is creating beautiful moments every day. From being involved with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, to Goodie Two Shoes and Shannon West Homeless Youth Center she is consistently making a difference in our community. Not to mention the continuous leadership she provides as the Vice President of Marketing for SummerlinÂŽ. Danielle is an inspiration to be the something beautiful. Congratulations from all of your family at The Howard Hughes Corporation.
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Executive Director, Garden Farms Foundation Hometown: Las Vegas Years in Las Vegas: 29
Vanessa Portillo is a dedicated proponent for health and wellness in Southern Nevada and a passionate enthusiast for fresh food access and local food security. She implements educational garden programs in schools, community centers and nonprofits across the Valley. Why this career? As a certified herbalist, I fell in love with the cultivation and care for plants. I also love working with kids and sharing their curiosity and wonder! Learning the important life skill of growing your own food, and understanding where food comes from, sets a powerful foundation for self-sustainability and healthy habits. How has COVID-19 impacted your work? Since mid-March, when COVID-19 shut down schools, we have been able to help the community with the harvest produced from the gardens. We have donated about 200 pounds of food to a senior distribution center organized by City of Henderson, Emergency Aid of Boulder City and the Good Life Chef Project, where
Chef Andrew Prodigalidad is organizing a meal prep to distribute to low-income families and the Heritage Park Senior Center. Why is community important? None of the work I do, you do, any of us do, would be possible without community. As we say in gardening, “Many hands make light work.” The same applies as we all work together to create the environment we want to live in. Best advice received? “Take pride in your work.” It helped me to recognize that we can put purpose into everything. Even if it is not immediately clear, everything we do, and the way we do it, makes a difference. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Find what really inspires you, and let that become your work. Remember that the work that you do represents you, so be proud of it! Goals for the next 5-10 years? Eliminate as many Las Vegas food deserts as possible, with easy accessibility to a growing garden and/or a farmers market for our community members.
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Vice President of Marketing, Summerlin, The Howard Hughes Corporation Hometown: Diamond Bar, California Years in Las Vegas: 18 A retail and development executive serving as a selfproclaimed brand ambassador and curator of magical moments, Danielle Bisterfeldt is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests, visitors and residents of Summerlin through well-branded advertising, marketing and event logistics. Why this career? I thrive at maintaining high standards and creating vibrant experiences for consumers to enjoy. The entire experience is my focus, and every touch point for our guest and clients is of the utmost importance. Proudest professional achievements? Opening the expansion of Fashion Show in 2002 and the Shoppes at the Palazzo in 2008. Also, creating the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Aviators’ inaugural season at Las Vegas Ballpark, managing the design and construct of the Team Store and helping to curate a food and beverage program unlike any other in Minor League Baseball. How can our community progress in uncertain times? I learned very quickly that being engaged creates a better sense
of understanding in changing times and creates a stronger network for people to tackle issues. Las Vegas has faced adversity since I moved here in 2001, and the one thing I know is that we come together as a community and help each other overcome every time. We live in the most innovative and compassionate city, and we will come out of this [pandemic] even stronger. Organizations you support? National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Keep Memory Alive, because my mother and four girlfriends all suffer from MS. Alzheimer’s Association in memory of my father who passed away from this disease. Goodie Two Shoes and Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, because they are local charities that provide direct impact to children in our community. Advice to young women entering the workforce? This is your journey, and you may not experience things that have been shared by others who came before you. Fun outside of work? My husband and I enjoy golf, hockey games, music concerts and traveling.
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Fundraising Consultant/Author/Speaker Hometown: Henderson Years in Las Vegas: 40
Linda Smith is a tireless advocate for those with developmental disabilities, a faithful supporter of caregivers and a monumental fundraiser who shares the journey, advice and expertise in all areas of fund development as a consultant, author and speaker. Why this career? I fell into my career after the birth of my eldest son, Christopher, and his diagnosis of Down syndrome in Canada. I tried bringing him back to the U.S. and was faced with discrimination, low expectations, neglect and general apathy toward those with developmental disabilities. I made it my mission to make a difference for my son and those like him. Proudest professional achievements? The completion of seven capital campaigns totaling $350 million; organizing 25 years of annual charity concerts featuring internationally recognized celebrities like Celine Dion; creating the Christopher Smith Endowment, a $5 million social recreation and arts disability endowment; and creating several signature events like the Magical Forest and the Great Santa Run with Opportunity Village. Biggest inspiration? My son Christopher, who was born with challenges that would bring most of us to our knees. Without him and the experiences we faced together, I would not have become an author, nor become as involved in the nonprofit world as I am today. How can our community progress in uncertain times? For now, I am heeding the words of Winston Churchill about the strength of the human spirit to endure: “Danger gathers upon our path. We cannot afford … we have no right … to look back. We must look forward.” Yes, things are likely to get worse, but we can power through with courage and emerge as better humans. I refuse to let negative thoughts get to me. I am looking forward. Goals for the next 5-10 years? I hope to finish my second book, Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser, and continue to help raise funds for various disability organizations and other nonprofits. I want to grow the Christopher Smith Foundation to its full potential and support more caregivers throughout the country.
