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Wilson Edgell transitioned from military to civilian life with the help of MGM Resorts International’s Boots to Business program. (mikayla whitmore)
Troops in transition Local companies help veterans find jobs throughout the year By Danielle Birkin | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
After serving for almost 27 years in the Air Force as an aircraft armament systems specialist — more commonly known as a weapons loader — Wilson Edgell speaks veteran. ¶ Unfortunately, when he left the service, that was the only language he spoke fluently. ¶ “Having served in the military for as long as I did, the military was all I knew,” said veterans, Continue d on page 15
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05 06 18 Q&A WITH KATHRYN BOVARD
The vice president of national broker relations at Realty One Group talks about the adventures of a “Realtor mom,” the effects of the recession and where the industry is headed in Southern Nevada. THE NOTES People on the Move, P4
MEET ORIGIN CLIMBING & FITNESS
Rock climbers John Wilder and Andy Raether built a space where people of any skill level can enjoy the challenge in a meticulously engineered indoor playground. Or lift weights, or take a yoga class ... TALKING POINTS Convention center expansion means big return for city, 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: Acute care hospitals, P22
OUR TAKE: A MAYOR’S CANDOR, HIS CITY’S BUDDING RENAISSANCE quotes like this: “We could take this thirdworld government called North Las Vegas and rise it up,” Lee said as a new mayor. His overhaul of the way the city does business met with the fortunate timing of Southern Nevada’s economic recovery. Plenty still needs to go right for the city to match Lee’s vision, but imminent collapse is clearly staved off. North Las Vegas voters will consider his unflinching style and its ensuing results in the spring. — ADAM CANDEE
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His former Nevada Senate colleague paused after a question about working with John Lee, then politely answered, “I’m not sure I’d have anything nice to say.” North Las Vegas resident Jane Armstrong, though, defended Lee’s style: “He won’t allow the other communities to shame us like they do.” Last week, The Sunday’s cover story on the resurgence of North Las Vegas and Lee, its 61-year-old mayor, painted a portrait of a man unafraid to say whatever comes to mind. It also revealed how that lack of filter creates fierce loyalty among some and lasting resentment in others. “I’m getting paid to see the invisible. That’s what somebody who has a little vision has,” Lee said. No lack of confidence, right? Confidants consider it his stock-in-trade. Detractors see hubris. After serving as a state assemblyman and state senator for 14 years sandwiched around a failed run for state controller, Lee defeated Shari Buck in 2013 and will run for re-election next year. His first term included the near-death and nascent turnaround of his hometown, headlines about alleged child pornography on his iPad, complaints of bullying and retaliation by Lee and his hand-picked staff, and candid
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Rob Wells is NDL Group’s vice president of construction, and Paul Valen is general superintenwells valen dent and operations manager. Previously, Wells was senior project manager and Valen was senior construction manager. Dr. Jose Bacala specializes in family medicine at HealthCare Partners’ Centennial clinic, 6850 bacala N. Durango Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas. Certified physician assistant Aaron Powell works at HealthCare Partners’ Calvada clinic, 1501 E. Calvada Blvd., Pahrump. Certified nurse practitioner Judith Trevisano works with HealthCare Partners’ house calls program.
Home Foundation, Nevada HAND, Nevada Health Centers, the Salvation Army, the United Way, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Willing Hands, United Healthcare, Anthem, Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, Amerigroup, Veterans Village and the Nevada Department of Health Care, Financing and Policy. DC Building Group completed the newest Delta Liquid Energy propane-distribution facility and offices in North Las Vegas near the Apex industrial area. Work included a 5,300-square-foot office and warehouse remodeling and earthwork, paving, underground utilities, installation of 30,000-gallon fuel-storage tanks, and site fencing. Uber launched UberEATS in Las Vegas. The service delivers food from restaurants. Libertine Social is open at Mandalay Bay.
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The Siegel Group Nevada, a real estate investment and management company, acquired the former Somerset Apartments. The property, which will be renamed Siegel Gardens, is on Kishner Drive near the Las Vegas Convention Center. Caesars Entertainment Corp. launched a hotelbooking function on the WeChat platform, becoming the first U.S. company of its kind to market its resorts to Chinese tourists through China’s most popular social app.
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The law firm of Rogers, Mastrangelo, Carvalho & Mitchell broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot headquarters at 700 S. Third St. The project, estimated at $4 million, is expected to house 13 attorneys and 20 support staff. Architect Michael Crowe designed the building and serves as architect of record. OS Construction Services is the general contractor. Brittnie Watkins is an associate attorney practicing commercial litigation at Pisanelli Bice. Brady, a janitorial supply, equipment and food service distributor, formed a national accounts division spearheaded by Ryan Banks, vice president of sales. Ian Kent and Lawrence Poblete are national account administrators. Yolanda King is the Clark County manager. Boyd Gaming completed its acquisition of Aliante Casino. Kerrie Burke is Aliante’s vice president and general manager. Rich Danzak is assistant general manager. Dr. Rafael Valencia, an interventional cardiologist with Nevada Heart and Vascular, implanted a patient with the world’s first FDA-approved dissolving heart stent. The Nevada Association of Realtors named David R. Tina of Las Vegas its Realtor of the Year. Officers for the coming year are Greg Martin, president; Heidi Kasama, president-elect; Keith Lynam, vice president; Leroy “Buck” Schaeffel, treasurer; and Tina, immediate past president. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican and Corporation for Supportive Housing launched the Frequent User Supportive Housing Institute. Supportive housing offers affordable rentals, case management and tailored services such as health care to vulnerable people. Other participating organizations include Blue Cove Homes, Caridad, city of Las Vegas, city of Henderson, HELP of Southern Nevada, HELP USA, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Nevada Housing Division, WestCare Nevada, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health, Clark County Social Services, Hope
Smog Hut, 2218 E. Cheyenne Ave., offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. The 2016 HealthInsight Quality Award nursing home recipients included Silver Hills Health Care Center and Horizon Health and Rehabilitation Center in Las Vegas, and Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City. Performance Packaging of Nevada, a supplier of flexible and folding carton packaging, introduced Airshield, which is aimed at extending the shelf life of packaged foods. The process is designed to chemically remove oxygen from rigid and flexible packages. The American Public Transportation Association honored the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s Mobility Training Center with its national 2016 Innovation Award. APTA’s Innovation Award honors a member that demonstrates innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques in the public transportation industry. The Innovation Award is not awarded annually — only when APTA deems a recipient worthy of the honor. The RTC Mobility Training Center offers paratransit assessment and certification along with blindness-skills training. It is the only building of its kind in the western United States. Recess Italian Ice is open at 5035 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 104. Coronado Heights Senior Living, an assisted-living and memory care community, opened at 2320 Ione Road, Las Vegas. Aristocrat signed a major deal with the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma to install Aristocrat and VGT games as well as the Oasis 360 casino-management system. Several Southern Nevada hospitals achieved high scores on the 2016-17 list of best hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican-Siena campus received the Best Regional Hospitals ranking, based on receiving high-performing hospital designations for four indicators: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement. The Rose de Lima campus received a high-performing designation for COPD care. The
