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Ampere Electric wins award after topping $4 million in new business

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A Las Vegas electrical contractor says a new advertising push helped drive more than $4 million in business, underscoring how local firms are competing for growth.

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Ampere Electric has received an Outstanding Advertising Performance Award after achieving more than $4 million in new business, according to a Send2Press release dated Sept. 2. The Las Vegas contractor is being recognized for a marketing effort that translated into measurable sales.

For a local service company, that kind of result is more than a trophy. It suggests the market is still rewarding firms that can stand out in a crowded field and convert visibility into contracts.

The award also reflects the broader role small and midsize employers play in Southern Nevada’s economy. These are the businesses that keep projects moving, hire locally and feed into the region’s construction and facilities pipeline.

Ampere’s milestone is a reminder that not all Las Vegas business news happens on the Strip. Some of the city’s most important growth stories are being written by firms serving homes, commercial properties and new development across the valley.

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