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Executive Director, Lee Business School Office of Online and Executive Education at UNLV Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Years in Las Vegas: 20 Nikkole Liesse is a business education strategist who works to ensure that all students have access to completing their college degree. She also supports local professionals by identifying opportunities to provide lifelong learning for today’s workforce. Why this career? I am passionate about people. When the recession hit in 2008, I saw people losing their homes, colleagues losing their jobs and companies going bankrupt. This was a pivotal moment in my career. I decided I wanted to use my marketing and business skills to help people become the best versions of themselves and be better prepared to thrive in any business or economic environment. Biggest inspiration? I’m inspired by my students. In order to achieve their educational goals, they are making tremendous daily sacrifices in all other areas of their lives. Best advice received? A mentor of mine taught me that, when I’m faced with big decisions or issues, to ask myself if I am looking for clarity or certainty. Clarity is key. Seeking clarity is important in order to make sound, logical, thorough decisions. Certainty, however, can be the antithesis to sound decisions. Looking for certainty will often paralyze a leader and prevent forward progress. I found myself drawing on this advice daily while navigating the first
few weeks of the COVID-19 global pandemic. I had to make many decisions that impacted current and future students. With information flooding in and uncertainly across the board, I had to step back and try and see the whole picture while acknowledging that tomorrow that image could change, yet I had to act. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Be authentic. It wasn’t until I embraced who I was as a professional, a woman and a modern servant leader that I was able to truly make an impact in the lives of those around me. Fun outside of work? Some of the best experiences in my life have come from visiting new places and eating the local cuisine. It’s my goal to visit a new country and new state every year.
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Director of Career Center Services, Goodwill of Southern Nevada A 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran with a passion for helping others who have served our country with their transition to civilian life, Nina Ridgeway now guides servicemen and women through the necessary stages of their career development to obtain gainful employment. Why this career? Serving the underrepresented, being part of the solution to fight poverty and contribute to family resiliency is why I stay in the field of workforce development. Proudest professional achievements? Active-duty service in USAF and founding the Southern Nevada Community Engagement Board, a collaboration of 50 organizations working together to serve those who have served and their families. Major career accomplishment? Assisting over 2,200 veterans and their families with job placement and providing aid to over 7,800 others with career development services through Goodwill’s Veteran Integration Program. What have you learned during the COVID-19 pandemic? Our community comes together in times of trouble and hardship. I have seen its citizens risk their safety and security to ensure everyone is taken care of. Businesses and organizations came together to feed the hungry, the children, the homeless. COVID-19 has shown itself to be one of the most challenging times for our citizens, which includes my team. I learned that my instincts needed to face challenges that are still with me today. The team was able to transition all of our Career Center Services to online and virtual almost overnight. Biggest inspiration? My kids—great, independent-thinking children, who, even though it is frustrating at times as a parent, have great values and are genuinely good kids! Best advice received? “You know it’s time to move on when it, whatever it is, is no longer enjoyable.” I have never worked for an employer out of necessity, only out of passion for what I’m doing. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Be open to learning new things. Always go beyond your job description. Do not allow someone else’s opinion to determine how you deal with a situation or person.
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Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Three Square Food Bank Hometown: Boulder City Years in Las Vegas: 42 A committed philanthropist from an early age, Jodi Tyson knew she was destined to follow a path of public leadership to help improve health and safety for women, children and the elderly. She now contributes her energy toward ensuring a healthier, wealthier and more equitable future for all members of our community. Why this career? As a college student, I most enjoyed internships and interactions with agencies that worked behind the scenes. They enacted policies and contributed to research that influenced informing best practices, as opposed to agencies that focused on direct services. Public health provided the exact mix of macroplanning, policy and services that I craved to do in my career. Proudest career achievements? To have passed important pieces of legislation that increase access to better nutrition among children, adults and seniors … to be a founder of programs and organizations that have made a lasting and sustainable impact in the community ... to have shared my professional expertise and love for
this field as a contract professor at UNLV, as well as mentoring many young professionals. Best advice received? “Sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness rather than for permission.” Just make sure that it is in alignment with the organization’s mission and that it’s a cause you’re ready to sacrifice for until others can catch up to your reasoning and action. Advice to young women entering the workforce? If you want to build a relationship with someone, ask them to teach you something. Favorite thing about living in Southern Nevada? There just isn’t anywhere that competes with the economic opportunity, outdoor lifestyle, community design, intentional planning, access to elected leaders, innovation and sense of community that is Southern Nevada. Goals for next 5-10 years? In 2015, I set a goal to run for office in the decade of 2020. I am on pace with the learning and listening benchmarks I have set for myself to prepare for such an audacious endeavor.
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CHELLE ADAMS Chief Financial Officer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas A financial power player with an extremely versatile background and broad industry experience who is inspired by the hard work and dedication shown by her parents, Chelle Adams now champions others in their career path to achieve their goals and become leaders in hospitality. Why this career? My father was a major influence. After he retired from the Air Force, he went to college to obtain his accounting degree. He would find ways to incorporate me into his late-night study sessions, including “helping” with his homework by punching in numbers on his big calculator. These late-night sessions were the start of my dabbling into accounting and finance. Proudest career achievement? The moments when members from my team grow into their fullest potential. I thoroughly enjoy identifying opportunities, matching skill sets, encouraging them to take risks and providing support as they pave their way forward. How can our community progress in uncertain times? Without a doubt, the current climate that our city and industry are facing due to COVID-19 is one that we have never encountered before and has had significant strain on our city. Every single individual has been affected in some way, and we are anxious to see a return to normalcy. Throughout this crisis, my sole focus has been on our employees and our customers. We are not the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas without them, and we are on our road to recovery. Best advice received? One of my favorite terms is “career equity,” which means you are in charge of your own destiny and should not rely on anyone else. Always have a plan and be deliberate in your actions, identifying opportunities, being proactive, building relationships and taking risks. Advice to young women entering the workforce? As women, we have a tendency to keep our heads down and work hard in hopes someone will notice us. Progression and success in the corporate world is not just about working the most hours; it’s about adding value.
