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Can Las Vegas work for Canada? Southern Nevada is desirable to tech startups, but immigration rules throw up roadblocks BY DAVID DAVIS | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
Las Vegas has worked for years to attract startups, in an effort to brand itself similar to Silicon Valley or Austin, Texas. It has been a slow process; Las Vegas has struggled to compete with the amenities available in more established tech cities. ¶ Recently, though, Canadian startups have started to discover that Las Vegas may offer more than other CANADIAN STARTUPS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Planes China Southern Airlines ordered from Boeing in a deal worth more than $10 billion. Chinese officials hope a growing aviation market will help the country’s economy.
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Joyce Sherman Nelson, James Nelson and Tami Hance do their best to keep up with the constantly evolving city around them. They must be experts on Las Vegas to meet clients’ needs for entertainment, activities, décor, and other event needs. THE NOTES Philanthropy, P4
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The owner and founder of Pediped Footwear talks about her company’s priorities, her dedication to charitable giving and her family’s commitment to helping volleyball grow in Southern Nevada. TALKING POINTS Prepare your small business financially for 2016, P7
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P17 The List: Largest conventions in 2015, P22
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The holidays bring so much joy, but they also bring stress. We pause to enjoy the pageantry but dread the shopping. This is a time of year that brings extra distractions, and sometimes, even with the best intentions, we inadvertently send a sausage sampler to a vegan or announce the wrong winner of the Miss Universe pageant. All we can do in those cases is own up to our error and humbly ask for forgiveness. That is the case today. In VEGAS INC’s “Book of Lists,” out now, there is a list that was — there’s no way around this — mangled in the editing process. In a digital world, it’s easy to fix a mistake and move on. But it’s a different story in our print products, and we can’t begin to describe how embarrassing it is to us that our annual publication contains an inaccurate list. The list in question focuses on nonprofit foundations in Southern Nevada. The groups were organized by revenue in this year’s edition, but the
column that contained those figures was left out. There is some good news for those of you who rely on the data we provide: The list of nonprofit foundations appears accurately in the Dec. 20 issue of The Sunday and in the Dec. 21 issue of VEGAS INC. Additionally, accurate information appears online at vegasinc.com/nonprofitfoundations. We want the “Book of Lists” to be a resource that’s used. If you would like a corrected version of the list that you can print, please contact Special Publications Editor Craig Peterson at craig.peterson@gmgvegas.com for a printable PDF. Our apologies go to the nonprofit foundations, who do such tremendous work for Southern Nevada. The list includes organizations that touch every aspect of life here — schools, families, health care and more — and we are terribly sorry for creating a confusing situation that obscures the work they do.
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The Rape Crisis Center Las Vegas, expanded to accommodate demand for services and to bolster its education and prevention initiatives. The center will offer more counseling hours, facilitate new support groups and provide more space for youth volunteers.
City National Bank donated $10,000 to Touro University Nevada to help fund scholarships. City National employees collected more than 1,150 backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary schools and nonprofit groups in Nevada, California, New York, Georgia and Tennessee. Recipients in Southern Nevada were Helen Jydstrup, Jack Dailey and Paradise elementary schools.
Cox Communications of Las Vegas employees donated school supplies to Olive Crest and the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Cox Charities donated $10,000 to After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. The funds will be used for the “What’s Cool After School” program, which provides students with a meal and one hour of academic programs such as tutoring, mathematics and reading, then an hour of enrichment programs such as art, dancing or sports. Cox also is sponsoring the annual Young Artists’ Concerto Competition and has committed to funding the program for five years, at a cost of $65,000.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada expanded its Bright Futures Farm and Gardens program to the John C. Kish Clubhouse. This is the groups’ third teaching-garden program. Thanks to partners, including a $15,000 donation by Barclaycard US, the club will teach approximately 400 children about healthy lifestyles, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. The G. Alex Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on healthy living through tennis and wellness programs, was honored with the Firstmed Health and Wellness Center’s 2015 Community Partner of the Year Award.
Shari Sutton and Dominica Anderson joined the board of directors of Dress for Success Southern Nevada. Sutton is president of Sutton Watkins Advertising and Marketing, and Anderson is a partner at Duane Morris. The local chapter of Medals 4 Mettle and law firm Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson partnered with the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada to award donated race medals to children as they finish their cancer treatment. M4M gives race medals (half marathon, full marathon and triathlon) to children and adults undergoing treatment for serious or debilitating illnesses. The Las Vegas chapter collects medals from local athletes and repurposes them with a M4M ribbon. Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, which provides funding for and access to medical treatment for children facing life-threatening diseases, received a $50,000 donation. The nonprofit was one of 22 recipients of the 2015 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award. The Hemophilia Treatment Center and the Children’s Specialty Center are both programs of the foundation. The 17th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic presented by JCM Global raised $140,000 to support research conducted by the National Center for Responsible Gaming. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers and the American Gaming Association have raised more than $1.5 million for the center since the event began. Other sponsors included Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Caesars Entertainment, Casino Enterprise Management Magazine, CPI, GLI, Global Gaming Expo, Hikam America, Konami, JCM Global, the National Indian Gaming
Centennial Toyota and its customers supported kids with cancer at the third annual Centennial Shave Off. Anthony Woods, general manager of the dealership, hosted customers as they and Centennial Toyota team members got their heads shaved by young cancer survivors, with assistance from a professional hair dresser, to benefit the nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria raised more than $140,000 for No Kid Hungry during the first week of a monthlong campaign. In 2014, Grimaldi’s raised $70,000. The money is used to raise awareness about child hunger in the United States, support nutrition programs such as School Breakfast and Summer Meals, and teach kids and their families how to cook healthy dishes with limited resources. State Farm donated $10,000 to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety’s Zero Teen Fatalities program.