GAMING AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS Honorees at Global Gaming Business magazine’s 16th Annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards included: n Best Consumer Service Technology — Gold Medal: Aristocrat’s AvT; Silver Medal: OfferCraft’s Gamification Platform n Best Productivity-Enhancement Technology — Gold Medal The Rainmaker Group’s guestrev; Silver Medal: Everi’s TournEvent 5.0 n Best Slot Product — Gold Medal Scientific Games’ Space Invaders Evolution; Silver Medal: GameCo’s Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM) n Best Table Game Product or Innovation — Gold Medal Scientific Games’ Prizm Game Table; Silver Medal: Interblock’s StarBar Honorees at the Global Gaming Awards included: Land-Based Operator of the Year: MGM Resorts International n Digital Operator of the Year: 888 Holdings for 888poker.com n Casino Product of the Year: IGT-PlaySpot n Digital Product of the Year: Microgaming-Quickfire n Digital Acquisition of the Year: Unibet n Customer Loyalty Program of the Year: MGM Resorts International n Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year: IGT n Digital Industry Supplier of the Year: Playtech n Land-Based Gaming Innovation of the Year: SG Interactive-SG Universe n Digital Gaming Innovation of the Year: NYX Gaming Group n Responsible Business of the Year: GeoComply n North American Executive of the Year: Maureen Sweeny, Aristocrat chief operating officer n
San Martin campus received a high-performing designation for COPD and heart failure. MountainView and Sunrise hospitals were ranked high performing for COPD and heart failure. Golden Nugget expanded its player rewards program to include Landry’s restaurants. Black Knight Sports & Entertainment, along with the Howard Hughes Corp., signed a 20-year ground lease to build a practice facility for the newly awarded NHL franchise in Las Vegas on a 4.6-acre parcel in Summerlin. McCarthy Building Cos. topped off the construction of the UNLV Hospitality Hall. The 93,500-square-foot learning center was designed by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects. Dunkin’ Donuts opened a franchise at 4503 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. Fore Property Co. and Argosy Real Estate Partners broke ground on a 295-unit luxury apartment community on Spring Mountain Road near Chinatown. The UMC Lions Burn Care Center is verified as a burn center by the American Burn Association and the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. As of April 8, only 67 organizations in the United States had received the verification, according to the American Burn Association. In addition, UMC introduced the UMC Burn Consult mobile app, which allows physicians throughout Nevada and surrounding states to transmit photos to UMC’s burn surgeons and receive consultations.
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Q&A with kathryn bovard
‘Realtor mom’ has seen it all in Las Vegas market Kathryn Bovard, a real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience in Southern Nevada, is vice president of national broker relations at Realty One Group, which surpassed the 400-agent mark this year. She has served on several real estate boards, including the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors and the Supreme Court of Nevada Mediation Counsel Committee. What drew you to the real estate industry? I started in real estate as a young mother, and I found it to be a great career because I could balance my family life and a sense of fulfillment in helping other families. How has the industry changed over the past three decades? There have been two strong forces in our industry: technology and the recession, both of which changed how we do business. Developments in technology have resulted in better-informed consumers. About 92 percent of all buyers are on the internet before contacting a Realtor, and sellers have many different ways to preview the pricing of their home as well. This information gives a more realistic Kathryn Bovard was recently promoted to vice president of national broker foundation to start from and makes relations for Realty One Group. (L.E. Baskow/staff) the process easier for our clients. involved in the industry? ers gain,” and as I got more active, I The recession has not only affected I can teach someone how to do real was asked to serve in various positions. pricing, which is still below nationestate, but the one thing I can’t teach I’ve always felt that I could bring back al standards here, but also interest is desire and commitment. My advice the knowledge that I acquired to my rates, which are low. With an invenis to put your heart and soul in it and agents, which in turn would make me tory of only three months, we have a learn as much as you can. a better broker. I’ve just recently been great market balance between buyers appointed to help rewrite the National and sellers. Why did you want to run for Real Estate Exam, and it will be a great president of GLVAR? learning experience since I am certiTo what do you owe your I grew up in the era of the John F. fied to teach post-licensing classes and success? What will your new Kennedy quote, “Ask not what your can see where the voids are. role entail? country can do for you, ask what you I owe my success to the forwardcan do for your country.” So I am an Talk about your personal journey thinking, out-of-the-box management active participant in trying to make a in real estate. style of the company I work for — a positive difference. I started in real estate when my management style that fosters creativchildren were babies because it afity and individualism. We are like the Where do you see the market in forded me the freedom to be my Zappos of the real estate community, the next 10 to 20 years? own boss. Within a few short years, I innovative in both our vision and use Our CEO and founder, Kuba Jewgieowned my own commercial company, of technology. Luckily, I also am a little niew, had a vision over 10 years ago that with six employees, and I found myout-of-the-box, so it is a perfect fit. provided an environment for agents to self working 60-plus hours a week. In my new role, I enjoy the best of grow a “business within a business,” There’s not much freedom with those both worlds. I still have the fulfillretaining 100 percent of their commiskind of hours, and I made a decision ment of working with agents, so I can sion. Many competitors have copied to sell and do residential sales, which maintain the boots-on-the-ground our business model, which I believe will I thought would be more manageable. perspective, but I also now work with be the standard business model for the I raised my children as a “Realtor other brokers implementing training next 20 years or more. mom,” and they grew up going with programs. me to put lockboxes on homes and Talk about how Las Vegas’ hand-addressing envelopes. I tried Why is it important to be heavily housing crisis affected your real to tell them it would improve their involved in the real estate estate business and how the handwriting skills, but they always community? industry has recovered. held out for getting paid. My first foray into serving was to As most Las Vegans know, we were join a local association committee so one of the hardest-hit areas from the Do you have any advice for I could be better informed in our inhousing crisis, and we’re still recoverpeople interested in getting dustry. You know the old saying, “giv-
ing. As a broker, I saw a tremendous loss of our agent population. Prior to 2007, we had over 16,000 agents, compared with our lowest count several years ago of less than 10,000. Now, we have about 12,000 Realtor members, and I believe that within the next three to four years, we will be back at our peak. As in every market, there are those who can foresee the next economic curve, and in the real estate industry, it was those agents who specialize in foreclosure and short selling of homes. We saw more than 90 percent of our market sales in that field. Once our home prices dropped more than 50 percent in some markets, it was an investor frenzy in buying. Now, we see more balanced metrics and have what is considered a “traditional” market. What makes Las Vegas’ real estate market unique? Our market is unique in that we are a resort city in addition to having a strong and diverse economic base. Our average price per square foot is still well under the national average, and we have no state income tax, making this a haven for retirees. What has been your most exciting professional project to date? I am putting together an internetbased training platform that encompasses all aspects of agents’ use of documents and technology. What is something that people might not know about you? Other than having two amazing children, I have been a yoga instructor for more than 15 years. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Our biggest issues are education and water. We rank as one of the lowest in the nation on national test scores, and that is just unacceptable for such a strong and vibrant economy that we have. Water will continue to be an issue as it is in many areas, although 80 percent of the water that comes into our homes is reclaimed. We might have to look at golf courses and large water displays a little differently.