Hometown: Midwest City, Oklahoma Years in Las Vegas: 7
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CAMI CHRISTENSEN President & General Manager, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
A travel aficionado and hospitality veteran with a devotion to serving her local community, Cami Christensen now forges a path less traveled for women along the tourism corridor, taking pride in every positive guest experience along the way. Why this career? I grew up in a small, very close-knit Danish community in Iowa. Growing up in that kind of environment gave me a deep understanding of the importance of caring about family and community. This is really what hospitality is. I’ve always loved creating memorable experiences, and I think that is what drew me to this industry. Why is community important? There is nothing more meaningful than taking care of those in need in our community. Here in Las Vegas in recent years, we’ve faced a number of challenges, and we’ve shown just how strong the sense of community is here. Biggest inspiration? The one constant who stands out and has always been there for me is my mom, Marilee. I would not be where I am without her support and her unwavering example of the values of strength, resiliency and honesty, all balanced with a sense of humor. Best advice received? “Always trust your instincts.” As I progressed in my career, I have become more confident with trusting my inner voice. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Support each other, find something you are crazy passionate about and be a champion for that cause. Work hard, and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Goals for the next 5-10 years? COVID-19 has made so many issues facing Southern Nevada important. I think the overall recovery of our city is going to be so critical, making sure that no one is left behind. Although the challenges ahead are difficult, I also see it as an opportunity to reimagine our Las Vegas experience.
Hometown: Elk Horn-Kimballton, Iowa Years in Las Vegas: 19
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Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies & Assistant Professor, Touro University Nevada Hometown: Las Vegas Years in Las Vegas: 20 Rebecca Edgeworth is a doctor with a clinical mind and a community heart, who is steadfast in her mission to help those with limited access to health care. She now engages students not only in appropriate medical care, but also in caring for those most in need in our community. Why this career? I chose medicine because I felt it brought together many of my skills and interests. I’ve always loved talking to people and helping them overcome obstacles and accomplish their goals. Additionally, I enjoy learning about how health and disease affect people and how I can help to intervene and improve lives. How has COVID-19 impacted your work? COVID-19 has significantly affected my two main jobs—teaching and caring for patients. As a professor, I’ve had to convert to online teaching to keep students engaged and on time for graduation. As a primary care provider, I have mainly switched to telemedicine. Touro faculty and students have gone into the community to help screen homeless and underserved residents of Las Vegas. I have volunteered to go with student volunteers to help screen our most vulnerable patient populations. These are populations who don’t have access to common hygiene and are unable to isolate, and we are very committed to caring for this population. Best advice received? I’ve always been very moved by the quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Anyone can look around and see things that need to be improved or reformed, but it takes real and intentional action to bring changes to reality. Advice to young women entering the workforce? Follow your passion. So often we become focused on paying student loans and caring for family and we lose sight of why we went into medicine in the first place. Favorite thing about living in Southern Nevada? The cultural diversity and how so many different people have come together in our community to make it a vibrant and constantly evolving community.
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DEBRA MARCH Mayor, City of Henderson
A dynamic leader and devoted public servant helping Henderson and Nevada become better places to live and conduct business, Mayor Debra March serves with a keen mind for smart growth, sustainable economic development and a transparent approach to community engagement. What has been your career path? After graduating from UNLV, I served as a Nevada park ranger in locations throughout the state, where I promoted the value of parks and open spaces for a healthy quality of life. I then moved to Southern Nevada as deputy administrator with the Nevada Real Estate Division, creating and implementing policies for responsible homeownership, and from 1996 to 2009 led efforts for the development of livable communities as director of UNLV’s Lied Institute for Real
Estate Studies. I was appointed to the Henderson City Council in 2009, elected in 2011 and 2015 and then as mayor in 2017. Proudest professional achievements? Being the first woman park ranger in Nevada, making a difference in my role at UNLV and, when elected mayor, launching a Women’s Business Network as well as bringing new businesses into the city to help with diversification. Most important issue facing Southern Nevada? The health, safety and welfare of our residents, especially now when we’re faced with the unprecedented challenges surrounding COVID-19. I’m working with our federal and state-elected officials as well as the city leadership team to provide the highest level of protection possible for our community. Biggest inspiration? My parents, my father in particular, and my sister-in-law, who was a high-ranking executive at a large corporation—she demonstrated how women can be successful in any and all careers. Best advice received? Be true to yourself, work hard, stay focused and be the change you want to see in the world. Advice to young women entering the workforce? To whom much is given, much is expected. Fun outside of work? Hiking, biking, horseback riding and spending time with my granddaughter and my fur babies.
