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Soon after the 1990 opening of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Donald Trump owed $70 million to 253 contractors employing thousands of workers. The next year, when the casino collapsed into bankruptcy, those owed the most got only 33 cents in cash for each dollar earned, with promises of another 50 cents per dollar later. It took years to get the rest, assuming the companies survived long enough to collect. (Associated press file)

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Hillary Clinton joked at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York: “I have deep respect for people like (Donald Trump campaign manager) Kellyanne Conway. She’s working day and night for Donald and because she’s a contractor, he’s probably not even going to pay her.” ¶ The line got a mild chuckle but touched on liens, Continued on page 11

Number of cameras on new Tesla vehicles, a component to prepare them for fully autonomous driving. Tesla drivers will have to pay $8,000 for the software to get the driverless experience.

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In 1934, aviation designer Hawley Bowlus created the Bowlus Road Chief, an aerodynamic travel trailer. Only 80 were built, with World War II ending production. But Geneva Long and her parents have brought it back. TALKING POINTS What to look for when considering funding for your small business, P7

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.

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The inaugural Nevada’s Veteran Supporter of the Month award was given to the Las Vegas Veterans Memorial Foundation during dedication of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial. The award acknowledges the patriotic efforts of organizations that support the efforts of veterans, active military and their families. Keller Williams Las Vegas Realty partnered with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth to renovate housing sites and shelters. Work involved advanced landscaping, roof repairs, fixing shower and bathroom facilities, adding new flooring at several properties and providing new furniture where needed. This was in addition to improvements covering plumbing, flooring, painting, new fixtures, weed removal and general cleaning. Other participating partners included Homeservices Inc., Valley West Mortgage, Guild Mortgage, All Western Mortgage, SCC Mechanical Services, PRS Roofing, Supreme Lending, Carpets N More, Raysco, Red Carpet Moving Best Mattress, Access Services Group, and Goodfellows Shoeshine & Accessories. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck helped host a school carnival for Halle Hewetson Elementary. The carnival was part of a Safe Summer Nights program for students and families of Hewetson. Volunteers donated prizes and helped staff carnival games. Nevada Donor Network received funding made possible by the Nevada New Markets Job Act Program, administered by the Department of Business and Industry. This allows the organ procurement organization to expand and renovate its campus at 2061 E. Sahara Ave. McDonald’s sponsored the Hispanic Baccalaureate, a graduation event honoring 1,300 Hispanic students in Southern Nevada. The event included a presentation honoring approximately 50 Hispanic students who have received scholarships from the Ronald McDonald House Charities program. Since 2002, McDonald’s has contributed more than $1.7 million to the RMHC Scholarship Program. Employees of Cox Las Vegas presented supplies for the rescue animals at the Animal Foundation. The items were purchased by Cox employees as part of the company’s third annual Cuddle & Snuggle Pet Needs Drive. Impact Las Vegas, a nonprofit women’s group in its third grant year, awarded a $23,000 grant to Boys Town Nevada. The grant will be used to expand Boys Town’s Common Sense Parenting program, a six-session, 12-hour course that teaches practical, easy-to-learn techniques to build stronger family bonds. Easter Seals Nevada raised $38,805.70 during its Easter Walk N’ Roll event at Lorenzi Park. Aristocrat employees raised almost $34,000 for Make-AWish Southern Nevada through a combination of efforts,

including the annual “Fast for February Initiative,” in which employees gave up a favorite food or activity over a 30day period and donated the money saved. Included in the check presentation was Mitchell, whose wish was to go to Australia with his family.

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At its golf tournament, the Nevada Wireless Association raised $10,000 to donate to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

The Perry Foundation Endeavor Awards recognized the state’s top-performing health care facilities and health care professionals working in long-term/post-acute care. Southern Nevada honorees were:

Nevada State Bank donated $10,000 to Nevada HAND to support its mission to provide affordable, quality housing for seniors and families.

n Achievement in Social Work — Shellie Gibson, Highland Manor of Mesquite

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gave Nevada $750,000 to get more eligible children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The Nevada Association of Realtors and its LeadershipNVAR Class of 2016 collected backpacks stocked with school supplies to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. McDonald’s donated $5,000 to the Injured Police Officers Fund. At its 50th anniversary gala, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada honored five Nevada dignitaries: Jan Jones Blackhurst was honored with the Community Equality Award; Paula Francis received the First Amendment, Freedom of the Press Award; Colin Seale received the Community Juvenile Justice Award and Sheila Leslie was recognized with the Liberty in Government Award. Richard Siegel received the Emily Wanderer Award, recognizing a lifelong career in public service and activism. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada recognized 13 Gold Award recipients for the 100-year anniversary of the Gold Award. The award challenges high school girls to change the world by designing and implementing creative strategies to help solve an issue of their choice. Honorees were Angela Silva, Stephanie Mevius, Sarah Stipek, Angelique Clark, Victoria Townsend, Sarah Bullock, Miranda Contreras, Quinn Weiner, Veronica Beauchamp, Gabriela Giancola, Ilonna Biondo, Samantha Schuetze and Jordan Whisler. PT’s Entertainment Group, a division of Golden Entertainment Inc., raised $9,000 for Keep Memory Alive, in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, a nonprofit agency that provides aid to seniors, received a new 2016 Toyota Sienna minivan worth more than $28,000 from Toyota Financial Services. KLAS-TV 8 News Now and Project 150 collected more than 22,000 pounds of supplies to help homeless high school students. Monetary donations totaled more than $3,000.

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Q&A with randolph watkins

HOA management company owner: Don’t confuse compliance with punishment Randolph Watkins worked as CEO of CAMCO for a year, then bought the company. Recently, the homeowners association management company updated its brand by launching a new website and logo, and enhancing its social media presence. The company aims to be a partner in the community, and to that end it supports charities such as HomeAid, HELP of Southern Nevada and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Explain the services that your business offers. CAMCO is a homeowners association management company that serves as a partner for HOA boards. We offer a full range of services, including monthly financial reports, record keeping, neighborhood monitoring and licensed association managers. Simply put, we make sure an HOA operates smoothly, which benefits board members and everyone living in the neighborhood. You were the CEO of CAMCO in 2014 but the owner the following year. Why did you purchase the company? After running CAMCO for one year, I found that I enjoyed the business — helping others to have the best possible community they can live in, where they feel comfortable and safe. I also came to find that the CAMCO team was very focused on the company’s mission and goals. The company was positioned for continued success, and I really liked the idea of continuing a family-owned business. To what do you owe the company’s success? We like to say we’re an HOA’s greatest partner, and a huge part of that success is our team members, who go the extra mile to make sure our customers know we are their greatest ally. Our clients know we pick up the phone every time they call to handle their needs, and that’s something that really sets us apart. What’s the biggest misconception about HOAs? The biggest misconception is that the management company runs and makes the decisions for the HOA, when in fact the HOA board of directors engages the management company to carry out the policies and directives of the board and to ensure compliance with the association’s governing documents. For instance, Neighborhood A may allow homeowners to paint their homes bright purple while Neighborhood B has a rule against it. We don’t set those kind of policies; we simply work with what an HOA has put in place. It’s also important to note that HOAs are about compliance, not punishment. They just want pleasant neighborhoods and community involvement. What advice do you have for homeowners when it comes to dealing with a homeowners association? How do they know if it is being run properly?

Randolph Watkins says he runs a tight ship. (l.e. baskow/staff)

“A great way to know if your HOA is being run properly is to look for transparency. Get involved in the HOA, attend meetings, ask questions and review the financials. A well-run HOA will have no problems answering all of your concerns.” — Randolph Watkins, owner of CAMCO

A great way to know if your HOA is being run properly is to look for transparency. Get involved in the HOA, attend meetings, ask questions and review the financials. A well-run HOA will have no problems answering all of your concerns. What has been your most exciting professional project? The best part of this job is being able to help a fledgling HOA board turn around from having several issues and complaints to creating an environment that is attractive and enjoyable for everyone. What is the best business advice you’ve

received? “Know your job, be honest and treat people with respect.” Master Chief Petty Officer Douglas Jacobs of the U.S. Navy told me that. Describe your management style. I’m a very straightforward leader when dealing with daily issues and team members. I’ve refined my style over the years as I’ve learned from successes and failures. Also, as a U.S. Navy veteran, I know what it takes to run a tight ship and how to keep my crew happy. That knowledge has helped me successfully navigate CAMCO into its current position as the largest locally owned and operated HOA-management company in Nevada. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Trauma room surgeon. The fast pace and adrenalin rush are exciting. What is something that people might not know about you? I love soccer and played and coached for a Southern California club for many years.