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$2,999
Price of Microsoft’s new Surface Studio, a desktop touchscreen computer with an adjustable monitor, allowing it to sit at a comfortable drawing angle.
7.7%
Decline in Apple’s revenue compared with the previous fiscal year, its first annual revenue drop since 2001. It’s poised for a big first quarter, though, buoyed by sales of the iPhone 7.
$50 million
Amount Delta Airlines spent to create its new luggagetracking system. The system allows passengers to locate and track baggage in real time using Radio Frequency Identification tags.
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Number of grocery stores Amazon plans to open over the next two years, according to Business Insider. Las Vegas is expected to be one of the test markets.
$22.6 billion
Expected annual value of the recreational marijuana industry in Canada, according to a report from consulting firm Deloitte. This would eclipse sales of all beer, wine and spirits combined.
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Number of patent lawsuits Shipping and Transit has filed this year, making it the largest filer in 2016. Shipping and Transit doesn’t sell anything or provide any service but claims to have patents on providing shipping updates to customers and has made millions of dollars by suing hundreds of companies.
154,472
Number of BMW vehicles being recalled in the U.S. and Canada because of fuel pump issues that could cause stalling. BMW says no injuries have been reported but it will notify owners and dealers to replace the fuel pump for free in early December.
John Wilder, left, and Andy Raether own Origin Climbing & Fitness, an indoor rock-climbing gym that also offers yoga classes, weight and cardio training and youth programs. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)
Gym engages clients physically, mentally What inspired you to open this business?
Andy and I have climbed all over the world and have been in some amazing indoor climbing gyms in our travels. One of the best features of most of these gyms is this amazing sense of community you feel when you’re in them, even if you’re not a local. It was something we felt Las Vegas was largely missing.
Origin Climbing & Fitness Address: 7585 Commercial Way, Suite J, Henderson Phone: 702-570-7034 Email: inquire@originclimb.com Website: originclimb.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Owned/operated by: John Wilder and Andy Raether In business since: 2015
What is the biggest misconception or a common doubt that people have about rock climbing?
The biggest misconception is that you have to be strong or in shape to even try climbing. We have a wide variety of climbing at all levels so that if you are new and have never tried before, no matter where you are in our gym, you can find something that you can climb. We also offer Introduction to Climbing Classes five days a week, so if you need a little help your first time, we’re there for you. How does yoga assist with climbing?
Yoga, like climbing, is bodyweight-only exercising that improves strength, balance and coordination. Since they complement each other, people who climb tend to gravitate toward it as something else they enjoy, and people who do yoga also tend to enjoy climbing. What obstacles has your business overcome?
Unlike many small businesses, climbing gyms can’t grow into their spaces; they have to open in an all-ornothing capacity. Andy and I spent years figuring out the funding, design, and finding the right space to open Origin.
What’s the most important part of your job?
We work hard to price ourselves in a way to ensure that just about anyone can come in and be a part of our community, but that means we have to do a lot more with less, and it’s a constant challenge to manage that.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for more than 30 years and I’ve been involved in small business most of my life, but this is my first time at the helm of one. If there’s one thing I’ve noticed, it’s that this town by its nature is not super-friendly to small businesses. The transient nature of the city, along with how the different areas are developed, means people who move here are always looking for something familiar. When your potential customers are in the habit of looking for the familiar, it’s hard to get onto their radar, and as a result, growing the business has been a challenge. For those who discover it, how does climbing tap into mental and emotional stimulations?
Unlike many activities, such as running or cycling, where you can get into a rhythm and just go, climbing requires a huge amount of mental engagement to be successful. Each route is like a giant puzzle, and it’s up to you to figure out how to put it together. The best part is that the puzzle is slightly different for everyone — what worked for your friend may not work for you — so ultimately it’s just you and the route. The feeling of accomplishment when you finally put it together is like nothing I’ve ever experienced elsewhere; it’s hugely rewarding, and the best part is that there are an infinite number of puzzles to be done.