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Just when you thought you knew what to expect from podcasts—in-depth reportage, immersive audio dramas or friendly, autobiographical chatter—a new show comes along to transcend the genre. The award-winning Have Your Heard George’s Podcast? takes a lyrical exploration of life in inner-city London, racism, postcolonialism and more. Delivered in mostly rhymed verse by host and creator George the Poet—a London-born spoken word performer with Ugandan heritage—it’s both timely and timeless. bbc.in/2zqTvSA.–C. Moon Reed
If you’re a fan of Bob’s Burgers, Central Park should look familiar—they share a showrunner, Loren Bouchard. But where Bob’s is a family comedy with occasional songs, Central Park—co-created with Nora Smith and Josh Gad—is a full-blown weekly animated musical, and an eminently hummable one. And what a stacked, Broadway-tested cast: Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Stanley Tucci and Gad all provide voices (and songs). AppleTV+. –Geoff Carter
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et’s not pretend the world feels normal right now. Things are weird. Sometimes in a good way, as with the civil unrest that promises to bring a more just and equitable society. And sometimes in a not-so-good way, like how the pandemic continues to threaten health and lives everywhere. To help you navigate whatever this summer brings, we present a variety of reading recommendations, presented by topic.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (2019) This award-winning, bestselling book came out nearly a year ago, but it’s having another moment in the spotlight. If you’re wondering what you can do during these tumultuous times, start by reading this book. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo (2018) As a sign of the times, this twoyear-old book holds the No. 1 position on Amazon’s nonfiction chart for “most sold & most read.” NPR summarizes it as a “groundbreaking book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when discussing racism that serve to protect their positions and maintain racial inequality.” I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (2018) If you’re tempted to ask your black friend to explain current events, maybe read this memoir instead, which Publishers Weekly gave a starred review and called it “a must-read for those interested in racial justice within the Christian community.”
The Stand by Stephen King (1978) The horror writer’s classic tale of virus-induced apocalypse has brought so many comparisons to COVID-19, King addressed it on Twitter: “No, coronavirus is NOT like THE STAND. It’s not anywhere near as serious. It’s eminently survivable. Keep calm and take all reasonable precautions.” The Plague by Albert Camus (1947) If it wasn’t on your high school reading list, now’s the time to read this classic story of a plague that sweeps an Algerian city. “Its relevance lashes you across the face,” Stephen Metcalf wrote in the Los Angeles Times in March. “It is vivid, tactile and frankly repulsive.” Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (2014) In this blockbuster novel, a mega-flu wipes out most of humanity, clearing the way for a travelling Shakespeare troupe. The book has seen a resurgence of popularity during the pandemic. Why? “There can be something reassuring about taking in a fictional disaster in the midst of a real one,” Hillary Kelly speculated on Vulture.com. “You can flirt with the experience of collapse. You can long for the world you live in right now.” Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder (2017) For this nonfiction book, the author explores #vanlife for the elderly. In this retirement apocalypse, older Americans take to the road after falling victim to the Great Recession. The New York Times calls it “brilliant and haunting.”
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PRINT ESCAPIST Park Avenue Summer by Renée Rosen (2019) Escape to 1960s Manhattan in this historical fiction novel, inspired by the founder of Cosmopolitan magazine, Helen Gurley Brown. Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear by Eva Holland ($25) Think of this deeply personal book as selfhelp for the pandemic era. Journey with Holland as she harnesses the latest science to face her fears. Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan ($27) The Crazy Rich Asians author delivers a summer romance full of aspirational living. Publishers Weekly calls it “the literary equivalent of white truffle and caviar pizza.” Yum! The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ($27) This could end up being the book of the summer, so beat your book club to it. In what The Guardian describes as a “generous, humane novel,” identical twin sisters set out on different paths when one decides to “pass” as white.
LOCAL The Battle to Stay in America: Immigration’s Hidden Front Line by Michel Kagan ($28) The lawyer and director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic penned this exploration of American immigration policy through the lens of Las Vegas. The book combines personal experiences with immigrants’ tales. The Brightest Place in the World by David Philip Mullins ($25) Inspired by 1998’s PEPCON disaster that took place in Henderson, this novel imagines the explosions in 2012, following the interlocking stories of four locals whose lives are changed. Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett ($16) We’re returning to this bestselling summer 2019 book by Black Mountain Institute fellow Arnett, because it’s now out in paperback. NPR calls it “darkly funny, both macabre and irreverent.”