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Price per share of Microsoft’s stock Oct. 21, an all-time high for the technology giant. Microsoft’s cloud-computing business, Azure, is responsible for the surge after an earnings report showed 116 percent sales growth.

$98,600

Amount bid on Virgin America’s “First Class Shoe.” The pair of shoes is one-of-a-kind and made of white Italian leather. The shoes also feature a Wi-Fi hot spot, USB ports and screens to stream video.

$1.37 billion

Amount Canada’s Onex Corp. will pay for Supervalu Inc’s Save-A-Lot grocery business. Supervalu’s stock jumped 9.6 percent after the announcement was made.

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Share of Apple chargers sold on Amazon that claim they are “genuine” but are counterfeit, according to Apple.

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Amount at which a recently found, giant jade stone was valued. The 462,970-pound stone measures more than 18 feet long, 18 feet wide and 9 feet high.

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Number of London police officers who will be equipped with body cameras by the end of summer 2017. The cameras will be supplied by AXON Technology, the same company that makes the Taser. Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a $20 million program to outfit more police officers with body cameras.

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Amount T-Mobile will pay in fines to resolve a Federal Communications Commission investigation. T-Mobile was allegedly throttling data on unlimited data plans.

The Bowlus Road Chief was originally produced in 1934 by Hawley Bowlus, but has been brought back by Geneva Long and Helena Mitchell, who manufacture the aluminum travel trailers in California and run their showroom in Henderson. (courtesy)

Because travel never goes out of style Describe your business.

The Bowlus Silver State Showroom and General Store supports sales of the Bowlus Road Chief, an aerodynamic, luxurious travel trailer. The stateroom’s beds reconfigure from twins to almost a king. Other highlights include a kitchen, an expandable full bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, and electronics with charging and storage options.

bowlus silver state showroom and general store Address: 110 Cassia Way, Henderson Phone: 805-278-9800 Email: inquiries@bowlusroadchief.com Website: bowlusroadchief.com Hours of operation: By appointment Owned/operated by: Geneva Long and Helena Mitchell In business since: 2014, in Nevada

tech you’d expect. I think Hawley Bowlus would be thrilled to see the advancements we’ve made since his original design. What is the hardest part about doing business in Southern Nevada?

People who have an appreciation for design and love to travel.

So far, we haven’t found one challenge to doing business, other than we have the occasional potential owner who has an aversion to the Strip. Once we explain all the amazing food and outdoor adventures awaiting them and incredible sights in Lake Mead, the Valley of Fire State Park and Mount Charleston, they’re on board with a visit.

What is your business philosophy?

What is the best part about doing business here?

We believe in handcrafting outstanding products with outstanding materials to last for a lifetime. We believe in multigenerational products. We believe in being kind to the environment.

Las Vegas is a world-class city and is a great jumpingoff point to visit some of the best parks in the country, so we’re excited for our owners when they hit the road the first time with their Road Chief.

What inspired you to bring back the Bowlus Road Chief?

Does Nevada need to improve its business climate?

Who are your customers?

In 2000, after a North American tour from Boston to the Arctic Circle to Los Angeles, my family bought a 1934 Bowlus Road Chief. So although the company ended production in 1936, I grew up with an incredible fondness of the original product. I wanted to head west after I finished up at the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania with dreams of bringing back great American brands within a context of today. It was pretty easy to convince my parents to end their retirement and join me in bringing back the Bowlus Road Chief, due to their love of design. So we ensured the design DNA of the new Bowlus Road Chief is true to its roots, just updated with the

We are big fans of doing business in Nevada. Everyone we have had contact with, from the state to the local Henderson office, has been incredibly helpful. We really appreciate the speed that everyone takes to make things happen. What would you be doing had you not lured your parents out of retirement to start this business?

I would probably be sitting in a cubicle, probably in Manhattan, taking the expected path of a Wharton grad. Certainly managing and growing the Bowlus Road Chief business has been an incredible experience. Working with my parents has been fun and they’ve added a layer of support, which has personally been really meaningful.

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meet you wherever you are in the business he lending environment in guest column: life cycle. Southern Nevada is constantly lester romero Consider making time to meet with your evolving, which means more banker in person to learn more about the options for small-business ownvarious financing options. ers. In the past few years, online nonbank lenders have entered the market, adding more choices and n Do they offer fast and convenient lending prodmaking it as important as ever for business owners to closely ucts? While numerous factors can affect the length of time evaluate what each lender offers, including the rates and it takes to get a decision on a small-business loan applicaterms of their products and pricing. tion, the best lenders make it as easy as possible and keep Here are five of the top questions to ask yourself as you customers informed throughout the process. evaluate lenders in Southern Nevada: n Are they transparent about terms and pricing? Borrowers should look for a loan product that clearly states n Do they have a track record of serving local small its terms and pricing up front. Take time to fully understand businesses in our community? When choosing a lender, how much the loan will cost, frequency of payments and any make sure it has a local team focused on helping smalladditional fees associated with the loan. As you pursue credit business owners at every stage, from those starting up for your business, be sure lenders provide the interest rate and expanding to those looking to transition or sell their as well as how much you would owe each payment period. business. It can demonstrate the lender is focused on more Compare all of your options to ensure you’re getting the than booking loans and shows commitment to serving and product that best meets your financial needs. helping small businesses in Southern Nevada. Obtaining funding for your business may seem challengn Do they offer comprehensive support? When you’re ing, but business owners in Southern Nevada have more looking for funding, it’s important to thoroughly research options today than ever. It’s important to take the time early and assess your options. It’s helpful to prioritize those lendon to research and assess all your options so you can deterers who provide a full array of small-business offerings. mine what type of lender you want to work with and which n Do they offer a range of lending options? Right financing option is best suited to meet your business, and now, you might need a traditional loan, credit card, line of our community’s, needs. credit, community development microloan, grant or U.S. Lester Romero is the small-business manager for Small Business Administration-backed loan. But you’ll Wells Fargo in Southern Nevada. want a lender that offers a variety of funding options to

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Halloween costumes need not break the bank By Danielle Birkin Special to vegas inc

Halloween revelers who sneak into their wallets to pay for candy, costumes and other frightful expenses this year will fork over an average of $82.93. That’s not a phantom: Halloween retail spending is projected to reach a recordsetting $8.4 billion, a significant bump from last year’s $6.9 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record-setting 171 million Americans are expected to celebrate Halloween this year, and spending on costumes will likely total $3.1 billion, the survey found. “Consumer confidence has gone up over our last few surveys, because more people are working,” said Ana Smith, senior director of media relations for the National Retail Federation. “More employment means more disposable income, which allows people to spend on particular holidays like Halloween that are more experiential.” While Smith said consumers are willing to pay about $46 for a Halloween costume, there are more affordable alternatives. Deseret Industries, a chain of secondhand stores with two Las Vegas locations — 4655 E. Flamingo Road and 3750 W. Craig Road — offers walletfriendly options, with nearly all readymade, gently used costumes averaging about $7. “Families are excited to celebrate Halloween, but they’d like to do so without breaking the bank,” says Brooke Yates, marketing manager for

Employees at Deseret Industries pose as, from left, a cowgirl, a minion, a fisherman and a celebrity. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Deseret Industries, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City and owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We have tons of ready-made costumes for under $10 and encourage people throughout the year to donate their used costumes, which is tax-deductible,” Yates said. “And if you can’t find a pre-made costume, you’re only limited by your own creativity.” She said Deseret Industries, which also provides vocational training, restocks the floors of its thrift stores daily. A large selection of seasonal décor also is available. Las Vegas-based nonprofit Opportunity Village, which serves Southern