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On Jackie Valley’s lasvegassun.com story “Agreement assures community benefits from planned NFL stadium”: According to MIT’s living-wage calculations, the “living wage” for Nevada, where an adult has at least one child, is over $20 an hour. Are we supposed to believe the people who sell nachos and hotdogs are going to make 20 bucks an hour? — DieselJunkie On Thomas Moore’s lasvegassun. com story “Key question at conference: Can bettors trust that e-sports aren’t fixed?”: It’s no different or more common than regular sports; there’s been mass cheating there, too. What’s more important is that they can be caught, so whatever system is in place is working and can be improved. — ThatVoiceInYourHead On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Q&A: SolarReserve CEO discusses $5 billion Nevada project”: These are essentially ZLDs: zero liquid discharge plants. The water used to create steam for power generation is condensed using an air-cooled condenser and then reused for power generation; this goes on for several thousand cycles and the only loss is operational, which is not very much. — Doc Doorman
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space to expand. We expect to outgrow the t takes money to make money. Las guest column: city’s facilities by 2018, which is why the Vegas, of all places, understands this. Gary Shapiro passage of this bill is welcome news. Nevada’s Legislature convened reWe moved our show to Las Vegas in part cently and approved plans to expand because the city boasts top convention and renovate the Las Vegas Convention facilities, world-renowned dining options, top-tier enterCenter. The $1.4 billion expansion is an investment that will tainment and fine hotels. Las Vegas has taken proactive steps pay dividends far into the future. to support events like CES, enhancing and enlarging its airThe project is essential to the economic vitality of Las ports, and marketing the Las Vegas brand around the world Vegas, home of the nation’s largest meeting and convention to attract new visitors. With the approval of the convention industry. And it’s critical to CES — the world’s largest annual center expansion, the city confirms its pledge to continue to business event — staged here every January. invest in top-quality exhibit facilities. CES attracts more than 165,000 business executives, Las Vegas’ business and civic leaders have proved they government leaders and media to Las Vegas, including understand the importance of prioritizing conventions and more than 50,000 attendees from outside the United States, trade shows. They recognize the role shows like ours play in injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the local midweek hotel-room occupancy, supporting tens of thoueconomy. sands of local jobs. And according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors The LVCVA has been an invaluable partner in CES’ growth Authority estimates, the convention center expansion will and success. And we look forward to continuing the relationbring in $2.1 billion in construction-related money to the ship we’ve built with Las Vegas. local economy. As the LVCVA estimates clearly show, the return on The long-term economic impact is estimated at $810 milinvestment to Las Vegas from the expansion of the convenlion annually. And a portion of the tax generated by tourism tion center will be a win-win-win-win: for the local economy, will help fund infrastructure and education in Nevada. for shows like ours, for visitors and for the greater Las Vegas The Consumer Technology Association, which owns and community. produces CES, has a long and successful working relationGary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Techship with Las Vegas and the leaders of its convention centers. nology Association, a U.S. trade association representing more This January will mark our 50th anniversary and our 39th than 2,200 consumer technology companies. year hosting CES in Las Vegas. But CES is running out of
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Study shows increase in Las Vegas ‘gig’ employment By Daniel Rothberg staff writer
Across the nation, the number of workers classified as independent contractors or freelancers has been increasing since the 1990s, according to an analysis from the Brookings Institution. In areas like transportation and hotels, that growth has been recently intensified by “gig economy” companies such as Uber, Lyft and Airbnb. And Las Vegas is starting to see a similar trend. In a Brookings report, researchers did a city-by-city analysis of the growth of nonemployer, or gig, employment and the growth of payroll employment. The goal was to see whether gig employment was displacing payroll employment in transportation and travel accommodations. The researchers found that in Las Vegas, both payroll and gig employment in transportation and hotels increased, according to Census Bureau data collected from 2012 to 2014.
“The first thing to say is that Las Vegas is looking like and behaving very much like an early adopter,” said Mark Muro, a Brookings fellow and director of its Metropolitan Policy Program. One interesting takeaway from the research has nothing to do with Uber and Lyft. Muro’s data show that in the transportation sector, gig employment was rising even before the ridehailing outfits began operating here last year. Since taxi companies are barred from using contractors, Muro said gig employment growth could reflect the presence of other drivingrelated platforms. “The online platforms really multiply the activity,” Muro said. From 2012 to 2014, gig employment grew by about 105 percent — about 880 Nevadans — while payroll employment in the transportation sector grew by 4.4 percent, or roughly 500 employees. And Las Vegas can expect a greater increase in contracted transportation
drivers. Already, Uber and Lyft have added thousands of contractors to the market. And taxi regulators are in the process of allowing licensed companies to hire independent contractors. Those two factors could tip the balance toward more gig employment. “The competition of the platforms and the incumbents is a really interesting example of how economies work,” Muro said. “Unresponsive cab companies have already been losing payroll employment. … In other (markets), it seems incumbent companies are more responsive.” Las Vegas has seen a similar trend in the hotel sector. Over the same two-year span, payroll employment in travel accommodations increased by 3.5 percent while gig employment rose by 17.7 percent. It’s too early to tell what impact these shifts will have on payroll employment in Las Vegas. Despite the rise of Airbnb and the use of independent contractors in transportation, the Brookings report found
that payroll employment continued to increase in each sector. That means taxi and hotel companies continued to add employees. But in some markets, including Silicon Valley and Salt Lake City, payroll employment decreased with a sharp rise in gig employment. And while on-demand companies thrive on an independent-contractor model, not everyone is delighted about the potential shift. Some aren’t sure if its use in the transportation sector is legal. Both Lyft and Uber have faced several lawsuits over allegations that they misclassify drivers as contractors. “It’s been a growing trend over the past few decades, but whether or not it’s legal is not clear,” said Ruben Garcia, a labor law professor at UNLV. “The law hasn’t changed in decades.” How independent contractors are treated, Muro said, deserves more discussion. “It raises serious questions about how we support workers (and) what benefits we provide,” he said.
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Q&A: SolarReserve CEO discusses $5 billion Nevada project By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
When California-based energy firm SolarReserve began generating electricity in Nevada at the end of 2015, the news was cast as a significant step in the future of solar power. Unlike rooftop panels or large-scale solar arrays, SolarReserve’s project — about 200 miles from Las Vegas and known as Crescent Dunes — converts sunlight into electricity both day and night. Industrial batteries, which store excess energy from the photovoltaic cells on solar panels, allow energy managers to use stored solar power when the sun’s not shining. SolarReserve intends to build a vast $5 billion solar project in Nevada that will comprise 10 solar plants and deliver power back to California. It is expected to cover about 15,000 acres and create 3,000 construction jobs over seven years. The company believes that despite high upfront costs, its projects will be more competitive than storage batteries
and could provide an environmentally friendly path for solar energy generation. SolarReserve CEO Kevin Smith spoke with VEGAS INC about the scale and why SolarReserve built in Nevada. Here are some highlights:
market for renewable energy. They’ve got a 50 percent target for renewable energy, and they’re not going to do that without a substantial amount of energy storage.
Why did you choose Nevada? A few reasons. Probably the main three are what we would consider a favorable regulatory environment, ample available land and good solar resources. There are a number of other reasons as well. We already developed one project there, so we kind of know the landscape. … It is certainly more difficult to get projects built in California, even though that could be the ultimate destination for a good portion of the power. But we see Nevada’s regulatory environment and political environment as very cooperative with renewable energy projects.
As storage batteries and other technologies come online, do you think you will be able to compete with them in terms of the cost? Yeah. Right now, if you look at the cost of batteries — and not just the upfront capital costs, but degradation issues and replacement issues — our molten-salt systems will last for 30 to 40 years without degradation. And we’re substantially cheaper than batteries now. … People are forecasting battery costs will come down in the next three to five years. But even at the forecasted cost, we’re substantially cheaper.
Was Nevada’s proximity to California a factor? Exactly. California is obviously a big
What was the impetus for building this project? One is our Crescent Dunes project.
Now we’ve proven out the technology. The storage technology is performing as designed. And really, we felt that the U.S. was starting to move more toward the (photovoltaics)-plus-battery model, which we believe is expensive and not very environmentally sensitive structure to go toward. ... We didn’t want the market to get too far embedded into the battery culture and thought our storage solution was a much better option. Do you expect to build more plants in the future? We do. We’re pretty active internationally. Our next project we expect to build is essentially identical to the Crescent Dunes project in Nevada, which will be (constructed in) South Africa. … We have projects in development in other parts of the world, including multitower projects in Chile. We’re looking at a multitower project in Morocco. … So the project that we’re looking to site in Nevada isn’t necessarily unique in our portfolio.