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FOOD & DRINK Cocktail maestro Tony Abou-Ganim levels up your cocktail game By Genevie Durano ummer’s in full swing, and while the city might be opening up, social distancing is still recommended. To survive triple-digit temperatures, why not learn how to make boozy drinks to sip by the pool or on the patio? To get you started, the Weekly turned to Tony AbouGanim, one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world, and author of 2010’s The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails. “[When] crafting a great cocktail, the love you put into that is the secret ingredient,” Abou-Ganim says. “It makes it more of an experience to share.” First, gather the proper tools. “The Boston Shaker set is the chef’s knife of the bar. It consists of a 16-ounce mixing glass with 26-ounce mixing tin. With that one tool, you’ll probably be able to produce about 75 percent of the drinks you’ll ever want to make at home,” he says. “Then you’ll need the Hawthorne strainer to go with that. I always recommend a jigger, especially for the novice, because mixing drinks is more precise. So if you have a jigger, a Boston shaker with the Hawthorne strainer [and] a long handlebar spoon, that’ll get you started.” You can even get fancy. “If you like to entertain at home, go out and buy some Collins glasses, some highball glasses and some Old Fashioned glasses, because things will taste better in the proper glass,” AbouGanim says. Then master this recipe. “If you understand a sour recipe, it’s very simple. It’s usually two parts gin, one part fresh lemon juice, one part simple syrup. And if you can master that basic sour recipe, you could switch it up to a daiquiri and rum instead of gin, lime instead of lemon, and the simple syrup stays the same, 2:1:1. And you have that beautiful template to work with. From there, I can muddle some red raspberries in with the lemon and simple syrup and gin and shake that up, and now you have a fresh raspberry sour. If you understand flavor combinations and you have that basic template, you can then just get creative and have some fun with it and utilize the wonderful seasonal ingredients that you get.” Invite a few friends over (safely). “Pick one or two drinks that [go with] the occasion or the meal, or whatever you’re offering. [For] summertime in Las Vegas, long, refreshing juice-forward-type of drinks that aren’t gonna knock you out. They’re not gonna be really boozy, but they’re gonna be refreshing and delicious,” Abou-Ganim says. “I love watermelons, because they’re
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just so naturally sweet and delicious. Even though you can get watermelon year-round, they’re just not the same in the winter. So I reserve my watermelons for summertime use.” And join in the fun. Abou-Ganim recommends making a batch of cocktails so you don’t spend your whole afternoon making individual drinks. “Put them in pitchers and decorate the pitcher with fresh fruit,
and then just let people serve themselves. When you’re entertaining, you want to be part of the party.” For more ideas and an interactive demo, AbouGanim will be running a series of Zoom at-home cocktail-making classes throughout the summer and beyond. The first class on June 19 focuses on refreshing summer sippers. July’s theme will be muddled and swizzle drinks. Register at bit.ly/2YABI3T.
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t’s golf’s time to take its turn as the focal point of American sports, with the PGA Tour recently returned from a 12-week absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s premier golf tour restarted its altered schedule June 11-14 at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Golf Course in Fort Worth, Texas, and has no plans to slow down for the rest of the year. Events are planned for every weekend through late November, including Las Vegas’ annual Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, October 5-11 at TPC Summerlin. Fans aren’t allowed on the courses for now, but plenty are watching on television with rest of the sports world mostly still on hiatus. Here are six PGA Tour golfers with strong links to Las Vegas.
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ADAM SCOTT Official World Golf Ranking: 8 Legendary coach Dwaine Knight has helped develop several professionals during his 33-year stint at UNLV, but none as decorated as Scott. The 39-yearold Australia native spent only one season with the Rebels, 1999-2000, but regards it as transformative to his game. The 2013 Masters champion is among the best players in the world and is considered a contender in any tournament he enters. Unfortunately for his fans, however, it sounds as though he won’t be playing in the immediate future. Scott, the highest-rated player in the world to sit out the Charles Schwab Challenge, told Golf.com he wouldn’t return in the next few weeks either, because he wasn’t fully comfortable with the tour’s coronavirus protocols. He did, however, guarantee he would be in the field for the year’s first rescheduled major—the PGA Championship, August 6-9 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco.
KEVIN NA Official World Golf Ranking: 32 Those who frequent any of Las Vegas’ many luxury courses have likely run into this 36-year-old, who recently relocated from Summerlin to Southern Highlands. Na is known as a consummate grinder, one of the hardest-working players on tour who hardly ever takes days off from golf. His familiarity with Las Vegas courses has paid big dividends at the Shriners Open; he’s one of just two players—Jim Furyk is the other—to have won the annual local tournament more than once. Na won the 2019 event in October, beating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff, after also coming out on top of the PGA Tour’s stop at TPC Summerlin in 2011.
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SCOTT PIERCY Official World Golf Ranking: 101 Piercy might be the Valley’s most beloved local golfer for one simple reason: He’s Vegas through and through. The 41-year-old has never strayed far from his home—he was born here and graduated from Bonanza High before attending BYU and transferring to San Diego State. His big professional break came in 2007 with a $2 million win at Wynn Golf Course at the Ultimate Game, a 40-player field open only to players who had never been a full member of the PGA Tour. Piercy earned his tour card two years later and has been a model of consistency ever since. He has managed four PGA Tour wins, the latest coming in 2018 when he teamed with Billy Horschel at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to beat out 79 other pairs of professionals.
RYAN MOORE Official World Golf Ranking: 112 Moore’s tenure at UNLV from 2001-05 was legendary and left him widely considered the greatest Rebel golfer ever. He won both the NCAA individual national title and the U.S. Amateur championship in 2004, putting him on a list with Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Phil Mickelson as the only players to pull off the feat. (Bryson DeChambeau later did the same in 2015.) He also earned both of collegiate golf’s most prestigious individual honors, the Ben Hogan Award (coaches’ vote) and the Haskins Award (golf’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, with a wide panel of voters). Moore has added five more trophies on the PGA Tour, including a Shriners victory in 2012. He’s gone back and forth between Las Vegas and his native Tacoma, Washington, in recent years, but moved back to the Valley full time last year.
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Official World Golf Ranking: 161 Most members of UNLV golf’s 1998 national championship team spent time on the PGA Tour, but Hoffman is the last one standing as a full-time member. The 43-year-old earned his tour card in 2006 and has been able to retain it every year since. He has picked up four victories during that time—most recently at the 2016 Valero Texas Open—but he might have put together his best season in 2017. Hoffman made the cut in all four majors that year, ultimately finishing eighth in the U.S. Open, 20th in the Open Championship and 22nd in the Masters. With two more top-20 finishes in six events so far in 2020, Hoffman has shown that his best days aren’t yet behind him.