Association, Patriot Gaming, Scientific Games, VSR Industries and WaffleTechnology.
Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace won its seventh Gold Plate donor award for contributing more than $11,000 to Three Square during the charity’s annual Restaurant Week.
Freedom House received a $200,000 donation from the Engelstad Family Foundation to expand services. The nonprofit, founded in 2010 by Iverson and Silvia Buckley, operates two housing complexes in Las Vegas that provide a structured transition for homeless people with substance-abuse issues.
Simeon Ndihokubwayo and Ada Koricuzi received the keys to a Habitat for Humanity home, built with help from Desert Spring United Methodist Church. It was Habitat for Humanity’s first two-story home in Clark County.
Smith’s Food & Drug Stores donated 3,600 gallons of water to the WestCare Foundation, Shade Tree, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and Salvation Army. The grocery chain donated 432 gallons of milk to Three Square. NAIOP Southern Nevada collected about $700 worth of school supplies, including pencils, pens, notebooks, erasers and rulers, for Howard Holling-
Vegas PBS helped Mariana’s Supermarkets give 3,000 backpacks to local children. Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s Business Advisory Council donated $53,000 for a technology package in the school’s new Crusader Justice and Advocacy Mock Trial Courtroom. Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas raised $500 for the Nevada SPCA.
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Ever-changing city helps design team stay fresh By VEGAS INC staff
Meet Destinations by Design, launched by Joyce Sherman Nelson and James Nelson, and later joined by Tami Hance. The owners must be experts on Las Vegas to meet clients’ needs for entertainment, activities and décor. Describe your business.
Destinations by Design provides destination management and event design services. Large to small, we can help arrange transportation services, team-building activities, excursions, off-site venues, themed events, gala dinners and more. We can provide custom décor, floral, design services and entertainment in-house. We have professional designers who can create and fabricate anything our clients need. What is your business philosophy?
Our mission is, first and foremost, to do things right. There are no second chances. We pride ourselves in promising and delivering creative, consistent solutions and excellent customer service. Our leaders have the experience, dedication and diTami Hance, left, Joyce Sherman Nelson and James Nelson own Destinations by Design, which is celebrating its 25th rection to ensure that everyone at year in business. (mikayla whitmore/staff) Destinations by Design has the tools and knowledge to exceed our clients’ business here? What’s the most important part of Destinations by Design expectations. We have a commitment Las Vegas is one of the best cities your job? Address: 901 Grier Drive, Las Vegas Phone: 702-798-9555 to excellence that is embraced by each in the world. It has been a top destiAmong the most important parts Email: info@dbdvegas.com member of our staff and implemented nation for many years and continues of our job are uniting, empowerWebsite: dbdvegas.com into everyday operations. to rank highly on various lists for our ing and mentoring our team leaders Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.industry. Las Vegas has an exciting and professional staff. We have been 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday backdrop for many events and offers grateful to have the opportunity to Your company recently celebrated Owned/operated by: a number of locations to host events volunteer our time and be involved its 25th anniversary. To what do Joyce Sherman Nelson, of all sizes. with local nonprofit organizations. you attribute your success? James Nelson, Tami Hance In business since: 1990 People often ask where we find the Much of our success can be attribtime, but we feel that when you are uted to our extensive knowledge of How can Nevada improve its busicused on achieving specific goals and passionate about something, it tends Las Vegas. We’re also proud of the ness climate? having a successful event. to be easier to manage We find it to partnerships and relationships we Las Vegas has a great “can do” atbe rewarding personally and profeshave maintained with clients. Those titude as a city and region. We like to sionally. relationships are fundamental to our take that as far as we can. Las Vegas How have Las Vegas events success. needs to be edgy, but it can’t go over changed over the past two dethe edge. What is the hardest part about cades? What are the most important Las Vegas has grown tremendousdoing business in Las Vegas? ly. We have more hotels, convention Getting clients past the old percepWhat did you learn from the rethings to consider when planning space, shows and venues, providing tions of Las Vegas. We are fortunate to cession? an event? us with new possibilities. We find that be in a city that continues to expand Before you can begin to plan a sucYou have to be nimble but always there are fewer limitations and new and evolve, and it is amazing to have cessful event, you should know why keep your feet on the ground. In the ways to do bigger and better events. witnessed the changes. Stunning, reyou are doing it; every decision after design business, we have a lot of creWhen clients want to come back to ally. Therefore, we must always be that should support your main goal. ative people who think outside the Las Vegas, they usually want to do ahead of the curve to ensure we have Finding the right space or venue is box and come up with amazing desomething different, and we find acthe most accurate information and important. Knowing who the audisigns and ideas. At the same time, we commodating that easier to do in retools at our disposal. It’s a fast-paced ence is and having a clear understandwork hard to make our financial founcent years. As the city continues to city, and our clients depend on us to ing of the expectations for the event dation strong. Clients appreciated grow, we’re able to offer clients new be the experts. will help ensure its success. Destinathe fact that we never wavered in our solutions and remain at the forefront tions by Design provides a structured belief in our product and that we were of creativity. approach, helping everyone stay foalways ready to deliver. What is the best part about doing
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Length of a ban the United States placed on oil exports. Now that U.S. output is falling due to a decrease in oil prices, however, Republican lawmakers want to lift the ban to help the nation compete globally. Democrats argue that lifting it would hurt the environment and threaten oil-refining jobs.
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Business deals Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has lost since June for making controversial comments about Muslims, Mexicans, women and the Chinese. Univision, NBC, Macy’s, Turnberry and Dubai retailer Lifestyle all cut ties with Trump.
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Airports that Silvercar, an upscale car rental company, serves nationally. The company rents silver Audi A4 sedans exclusively and will start operating at McCarran International Airport on Jan. 4.