Nevada children and adults with disabilities, is another one-stop shop for DIY Halloween looks at its thrift store, 390 S. Decatur Blvd. “We have a small selection of new costumes, which we sell at a discount, but the real treasure is in piecing together your own costume,” says Marty Wood, director of marketing for Opportunity Village. “If you bring your imagination to the store, you can get some amazing ideas.” For Halloween revelers who are willing to pay a little more without going bust, Star Costume & Theatrical Supply, 3230 S. Valley View Blvd., is a viable option, owner Marc Salls said. Star offers off-the-rack and custom-

themed costumes and accessories, as well as high-quality rentals. A Darth Vader costume, for example, might retail for $1,500 but costs about $250 to rent. Open year-round, Star derives some 40 percent of its business from Halloween spending, said Salls, who emphasized the DIY aspect of creating a signature look with inexpensive accessories available at the store. “You can get a pair of bunny ears for $6,” Salls said, adding that recent sales reflect the national trend in spending. “Retail purchasing is up this year about 10 percent, indicating that the public must feel the economy has improved. “We’re seeing trends in superheroes and pirates, but also characters like Scooby-Doo and the Flintstones, which we haven’t seen in a long time,” Salls said. “And with the Nevada Day holiday, there will be Halloween parties Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so people can get more bang for their buck.” Smith said the National Retail Federation survey revealed a shift in costume popularity, with princess getting knocked out of the No. 1 spot after an 11-year reign. “More children are dressing like their favorite superheroes or action figures, while costume choices for adults depend on the age range,” Smith said. “For millennials, Batman is No. 1, witch is No. 2 and animal is No. 3 — these can all be very easy do-it-yourself costumes. When we look at adults 35 and older, witch is No. 1, pirate is No. 2 and political figure is No. 3, which is no surprise given the upcoming election.”

Panel shares ways for small businesses to guard against online attacks By adam candee Staff Writer

Your smart refrigerator can stop you from accessing your bank account in the age of the “internet of things.” The evolving threat of such cyber and wire fraud drew a crowd of dozens wanting more information on how to protect themselves and their businesses to a recent event sponsored by City National Bank at the Innevation Center. Bank executives discussed complex ideas such as denial-of-service attacks — methods for turning internetconnected items like your fridge into agents of fraud — and Cryptolock-

ers — a type of malware that requires victims to pay a ransom to the virus handlers to decrypt files. They also offered practical solutions for protecting against a threat that costs businesses about $115 billion a year. The simplest solutions involve denying access to information, such as not posting vacation pictures or announcing upcoming vacations on social media. Another suggestion is dedicating a single low-limit credit card for online purchases, limiting the amount of damage that can be done if the card is compromised. Online businesses also serve as a treasure trove of usable information

for fraud. Hackers can learn personal information and buying habits, then use those details to craft a personalized phishing email intended to induce recipients to send money. Small- and medium-size businesses accounted for 60 percent of cyberattacks in 2014. Executives detailed some methods for safeguarding them: n Using positive pay, a method by which businesses advise banks of check information and those authorized to debit in advance. n Enacting continuing education for all employees, not just those directly responsible for security. n Enlisting a third-party company

to audit the security of a company’s networks, including mobile devices. This can include identifying the “crown jewels” of a company’s information and who has access to it. n Reconciling accounts and updating vendor information regularly. n Buying cyber-fraud liability insurance. n Creating a crisis-response plan to inform customers of a breach and to quickly shut down the outflow of data. Executives said most data breaches occurred through human error such as clicking on the wrong link or unintentionally uploading something to a company’s network.

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The development of e-sports and skill-based gaming can’t come soon enough for some in the casino industry, who see them as ways to draw a younger demographic to gaming. However, speakers at the E-sports and Casino Resorts conference at the SLS Las Vegas said a move into esports requires more commitment. “We got excited about e-sports through an exploratory process last year,” said Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and the Downtown Grand, which regularly hosts e-sports tournaments. “What we found is in order to be successful in e-sports, it takes a holistic strategy. “If you’re a casino operator, you need to look at this audience and say, ‘Is this audience really right for my property?’ If it is, then find the people who know how to authentically communicate with this audience and excite them.” And exciting e-sports fans could potentially be lucrative, according to Imari Oliver, an executive at sports marketing firm WME IMG. Oliver, whose company was involved with the ELeague broadcasts on Turner Broadcasting and was connecting e-sports and the NBA, spoke about esports fans and why (and how) casinos could become involved in e-sports. He explained that e-sports is shifting toward being mainstream and that the market was huge. “There are 256 million global fans and 38 million U.S. fans, and that includes watchers and players,” he said. Oliver also spoke about a specific characteristic e-sports fans had that may interest casino operators. “The typical e-sports fan is two times more likely to have gambled online than the average internet user,” he said. There is currently no direct gambling on e-sports in Nevada casinos, although Schorr said his company was working on that. Still, Oliver’s statistic about e-sports fans’ potential propensity to gamble is playing out in a small way at the Downtown Grand, Schorr said. “We’ve noticed, depending on where we actually execute the tournaments, how close they are to table games dictates what percentage of people will gamble. If there are slots outside the e-sports lounge, that gets us zero. “But we have noticed that the esports crowd will play blackjack. You have to have a blackjack game with

the right limits right near the lounge. And we’ve created food and beverage menus specifically to induce them to spend — which has meant we’ve seen increase in food and beverage spending.” Schorr said Downtown Grand marketed to e-sports fans via social me-

dia and staged contests and raffles for the latest e-sports and tech gear. The property also has specific rooms for competitors and casual players, and even has e-sports suites. Also, the fact that the Downtown Grand’s e-sports lounge is near the entrance, rather than in a dark cor-

ner in the back of the casino, demonstrates a commitment to the customers that Schorr said was necessary. “If you’re only putting up a weekly tournament every Friday and doing it just to capture this demographic’s wallet, you will probably be disappointed,” he said.

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Presidential race has shined spotlight on the issue what is otherwise a serious issue. Recent stories in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and elsewhere have outlined an extensive history of Trump companies withholding payment for completed or in-process work in an effort to renegotiate. These hardball tactics have left contractors entangled in protracted lawsuits lest they settle a debt for less than favorable terms. The Las Vegas Sun recently published a roundup of Trump’s business dealings in Las Vegas, which found a trail of controversy and complaints. In Atlantic City, Trump’s bankruptcies left a string of businesses in the red or simply closed. Trump has proudly defended his business practices in his books and in interviews. He reasserted his penchant to renegotiate by withholding payments — on subjective matters of workmanship or other flaws he could find and use as reasons for not paying. “I’ll do that with probably 10 or 15 percent of contractors,” he told Reuters in 2015. In other interviews, he’s provided a number as low as 1 in 1,000 to quantify the practice. With all the talk of Trump stiffing scores of contractors, new light is being focused on business practices that may be legal but still draw smaller business owners into a brutal game that can leave them in a debilitating squeeze. “The reality is he who has the gold makes the rules,” said Richard Peel of Peel Brimley, a construction law firm with offices in Henderson and Seattle. In Las Vegas, the problem of predatory renegotiations was particularly common and coincided with the arrival of larger corporations in the 1980s and ’90s. “In the ’90s, corporations came to town, it was big business, and they brought their Wall Street ways to Las Vegas,” he said. “The owners who had more money were able to dictate the terms of the contract. If you wanted to work, you had to accept.” Peel co-authored a series of “prompt-payment” statutes in the late 1990s and early 2000s that gave contractors and subcontractors power to force timely payments with the right to claim a mechanic’s lien, which essentially prevents an owner from taking full ownership of a property built by people who hadn’t yet