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NICK WATNEY Official World Golf Ranking: 234 Watney has reached professional golf heights that 95% of golfers with their PGA Tour card never experience. In 2011, he broke into the global top 10 after winning the World Golf Classic-Cadillac Championship in Doral, Florida, and helping the United States national team win the Presidents Cup. The Henderson native also nearly won the Shriners Open that year but ended up finishing second to Na. Although Watney hasn’t been able to maintain the same level of production since, he’s still one of the better-known names on the tour and attracts large galleries, especially at the annual Shriners Open. Perhaps adding to his star power is his reputation as one of the most approachable and good-natured players on tour.
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With a boost from Amazon, a Vegas military family celebrates Father’s Day together this year BY C. MOON REED
(Left to right) Matthew, Austin, Scott, Michelle and Ethan Mills (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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(Left to right) Scott, Austin and Matthew Mills (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
allow me to grow my career, because it goes with me.” With her family looking at the possibility of yet another move within the year, she feels especially fortunate. About a month ago, Michelle and Scott’s 23-year-old son, Matthew, also got a job at Amazon. He’d held a variety of jobs over the years: HVAC repair, bar manager, manager at a lake marina in North Carolina. Trying to remain near family has brought similar career challenges as his mother’s.
Scott (left) and Matthew Mills (Mills/Courtesy)
In a military family, “you just take what you can get wherever you move and just kind of go from there,” he says. “Piggybacking” off his parents’ latest move—from North Carolina to Las Vegas—Matthew was hired as part of the surge of temporary Amazon employees during the pandemic. He just passed his 30-day mark at the Amazon fulfillment center in North Las Vegas. As a “rebin” worker, he’s the last stop before the packers package up the boxes and send them to the shipping docks. “It’s my job to sort through what’s coming in and make sure they’re going in the right places to group together orders.” In March, Amazon hired 175,000 temporary employees to meet the explosive demand brought on by COVID-19. Last month, Amazon announced that it would turn more than 70% of those seasonal hires into full-time employees. Hoping to nab one of those full-time slots, Matthew recently put in his conversion application. If accepted, he will transition to an elevated role with full benefits, including career training. With a passion for mechanics—“I like tinkering with things that are broken, trying to fix them up,” he says—Matthew hopes to study diesel mechanics through Amazon’s Career
Choice program. Right now he’s studying light management, and might transfer to Releigh, North Carolina, when Amazon opens a location there. Matthew also has full, sole custody of his nearly 2-year-old son, Austin. He says his four-day work weeks and Amazon’s flexibility have helped him balance work and family life. “I’m very grateful that Amazon allows that,” Matthew says. For Father’s Day, the Mills plan to celebrate at home here in Las Vegas. “It’s gonna be really fun just to have a kind of a grill-in sort of day and spend it as a family,” Matthew says. “Father’s Day gives you a moment to sit down and realize just what you’ve done for your child and how great it is to actually have children.” It will be a full family affair, as younger brother Ethan, 20, is home from college for the summer. “He and my son are best buddies,” Matthew says. “They love hanging out and chasing one another around the park. It’s a very strong bond with his “Uncle E.” Matthew also has a message for his dad: “I thank him for the opportunities that he gave me and my brother— all the different traveling and the experiences of the world through military life. It definitely was hard, but I wouldn’t change anything.”
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t’s always a great idea to support black-owned businesses, but this month marks an especially critical time to do so, with the national push against racial inequalities gaining momentum and liberation celebration day Juneteenth on the calendar (June 19). Additionally, many black-owned businesses have been hit especially hard by the recent pandemic shutdown, as detailed in last week’s issue of Las Vegas Weekly. The following is a partial list of black-owned businesses in Southern Nevada, provided by the Black Business Council of Nevada and augmented and edited by our staff. RESTAURANTS Alpha Dawg Mobile, 702-802-1663, facebook.com/alphadawglv. Annie’s Kitchen 1212 D St., 702-6382010. Ashanti’s Caribbean Kitchen Mobile, 702-941-5570. Avery’s Coffee 9440 W. Sahara Ave., #145, 702-476-2063. Best Meat Co. 2362 Lexington St., 702-478-9038. Big Jerk 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., 702-427-5267, bigjerkcaribbean.com. Big Chicken 4480 Paradise Road, 702-675-3333, bigchicken.com. Big Mamas Wings & Things 2833 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-4050599, bigmamasvegas.com. Birdcage 1916 N. Decatur Blvd., 702-936-1338, birdcage-restaurant. business.site.