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Full-time, part-time and on-call employees at Trump International Hotel. In early December, a majority of the workers voted to unionize, but owner Trump Ruffin Commercial LLC objected to the unionization. A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 5.
$52 million
Amount federal officials say banks lost between 2003 and 2008 because of a fraud scheme orchestrated by former Las Vegas real estate broker Eve Mazzarella and her ex-husband, Steven Grimm, a former mortgage broker. Defense lawyers want a new trial and say federal agents conducted an unlawful search of Mazzarella’s business.
$16.5 million
Amount the state Department of Transportation awarded to Aggregate Industries SWR Inc. for a 5-mile widening of Blue Diamond Road, beginning near the Red Rock Canyon Road junction. The project is schedule, for completion in 2017.
Q&A with angela edgeworth
Footwear business has grown up alongside president’s daughter Angela Edgeworth founded Pediped Footwear in 2004 after the birth of her daughter, Caroline. She had trouble finding shoes that were comfortable, stylish and healthy for a child’s feet, so she launched her own line to try to fill that void in the industry. More than 10 years later, the brand has expanded and is sold worldwide. What is the best business advice you’ve received? “When in doubt, take the next small step.” Lots of children’s shoe companies exist. What sets Pediped apart? Our customers are our No. 1 priority; we make it all about their children. In addition, we don’t just think about today; we think about the long-term development of the child’s foot when we design our shoes, whether the child is crawling, is learning to walk or can run around. We have been awarded the America Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for creating shoes that promote healthy foot development. Couple that with great designs and colors that are ever-evolving with fashion trends, and we think that is what keeps parents coming back. What makes a great pair of shoes, for children or adults? Our mantra always has been comfort, quality and style — in that order. What has been your most exciting professional project? Angela Edgeworth is president and founder of Launching the Pediped Foundation continues to be a Pediped Footwear, which has a store at Town Square in great source of pride, not only for myself but also for our Las Vegas. (STEVE MARCUS/staff) team. In the 10 years we have been open, we have donatUnited States. We’re working on conquering the world ed nearly $2.8 million to children’s organizations, both next! locally and nationally. What do you do after work? We are extremely proud of Vegas Aces Volleyball Club, which my husband, Brian, and I created when we discovered there were no gym spaces available for kids to practice. Our team was practicing on squash courts and rented space whenever there was availability, which wasn’t often. We built a volleyball gym — the Edge, a nonprofit, private training facility catering to people pursuing the game at its highest level — and provide it free of charge to teams. Describe your management style. We have amazing employees. They are intelligent and extremely proficient at their jobs. I try to allow them flexibility and creativity to do their job the best way they see fit and to guide them by uncovering their ideas and challenging them to set their goals high and bring them to fruition. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? It’s same goal we have had since we started in 2005: to be the most beloved children’s footwear company in the
What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I’d love to write for a travel magazine and travel the world for work. Where do you like to go for business lunches? Settebello at the District is one of my go-to places. It’s close to our office, and it’s quiet enough to have meetings. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Too many to mention, but let’s start with being less hard on myself. What is something people might not know about you? I am an only child, and I skipped two grades. Any advice for entrepreneurs just starting? There are many paths that lead to your destination, and there is no one path that is correct. Choose your path and enjoy the journey.
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guest column: adjustments and establish new goals to be ow is a good time to take lester romero sure your business is on track for the year stock of your small-business ahead. finances and plan for 2016. Making time to review your n Prepare for year-end tax reporting. business’s financial health and update Meet with your accountant to review business plans will help you be better prepared for success revenues and expenses, and to make adjustments to your in the coming year. budget as necessary. Evaluate your business tax records and Here are six tips to help you get started: familiarize yourself with tax-filing deadlines. Also, discuss your estimated tax payments and determine whether n Assess hiring needs. Now is the time to anticipate there is anything you can do before the end of the year to seasonal and post-holiday staffing needs to make sure your minimize the taxes you’ll owe. business is fully covered. If you plan to hire new employees, develop a clear job description, post the job on appropriate n Meet with your banker. Schedule an appointment to job listing platforms, seek referrals from employees or discuss your business needs and review your accounts. fellow business owners and conduct effective interviews. Ahead of the meeting, review your business account Also, stay apprised of changes to Affordable Care Act revenues and expenses, and your business credit balances, coverage mandates. Beginning in 2016, businesses with to determine whether your sales goals or hiring plans might 50 or more full-time employees that do not provide health require a new a deposit account, loan or line of credit. benefits to their workers will face a penalty. n Plan for capital expenses. According to a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey, 25 percent of n Conduct a financial review. Ensuring you have business owners plan to increase the amount their company categorized expenses correctly and understanding how allocates for capital spending over the next 12 months. much your business earned and spent is key to starting the Capital investments such as a company car, equipment or new year in good standing. A thorough review will keep machinery may help you generate future revenue but could your business organized and put you in the best position to require tax deductions to be spread out over several years. complete your bookkeeping and prepare your taxes. Discuss upcoming capital expenses with your accountant n Update your business plan. Start by evaluating the and banker so you can plan accordingly. list of goals you hoped to achieve in 2015 and document Lester Romero is the Wells Fargo small-business manager your progress. Consider using online business plan tools in Las Vegas. and examples to simplify the process. Make any necessary
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Ritzy real estate: Most expensive homes sold in Las Vegas this year fetched millions By Eli Segall Staff Writer
Casino developer Gary Primm tried for years to sell his Las Vegas compound, listing it for $21 million at one point. Now he’s finally unloaded the sprawling, amenity-packed estate. Listed for $14.5 million, the 10-acre property drew a buyer — albeit at a steep discount — through an auction in October. Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin bought the compound for $6.1 million. The sale closed Nov. 20. The estate’s 15,000-square-foot main residence features 28 rooms, an elevator and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar. The compound includes horse stables, a golf driving range, a 20-car showroom and an underground shooting range. The pool features waterfalls and a water-
slide, as well as a grotto bar and one-bedroom guest suite built into a cave behind the waterfall. Pop legend Michael Jackson was planning to buy the property, at 7000 Tomiyasu Lane, shortly before his death in 2009. He wanted to call it “Wonderland,” according to his broker. Overall, luxury-home sales climbed this year in Southern Nevada. Nearly 300 homes sold for more than $1 million apiece through early November, up 10 percent from the same period last year, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, which reports data from its resale-heavy listing service. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive home sold in 2015, as reported by the GLVAR. Sources for the data also include property listings and state and Clark County records.