“In the ’90s, corporations came to town, it was big business, and they brought their Wall Street ways to Las Vegas. The owners who had more money were able to dictate the terms of the contract. If you wanted to work, you had to accept.” — Richard Peel, of Peel Brimley, a construction law firm

been paid. “We have good laws in this state, some of the best in the nation,” Peel said. “They’ll provide protection to construction contractors if they use them.” Before Nevada’s prompt-payment laws existed, “it became all too common to see people not getting paid for their work,” Peel said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people were getting hurt.” But just because these laws are in place, that doesn’t mean the problems they sought to address have disappeared. “As the economy starts to tick back up, you have good owners and bad owners, and issues of nonpayment are always going to be a tagalong,” Peel said. The Nevada State Contractors Board oversees about 15,000 licensed businesses in Nevada. The sevenmember board, overseen by a governor-appointed executive director, fields complaints from or about its licensees — on issues related to workmanship quality, violations of industry regulations, fraudulent or unethical practices or just about anything else that threatens the confidence Nevadans have in their contract labor relations. The board also has the right to conduct investigations, in collaboration with law enforcement authorities, and can levy fines up to $10,000 for each violation it finds. The board handles between 1,800 and 2,100 cases a year. According to NSCB reports, 240 of these were for “money-owing” complaints in 2015. “Western states tend to be more progressive in enforcement efforts,” NSCB public information officer Jennifer Lewis said. “In Nevada, we have a pretty expedited process for investigations and disciplinary hearings.” The board doesn’t have the power to force payment. It does, however, have the authority to suspend contractors’ licenses during the course

of an investigation or until payment issues are resolved. Below are five steps a contractor can take before, during and after a project is complete to avoid predatory renegotiations. These do not guarantee payment in full but can help push forward a slowpay situation and push back against Trumpian tactics of withholding money to pressure smaller businesses into accepting less money for services rendered: Get licensed Contractors in Nevada are supposed to be licensed with the NSCB. This costs $300 for an application fee and about $600 for a biennial licensing fee (which can vary depending on business type and size). The license also requires contractors to pass certain tests about basic business law and safety matters specific to their trade. This license is a foundational requirement for small businesses looking to take full advantage of protections in Nevada law. And while not having a license doesn’t prevent you from pursuing other legal remedies, unlicensed operators face a more difficult slog — in part because you could face criminal penalties in Nevada for contracting without a license and end up on the NSCB’s most-wanted list. Know your rights, and let them know you know your rights Before work even commences on a project, contractors should issue the owner a “Notice of Right to Lien.” This simple one-page form, delivered in person or sent by certified mail, requires no action from the business owner but lets them know you intend to be paid in full and will be lining up any ducks necessary to help in the fight accordingly. With this paperwork in place, you are set for best results should you need to progress to the next steps.

Stop working Once work has commenced, a missed date on a payment schedule can signal trouble. Since 2005, Nevada’s Prompt Payment Act provides contractors tools that prevent owners from stringing them along with a promise of payment as work continues. First, you have to notify the nonpayer of your intent to stop working in 10 days if you are not paid. If that doesn’t result in a check, the contractor should follow through — assuming you fill out proper paperwork and abide by certain deadlines. From there, additional forms within certain time frames let you terminate the contract while retaining rights to sue for full amounts. File a mechanic’s lien Lawsuits aren’t ideal, particularly when work has begun and a project’s future is in the balance. One of the strongest tools available for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers is a mechanic’s lien. Nevada’s mechanic’s lien laws allow for just about anyone involved in a project to stake a claim for whatever property they played a part in building — if they are licensed and have filed all appropriate paperwork within specific deadlines. In 2010, a group of 25 subcontractors used this method to recoup nearly $490 million from MGM Resorts. In the Trump cases, a mechanic’s lien preceded several incidents of what would later become amicable settlements. File a money-owing complaint with the NSCB In cases where one contractor or material supplier has allegedly stiffed another, the NSCB will step in to try to resolve the issue in response to a complaint — at first informally but eventually backed by investigative authority and the ability to conduct disciplinary hearings (which could result in fines or, in extreme cases, license revocation). The board can’t force anyone to pay a disputed debt directly, but it can suspend licenses of contractors facing payment complaints until they show proof of financial responsibility, which tends to push parties toward an expedited payment resolution while also pushing truly disreputable businesses out of town.

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Calendar of events tuesday, november 1 National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition Time: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2 Cost: Free Location: Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit nfmt.com/vegas The goal of this event is to bring free education, networking and product discovery to facilities professionals throughout the country. Large Vision Business Network mixer Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 This expo is for veterans and family and friends. Companies will recruit new employees and offer entrepreneurial opportunities, education, training, and health and housing exhibits. Success & Insights from Downtown Denver, Phoenix and Santa Monica Time: 5-7:15 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The D, 301 Fremont St., Las Vegas Information: Visit dtlvalliance.org Featured speakers are Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman; Kathleen Rawson, CEO of Downtown Santa Monica Inc.; John Desmond, executive vice president of Downtown Denver Partnership; and David Krietor, president and CEO of Downtown Phoenix Inc.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2016 Pinnacle Awards Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85 for Public Relations Society of America members; $95 for nonmembers Location: Keep Memory Alive Event Center, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit prsalasvegas.starchapter.com Top PR practitioners in Nevada will be honored.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Tea, Chocolate, Champagne & Touro Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for students and

researchers; $20 general admission Location: Touro University Nevada, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson Information: Call 623-256-0503 Meet the faculty at Touro University. Tours of the new autism center and classroom expansion will be provided. Breakfast briefing Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: Free for Houldsworth, Russo & Co. clients; $35 for nonclients Location: Houldsworth, Russo & Company, 8675 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit trusthrc.com Gina Bongiovi, owner of the Bongiovi Law Firm and Corporate Consigliere, will discuss smallbusiness legal mistakes and solutions for them. Las Vegas Investor Roundtable Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $99 for entrepreneurs; $129 for investors/service providers Location: Work in Progress, 317 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Information: Visit fundingpost.com. Meet investors from Nevada, Silicon Valley, southern California and Seattle. Attendees will gain an understanding of what investors are looking for in the Las Vegas market. Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. (RSVP by Nov. 1) Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Sean Connery of Orbis Solutions will present on “8 Critical IT Security Protections Your Business Must Have in Place.”

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Business Excellence Awards Luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (RSVP by Nov. 2) Cost: $60 for Metro Chamber members; $75 for nonmembers Location: MGM Grand, Premier Ballroom, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3843 Celebrate the diversity, creativity and ingenuity

of the Las Vegas business community. Twentyfive local businesses will be recognized at the event.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Use DreamBuilder for Business Plans Time: 1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Information: 702-207-4260 Attendees will learn how to use DreamBuilder, an interactive and educational tool that facilitates the business plan writing process. Registration requested. Grape-growing and wine-making business class Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Khoury’s Fine Wine and Spirits, 9915 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This workshop will help beginning farmers and ranchers develop agricultural entrepreneurship, sustainable marketing strategies and to improve profitability. Today for Tomorrow Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $350 for general admission; $500 for VIP pass Location: Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit cisnevada.org Connect with local business professionals and community leaders at this gala, with proceeds to benefit Communities in Schools Nevada. Leadership Las Vegas annual Smooth Water Rafting Tour Time: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. (RSVP required) Cost: $35 Location: Lake Mead RV Village, 268 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City Information: Email Mauricia Baca at mbaca@ outsidelasvegas.org Leadership Las Vegas alumni and their guests will connect at this outdoor event. Attendees will raft in the Colorado River, along with the Superintendent for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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Global Academy for Medical Education meeting

Caesars Palace

Oct. 31-Nov. 4

475

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week

Sands Expo and Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention Center

Nov. 1-4

160,000

National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo

Mirage

Nov. 1-2

1,500

Indian National Finals Rodeo

South Point

Nov. 5-16

1,000

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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER 1 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for hot climate sealant Clark County, 604254 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

NOVEMBER 3Â 2:15 p.m. Pinto campus social services elevator modernization Clark County, 604246 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