Boss’s Slow Smoked BBQ Mobile, 702-683-6656. Buldogis 2291 S. Fort Apache Road, #102, 702-570-7560, buldogis.com. Braud’s Funnel Cake Cafe 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South (Town Square), 702518-8175, braudsfunnelcakecafe.com. B’s Smokehouse BBQ Mobile, 702862-0186. Call Me Cake 450 S. Buffalo Drive, #115, 702-570-7780, callmecake.net. Catchers Fish House 900 E. Karen Ave. #112, 702-844-8200, catchersfish.com. Cereal Killerz Kitchen 1300 W. Sunset Road #2837, 725-205-4570, thecerealkillerz.com. Chicks & Butts 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 888-920-0747, facebook.com/ chicksandbutts. Cookies 2 Crumbs Delivery 702-8443575, instagram.com/cookie2crumbslv. Delta Soul 4300 Meadows Lane (Meadows Mall), 888-920-0747. DoMazing 6659 Las Vegas Blvd. South (Town Square), 725-204-9873, eatdomazing.com. DW Bistro 9275 W. Russell Road, #190, 702-527-5200, dwbistro.com. Eat 707 E. Carson Ave., 702-5341515, eatdtlv.chefnatalieyoung.com. The Edible Bunch Mobile, 725-2127181, facebook.com/theediblebunch. EllaEm’s Soul Food 775 W. Craig Road #146, 702-823-4444, ellaems. com. Fish Cage 3940 N. MLK Blvd., 702586-1400. Fry Dayz 855 E. Twain Ave. #107, 702-790-2197, frydayzlasvegas.com. Gritz Cafe 1911 Stella Lake St. #150, 702-255-4748, gritzcafe.com. Hawaiian Shaved Ice Mobile, 702812-4431. Holy Smoke BBQ Mobile, 702-7738654. Homie’s Cinnamon Rolls & Comfort
Cake 3035 E. Tropicana Ave., 702433-0839, homiescafe.com. Just Crack’N 3528 Maryland Parkway, 702-722-1019, justcrackn.com. Kountry Kettle Popcorn Pop-up tent, 702-518-8238, kountrykettlelv@ gmail.com.
Krab Kingz Seafood 4180 S. Jones Blvd., 702-518-6951. Lally’s Island Soul Cafe 5011 E. Craig Road, 702-643-6005. Las Vegas Kettle Corn 707 Fremont St. 1280; 155 S. Water St. #110, 702567-1600, lasvegaskettlecorn.com. Let’s Fry This 1927 N. Decatur Blvd., 702-333-1233. The Lit Grille Mobile, 702-471-8744, facebook.com/thelitgrille. Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles 2040 N. Rainbow Blvd., 702-483-4311, loloschickenandwaffles.com. Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken 3333 S. Maryland Parkway #11, 702202-0045, facebook.com/louisianafamousfriedchickenlv. Mad Hatter Cupcakes 4195 S. Grand Canyon Drive #105, 702-893-2253. Mama’s Kitchen 1445 W. Alexander Road, 702-649-1007, mamaskitchen.cf. M&M Soul Food Cafe 3923 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-453-7685. Old Soul 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-534-0999, oldsoul. chefnatalieyoung.com. P-Dub’s BBQ 3528 S. Maryland Parkway (Boulevard Mall), 702-265-8320. Pandora’s Burgers: 3131 W. Craig Road #110, 702-636-9859. Paradise Place Jamaican Cuisine 7365 W. Sahara Ave., 702-834-8188, paradiseplacelv.com.
Pierre X, owner of EllaEm’s Soul Food (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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Phat Snackz Restaurant 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd. #100, 702-4056835, phatsnackzllc.wixsite.com/ phatsnackz. Philly Freeze Me 855 E. Twain Ave. #118, 702-201-1056, phillyfreezeme.com. Oso Ono Shave Ice Mobile, 702-7634701, osoonlv.com. POTs Ethiopian Cuisine 1745 S. Rainbow Blvd. #A, 702-754-6200, potslv.com. Pour Coffeehouse 6811 S. Eastern Ave. #104-D, 702-235-3561, pourlv. com. Queen’s Caribbean 1097-1099 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-462-2388, queenscaribbeanrestaurant.com. Racie J’s Rollin’ Cafe Mobile 702956-2802. Servin 702 Shaved Ice Mobile, 702509-4533, servin702shavedice.com. Simply Pure 707 Fremont St., 702810-5641, simplypurelv.com. Soul Foo Young 1216 W. Owens Ave., 702-539-0333, ordersoulfooyoung. com. Soul Food Cafe 7320 S. Rainbow Blvd. #112, 702-998-9780, soulfood cafelv.com. Taste My Love Cafe 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., 702-780-8446. Tasty Island Jamaican Restaurant 6820 W. Flamingo Road, 702-2220002. Yourway Breakfast + Lunch 6121 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #110, 725-2144445, yourwayrestaurant.com. Zenaida’s Cafe 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-476-3117, zenaidascafe. com.
RETAIL Africa Love 6539 Las Vegas Blvd. South #X-114 (Town Square), 702600-5841, africalovestore.com. Belmont Pharmacy 3050 E. Bonanza Road #160, 702-778-8087. Bess Dress Boutique Web store,
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725-200-7847, bessdressboutique. com. Gigi’s Rockin Jewels Web store facebook.com/gigisrockinjewels. Green Valley Pharmacy 2245 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-565-3374. Hemp Lifestyle Water 702-580-6600, hemplifestyleusa.com. High Standardz Crafts & Designs Web store, 702-748-0182, facebook.com/ highstandardzcrafts. Jazzy Chick Beauty Supply Boutique 9850 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-9090388, jazzychickbeauty.com. The Kandy Boutique Custom gifts, 702-209-1488, facebook.com/ thekandyboutique. Nevada Wellness Center Dispensary, 3200 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-4702077. Paws Off the Table Dog treats, web store, pawsoffthetable.com. The Place Apparel & footware, Boulevard Mall, 702-665-6837. PUR Home Cleaning products, web store, pur-home.com. Rightway Furniture and Rental 4990 W. Craig Road #11, 702-410-9494, rightwayfurniture.com. Sol.Leigh Art Web store, artbysolleigh.bigcartel.com.