Primm Ranch, at 7000 Tomiyasu Lane, includes 28 rooms, an elevator and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar. (luxury real estate)
7 Falcon View Court price: $11 million price: $17.5 million n Square feet: 14,464 n Sale recorded: Aug. 18 Hotelier Sam Nazarian, who led the Sahara’s transformation into the SLS Las Vegas, bought this opulent mansion in 2012 for $8.35 million. He booked a 32 percent profit on the sale, despite falling far short of his asking price. Built in 2009, the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom house sits on a 1.65-acre lot in the mansion-packed Ridges area of Summerlin, at the base of Las Vegas’ western mountains. The estate is packed with goodies, including a gym, a massage room, a game n Sale n List
7 Falcon View Court was sold for 32 percent more than its last purchase price, in 2012. (courtesy)
room, a barber’s room, a hot tub, an ice plunge, a wine cellar and a 10-car garage, as well as an outdoor kitchen and a half basketball court. Nazarian opened the SLS last summer amid high expectations that the resort would re-energize the sleepy north Strip. However, the casino has been stuck in the red, and Nazarian stepped back from day-to-day operations late last year after he and Nevada casino regulators, in a public hearing, discussed his past cocaine use and his dealings with a man who allegedly extorted him. Nazarian recently reached a deal to sell his 10 percent ownership stake in the SLS to San Francisco-based Stockbridge Capital Partners, which already owned 90 percent of the resort.
Business incubator’s mission: Improve water management By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
It has attracted interest from a Canadian company and one from California, established operating agreements with two companies in Israel, begun negotiating with three European companies, started examining partnerships in Dubai and opened an ongoing dialogue with the public utility in Singapore. The Center of Excellence, a nonprofit incubator at the Desert Research Institute for water technology startups, has come a long way since it received funding in 2013. And in the past six months, thanks to an infusion of funding during the legislative
session, it’s shifted into a higher gear in its quest to improve conservation of one of the most coveted resources in Nevada: water. Its two most recent calls for business proposals — one of which closed this month and the other in September — generated interest from about 30 companies. “I’m very optimistic, and I think it’s been very successful,” said Kenneth Ladd, a board member for the center as well as its first director. “When I say that, you have to realize this was a startup. Just like any startup, it took us a while. I think we have tremendous momentum.” The center’s goals are multifaceted and serve several interests in the
state. The basic premise of its model is to bring companies to Nevada with research and development funding to support projects that simultaneously satisfy the demands of the state’s water agencies. This, officials say, will spur economic development in water technology, an area where Nevada has plenty of experience, while supporting higher-education research. Perhaps its most notable success so far has been a partnership with Canadian company Echologics, which in April installed a real-time leak-monitoring system that uses noninvasive sensors to track the sound profile of water along three miles of the Strip.
The system allows the Las Vegas Valley Water District to evaluate the need to repair leaks. “It’s the first installation of its kind in the world,” said Nathan Allen, the center’s current director. In addition to recruiting companies, the center provides contracts through partners such as DRI and UNLV to cover commercialization activities, including research, testing and demonstration. The center’s interwoven mission is evidenced by the composition of its board, which includes the DRI president, the governor’s chief economic development officer, representatives from the Southern Nevada Water Au-
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9103 Alta Drive, unit 1801 price: $7.7 million n List price: $9 million feet: 15,691 n Sale recorded: Feb. 5 A Canadian real estate executive and his wife bought this penthouse at One Queensridge Place — and it wasn’t their first purchase in the Summerlin-area condo towers. Dean and Marie Hoffman’s three-story mansion-in-a-high-rise has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. They bought it as a “grey shell,” meaning the interior wasn’t finished or furnished. Amenities for penthouses there include 24-hour concierge service and direct elevator access. With about 220 homes in two towers, One Queensridge has ornate interior designs and valet parking, indoor and outdoor pools, a movie theater, and wine lockers in a climate-controlled cellar. The Hoffmans bought a 5,844-square-foot condo there in 2013 for $3.3 million. n Sale
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19 Flying Cloud Lane price: $8 million n List price: $8.5 million feet: 12,445 n Sale recorded: March 18 This sleek, five-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion in the Ridges was built in 2013. It has disappearing doors, a movie room, wine storage and, outside, a putting green and fire pit. n Sale
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3750 Las Vegas Blvd. South, unit 3904 price: $5.4 million n List price: $5.6 million feet: 5,628 n Sale recorded: March 23 “Olympus has a new address in Las Vegas!” So says the listing agent. Billed as the largest residential unit in the Mandarin Oriental, the three-bedroom, five-bathroom home came fully furnished and decorated. Prospective buyers had to show proof of funds before visiting. The seller bought the condo in 2010 for about $6.5 million. The Mandarin, a 47-story glass and steel tower on the Strip, is part of CityCenter, the $8.5 billion, 67-acre hotel-condo-retail project by MGM Resorts International and Dubai World. n Sale
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thority and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and Pat Mulroy, who earned the unofficial title of “water czar” during her two-decade tenure as head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. Scattered throughout the country are similar incubators focused on developing water-technology companies. But what distinguishes the Center of Excellence, Allen says, is that it considers the needs of specific water agencies. “We are really looking at what some of the demands are for the water sector,” Allen said. From a company’s perspective, a partnership with the center offers an assurance that demand exists for their product. That’s important, Allen said, because breaking into the U.S.