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Agreement assures community benefits from stadium By jackie valley Staff Writer
If Nevada politicians were worried about reported tensions between Sheldon Adelson and the Oakland Raiders, those who attended a recent news conference touting the community benefits of a planned NFL stadium in Las Vegas didn’t show it. Instead, Democratic state Sens. Aaron Ford and Kelvin Atkinson ran through a host of components they said would be included in a forthcoming community benefits agreement negotiated with stadium developers. The stadium would be built with $650 million from Adelson, $500 million from the Raiders and $750 million in public money generated by an increase in the county hotel room tax. The media gathering came a day after Adelson reportedly expressed frustration regarding negotiations with the football team. “They want so much,” Adelson told Reuters. “So I told my people, ‘Tell them I could live with the deal, I could
live without the deal. Here’s the way it’s gonna go down. If they don’t want it, bye-bye.’ ” A Las Vegas Sands Corp. executive, speaking on behalf of the Adelson family, called the report a “nonstory” and said Adelson was simply describing how he negotiates. “We were with the Raiders all day yesterday,” said Andy Abboud, senior vice president of government relations and community development for Sands. “Nothing to worry about. A negotiation is a negotiation.” Abboud then quickly pivoted to the announcement regarding community benefits. The stadium-related legislation stipulates that the developer and operating company must craft a community benefits plan to ensure a broad swath of residents can partake in the job opportunities the project creates. The bill-signing ceremony followed a special legislative session in Carson City, where lawmakers approved the
$750 million public financing plan for the stadium. The community benefits agreement won’t be formalized for at least a few months, but Ford outlined a number of the expected provisions: n The stadium developer and operator will use “reasonable best efforts” to hire locally for at least 50 percent of the jobs, while aspiring to reach 75 percent. n There will be hiring goals to reach a diverse group of Nevadans, including low-income residents, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, ex-offenders and those within the LGBT community. n Community impact grants, funded by the developer, will bolster workforce development and at-risk youth services in disadvantaged neighborhoods. n The stadium developer will provide paid apprenticeships and internships in fields such as engineering, facilities operations, sales and marketing, and information technology.
n A “living wage” will be provided to everyone who works at the stadium. The developer also will enter into a project labor agreement for the stadium’s construction and related infrastructure improvements. n The developers will contribute to a youth recreation facility and programs for at-risk children and teens. The facility operator will provide a quarterly report to a stadium community oversight committee, which will be charged with carrying out the benefits agreement, Ford said. Penalties for not adhering to the agreed-upon goals have not been decided, he said. Some community members, however, weren’t satisfied with the promises. Sheila Collins, who grew up in West Las Vegas, said state politicians and business leaders need to address rampant poverty and unemployment-related problems that persist there. “I just don’t want this to be another one of those dog-and-pony shows,” she said.
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MGM Resorts, Cosmopolitan, NV Energy and Station among businesses recruiting veterans Edgell, who moved to Southern Nevada in 2009 after a four-year assignment in Germany, wrapping up his service at Creech Air Force Base. “I knew I was going to stay in Las Vegas, so I was exploring career opportunities in the city. But I’d never written a résumé, I’d never interviewed for a job outside of the military, and while I had done my due diligence and completed my education while on active duty, I did not have any practical work experience outside the military.” While participating in an executive transitional assistance program (TAP), Edgell saw a flier for MGM Resorts International’s program Boots to Business. “And the rest is history,” said Edgell, one of the first recruits to complete the program. Founded in 2012, Boots to Business is an aggressive 12-week veterans-recruitment and management-training program that helps people transition from military service into management positions. “Unemployment is a huge problem with veterans, and we have 1,100 to 1,200 jobs open at any given time,” said Michelle DiTondo, senior vice president and chief human resources officer for MGM Resorts International. “What’s unique about the program is that Boots to Business hires veterans who don’t necessarily have experience in hospitality. But the military invests so much time in training at all levels around teamwork, discipline, leadership and structure that if we can find someone who can learn hospitality, their military skill set is a huge benefit.” That was the case for Edgell, who began working for MGM Resorts in organizational development. “I always played a part in the introduction of other veterans into our organization,” he said. “Now, my role is diversity and disability outreach programs manager. I get to assist military veterans, military spouses and individuals with disabilities find meaningful and rewarding careers.” The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas also is committed to supporting former military personnel and their families, having launched a veterans-hiring initiative in January. As part of that push, the resort partnered with 50 employers to host its inaugural Supporting
“The military invests so much time in training at all levels around teamwork, discipline, leadership and structure that if we can find someone who can learn hospitality, their military skill set is a huge benefit.” — Michelle DiTondo, senior vice president and chief human resources officer for MGM Resorts International
Our Veterans Career Fair on Aug. 31. About 350 veterans and their families attended. “We invited our competitors to join us so we can better serve the community by pulling together,” said Lori Calderon, director of talent acquisition. “We hope to make this a regular event, because it’s a great opportunity for job-seekers to meet with veteranfriendly employers.” The Cosmopolitan, which hosted a Personal Finance for Military Families workshop in February, also supported the Army and its Partnership for Youth Success job-placement initiative. Caesars Entertainment Corp. launched Enlisting Heroes in 2013 to help veterans find jobs in the company. The program has hosted about 80 events and hired more than 2,000 veterans nationwide. The Nevada Department of Veteran Services designated Caesars Entertainment a “Green Zone Employer” in 2014 to honor its efforts. “Our initiatives to hire and train veterans have been extremely successful for our company,” said Mark P. Frissora, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, “and we are proud to extend and celebrate these efforts again this year in recognition of Veterans Day.” Station Casinos also recruits veterans. “We have a strong presence at veterans and military job fairs, and we reach out to local organizations that support the veteran community,” said La Reese Turner, corporate director of employment for Station Casinos. “Last year, we hired 19 veterans, and so far this year, we’ve hired 10 through our proactive efforts with the military-recruitment community.” Another major Nevada employer, NV Energy, has about 300 veterans in its workforce and is recruiting ser-
vicemen and servicewomen through participation in job fairs for veterans and posting job openings on veteranfriendly websites. “NV Energy also provides access to the Troops to Energy Jobs online resource that guides veterans on transferring the skills learned in the military to a job in the energy industry,” said Jennifer Schuricht, public relations manager of the south region for NV Energy. “Our company has (also) earned the designation of Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine,” Schuricht said. “We were honored in 2013 with the Extraordinary Employer Support award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.” NV Energy is the first Nevada employer to earn this award, she said. While local companies do their part to support veterans, the Small Business Administration also serves those who have served our country, offering a number of programs for veterans, according to Bob Holguin, Nevada SBA district director. Boots to Business (not related to MGM Resorts International’s program) is an entrepreneurial education program offered as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s TAP. It is open to service members and their spouses. Conducted in Nevada at Nellis Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Fallon and occasionally Creech Air Force Base, classes draw from five to about 35 attendees. A similar program, Boots to Business Reboot, is conducted at various locations, including SBA Small Business Development Centers, and targets veterans regardless of how long they’ve been out of the service. The SBA Resource Partner Network also expands its reach specifically to veterans with its Veterans Business Outreach Center program. Through