Crystal Clean Cleaners, 5575 Simmons St. #1-541, 702-444-8235. Deco Lights Lighting 4780 W. Harmon Ave. #11, 702-257-8074, decolightsinc.com. Giddens Memorial Chapel Funeral services, 3475 W. Post Road #110, 702-982-8670, giddensmemorial chapel.com. GThanks DJ 702-682-1118, gthanxlv. com. Shawanna Johnson Attorney, 702755-6949. Las Vegas Future Floors Flooring, 702-445-7851, lvfuturefloors.com. Mojee Selfee Photobooth rentals, text 702-561-7001, mojeeselfee.com. Park, Nelson & Associates Attorneys, 2460 Professional Ct., 702868-8000, pnalaw.net. Raw Remedies Natural beauty salon, 203 E. Colorado Ave., 702-303-9520, rawremediesllc.com. The Richest Touch Massage, 7390 W. Sahara Ave. #180-190, 702-9840396, therichesttouch.com. Sadie’s Kitchen & Catering 702-9519389, sadieskitchenllc.com. Ty the Hair Goddess Salon, 5855 W. Craig Road, 225-229-5518, tythehairgoddess.booksy.com.
SERVICES Aqua Marine of Henderson Boat repair, 860 E. Lake Mead Parkway, 702-564-2266, aquamarineof henderson.com. Cajun Pride Catering, 725-204-3053, thecajunpride.com. Cook’s Mobile Detailing & Power Washing 702-575-4967, facebook. com/cooksmobiledetailinglv. Cosmic Cleaning Cleaners 173 Cantamar St., 702-498-9754.
NONPROFITS Broadway in the Hood Theater company, 702-482-8777, broadwayinthehood.org. Left of Center Gallery Art gallery, 702-647-7378, leftofcenterart.org. Silent Whispers Benefits victims of domestic violence 702-670-2806, silentwhispers.org. The Walker African-American Museum & Research Center 705 W. Van Buren Ave., 702-752-6043.
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VegasInc Notes A student from Coronado High School was named a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar as part of the 56th annual class of recipients. Dakyung Lee is one of 161 high school seniors to be recognized nationally for accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields. NDL Group completed construction of the multiuse aviation complex All In Aviation in partnership Lone Mountain Aviation at the Henderson Executive Airport. The newly developed complex includes a two-story lobby, executive offices, flight training rooms, a conference room, an avionics workshop, a pilot shop, a parts department and more. Ori’Zaba’s named Adam Petersen its franchise sales manager. Tasked with spearheading growth of the restaurant chain’s franchising model, Petersen will leverage his skills and experience in the industry to capitalize on its success and further expand into the greater
Las Vegas market and beyond. Petersen joins Ori’Zaba’s with 13 years of sales experience, most recently Amur Equipment Finance as a senior account manager. Clark County School District superintendent Jesus Jara appointed longtime educator and current Region 3 Superintendent Karla Loria as chief academic officer. Loria, a native of Costa Rica, spent her first year at CCSD leading educators in the Southeast portion of the District. Prior to joining CCSD, she focused her educational career on improving academic achievement across the country. She previously served as the elementary chief school officer at the Houston Independent School District. Loria has also worked in Colorado, California and North Carolina. The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department was named a finalist for the national Gold Medal Award. Administered by the American Academy for Park and
Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, the Gold Medal honors communities that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation management. Agencies are evaluated on their ability to meet the needs of the people they serve through the collective efforts of staff, elected officials and residents. Henderson joins three other finalists in the Class II population category that includes communities with populations of 150,001400,000. Lilnetra Grady was appointed chief medical officer at FirstMed Health and Wellness Center. Grady, a family nurse practitioner, joined FirstMed Grady nearly two years ago and led the effort to obtain community-based health clinic and substance abuse and prevention treatment agency certification. Currently, Grady leads FirstMed’s medicationassisted treatment program and the pre-exposure prophylaxis initiative for HIV-infected patients. FirstMed also partnered with the Regional Transporta-
tion Commission of Southern Nevada and UNLV to launch a public safety program to combat human trafficking. The training program is led by local law enforcement for bus drivers and transit ambassadors to better identify the signs of human trafficking, designate safe places for victims to receive assistance and help victims reach a safe haven where they can receive services including emergency housing, medical and behavioral health care support and victim advocacy. Suzanne Stone, a local court reporter, earned the nationally recognized Registered Professional Reporter certification from the National Court Stone Reporters Association. RPR certification distinguishes stenographic court reporters as being among the top contributors to the profession in terms of reporting skills, transcript production, reporting and operating practices and professionalism. The City of Henderson was selected as a 2020 Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award winner. Henderson competed
against several public-sector agencies who use the Tyler EnerGov product for the award that recognizes Tyler Technologies clients who demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence in developing, deploying and maintaining solutions in new ways. The Penta Building Group promoted Marisa Palomo to executive director. As a member of the executive management committee, Palomo Palomo will oversee strategic planning; compliance, division department performance, development of financial plans, risk and legal matters and business development in Penta’s operating areas, including Las Vegas, Southern California and Phoenix. Partners in Primary Care announced it will open eight senior-focused medical centers in Las Vegas over the next year. Partners in Primary Care is a senior-focused, value-based care provider that delivers care to 35,000 Medicare Advantage patients from many different Medicare insurance plans across the country.
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