water market can be a tiresome process, especially for international companies unfamiliar with the patchwork structure of water distribution in the States. There are thousands of drinking water utilities, wastewater utilities, stormwater utilities and irrigation districts, all with different needs. The center, Allen said, also has an advantage because it can pitch companies on its expertise; he noted that DRI has more hydrology department faculty than other U.S. academic institutions. “People nationally and internationally look to Nevada for how we manage our water,” Allen said. Before putting out its most recent requests for proposals, for instance, the center surveyed its partners to identify needs so the center could tai-
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9101 Alta Drive, unit #1801 price: $6 million n List price: $10 million feet: 15,691 n Sale recorded: Aug. 14 This three-story penthouse at One Queensridge Place has five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a gym, a spa and a gourmet kitchen with built-in Viking appliances. The HOA dues alone are $1,939 per month, and annual property taxes come to $42,097. n Sale
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lor requests to meet a known demand. One of the 15 needs SNWA identified was for software in its distribution network that optimizes energy consumption without sacrificing water quality. Another issue it wants the center to tackle: a cost-effective way to monitor infrastructure in remote locations. Although slow to start, the center has received a glut of industry response in recent months. The center received 13 responses to a grant opportunity it issued after Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this summer. As a result, it is negotiating with three European companies to establish partnerships. The center also has signed agreements for two Israeli water companies — OutLocks and Ayyeka — to partner
with SNWA and establish operations in Nevada. According to Allen, the center, which started the bulk of its recruiting in May, is responsible for four companies incorporating in the state and making commitments to employ people here. It has provided contracts for commercialization activities to an additional five companies. Those numbers might seem low, but the 2-year-old entity, several of its leaders said, had little funding and infrastructure in place when it started. That is likely to change. This year, the center received a commitment for $1.6 million over the next two years, in addition to the $500,000 it received from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to cover initial costs.
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Canadians without special visas can stay in the U.S. for six months, and can’t earn money while here U.S. startup hubs. Unfortunately, though many Canadian startups want to move here and offer precisely the tech savvy and business enthusiasm Las Vegas has sought, U.S. immigration policies and red tape make it difficult for them to stay. One of the first Canadian companies to recognize the advantages of Las Vegas was Zora, an Internet startup that helps property owners find tenants and manage rentals. Co-founders Milan Vrekic and Colin White moved temporarily in April from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to participate in a startup incubator program. “We really like how close (Las Vegas) is to all the action,” said Vrekic, referring to Las Vegas’ proximity to Silicon Valley and Austin. Also, compared with those cities, Las Vegas has a lower cost of living and a smaller, friendlier startup community, which made it easier to join in, meet venture capitalists and connect with important businesspeople, Vrekic said. Zora, like many Canadian companies, wants to break into the U.S. market, and its owners recognize that it is easier to attract U.S. customers from inside the country. Zora already has started to work with local property owners. Vrekic and White found the size and condition of Las Vegas’ real estate market ideal for experimenting. However, Zora has not yet charged its customers, in large part because the company’s owners must deal with immigration issues that could jeopardize their ability to stay in Las Vegas. Canadians without special visas may stay in the United States only for six months, and they may not earn money while they are here. Typically, if a Canadian wants to work in the United States, he or she gets sponsored by an American employer, then is allowed move here permanently. However, Vrekic and White, like most startup founders, work for themselves and have no employer to sponsor them. The primary alternative for startup founders is to get an E-2 Investor’s Visa, which requires investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. enterprise. What qualifies as a
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“substantial amount” isn’t fixed but instead depends on several factors, including cash flow, net income and the appraised value of any intellectual property or assets the company owns. Local immigration attorney Margo Chernysheva has experience with the E-2 qualification process, which is so complex that many companies hire attorneys to guide them through it. She said that after fees and expenses, it’s not unusual for a company to spend $10,000 to get a visa, in addition to the required “substantial” investment. Many small startups simply don’t have that much money early in their development, and the prohibition against working for profit while in the United States severely restricts their ability to earn it. It is legal, however, to attend meetings, arrange deals and sign contracts. So it is possible for Canadian companies to make deals with U.S. companies, as long as the Canadian entrepreneurs don’t do paid work before receiving a visa. Because the distinction between “make deals” and “do work” can be vague, Canadian entrepreneurs also must be careful when they answer immigration officials’ questions about the purpose of their
visit, so they don’t give the impression they’re doing something they shouldn’t. Interestingly, that’s less of an issue in Las Vegas. As most immigration officials assume travelers flying to Las Vegas are doing so for a vacation or convention, they tend to ask less detailed questions, which means Canadian businesspeople entering the country through Las Vegas run into fewer hassles. Despite the issues, Vrekic was so impressed with Las Vegas, he encouraged other Halifax startups to move here. Two arrived in August. The first, Vendeve, run by co-founders Katelyn Bourgoin and Calee Blanchard, is a referral platform for female entrepreneurs. The second, Addo, run by Moses Robicheau and Raph Titsworth-Morin, creates game-like, employee-centered corporate wellness programs. “We want to be the Slack of wellness,” Robicheau said. Unlike most top-down corporate wellness programs, which are imposed by executives on reluctant employees, Addo aims to make wellness programs so fun that people sign up on their own, then persuade their employers to adopt the program. Much like Vrekic and Zora, Robicheau was impressed by the low
cost and high quality of living in Las Vegas, and happily surprised by the friendly locals. He had hoped to use the valley as a test market for Addo, but because of the cost of obtaining a visa and his inability to earn a paycheck, he doesn’t think it’s feasible. Unless Addo is able to secure a large investment from a U.S. backer, Robicheau expects to move his company to Vancouver, British Columbia. There is a chance Addo may find an investor, because despite immigration hassles, Canadian companies offer advantages over their U.S. counterparts. First, the strong U.S. dollar makes Canadian companies relatively cheaper for U.S. investors. In addition, the Canadian government provides generous subsidies to Canadian companies in the form of grants and loans. Some of the money subsidizes hiring, which keeps the cost of employees low. Others depend on companies finding outside investment, somewhat like matching funds, and magnifies the effect of additional investments. In addition, Vrekic noticed a synergy specifically catered to Halifax and Las Vegas. Unlike Austin and Silicon Valley, Las Vegas lacks an adequate number of computer programmers, Vrekic said. Instead, people here are more skilled in sales, support and marketing. Halifax is exactly the opposite, with a surplus of programmers and a shortage of marketers. This means a joint Las Vegas-Halifax company should be able to leverage the strengths of both cities by linking Canadian programmers and government subsidies with Las Vegas marketing and venture capital. At least that’s what Vrekic is betting on. Zora is scheduled to open its first U.S. branch office in Las Vegas in January. If the synergies work and the company succeeds, Vrekic hopes it will inspire more U.S. venture capitalists to invest in Canadian companies. In addition to his company’s own success, Vrekic hopes Zora will become the vanguard of many more Canadian startups to move to Las Vegas in the future.