a cooperative agreement with 15 veteran-serving organizations across the country, SBA provides entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, mentoring and referrals for eligible veterans who own or are considering starting a small business. Services include pre-business plan workshops, concept assessments, comprehensive feasibility analysis, entrepreneurial training and assistance with franchising, marketing and accounting. “The Veterans Business Outreach Center program is another SBA service that focuses only on veterans, serving as a catch-all for providing businessrelated services,” Holguin said. “The SBA also has a Veterans Advantage program that provides a more aggressive guarantee program for loans for veterans looking to start a business. “We provide percentage guarantees to the lenders which entice them to mitigate the risks a lot of small-business owners have. If the borrower defaults on the loan for whatever reason, the SBA, not the taxpayers, pays back the lender.” While the law mandates that companies must provide a military leave of absence guaranteeing that an employee who gets called to active duty will still have a job to come back to, MGM Resorts International takes this a step further. “Whenever an employee is involuntarily deployed and called to duty, we still pay them their salary — including tips — and provide benefits, because we don’t want their families to suffer financially because of the sacrifice they are making for our country,” DiTondo said. “If it were not for the Boots to Business program, I’m confident I would not be here today,” Edgell said. “Had I simply been directed to apply online, although I had the education and equivalent job experience in human resources, I’m not sure a recruiter or hiring manager would have taken a chance on a 27-year ‘weapons loader.’ My engagement with the Boots to Business recruiter led to my résumé ending up in the hands of Michelle DiTondo, who took a chance on me, and four years later, I’m still with the company.”
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No joke: Health care in Southern Nevada is making strides
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f you’ve lived in the Las Vegas Valley for any length of time, you’re likely to have heard this canard: “Where do you go in Las Vegas to get good medical care? The airport.” Many have accepted this as an immutable truth about living here — almost like accepting 115-degree temperatures in July. But Southern Nevada has been on a positive health care trajectory for more than a decade, and the critical confluence of efforts around this issue is culminating in a vibrant health care environment that ensures access to a full complement of quality services, but can be promoted as yet another Guest column: reason to consider Las renee coffman Vegas a premier travel destination. I used the phrase “critical confluence” deliberately because it illustrates that these efforts have come from many quarters — and at a perfect time. Those of us who are AARP-eligible use more health care services than any other demographic. Each year over the next de-
The tidal wave is coming. So why am I optimistic? I believe the past decade’s confluence of efforts position us to excel in our delivery of health care services to residents and tourists who will visit not only for entertainment, but for quality health care. cade, 3 million more Americans will hit retirement age. Clark County will encounter this “baby boomer bulge” with estimates that our over-50 population will more than double to almost three-quarters of a million by 2020. The tidal wave is coming. So why am I optimistic? I believe the past decade’s confluence of efforts positions us to excel in our delivery of health care services to residents and tourists who will visit not only for entertainment, but for quality health care. Medical tourism is one of the major endeavors of Las Vegas HEALS, a coalition of medical and wellness industry professionals, organizations and institutions devoted to improving access and delivery of health care in Southern Nevada. As one of the primary drivers of the confluence, Las Vegas HEALS represents a grassroots effort to support, expand and enhance health care through coordinated efforts of its members. It is actively marketing
Las Vegas as a health and wellness destination, and envisions success in many health care arenas. State government and corporations also have been instrumental. Initiatives like Gov. Brian Sandoval’s allocation of $10 million to support graduate medical education in Nevada will be key in providing residency training, increasing the likelihood that doctors will stay in Nevada to practice. Valley Health System’s Henderson Hospital, Dignity’s four new “neighborhood hospitals” and the creation of the Las Vegas Medical District all are evidence of the efforts to improve access. The linchpin that holds all this together is education. UNLV, Touro and Roseman have expanded health care programs over the past decade. We are finally well-positioned to grow our own health care workforce. With the tripartite mission of education, research and service, these institutions drive biomedical research and can provide the most current evidence-based clinical services to our community. It is an exciting time to be in health care in Las Vegas: a time to consign the airport joke to the same historical dustbin as images of mushroom clouds seen from the Strip — part of our past, but no longer relevant. Renee Coffman is president of Roseman University of Health Sciences.
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Calendar of events MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Chipping in for Vets Golf Tournament Time: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $145 Location: Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany, 901 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Information: Call 702-209-3967 Play golf with business and community leaders. Proceeds will benefit the 22 Warriors Foundation and the HCC Foundation.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 HCC networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $30 for Henderson Chamber members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Fiesta Henderson, Cancun Room, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Program Director Beverly Mason and Assistant Director Shana Venenga will present a program designed to get businesses and organizations involved with schools. OpenCoffee Club for Las Vegas Female Entrepreneurs Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Bar Code Las Vegas, 1590 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Join other female business owners who have a goal to empower one another and make business connections, promote on another’s businesses and establish friendships.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 C-Level Group monthly networking event Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $49 Location: Morton’s The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email vikki@theclevelgroup.com Eric Goodbar, managing director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s Family Wealth Investment Advisor group, will be the featured speaker. Renters Warehouse/Rockbridge open house Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free
Location: Rockbridge Office, 4775 W. Teco Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Renters Warehouse and Rockbridge have teamed together to provide property-management solutions to strengthen the financial return on investments. Find out more about their change-of-ownership transition. ISSA-LV quarterly meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free for Information Systems Security Association-Las Vegas members; $20 for nonmembers Location: Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com IT professional Gorav Arora, who works in the CTO office of Gemalto’s Identity and Data Protection Business, will present “Betting on the Cloud, and Winning.” Rodan + Fields cocktails and conversation Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $13 for consultants, free for guests Location: Oquendo Center, 2425 E. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Learn how to partner with the skin-care company and the doctors who created Proactiv.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 CFMA membership mixer Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free for Construction Financial Management Association members; $10 for nonmembers Location: Sierra Gold, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-493-1066 Connect with CFMA members and industry professionals. Admission for nonmembers includes appetizers and two drinks. Henderson’s 17th annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $95 Location: Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson
Information: Call 702-565-8951 The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the city of Henderson’s Economic Development/ Redevelopment division will highlight HCC members who are making a difference in the smallbusiness community. Inaugural Event for the Nevada/Utah chapter of the AMAA Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors members; $99 for nonmembers Location: Morton’s the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit http://bit.ly/2eICbdr AMAA founder Michael Nall and Craig Everett, professor of finance and director for Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Projects, will speak. The Sound of Business: NOTEable Networking Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35 Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Join the Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild to promote your business, make new connections and support the arts. Admission includes hors d’ oeuvres, wine and one entry for a door prize. HireLive Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit hirelive.com This career fair is for professionals in the sales and management industries.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Las Vegas National Sales Network chapter kickoff event Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The Sayers Club at SLS, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Celebrate the start of the NSN’s Las Vegas chapter. Executive Director and NSN founder David Richardson will speak. There will be networking, professional development programs and more.