NOVEMBER 4 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract For electrical supplies Clark County, 604239 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $2,750,000 for 22,554 square feet, office 7448-7530 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,850,000 for 247 acres, land A portion of APN: 140-14-101-001, on Hollywood Boulevard and Alto Avenue, North Las Vegas 89156 Landlord: Bureau of Land Management Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Mosaic Hollywood 247 LLC Tenant agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International $1,375,000 for 18,684 square feet, office 1410 and 1434 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson 89015 Landlord: Lake Mead Properties Landlord agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR, of Colliers International Tenant: Great Blue Lake LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,050,000 for 2.06 acres, land SEC Blue Diamond Road and Mohawk Street, Las Vegas 89139 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Michael Reiss of Reiss Properties Tenant: Interlinks LLC Tenant agent: Alexia Crowley and Jerry Hagfeldt of MDL Group $881,800 for 12,800 square feet, industrial

2325 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $630,000 for 0.89 acres, land Northwest corner of Sahara and Stockton avenues, Las Vegas 89104 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $609,000 for 5,566 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 3411, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $550,160 for 5,290 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 4111, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $382,500 for 3,914 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 1211, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Fast Credit Solutions License type: Management or consulting service Address: 1550 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Fast Credit Solutions Fork&Knife Kitchen License type: Food services or cafe Address: 6050 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Black Spot Freeway Insurance Services of Nevada License type: Insurance agency Address: 2346 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Valeria Rica, Joseph Waked and Michael Kaplan Frijoles License type: Restaurant Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5120, Las Vegas Owner: Aguas

FTI Las Vegas License type: Firearms and accessories Address: 734 S. Boulder Highway, Suite A, Henderson Owner: FTI Las Vegas Gabrielâ€™s DMV Services License type: General services Address: 4550 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Gabriel Chavez-Ontiveros Getting Legal.com License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2621 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Us Client Services Givethebankthefinger.com License type: Management or consulting service Address: 850 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Owner: GTBTF Golden Assets & Property Management License type: Property management Address: 8335 W. Flamingo Road 102, Las Vegas Owner: Golden Assets & Property Management Gravady License type: Amusement park Address: 7350 Prairie Falcon Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Gravady Nevada Great American Pub License type: Restaurant with bar Address: 9310 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 124, Las Vegas Owner: Deux Whops Greenlight License type: Promoter Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Greenlight License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Greenlight License type: Instruction services Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Guild Mortgage Co. License type: Professional services Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Mary Ann McGarry Heel & Hand Nail Lab License type: Beauty parlor Address: 3925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: What a Pleasure Skin & Nail Care

Herbal Vibrations License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Betty Andrade Homegoods License type: Home furnishings Address: 517 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Homegoods Hookupsales License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite F28, Las Vegas Owner: James C. Hughes Horizontes Tax & Services License type: Business support Address: 2350 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 201, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Fornaris Suarez and Leisy Leon Figueredo

BUILDING PERMITS $1,426,123, commercial - alteration 4060 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $880,684, commercial - alteration 2900 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Breslin Builders $813,965, commercial - alteration 4060 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $593,000, tenant improvement 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite C07, Las Vegas Austin General Contracting $504,482, tenant improvement 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Titanium Building Group $436,500, church 1600 E. Cartier Ave., North Las Vegas Richardson Construction $400,000, tenant improvement 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Hadfield Building Corp $335,000, tenant improvement 4675 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors $320,000, single-family dwelling 6161 Racel St., Las Vegas Morgan Homes $317,969, reroof 2629 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Eberhard Southwest Roofing $298,435, commercial - alteration 2750 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Showcase Contracting $292,936, single-family dwelling 6828 Velvet Snow St., Las Vegas

Richmond American Homes of Nevada $292,936, single-family dwelling 9802 Blistering Sun Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $251,695, single-family dwelling 10054 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $250,073, single-family dwelling 10105 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $247,862, residential - production 2240 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $234,942, residential - production 256 N. Milan St., Henderson DR Horton $234,554, residential - custom 1211 Lake Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton $218,097, single-family dwelling 481 Paso De Montana St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $217,700, tenant improvement 6241 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas NDL Group $211,711, single-family dwelling 300 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $211,007, single-family dwelling 308 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $208,603, residential - model 2248 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $208,432, single-family dwelling 10117 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $205,720, residential - production 23 Hilltop Crest St., Henderson William Lyon Homes $203,258, single-family dwelling 12118 Rojo Roma Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $203,113, residential - production 257 N. Milan St., Henderson DR Horton $195,047, single-family dwelling 5768 Sunset River Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

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Members

Who can join?

Annual dues

Top executive

Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com

Nearly 13,000

Realtors and affiliate members

Varies

Michele Caprio, executive director

Teamsters 631 Convention & Construction Training 4601 E. Cheyenne, Ave. Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-651-0344 • 631train.com

3,000

Anyone older than 18

Varies

Crystal VanDyke, executive director

The Social Register of Las Vegas 6787 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-256-0123 • socialregister.com

2,400+

Top executives and business owners

Starting at $295

Clair Zeto and Mary Grace Yniguez, CEO and COO

Clark County Bar Association 717 S. Eighth St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-387-6011 • clarkcountybar.org

1,741

Attorneys, judges, legal assistants, legal administrators, legal secretaries, law students and merchants

Up to $175/year

Donna Wiessner, executive director

Clark County Medical Society 2590 E. Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-739-9989 • clarkcountymedical.org

1,500+

Physicians, physician assistants, residents and medical students

$860/year

Loretta Moses, executive director

Las Vegas HEALS P.O. Box 80808 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702-952-2477 • lasvegasheals.org

800

Health care organizations and those that support health care

$500-$2,500 per year

Douglas T. Geinzer, executive director

Las Vegas Hospitality Association P.O. Box 98346 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-770-4731 • mylvha.org

More than 560

Local hospitality and tourism industry professionals

$125 per year

Jamie Gagnon, president, executive director

Commercial Alliance Las Vegas 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5050 • calv.org

401

Commercial real estate professionals, Realtors and non-Realtors

Membership starts at $200 per year

Michele Caprio and Soozi Jones Walker, CEO and 2016 CALV president

Southern Nevada Home Builders Association 4175 S. Riley St., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-794-0117 • snhba.com

400

Anyone involved in residential construction industry

Annual dues vary by category, size of company

Nat Hodgson, executive director

Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association P.O. Box 97993 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-5156 • npfma.com

300

Facility management professionals, chief engineers and educators at Strip hotels, hospitals, universities, supporting vendors and affiliates

Varies

None at this time

Nevada Self-Storage Association P.O. Box 94795 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-952-2455 • nvssa.org

195

Self-storage owner operators and their supporting vendors and associates

$200-$250 per year

Katrina Bruce, executive director

Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 nvmla.com

120

Anyone who is in the real estate industry either as an individual or as a company

Varies depending on whether membership is as an individual or as a company

Coby Baker, president

Sheet Metal Local 88 apprenticeship program 2450 Marco St. Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-632-3014 • smart88.org

Sheet metal apprentices

N/A

Jeff Proffitt, executive director

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Top executive

Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com

nearly 13,000

Realtors and affiliate members

Varies

Michele Caprio, executive director

Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada 6040 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-320-4500 • bbb.org/southern-nevada

2,700

Any business that is properly licensed and over a year old

$450 per year

George Cartwright, executive director

Henderson Chamber of Commerce 590 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015 702-565-8951 • hendersonchamber.com

1,160

Any business

$290-1250

Scott Muelrath, executive director

Las Vegas HEALS P.O. Box 80808 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702.952.2477 • lasvegasheals.org

800

Health care organizations $500-$2,500 per year and those that support healthcare

Las Vegas Hospitality Association P. O. Box 98346 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-770-4731 • mylvha.org

More than 560

Local hospitality and tourism industry professionals

$125 per year

Jamie Gagnon, president

Nevada Contractors Association 150 N. Durango Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-796-9986 • nvcontractors.org

500

Developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, professional service firms

$1,100 per year

Sean Stewart, CEO

Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association P.O. Box 97993 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-5156 • npfma.com

300

Facility management professionals, chief engineers and educators at Strip hotels, hospitals, universities, supporting vendors and affiliates

Varies

None at this time

Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89052 702-878-9272 • nvhotels.com

200

Hotels and industry vendors

Varies

Diane Gandy, executive director

Nevada Self-Storage Association P.O. Box 94795 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-952-2455 • nvssa.org

