LAS VEGAS-The state Gaming Control Board's recommendation to license M Resort, set to open March 1 in Henderson, NV, is now headed to the state Gaming Commission for final approval.

HAYWARD, CA-The locally based thin-film solar start-up announces layoffs, pushes back completion of its Sacramento manufacturing plant and begins reviewing its real estate needs.

VAIL, CO-A $6-million remodel has morphed into a $40-million investment including a new entrance for Landmark Condominiums on Lionshead Mall, underground parking and 17 new condo units.

LAS VEGAS-Melbourne, Australia-based Crown Ltd. wins preliminary approval of its December 2007 agreement to acquire the owner of the Cannery and Eastside Cannery hotel casinos.

LAS VEGAS-Melbourne, Australia-based Crown Ltd. wins preliminary approval of its December 2007 agreement to acquire the owner of the Cannery and Eastside Cannery hotel casinos.

SEATTLE, WA-Sperling helped ensure the company's existence beyond 2014, when a major partnership is set to expire. Quentin Kuhrau, currently chief investment officer, will take over.

SEATTLE, WA-Sperling helped ensure the company's existence beyond 2014, when a major partnership is set to expire. Quentin Kuhrau, currently chief investment officer, will take over.

LAS VEGAS-Given the year-ago period was soft declines statewide and on the Strip were expected to be much lower, while Downtown Las Vegas outperformed expectations.