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Employee Stock Option Plans Association conference
Caesars Palace
Nov. 7-11
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American Ambulance Association
Caesars Palace
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National Association of Managed Care Physicians fall forum
Delano
Nov. 10-11
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Skin Disease Education Foundation dermatology seminar and psoriasis forum
Cosmopolitan
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Franchise Times Restaurant Finance and Development conference
Bellagio
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 11 Tuscany Partners 2 3311 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 209 Las Vegas, NV 89146 Attorney: Timothy P. Thomas at tthomas@tthomaslaw.com
Bid Opportunities NOVEMBER 10 2:15 p.m. Traffic signal improvements at Cactus Avenue and Valley View Boulevard Clark County, 604173 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
NOVEMBER 14 3 p.m. Employee Assistance Program Clark County, 604191 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
NOVEMBER 17 2:15 p.m. Clark County Public Works multiuse center Clark County, 604252 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. HCP consultant for multiple species habitat conservation plan Clark County, 604275 Susan Tighi at slt@clarkcountynv. gov
NOVEMBER 18 2:15 p.m. Searchlight: Cottonwood Cove Road, U.S. 95 to Michael Wendell Way Clark County, 604198 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for office furniture, related products and support services Clark County, 604267 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Ratpack Crossroads Artwork Project Clark County, 604241 Jim Haining at jhaining@ClarkCountyNV.gov
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BUSINESS LICENSES Infinity Systems License type: Management or consulting service Address: 817 S. Main St., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Orgametrics Jamie Mcmanus License type: Real estate sales Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Jamie McManus Janis C Whitney License type: Real estate sales Address: 1211 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Janis Whitney Jenny’s Dispensary License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 10420 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Waveseer of Nevada Julian Arias License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Julian Arias Katie Elizabeth Karp License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Katie Elizabeth Karp Kids Corner License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane K5546, Las Vegas Owner: Guadalupe Garcia and Jose C. Garcia Kimberly Moore License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Kimberly Moore Kingdom Klothing LV License type: Faith-based apparel Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (Kiosk), Henderson Owner: Kingdom Impact LV Kristen Routh Silberman License type: Real estate sales Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Routh Silberman and Kristen Mehl
Lake Las Vegas Marina License type: Special event beverage vender Address: 10 Costa Di Lago, Henderson Owner: Lake Las Vegas Marina Las Vegas Review-Journal License type: Publishing and newspapers Address: 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Review-Journal Little Blue Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 2576 Cornerbrook Circle, Henderson Owner: Joshua Nay Little Divas Fashion License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd. G36, Las Vegas Owner: Lidia Henderson Logistical Solutions License type: Contractor Address: 2485 Marco St., Las Vegas Owner: Logistical Solutions Shu Hua Ludwig License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3215 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Shu Hua Ludwig and William Henry Ludwig
License type: Real estate Address: 2471 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: James Bellile
License type: Contractor Address: 4355 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 44, Las Vegas Owner: Osbaldo Vazquez Carrillo
Moneygram Payment Systems Inc. License type: Wire service Address: Multiple addresses in Las Vegas Owner: W. Alex Holmes and Steven Piano
Paysite License type: Wire service Address: 6226 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: US Payments
MX Locksmith License type: Locksmith and safe mechanic Address: 4710 W. Dewey Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Locksmith National Fingerprints License type: General services Address: 3170 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Katherine Vaughn and Fabiana J. Andrade Nevada Asset Preservation & Management License type: Real estate firm Address: 7575 Norman Rockwell Lane, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Lisa Lucas Nevada Cancer Specialists License type: Professional services - medical Address: 4750 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Robert B. McBeath III
Luxe Urbane Events & Design License type: Event planning Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 236, Henderson Owner: Luxe Urbane Events & Design
Nevada Mobile Auto Repair License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: Did not disclose Owner: Donald G. Thomas Jr.
Martha Almanza License type: Real estate sales Address: 1211 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Martha Almanza
New Foundations License type: Professional services Address: 2309 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Latosha Campbell
Meineke #4075 License type: Automotive repair Address: 4337 E. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Rai Sunset
Nexeo Staffing License type: Employment agency Address: 5440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Nexeo Staffing
Microblading by Gee License type: Semi-permanent makeup Address: 2470 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite A, Henderson Owner: Microblading by Gee
Nicky’s African Hair Braiding License type: Beauty parlor Address: 3925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Nicky’s African Hair Braiding
Miguel Vega License type: Real estate sales Address: 1211 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Miguel Vega
Nifty Nickel License type: Management or consulting service Address: 901 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Mike Lizada License type: Real estate sales Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Mike Lizada
Old West Guns License type: Secondhand dealer Address: 941 Empire Mesa Way, Henderson Owner: Old West Guns
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Petite Sweets License type: Home bakery Address: 2305 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 914, Henderson Owner: Elizabeth Parent Pride Pool Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 920 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson Owner: Joseph Calarco Pro Curb Painting License type: Curb painting Address: 2842 Crystal Lantern Drive, Henderson Owner: Alan Frederic Schlines Purewave Ultrasound License type: General services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Fahimeh Shoa and Omid Amerian Radioactive Productions License type: General services Address: 3909 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Enrique Villar-Mendez Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers License type: Restaurant Address: 6051 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: MRG-RC11 Red Rock Trim License type: Medical marijuana facility staffing Address: 1016 Mocha Mattari St., Henderson Owner: Red Rock Trim Retro Bleu Cafe License type: Restaurant Address: 6475 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Retro Bleu Richard Fox License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Fox Rico Vazquez License type: Real estate sales Address: 1211 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Rico Vazquez Robert Glau License type: Real estate sales Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Glau
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2240 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $241,275, commercial - alteration 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas Austin General Contracting
$7,167,384, commercial - new 2855 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction
$205,886, residential - production 2972 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$5,100,000, commercial - alteration 4490 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction
$200,951, residential - production 805 Horizon Canyon Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$3,741,840, medical office shell 2580 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson New Coronado $1,088,040, retail sales shell 2560 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson New Coronado $902,264, commercial - alteration 3865 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas DC Building Group $750,000, tenant improvement 7501 Trinity Peak Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Denali Builders $700,000, tenant improvement 6170 N. Durango Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Charger Construction $452,916, residential - custom 1602 Villa Rica Drive, Henderson Hussain Iqbal $317,460, retail sales shell 2550 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson New Coronado $371,328, tenant improvement 4061 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Alan Jeskey Builders