195

Self-storage owner operators and their supporting vendors and associates

$200-$250 per year

Katrina Bruce, executive director

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers P.O. Box 50049 Henderson, NV 89016 702-812-6932 • agem.org

148

Gaming manufacturers, gaming suppliers and supporters of the supplier sector

$1,000-$10,000 per year

Marcus Prater, executive director

Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 nvmla.com

120

Anyone who is in the real estate industry either as an individual or as a company

Varies depending on whether membership is as an individual or as a company

Coby Baker, president, executive director

Catapult Groups 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89114 702-945-2747 • catapultgroups.com

CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners

$15,000 per year Brad Mishlove, executive director

Southern Nevada Union Apprenticeship Programs 4241 W. Oquendo Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-452-8809 • unionapprenticeship.org

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$300 per year

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Douglas T. Geinzer, executive director

Jeff Proffitt, executive director

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2016

CONTRACTOR F R O M T H E N E VA D A C O N T R A C T O R S A S S O C I AT I O N

onstruction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives, including homes, offices, schools and roads. It’s also responsible for thousands of great paying professional jobs. In short, construction helps make Southern Nevada a great place to live. The Nevada Contractors Association is dedicated to ensuring the construction industry’s future prosperity. We represent nearly 500 general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. Together, there is nothing we can’t do. We look forward to further strengthening the construction industry, ensuring its long-term vitality and enduring legacy in Nevada. As such, we’re proud to honor the valley’s best general contractors, subcontractors and professionals, as well as the year’s most impressive and prestigious projects. The Contractor of the Year Awards are the industry’s highest and most coveted honors.

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FROM THE EDITOR

elcome to our annual publication honoring the best of the best in the local construction industry. This marks the 14th year of the Contractor of the Year awards program, a partnership between VEGAS INC and the Nevada Contractors Association. The organization began in 1988 as Associated General Contractors, a subsidiary of the Associated General Contractors of America. The NCA was created in 1995 to serve the local construction industry. The group works with building trades leadership and government to ensure a level playing field for union contractors. Today, the NCA represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. In this edition of the Contractor of the Year Awards, you’ll find profiles of each of this year’s honorees, who were chosen by association members. Congratulations to all of this year’s distinguished companies, organizations and individuals. It’s great to be associated with this impressive group of winners.

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CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

The Penta Building Group

n just 16 years, the Penta Building Group has grown into a nationally recognized general contractor with more than 190 salaried employees. The contractor was founded on the premise that people come first. That remains at the core of the company’s culture today. “Only the judges can truly say what they saw in us,” said Chief Operating Officer John Cannito. “I can say the Penta Building Group has grown significantly while completing over $4 billion in construction services since its inception.” In the last year, Penta has completed and/or has underway some significant work in Las Vegas, such as its joint venture with the Hunt Construction Group on T-Mobile Arena. “But our growth is much more than just adding people,” said Cannito. “It also comes in the realms of safety, technology, education and philanthropy. I have to believe, though, that we are

not singled out for just our work and corporate initiatives. I truly believe it is our people and relationship-focused culture that sets us apart and has us singled out for excellence.” The company works on projects ranging from hospitality and gaming to education and health care. Indeed, it has become well known for its approach to Las Vegas Strip projects. “Our effectiveness — whether on or off the Strip — is a result of our focus to resolve construction-related problems and issues before they become issues,” Cannito said. “This means we are always evolving and looking for innovative techniques and advancements.” Penta has also adopted a collaborative, goal-focused approach to scheduling work on construction projects. This involves working with team members to schedule the completion of specific project milestones according to a target completion date. — Howard Riell

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BUILDING PROJECT OF THE YEAR

The Penta Building Group

enta CEO John Cannito said levered balconies as functional parts that there are many projects of design. The design also provided opportuthat he and his colleagues are proud to have worked on. “We com- nities to excel in terms of craftsmanpleted T-Mobile Arena with Hunt ear- ship. The most visible of those can lier this year; are swiftly nearing the be seen in the exterior skin as well as completion of the Lucky Dragon Ho- some of the high-end finishes. “Being part of the project that helped tel & Casino; renovated the first and second floors of the James E. Rogers bring Vegas its first professional sports Center for Administration and Justice team is very special to us,” Cannito said. (RAJ) at UNLV; and broke ground “The success of this project is result of on Culinary Health’s Neighborhood the success of our joint venture with Hunt. Together, our teams’ innovative Health Center.” The T-Mobile Arena, completed craftsmanship, thorough safety strategy three months ahead of schedule, is a and keen ability to overcome challenges that arise led to successfully bringing special addition to the area. Notable elements at the arena this new landmark to the region.” — Howard Riell include innovations relating to canti-

“But our growth is much more than just adding people,” said Cannito. “It also comes in the realms of safety, technology, education and philanthropy. I have to believe, though, that we are not singled out for just our work and corporate initiatives. I truly believe it is our people and relationship-focused culture that sets us apart and has us singled out for excellence.”

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CIVIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Top: Sloan Channel before. Bottom: Sloan Channel after.

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I Ryan Mendenhall

“I believe that Las Vegas Paving has been singled out for excellence for many reasons, the first of which is our incredible safety record. Our No. 1 goal each and every day is to make sure that our workers and the traveling public are able to get to their destination as safely as possible.”

t is an understatement to say that Las Vegas Paving Corp. helped build Las Vegas. “I believe that Las Vegas Paving has been singled out for excellence for many reasons,” said LVPC Division Manager Ryan Mendenhall, “the first of which is our incredible safety record. Our No. 1 goal each and every day is to make sure that our workers and the traveling public are able to get to their destinations as safely as possible.” Safety and efficiency are part of the hallmarks of the work done on the Las Vegas Wash Sloan Channel. The $101 million reconstruction of the Las Vegas Wash and Flamingo Wash confluence between Sloan Channel to Nellis Boulevard was Clark County Public Work’s first Construction Manager at Risk project, according to Las Vegas Paving’s Jay Smith. It required coordination with Clark County Public Works, Clark County Regional Flood Control District, City of Las Vegas, Clark County Water Reclamation District, Nevada Energy, Southwest Gas and home and business owners.

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The work provided 2.5 miles of flood continued, LVP “makes sure that those clocontrol improvements to both the Las Ve- sures and detours are not only safe but also gas and Flamingo washes in and around the up for the least amount of time possible.” Las Vegas Paving has a proven history old Desert Rose Golf Course (now The Club of bringing projects in under budget and at Sunrise). Improvements included concrete and on time. “We take great pride in that,” said earthen channel improvements from the Mendenhall. He also cited his team’s work Sloan Channel confluence to Nellis Boule- ethic and professionalism. “LVPC has a vard; bridge and roadway reconstruction on longstanding history with every public Sahara Avenue; sanitary sewer relocation works entity in completing their projects and upgrades along the Flamingo Wash; per the specifications and plans. We have a long history of zero claims with each of and the redevelopment of the golf course. The company removed and reconstruct- those public entities and strive to keep it ed a larger Sahara Avenue bridge that now that way. The company has been in operation in Las Vegas for over 58 years. We accommodates the largest of storm events. Notably, an application was sent to have worked hard to form relationships FEMA requesting a change to the “high risk” of trust with everyone we work with and flood zone mapping, removing approxi- plan to form additional relationships for mately 1,700 homes and businesses upon the next 58 years.” The company’s goals for the year completion of the project. Said Mendenhall, “Whether it is a small ahead include trying to continue to keep asphalt patch or $250-million freeway ex- 1,200 Southern Nevadans at work. The Las Vegas construction market tension, we are ready and prepared to accomplish the task at hand.” While manage- “is alive and well,” Mendenhall said. “The ment is aware that lane closures and detours challenge now is to keep it going.” — Howard Riell are necessary to get a project completed, he

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SAFEST CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