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Calendar of events Tuesday, Jan. 5 Southern Nevada Forum: Economic Development Committee Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3846 Discuss key economic issues affecting the region with Southern Nevada lawmakers, government officials and business leaders. Large Vision Business Network mixer Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 Dozens of exhibits will highlight businesses owned by baby boomers, who are playing an increasing role in Southern Nevada’s economy.
Thursday, Jan. 7 Henderson Chamber of Commerce: Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: HBRC Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Bruce Ford of City National Bank will speak about the commercial-lending process and successful borrowing tips. Urban Chamber of Commerce: Toastmasters Lunchtime Talkers Time: Noon-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 30, Las Vegas Information: Visit business.urbanchamber.org Improve your communication skills and expand your network. There will be a chance to speak publicly to help you overcome fears of addressing an audience.
Friday, Jan. 8 Small Business Startup Steps Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Suite B, Henderson Information: Visit nsbdc.org
Learn how to start a business and take advantage of the resources available to small-business owners.
their platforms and positions.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce: All About Marketing Solutions Time: 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Cost: Free, but registration required Location: Century Link Theater, 6700 Via Austi Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email cheryl@cherylthode.com Learn how to form business relationships quickly and how to use marketing automation for follow-up.
One-day business bootcamp Time: 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 11111 Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Learn ways to grow your business and make a profit, as well as branding strategies used by successful business owners.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Email disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Network with local professionals while celebrating Station Casino’s 40th anniversary.
Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: Free for chapter sponsors, $35 for members who register before Jan. 14, $40 for nonmembers who register before Jan. 14, $60 for anyone who registers after Jan. 14 Location: Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit snccim.org Exchange business cards with professionals in the commercial and investment real estate industries and plan for the new year.
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Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: Cocktails and Conversations Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: $100 Location: Hakkasan, MGM, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3846 Local leaders will share their thoughts on issues affecting the state and business community. The event is a fundraiser for BizPAC, the chamber’s political action committee.
State of Economic Development breakfast Time: 7-8:30 a.m. Cost: $50 for early bird registration, $60 on the day of the event Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email veronicat@lvgea.org Steve Hill of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Jonas Peterson of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance will speak about Nevada’s economy and what to expect in 2016.
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Saturday, Jan. 23
Women’s Chamber of Nevada: 14th annual Legislative Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers, $80 for VIP seating Location: Cili Restaurant, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit womenschamberofnevada.org Candidates running in 2016 elections will outline
Women’s Club of Summerlin installation luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 Location: Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email sylvia.dechandt@gmail.com Get to know the members of the Women’s Club of Summerlin and welcome new officers for 2016.
