AREA15 Shoots Its Shot For The NBA
Fisher Brothers, the family-owned developer behind AREA15, is putting forward more than 50 acres of shovel-ready land next to its existing 30-acre district as the home of a future NBA arena and entertainment campus. The site sits west of Interstate 15, inside the city of Las Vegas, within a redevelopment area and a federal Opportunity Zone, with $18 million in infrastructure already in the ground. Mayor Shelley Berkley and Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Diaz have both written letters supporting the site. The league and a future ownership group will make the final call, but the case makes itself: minutes from The Strip, within a 20-minute drive of 2.4 million people, and in a city that knows exactly how to show up for its teams.
Southern Nevada Companies Invited To Join 2027 Corporate Challenge
The city of Las Vegas invites local companies and organizations to sign up to compete in the 2027 Corporate Challenge by Feb. 12, 2027. Early-bird discounted registration prices are offered for entry fees paid by Jan. 8, 2027.
Since 1986, the Corporate Challenge has been a healthy way for local companies and their adult employees to stay active in the community. As the largest amateur athletic competition in the State of Nevada, Corporate Challenge provides employees the opportunity for unity, teamwork and camaraderie in a fun competition that promotes company pride, corporate wellness and community socialization. Some of Southern Nevada’s most successful companies are annual participants. Well-structured events are an excellent way to encourage initiative, reward the commitment of key staff, improve morale, inspire cooperation and team spirit, and supercharge future performance.
Corporate Challenge brings the spirit of the Olympics to a local and more intimate playing field. Forty-one different competitive events are offered throughout the Las Vegas valley during an 11-week period from March 6 through May 15, 2026. From archery to the walk race, and everything in between, there is an event for everyone’s skills – even a torch relay, blood drive, charity challenge, weight-loss contest, Bpong, trivia challenge, chess, Esports, 8-ball, Speed Puzzle, Ropes Course and cornhole. Opening ceremonies March 6 will include family fun, a comical executive relay, lighting of the flame, and more for participating teams and their families. Download the event schedule here.
In addition to the many benefits for employees, Corporate Challenge also can be a cost-effective marketing tool to promote business and raise awareness. Throughout the 11 weeks of competition, more than 20,000 players and spectators are repeatedly exposed to company names and logos while they witness team spirit and sportsmanship. Each company that participates designs individual team shirts to wear at events. In addition, company names are displayed during opening ceremonies and mentioned throughout the events.
Costs for participation range from $2,000 for companies of up to 300 employees to $2,700 for companies of 1,000 or more. Register by Jan. 8, 2027, for a $200-$300 discount off entry fees. Companies are divided into three divisions (A-C), based on the number of employees. This makes competition fairer, so companies with only a few employees are not challenging those with a base of thousands. Smaller companies that share business interests often join forces to form a combined team. Entries close Feb. 12, 2027. Once your team is registered, you will receive an email to complete the electronic entry forms.
Corporate Challenge is operated by the city of Las Vegas. For schedule, updates and more details, go to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/corporatechallenge. For questions or assistance with registering for the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge, contact Corporate Challenge Coordinator Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-6706 or by email at AAnzalone@lasvegasnevada.gov.
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