3/05/20
I have been working very hard with the Board of Directors to continue to build upon the principles that Downtown Vegas Alliance’s founders set forth when they created this organization in 2008 – to create a vibrant and thriving downtown business community. Throughout the last few months we have had very productive conversations about how we might better define the Read More
2/15/20
Valentine’s day is coming up and love is in the air. I have had an amazing time learning more and more about how the Downtown Vegas Alliance is partnering with each and every one of our members, and I can truly say that “I love what I do!” When an employee says “I love my job” it means that their Read More
1/16/20
A message from Carolyn Wheeler Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege to work with our members and the community to provide hope to the survivors of the devastating Alpine Motel Apartments fire, the deadliest blaze in city of Las Vegas history. This fire impacted 68 people in our community who lost everything in the fire; their clothes, Read More
12/16/19
The board of directors of the Downtown Vegas Alliance (The Alliance), a member-driven nonprofit organization committed to creating an attractive, vibrant, diverse and sustainable Downtown Las Vegas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Wheeler as executive director. Wheeler comes to the role with an extensive leadership background in strategic planning, marketing, communications, non-profit leadership, corporate social responsibility and Read More
10/03/19
The International Innovation Center @ Vegas (IIC@Vegas), an 11,000-square-foot center for established and emerging tech companies developing smart technologies that align with city priorities, opened on September 25th. These priorities include, but are not limited to workforce development, smart technology, at-risk populations, neighborhood development and public safety. This co-working space is located in downtown Las Vegas and is a location Read More
5/02/19
Cindy Dreibelbis, Business Development & Community Impact Regional Director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, answers questions about enjoying the many amenities of downtown Las Vegas – through work and play. As a long-time Las Vegas resident, you’ve undoubtedly seen many changes downtown. What change do you find to be most exciting? As a native Las Vegan, the most exciting Read More
4/15/19
Cathy Brooks, Chief Human Officer of the Hydrant Club, and her 70-pound Labradoodle came to Las Vegas on vacation in the summer of 2012. She answers a few questions about her subsequent move: Where are you from originally, and how did you land in Las Vegas? I like to say I’m genetically bi-coastal. I was born and raised outside of Read More
3/18/19
LIVIN’ IN THE CITY – A SUCCESSES & INSIGHTS EVENT Presented by the city of Las Vegas and Downtown Vegas Alliance The Art of Living Downtown: How the Arts Help to Create Community APRIL 4, 2019 LAS VEGAS CITY HALL Free Public Event FREE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL FAIR (2:00 – 5:00 p.m.) Provides valley residents with information on downtown residential opportunities. Read More
1/18/19
DVA members, Derek and Greg Stevens, have unveiled plans for Circa Resort & Casino, a brand-new integrated gaming resort in Downtown Las Vegas, slated to open in December 2020. An exciting addition to the Fremont Street Experience, Circa is the first ground-up resort development in the area since 1980. Designed for those seeking the ultimate Las Vegas vacation, Circa will Read More
11/30/18
On November 28, in partnership with the city of Las Vegas and Zappos.com, the Downtown Vegas Alliance (The Alliance), hosted its semi-annual Successes and Insights community forum. Nearly 200 people gathered at Zappos.com headquarters to hear from national, regional and local leaders on the future of urban mobility. Dr. Joshua Schank, chief innovation officer for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Read More