$195,129, residential - production 2977 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $192,245, residential - model 2244 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $183,872, residential - custom 437 Blackridge Road, Henderson Hannig Family Revocable Living Trust $182,264, residential - production 1096 E. Sunset Road, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $175,090, single-family dwelling 8128 Skye Wolf Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $174,224, residential - production 2969 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $173,935, residential - new 3909 Coleman St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$296,000, commercial 208 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Trinity Haven Development
$173,281, single-family dwelling 10537 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
$281,218, tenant improvement 200 Fremont St., Las Vegas Taylor International
$167,751, single-family dwelling 270 Valleggia Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$279,634, residential - production 44 Bella Lago Ave., Henderson Lyon William Homes
$160,000, OTC 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group
$258,286, residential - production 50 Bella Lago Ave., Henderson Lyon William Homes
$160,000, tenant improvement 10830 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Beacon Southwest
$255,791, residential - custom 1034 San Ramos Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $255,791, residential - custom 1020 San Eduardo Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $247,862, residential - model
$158,479, residential - new 2405 Splendid Manor Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $152,266, residential - production 908 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson
KB Home LV Talesera Hills $150,000, disaster 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Advanced Pro Remediation $148,699, single-family dwelling 12273 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada $146,699, single-family dwelling 7270 Southern Magnolia St., Las Vegas DR Horton $143,338, commercial - alteration 6855 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas Wadman Corp. $142,839, residential - production 2116 Canvas Edge Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson $142,396, residential - production x3 2968, 2973 and 2976 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $141,734, single-family dwelling 6529 Dunns River St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $141,017, single-family dwelling 436 Trevinca St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $140,924, single-family dwelling 11819 Saverio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,718, single-family dwelling 7250 Southern Magnolia St., Las Vegas DR Horton $139,334, commercial - alteration 2255 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas Wadman Corp. $138,815, single-family dwelling 9627 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $136,613, tenant improvement 3380 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Titanium Building Group $136,130, residential - production 1156 Strada Cristallo, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $134,760, single-family dwelling 11851 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $134,688, residential - production 2170 County Down Lane, Henderson Toll Henderson $134,440, single-family dwelling 10541 Sparks Summit Lane, Las
Vegas Adaven Homes $134,002, single-family dwelling 476 Vigo Port St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $132,796, single-family dwelling x2 20 and 30 Brigola St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $132,788, residential - new x3 1225, 1228 and 1237 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $132,764, residential - new 3637 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc Gc $130,699, single-family dwelling 7260 Southern Magnolia St., Las Vegas DR Horton $129,640, single-family dwelling 8304 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $129,458, residential - new 1232 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $129,039, residential - new 2505 Splendid Manor Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $128,778, residential - new 1224 and 1229 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $126,403, residential - new 5732 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $126,204, residential - production x2 2579 and 2587 Ballatore St., Henderson Toll Henderson
$117,055, residential - new 3636 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc Gc $116,927, single-family dwelling 11866 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $116,659, single-family dwelling 9689 Treeline Run Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $114,172, residential - production 467 Barcarolle Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,501, residential - new x2 1233 and 1236 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $111,777, single-family dwelling 7137 Orion Bands St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $110,769, residential - new 312 Casmailia Ave., North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $108,650, commercial - alteration 1623 Stocker St., North Las Vegas Eagle Contracting $107,510, single-family dwelling 7835 Verdugo Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $107,019, residential - production 378 Pretissimo Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $106,969, residential - new 5709 Petrified Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp $106,649, single-family dwelling 9072 Drummer Bay Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton $103,232, single-family dwelling 12254 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
$125,390, commercial - alteration 6648 N. Fifth St., North Las Vegas Iverson Construction & Remodel
$102,920, single-family dwelling 8240 Southern Cross Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$120,120, commercial - new 1623 Stocker St., North Las Vegas Eagle Contracting
$101,640, residential - production 1075 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada
$118,437, single-family dwelling 332 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$101,457, residential - new 3641 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas SHALC GC
$117,887, residential - production 1088 Strada Cristallo, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $117,065, single-family dwelling x3 9069, 9080 and 9081 Drummer Bay Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton
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Category: acute care hospitals (Ranked by January-August operating revenue)
Hospital
Operating revenue
Net income (loss)
Licensed Inpatient beds days
Occupancy rate
Top executive
1
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center 3186 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89109
$315,485,630
$11,562,081
690
101,025
81 percent
Todd Sklamberg, CEO
2
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center 657 N. Town Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144
$189,724,920
$15,181,999
454
54,012
66 percent
Robert Freymuller, CEO
3
MountainView Hospital 3100 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128
$186,828,839
$3,777,053
340
26,221
43 percent
Todd Isbell, CNO
4
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
$162,589,009
$11,807,452
541
34,751
35 percent
Mason Van Houweling, CEO
5
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118
$137,650,079
$10,895,097
237
36,494
85 percent
Leonard Freehof, CEO
6
Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106
$125,531,283
($3,255,642)
301
41,553
76 percent
Elaine Glaser, CEO
7
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center 6900 N. Durango Drive Las Vegas, NV 89149
$112,790,537
$12,089,664
190
28,076
82 percent
Sajit Pullarkat, CEO
8
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center 2075 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119
112,550,985
$521,940
293
34,418
65 percent
Jeremy Bradshaw, CEO
9
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus 3001 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052
$111,930,815
($1,418,073)
326
22,804
39 percent
Brian Brannman, senior vice president of operations
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center 9300 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89148
$84,507,907
$6,575,812
180
21,483
66 percent
Adam Rudd, CEO
North Vista Hospital 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89030
$54,124,230
$5,231,453
177
23,449
73 percent
Vincenzo Variale, CEO
12
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin Campus 8280 W. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89113
$49,147,410
($771,708)
147
9,893
37 percent
Lawrence Barnard, CEO, president
13
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus 102 E. Lake Mead Parkway Henderson, NV 89015
$30,941,942
($7,883,623)
110
7,126
36 percent
Teressa Conley, CEO, president
14
Mountain’s Edge Hospital 8656 W. Patrick Lane Las Vegas, NV 89148
$9,373,114
($2,078,784)
130
9,829
42 percent
Melissa War, CEO
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