Hair apparent

Las Vegas native Alesia Prentiss recently opened her own business, Tonsure Hair Boutique, located at 2600 W. Sahara Ave. The onetime Miss Nevada, who was named Miss Congeniality in the 1992 Miss USA Pageant, has had an enviable journey as an entertainer and entrepreneur: She portrayed Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, has written a children’s book and designed greeting cards. Today, she shares her thoughts about her newest role: a force to be reckoned with in the world of hair care.

At the dealership, working to ‘build relationships’: A Business Conversation with Lawrence Ennis

Longtime car salesman and community booster Lawrence Ennis of Chapman Warm Springs shares some of the ins and outs of buying a car

‘Enlisting Heroes’, the Caesars way

With Caesars Enlisting Heroes, the world’s premier gaming company is looking for more than a few good men and women: Caesars Entertainment is launching its new employment initiative by offering more than 300 job opportunities to veterans of the United States armed forces.

There she is, Miss America: A business conversation with Ericka Dunlap

At the invitation of the lovely Sue Lowden, Las Vegas Black Image Magazine recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Miss America luncheon hosted at Vintner Grill.

The Business Of Football: A business conversation with Nic Harris

Whether on the field (Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s amazing rookie season) or off (the tragic murder-suicide involving Kansas City linebacker Jovan Belcher) few things capture the American imagination quite like NFL football and the personalities that play and surround the game.

Helping Families, Honoring Departed Loved Ones: A Business Conversation with Larry Davis of Palms Mortuary

In 1926, Palm Mortuary began operating at First Street and Carson Avenue in downtown Las Vegas, near the current location of the Golden Nugget hotel. Legend has it that its original owners, Gene and Anna Parks, derived its name from a palm tree that stood on the site when they bought the land.

‘Color’ commentary on the business of advertising

by Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud Las Vegas recently played host to the 2012 AdColor Awards and Industry Conference, held at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. More than 1,000 leading advertising and marketing executives attended the event put on by the nationally recognized nonprofit, which has a mission to “celebrate and champion diversity in the advertising, marketing, media and public relations industry.”

Actress Alfre Woodard shares the business on President Obama

We know you have been on the campaign trail for President Obama, but what are some of your current projects?
On Oct. 7, I have a Lifetime Television remake of “Steel Magnolias” coming out with Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, and Jill Scott. Also, I will be doing a role on the hit series “The Practice.”

Faces of Caesars

The Caesars Entertainment brand is no stranger to Las Vegas’ black community. Whenever there is a community activity or event — particularly those focused on helping people in need — it is a virtual certainty that Caesars will be listed prominently among the contributing sponsors.

Embracing the Family’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Fully embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of her heritage, Las Vegas native Leslee Wilburn has established ILan Massage Studio, the city’s first family-oriented massage practice. The young single mother of two recently shared insights about the meaning of her family legacy, and lessons learned in starting her own unique business.

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