DC Building Group

Since 2008, the company — which Group has two dedicated safety facilitaafety doesn’t happen by accident has a workforce of 30 — has racked up tors who regularly instruct workers on at DC Building Group. In fact, it’s an integral com- 16 Safe Site Awards from the Nevada how to assess each other’s well-being in ponent of corporate culture, extolled Contractors Association, including a rare terms of hydration, noise, and exposure in company leadership discussions, in- trifecta in 2013. DCBC was most recently to dust, wind, sun, temperatures and corporated into every phase of every honored with a Safe Site Award in April of other natural elements, and offer ongoproject, and practiced unfailingly on job 2016 for its work on Southern Hills Bap- ing OSHA certification training to ensure tist Church and in November of 2015 for project teams are knowledgeable and sites and beyond. aware of current project conditions. “The safety of our employees, clients the Miracle Mile Shops façade remodel. The company follows a compre“Both the recent Safe Site Awards and visitors is vitally important to us,” said Shawn Danoski, founder and CEO have significance to our firm, as they hensive safety program — developed of DCBG. “Safety is second nature to “Safety is second nature to us at DCBG and is applicable in us at DCBG and is applicable in every every facet of our working day, from closing file drawers to facet of our working day, from closing file drawers to working 40 stories up in working 40 stories in the air. The safety measures we execute the air. The safety measures we execute definitely save and protect lives.” definitely save and protect lives. Look beyond safety-record data, and let’s provide recognition to our project team in collaboration with NCA, AGC and examine how well people are doing — members and their dedication to en- OSHA — with JHA (job hazard analyses) suring the project is constructed safely, conducted at each project site. Before that’s a true testament of our efforts.” Founded in 2001 by Danoski — with said Danoski, who holds a bachelor of any project commences, DCBC superinfellow third-generation Nevadan Bryce science in construction management tendents and program managers must Clutts coming on board as president in from UNLV (while Clutts holds a B.S. meet with clientele, key stakeholders 2002 — DCBC is a full-service firm with in business administration from UNLV). and subcontractors to design a special more than 700 projects completed and “The awards show that we care about not safety and sensitivity plan outlining a broad portfolio that includes office, only our own employees, but all the em- topics such as where to install fencing, where to place warning notices and how medical, industrial, retail, restaurant, ployees and visitors to our sites.” Boasting a safety record that’s among to escort visitors on site. Projects involvreligious, nonprofit, aviation, education the best in the industry, DC Building ing construction where staff, students, and public works.

consumers and/or tourists are active are given special consideration. Case in point: When DCBC was the general contractor for Opportunity Village’s special-needs campus, the team issued a non-negotiable stipulation that every weekly meeting would address what to do if an Opportunity Village client was found on site, and how to respond to questions from OV clients. “Wicked Slice Pizza at Fashion Show, currently near completion (also) presented unique safety and logistical challenges, as this facility is located within one of the supporting structures of the large cloud element of the mall, which made installation of large mechanical equipment challenging from a safety standpoint as well as ensuring no property damage occurred,” said Danoski, adding that JHA protocols allowed for necessary installations without injury or property damage. “Between our internal safety team and external safety consultants we have been able to keep safe sites a top priority. We want every person on every job to go home to their family, safely.” — Danielle Birkin

SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

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Tiberti Fence Company

T Jason Plichta

“For over 60 years Tiberti Fence has been the premier fencing company in Nevada, setting the standard for quality, safety and integrity. The commitment, experience and drive to succeed by all members of the team equals total team buy in.”

he yellow Tiberti Fence sign has been in the Las Vegas Valley for six decades, and executives plan for it to continue to be seen well into the future. Local industry has relied on Tiberti for the installation of everything from temporary rental fences and securing homeowners’ property to the installation of intricate security systems like that installed recently in the Federal Justice Tower. With an emphasis on homeland security and a heightened awareness at government facilities, the company has taken the lead on educating and working with design engineers on the suitable products needed to secure those installations. What makes Tiberti Fence stand out, in Jason Plichta’s judgment, is its team culture. “We provide exceptional results to our clients through value engineering with the highest level of professionalism,” said the director of operations. The focus is placed on the firm’s employees by providing “a safe, positive atmosphere and offering opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Another facet that sets the company apart from its competitors is stability, Plichta explains. “For over 60 years Tiberti Fence has been the premier fencing company in Nevada, setting the standard for quality, safety and integrity. The commitment, experience and drive to succeed by all members of the team equals total team buy in.” Case in point: The Federal Justice Tower, located at 501 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The design-build facility was completed this year by SR Construction, and will be the home for more than 300 employees for the Immigration Customs Enforcement Agency and U.S. Attorney’s office. Tiberti Fence was contracted to supply various security aspects to this facility. “As the project progressed several different crews were utilized to complete specific types and areas of work,” Plichta said. “Tiberti Fence had to work closely with several trades in order to facilitate the implementation of the crash-rated systems throughout the duration of the project.” Various factors necessitated both redesign and re-engineering. Tiberti worked

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closely with the contractor and various manufacturers in order to bring the project in as planned. This included re-design of the crash-rated bollards and original fence from a K-4 rating to K-12 due to increased security concerns at government facilities. “In laymen’s terms, a K-4 system will stop a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling at 30 miles per hour, while a K-12 system will stop a 15,000-pound vehicle travelling at 50 miles per hour, said Plichta. “In today’s environment of potential threat, government facilities such as the Federal Justice Tower continue to look for ways to increase security while not obstructing dayto-day functionality.” For the year ahead, Plichta and his colleagues plan to maintain their industryleading safety rating and deliver cost-effective projects while maintaining profitability. The challenge will continue to be creating “new and innovative means and methods that provide the necessary flexibility required to meet the demands of our clients’ schedule.” — Howard Riell

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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Ahern Rentals

Don Ahern, John Ahern

“If you’re a member of the community doing business in that community, you have a responsibility as a business to bring value to all who live in that community. You must be respectful, treat all fairly and courteously, be charitable and help those in need. Only then do you earn the right to be successful in that community.”

ohn Ahern started Ahern Rentals in 1953, eventually turning it over to his son Don. The firm has grown from the original rental yard with a handful of employees located on West Bonanza Road to a rental company with locations across the USA, and is part of a larger group of companies with a global reach. In 1978, Don started the aerial work platform division of Ahern Rentals, which focused upward with high-reach lifting machines that yielded cost efficiency, higher productivity and increased safety. Through organic growth and a consistent “thinking outside the box” approach to business and development, Ahern Rentals has become the largest independent rental company in North America. In all, the Ahern family of companies incorporates 15 brands, which between them employ more than 2,400 people globally. With a focus on the construction sector, Ahern companies provide a comprehensive offering to its customer base, including equipment sales and rentals, spare parts, financing, IT & security sys-

tems, and transportation services. Ahern Rentals inventories more than 46,000 pieces of rental equipment in its fleet. “We are also a high-reach specialist with 27,000-plus pieces of high-reach equipment in the fleet,” said Ahern. To support its philosophy of providing the best equipment and service at an affordable price, and to better serve the construction industry, Don Ahern created Xtreme Manufacturing to engineer and build what it calls the toughest boom forklift in the world. Together with the acquisition of Snorkel aerial work platforms a few years ago, the Ahern family of companies has become a major player in high reach equipment manufacturing and rental worldwide. Giving Back With its dedication to leadership in community affairs, Ahern Rentals and its family of companies donate substantial financial support and more to charities and organizations that benefit underserved,

physically impaired, and others in Southern Nevada. It was founder John Ahern who set the philosophical tone, noting, “If you’re a member of the community doing business in that community, you have a responsibility as a business to bring value to all who live in that community. You must be respectful, treat all fairly and courteously, be charitable and help those in need. Only then do you earn the right to be successful in that community.” The company has a charitable foundation that supports employees’ special needs children and older dependents with long-term medical issues. The company also has a Make a Difference program that encourages employees to get involved with local charities. Ahern is also a contributor to Remote Area Medical, a volunteer nonprofit medical relief corps that provides free health, dental, and eye care and technical and education assistance to people around the world. — Howard Riell