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Conventions
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American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management board of directors meeting and annual meeting Caesars Palace
Jan. 4-9
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Promotional Products Association International Expo
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Jan. 10-14
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES Chapter 11 Tawk Development LLC dba Falcon Landing 5067 Madre Mesa Drive Las Vegas, NV 89108 Attorney: Talitha B. Gray Kozlowski at tgray@gtg.legal
Bid Opportunities Monday, December 28 3 p.m. Current production model transport trailer Clark County, 603921 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $13.8 million for 236 units, multifamily residential 3580 E. Alexander Road, Las Vegas 89115 Seller: Gung Ho - Reliant Casa Sorrento LLC Seller agent: Tom Naseef, Jeff Naseef and Garry Cuff of Colliers International Buyer: Veneto Sorrento GP LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $3.5 million for 12,874 square feet, retail 5651 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas 89148 Seller: 5651 Holdings LLC Seller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske, Roy Fritz and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: Berryessa Plaza LLC Buyer agent: Dan Gluhaich of Colliers International $709,940 for 6,454 square feet, office 9120 W. Post Road, Las Vegas 89148 Seller: Sunset Post Medical Center LLC Seller agent: Bridget Richards and Jason Lesley of Colliers International Buyer: Dr. Tahir Buyer agent: Did not disclose $580,000 for 14 units, multifamily residential 2417 Wengert Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: P. Steiner Holdings LLC Seller agent: Tom Naseef, Jeff Naseef and Garry Cuff of Colliers International Buyer: Ashkelon Investment Corp. Buyer agent: Did not disclose $375,000 for 3,000 square feet, office
2629 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suites 100 and 110, Henderson 89052 Seller: Goldeneye Enterprises LLC Seller agent: Stacy Scheer of Colliers International Buyer: Reagor Trust LLC Buyer agent: Stacy Scheer of Colliers International
Leases $96,432 for 1,211 square feet, retail for 61 months 8068 W. Sahara Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Shamir A. Blazio Tenant agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services
Business Licenses Dataplus Security License type: Alarm systems Address: 769 Middlegate Road, Henderson 89011 Owner: Dataplus Communication Ltd. David Torres-Ortega License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: David Torres LLC Desert Carpet Cleaners License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3330 Wynn Road, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Desert Carpet Cleaners Inc. Diamond Catering License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 918 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Maurice Jung Distinctive Exteriors Pools LLC License type: Contractor Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Distinctive Exteriors Inc. Domino’s License type: Restaurant/food service Address: 711 Marks St., Suite D, Henderson 89014 Owner: Domino’s Pizza LLC Downtown Crown British Pub License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: SNP Entertainment Inc. Downtown Sewing Machine Company LLC License type: Sewing machine sales Address: 155 S. Water St., Suite 130, Henderson 89015
Owner: Downtown Sewing Machine Company LLC DSR Tools LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: David Ruskowitz Eclectic Services Inc. License type: Bail bond agency Address: 123 N. Ninth St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Eclectic Services Inc. EFS Environmental Inc. License type: Environmental field services Address: 900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Donna White Egad S. License type: Administrative office space Address: 3310 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Egad S. LLC El Herradero Grill License type: Food services or cafe Address: 3149 N. Rancho Drive, Suite C, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Oros Enterprises Inc. El Pollo Mobile License type: Restaurant Address: 2530 Arville St., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Fernando Montanez El Tenampa License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 556 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Molly Holguin El Yanko License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Yankier de Posada Alvarez Elemental Race Timing License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: James Gabany Elemental Running License type: Professional promoter Address: Did not disclose Owner: James Gabany Envios Directos Inc. License type: Nondepository lender Address: 3003 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: David Jacinto Era Herman Group Real Estate License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 500, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Sunbelt Realty Inc. Eric Lazo LLC License type: Professional services
- medical Address: 9484 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 8, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Eric Lazo Excel Extended Care Organization License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 18, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Ebony Danford Expert Data Forensics License type: Professional services Address: 5071 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Expert Data Forensics LLC Faceshop LLC License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 390, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Majara Stewart Fallas 479 License type: Clothing sales Address: 574 N. Stephanie St., Henderson 89014 Owner: FP Stores Inc. Famous Auto Detailing License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Keith T. Sabino Flowers Cleaning Service License type: Janitorial service Address: 3540 Kidd St., Suite 7742, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Margarita Guerrero FMC Maintenance & Hood Cleaning Service License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 9087 Fawn Grove Drive, Las Vegas 89147 Owner: FMC Maintenance LLC Framed Poster Shop License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Kiosk 5547, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Tim Chambers
Owner: Chrome Gypsy Tattoo LLC Gospodin Apostolov License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Gospodin Apostolov Harry Chrysanthou License type: Real estate sales Address: 7560 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Harry Chrysanthou Hickory Farms License type: Seasonal product sales kiosk Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson 89014 Owner: HF Dodge NV Inc. Housekeeping Montes License type: Property maintenance Address: 3823 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite M12, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Jenny Montes Ieze Engineering License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose M. Ruffer Insight Property Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 6130 Elton Ave., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Insight Property Inc. Integrity Mobile Auto Service LLC License type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 6753 Scavenger Hunt St., North Las Vegas 89084 Owner: Integrity Mobile Auto Service LLC Intermex Wire Transfer LLC License type: Wire service Address: 1805 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Darrell Ebbert
Furniture World License type: Warehouse or storage Address: Multiple locations Owner: RJV Consulting Inc.
Ioulia Saulsberry License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Ioulia Saulsberry
Gerdau Reinforcing Steel License type: Contractor Address: 4265 W. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Bing Drastrup
Iron Sharpens Iron Mentoring License type: Drugless practitioner Address: 2446 Revere St., Suite 3824, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: John Williams
Gina’s International Envios License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 1573 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Gina Maria Jevtic
Jacqueline S. Brickey License type: Real estate sales Address: 2055 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Jacqueline S. Brickey
Golden Skull Tattoo License type: Tattoo establishment Address: 2310 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 101, Las Vegas 89102
Jamie Zanotti Photography License type: Photography Address: 2224 Sardis Terrace, Henderson 89074 Owner: Jamie Zanotti
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Records and Transactions Jenifer Nichols-Johnson License type: Toy sales Address: 647 Glenwood Lane, Henderson 89002 Owner: Jenifer Nichols-Johnson John Floyd Painting LLC License type: Contractor Address: 4602 Cannon Beach St., Las Vegas 89122 Owner: John Floyd Painting Johnson Insurance Agency LLC License type: Insurance sales Address: 5191 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Samantha Johnson Jonathan E. Wilbourn License type: Bail agent/enforcement agent Address: 123 N. Ninth St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Did not disclose JPR Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 8334 W. Rochelle Ave., Las Vegas 89147 Owner: J. Jesus Perez Regalado Karine Ng License type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Karine Ng Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant License type: Restaurant Address: 9340 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Khoury Restaurants LLC
$252,852, residential-custom 510 Patti Ann Woods Drive, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $252,852, residential-custom 531 Trenier Drive, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $238,827, residential-new 904 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $237,659, residential-model 2774 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $236,823, residential-new 12013 Tramonto Ave, Las Vegas Toll Henderson LLC $233,230, residential-new 11958 Girasole Ave., Las Vegas Toll Henderson LLC $220,827, residential-new 909 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $216,680, wall and/or fence 12230 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas Frank Iovino & Sons Masonry Inc. $211,982, residential-new 303 Elder View Drive, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $210,690, commercial-remodel 543 N. Stephanie St., Suite 100, Henderson TWC Construction Inc.
Kirsty Bowler License type: Massage therapists Address: 540 Civic Holiday Ave., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Kirsty Bowler
$210,682, commercial-remodel 543 N. Stephanie St., Suite 110, Henderson TWC Construction Inc.
Building Permits
$208,048, residential-new 3155 Tronzano Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$2,201,686, commercial-new 2542 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd. $1,300,000, tenant improvement 8080 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas Austin Jones Corp. $325,000, tenant improvement 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 6, Las Vegas CEI Builders $300,000, commercial-office on-site hardscapes and improvements 901 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas SGI Builders $282,795, residential-custom 1050 Crystal Heights Court, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
$201,698, commercial-remodel 543 N. Stephanie St., Suite 120, Henderson TWC Construction Inc. $200,119, residential-new 404 Via Gigante Court, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada LLC $200,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements 8080 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas Austin Jones Corp. $198,944, residential-new 905 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential-new 908 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$177,662, residential-new 751 Merry Maple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $172,505, residential-new 120 Clouded Ave., Henderson Pulte Homes of Nevada $168,731, residential-new 913 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $167,685, residential-new 307 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $167,685, residential-new 337 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $165,796, residential-new 336 Values Circle, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $162,302, residential-new 3178 Porto Vittoria Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $162,302, residential-new 3182 Porto Vittoria Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $159,973, residential-new 261 Hull St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $159,308, residential-new 476 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,197, residential-new 245 Glasgow St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $154,092, residential-new 6426 Dunns River St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $148,699, residential-new 12279 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $148,699, residential-new 12273 Argent Bay Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $148,699, residential-new 12277 Argent Bay Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $146,497, residential-new 7504 Old Compton St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $145,648, residential-new 5844 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $142,839, residential-new 2146 Carlisle Court, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $142,396, residential-new 3091 Ripe Peak Lane, Henderson
KB Home Nevada Inc. $142,396, residential-new 713 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $141,198, residential-new 7309 Durand Park St., Las Vegas Toll Henderson LLC $140,000, commercial-demolition 444 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Familian Construction Partners $139,512, residential-new 472 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $136,130, residential-new 408 Via Gigante Court, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada LLC $134,760, residential-new 31 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $134,688, residential-new 2166 County Down Lane, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $134,483, residential-new 12281 Argent Bay Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $134,402, residential-new 1412 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $128,921, residential-new 548 Possibilities St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $125,540, residential-new 1416 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,404, residential-new 1421 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$120,000, tenant improvement 3101 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Tenaya Services LLC $119,273, residential-new 405 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $117,065, residential-new 6794 Byron Bay Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $117,055, residential-new 5654 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $116,611, residential-new 404 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $116,112, residential-new 481 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $115,901, residential-new 1420 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,901, residential-new 1413 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,901, residential-new 1417 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,780, residential-new 400 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $113,342, residential-new 6702 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $112,462, residential-new 5844 Brown Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$125,000, sign 1220 A St., Las Vegas Jones Media Inc.
$112,175, residential-new 485 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$124,319, residential-new 2502 Venarotta St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$108,865, residential-new 6985 Walden Park St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$123,986, residential-new 489 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$106,649, residential-new 6790 Byron Bay Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$120,835, residential-new 5845 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $120,000, residential-addition 766 Lanni Court, Henderson Nicco Construction LLC
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7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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(Led Zeppelin)
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Category: largest conventions in 2015 (Ranked by number of expected attendees)
Convention
Website
Expected attendees
Dates
International CES
cesweb.org
160,000
Jan. 6-9
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week
semashow.com
140,000
Nov. 3-6
National Association of Broadcasters
nabshow.org
98,000
April 13-16
Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show
shotshow.org
67,000
Jan. 20-23
International Builders Show
buildersshow.com
55,000
Jan. 20-22
Las Vegas Market - Winter
giftandhomelv.com
50,000
Jan. 18-22
Las Vegas Market - Summer
giftandhomelv.com
50,000
Aug. 2-6
World of Concrete
worldofconcrete.com
48,000
Feb. 3-6
ASD Las Vegas March
asdonline.com
46,000
March 1-4
ASD Las Vegas August
asdonline.com
44,000
Aug. 2-5
2015 Pack Expo Las Vegas
packexpolasvegas.com
43,000
Sept. 28-30
Super Mobility Week
supermobilityweek.com
40,000
Sept. 9-11
Nightclub and Bar Show
ncbshow.com
39,000
March 31-April 1
JCK Annual Trade Show
jckgroup.com
37,500
May 29-June 1
RECon
icsc.org
34,000
May 17-20
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS Annual Meeting
aaos.org
33,000
March 23-28
National Hardware Show 2015
nationalhardwareshow.com
30,000
May 5-7
National Association of Convenience Stores Inc. Annual Meeting and Exposition
nacsonline.com
30,000
Oct. 12-14
Cosmoprof North America
cosmoprofnorthamerica.com
27,000
July 10-14
Surfaces
surfaces.com
25,000
Jan. 21-23
Adult Entertainment Expo - AVN Adult Expo
adultentertainmentexpo.com
25,000
Jan. 21-24
International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference
iecsc.com
25,000
June 20-22
Interbike Expo
interbike.com
25,000
Sept. 16-18
American Academy of Opthalmology Annual Meeting
aao.org
25,000
Nov. 14-17
National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting and Convention
nbaa.org
25,000
Nov. 17-19
Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
kbis.com
24,000
Jan. 20-22
Safari Club International 43rd Annual Hunter’s Convention
showsci.org
21,000
Feb. 4-7
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