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Region 9 Safety Compliance

roy McKnight founded Las Vegasbased Region 9 Safety Compliance — a construction-safety consulting company — in 2008, having worked previously as a safety inspector since 2003, during which time he developed a core value of building longterm relationships in the industry while becoming an expert on the OSHA 1926 Construction Standard and accumulating years of hands-on field experience. “Then the economy crashed and I was laid off, but ACG offered me the safety portion of the business to run as my own company, with the promise to use my services for all of their members, and I’ve looked for other clients as well,” said McKnight, recounting the genesis of Region 9 Safety Compliance, which is dedicated to helping members achieve the safest possible workplace. To that end, he advocates a Zero Tolerance Safety Policy, whereby even the slightest safety infraction is unacceptable. Sometimes workers might skirt safety protocols and violate what they consider small safety hazards to complete a task quicker, but shortcuts lead to accidents, said McKnight, who is also a proponent of the trickle-down theory of safety, upholding the belief that sound safety practices must originate at the uppermost levels of management. “Our goal is to instill into every company that safety is the highest priority and it begins with top management making safety first,” said McKnight, who has some 20 years of experience in the business of construction safety. “Our dedication to implementing a proactive approach to safety is totally dependent on top management supporting their safety programs, because top management controls all the moving parts that create our industry.” Region 9 Safety Compliance also offers other services including a contractor-specific safety manual, tool box talks manual, jobsite safety hazard analysis, site-specific safety hazard analysis, customized safety training, forklift training, fall-protection training, OSHA representation and more. McKnight also conducts OSHA informal hearings and has an excellent track level of reversals. “Because we walk our sites regularly and enforce our safety programs, eight out of 10 of our citations are turned around at the OSHA informal hearing level of the process,” McKnight said, adding that this can present some un-

Troy McKnight

usual challenges. “Because of our record at turning OSHA citations around, we get companies that don’t follow their safety programs and don’t use us to walk their sites, then expect me to go in there and work magic when they get

more in-depth 30 hours of required training for supervisors and superintendents, in addition to auditing construction sites to ensure they are in compliance with OSHA standards, providing written reports and recommendations.

“Because we walk our sites regularly and enforce our safety programs, eight out of 10 of our citations are turned around at the OSHA informal hearing level of the process.” a violation. But it’s a team effort that makes us successful at the OSHA office.” In addition to conducting informal OSHA hearings, McKnight also offers the 10-hour mandatory OSHA safety-training course for working hands as well as the

The company has provided safety services to a variety of projects of Nevada Contractors Association members, including T-Mobile Arena, The Lucky Dragon, SLS Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, Cracker Barrel, Burger King,

Maggiono’s Little Italy, Southern Hills Baptist Church, Silverton Casino, Los Prados Country Club, Centennial Hills Hospital and Bally’s Grand Bazaar. “We want our members to know that we are partners with them in managing their safety programs,” said McKnight, adding that safety is a way of life for him on the job site, with no exceptions. “I write up every violation, because I don’t want one person to get injured or die because I didn’t do my job. As a safety inspector, you can’t see the accidents that you prevent, but if you don’t take action you may see somebody dead.” — Danielle Birkin

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Gustavo Nunez

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION’S DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATION

G Gustavo Nunez

In total, Nunez oversees approximately 1.5 million square feet of state-owned space, and also manages a leasing program with an additional 1.8 million square feet of space.

ustavo Nunez has been entrenched tation of a Computerized Maintenance in the construction industry for Management System for about 80 state some 30 years, both as an engineer/ buildings. “The CMMS allows us to set up a precontractor, and most recently as a public official, having worked for Nevada State Pub- ventive maintenance program by doing inlic Works Division since 2001, serving since ventory control, tracking utilities, and do2011 as administrator of the Department of ing cost-accounting for every building and every piece of equipment we have in the Administration. A native of Cuba who moved to Ne- building, from a maintenance perspective,” vada when he was 13 years old, Nunez Nunez said, adding that the division beholds a degree in civil engineering from gan implementing the system about a year UNR, and previously worked in various and a half ago. “This includes everything engineering capacities for SEA Engineers, from paint and utilities to all the electrical Reno, Clark County Public Works and the and mechanical systems, and the plumbNevada Department of Transportation. ing, the janitorial, the security, and any Nunez also previously owned and man- other requests from the occupant.” Nunez also developed a five-year Capiaged Transwestern Engineering and C&I Construction prior to being recruited to tal Improvement Program for deferred State Public Works as a deputy manager maintenance needs of Marlette Hobart Water System, which provides water to of the Department of Administration. Nunez is an effective communicator — Virginia City and was built in the 1880s delivering comprehensive presentations — “It was in need of upgrading,” he said to planning commissions, county commis- — and also coordinated the successful sions and State Legislature — and is also merger of Public Works and Buildings and a proven problem-solver whose recent Grounds Division in the 2011 session. Under Nunez’ direction, the departaccomplishments include the implemen-

ment is currently overseeing projects from Carson City to Elko, with two major undertakings in Southern Nevada, including the new nearly $23 million DMV office on East Sahara Avenue. “The 38,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing facility with much more capacity, more customer-service windows (40 up from the current 34), outdoor kiosks for after-hours transactions, a DMV Emissions Lab and a motorcycle test course,” Nunez said. “The new facility is currently under construction, and should be up and running in the first quarter of 2017.” Another major project includes Hospitality Hall at UNLV, which broke ground in spring of 2016 and is expected to be open and holding classes in 2018. The nearly $50 million, 93,000-square-foot structure will house the Harrah Hotel College, and will allow UNLV to better serve and accommodate its rapidly growing undergraduate and graduate student body for decades to come. — Danielle Birkin

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Wells Cargo has been placing customers first since 1935. We provide grading, paving and landfill services as well as asphalt and aggregate material sales.

702-876-5090

9127 W. RUSSELL ROAD, STE. 210 | LAS VEGAS, NV 89148

www.wcilv.com

We work with you to provide the right technology for your business. Get maximum Internet download speed options up to 10 Gigs, and choose from several voice solutions that scale as your business grows. It’s all backed by our responsive, 24/7 business-class customer support.

25 Mbps Internet and Voice with 20+ calling features and unlimited nationwide long distance

GET A $200 VISA® PREPAID CARD AFTER ONLINE REDEMPTION.† MENTION “REWARD PROMO” TO QUALIFY.

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with a 3-year agreement

CALL (702) 939-1146 OR VISIT COXBUSINESS.COM TO SWITCH TODAY *Offer ends 1/1/17. Available to new subscribers (excluding government agencies and schools) of Cox Business InternetSM 25 (max. 25/5 Mbps) and VoiceManagerSM Unlimited. Service fees for this bundle are $99/month for the entire term. Offer requires 3-year service term. Early termination fees may apply. Standard rates apply thereafter. Unlimited nationwide long distance plan is limited to direct-dialed domestic calling and is not available for use with non-switched circuit calling, auto-dialers, call center applications and certain switching applications. Prices exclude equipment, installation, taxes, and fees, unless indicated. DOCSIS® 3.0 modem required for optimal performance. Speeds not guaranteed; actual speed may vary. See www.cox.com/internetdisclosures for complete Internet Service Disclosures. Rates and bandwidth options vary and are subject to change. Phone modem provided by Cox, requires electricity, and has battery backup. Access to E911 may not be available during extended power outage or if modem is moved or inoperable. Discounts are not valid in combination with or in addition to other promotions and cannot be applied to any other Cox account. Offer is non-transferable to a new service address. Services not available in all areas. †Cox Business Visa® Prepaid Card available with qualifying new services ordered and activated between 9/5/16 and 1/1/17 with minimum 3-year contract. Customer must mention promotion code “reward promo” when placing their order to receive card. Account must remain active, be in good standing, and retain all services for a minimum of 30 days after install. Online redemption required following instructions to be mailed to customer after service activation. Online information to be submitted no later than 1/31/17. Void where prohibited. Limit one Prepaid Card per customer; total not to exceed $200. Allow 6–8 weeks after redemption for delivery. Cards issued by MetaBank,® member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Cardholders are subject to terms and conditions of the card as set forth by the issuing bank. Card does not have cash access and can be used anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted within the U.S. only. Cards valid through expiration date shown on front of card. Valid in U.S., U.S. territories and Puerto Rico. Offer subject to modiﬁcation or withdrawal at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply. © 2016 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.