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Carving a niche Off-Strip resorts host unique events to reach new customers By Danielle Birkin | Special to VEGAS INC

In early April, nearly 250 people from across the U.S. and Canada converged on the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas for the Sin City Showdown, one of few tournaments in Southern Nevada sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association. ¶ Say what now? ¶ “Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country,” Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel said of this fast-paced racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis and has about 2.5 million players, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. ¶ “When we remodeled our rooftop pool deck in 2016, we had four tennis courts that got very little play, and one of our vendors suggested we convert the courts to pickleball, which I had never heard of. But I was blown away by the emerging market. And the demographic, which skews a little older, was perfect for downtown Las Vegas.” niche events, Continued on page 15

$200M

Amount Mars is spending to make half of its individually packaged candy products under 200 calories by 2022. It is teaming with other major candy makers to decrease portion size.

2.3B

Estimated number of robocalls made in December, according to Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, a robocall-blocking software. It was a nearly 60 percent increase over December 2015.

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The CEO of Capriotti’s talks about the importance of being surrounded by smarter people than you, his favorite sandwich on the menu, and whether a cashier should lend money to the vice president of the United States when he’s short on cash. THE NOTES People on the Move, P4

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Those looking for a different way to see Las Vegas can find it in a threewheeled convertible. TALKING POINTS Damage control versus doing the right thing, P49 VIEW FROM THE TOP The real key to success is cultivating great relationships, P16

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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: Residential care facilities, P22

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A Raiders fan holds up a sign as the team’s fifth-round draft pick is announced in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign April 28. (LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU)

OUR TAKE: STADIUM LEASE TALKS NEEDED LITTLE FURTHER INCENTIVE Don’t ask a grizzly bear to show you its claws. They’re right where you think they are: tucked out of view but ready to swipe. Circumstances never forced the NFL to do more than flash its claws to the Raiders and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. Neither side wanted to find out how serious the league might be about forcing the Raiders to wait until 2021 to come to Nevada — better to just finish stadium lease negotiations well before the NFL’s May 22 deadline and not poke the bear. Realistically, neither the Raiders nor the Stadium Authority could afford the damage of a year’s delay. The Raiders never wanted to spend two nomadic years barnstorming the Texas countryside or riding Caltrain to Santa Clara on Sundays. Finding a home for 2019 presents both logistical and public relations challenges that need not be doubled.

For Las Vegas, Beyoncé and rugby will not draw enough tourists to justify sinking $750 million in tax money into a $1.9 billion stadium. A 65,000-seat domed stadium finished in June 2020 cannot function for 15 months without its promised professional football team. Likewise, the government cannot bear the self-inflicted wound of threading the relocation needle and stabbing itself in the eye with it over a lease. The state legislation authorizing stadium funding left the Stadium Authority little room to negotiate in the first place. What oxygen their effort retained into this month expired under the NFL threat of losing a year of the Raiders. One look at those claws, and no one wanted to learn how a swipe feels. — ADAM CANDEE

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Anthony Stelluto, senior vice president and credit administrator of Bank of Nevada; Davin stelluto homan Homan, state manager of Nevada and Hawaii for the Patrón Spirits Co.; and Garo Atamian, vice president of operations for Haig’s Quality Printing, joined the Las Vegas Business Academy as board members and mentors. Brian Blakley, an attorney at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, joined the founding board of directors for Nevada Rise Academy, a tuition-free public charter school planning to open for its first group of kindergarten and first-grade students in fall 2018. Blakely joins Justin blakley Brecht, Daniel Bernbach, Ninya Beyer, Donna Colbert, Andrea Lombardo, Kimberly Joi McDonald, Eric Mendoza, Ilya Rockwell and Steven “JT” Washington on the founding board of directors. Scott Sellers is the vice president and manager of City National’s Green Valley banking office.

won Republic’s national Truck Road-eo championship in the commercial front-loader category. The competition involved Republic’s top 40 drivers among 15,000 nationwide. The competition consisted of seven timed challenges that replicate the obstacles that drivers experience on their routes. An art installation at One Summerlin is a collaboration between the Howard Hughes Corp., photographer Nicole Landau and project director Wendy Posner of Posner Fine Art. The nine-piece, nine-floor custom commission created by Landau includes abstract, contemporary photographs measuring 7 feet by 13 feet located in the lobbies of each floor of the building. Dr. Eva Littman, owner of Red Rock Fertility, was awarded the United States Small Business Administration’s 2017 Nevada Small Business Person of the Year award. Josh Ford is Destination by Design’s chief operating officer. Erika Meeske Rafferty is Global Market Advisors’ vice president of Native American Gaming. Ike’s bar is open at the El Cortez. Get a Haircut is open at 353 E. Bonneville Ave., Suite 181, Las Vegas. Businesses with Southern Nevada ties on the 2017 list of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” include UnitedHealth Group, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas Sands Corp. Tand Construction is the contractor building Mayfair Place Park, 415 S. 15th St., Las Vegas. It will feature a walking/jogging path, benches, small basketball court, natural turf area, picnic tables, fitness stations and a shaded playground.

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Metro Diner is open at 9595 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas. Tony Grappo and Tony Alonge are partners in the restaurant. Rosamari McNulty is Nathan Adelson Hospice’s vice president of employee and volunteer solutions. Stewart Wilson is Nevada State Bank’s senior vice president and corporate lending team leader. He will be responsible for construction lending m c nulty and permanent loans for commercial real estate projects in Nevada. Republic Services of Southern Nevada’s Erik Ruiz

The International Economic Development Council named the Las Vegas Economic and Urban Development Department an accredited economic development organization. Fewer than 1 percent of economic development organizations in the United States have achieved this designation. The Economic and Urban Development Department creates, coordinates and encourages new development and redevelopment throughout the city. A-P Medical Group is open at 2110 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 213, Las Vegas. Colorado-based TeleTech Services is opening a 50,000-square-foot call center at the Boulevard mall. It is projected to employ 500 people. The Firm Public Relations & Marketing is the

agency of record for Galleria at Sunset. Barrick’s Global Shared Services Center is adding 7,000 square feet and 25 employees to its operation in Henderson. The majority of the new jobs will support Barrick’s digital transformation and the global shared services teams. Henderson has been named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Commuters for offering employee commuter benefits that meet national standard of excellence criteria. Criteria is set by the Best Workplaces for Commuters program, which is managed by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. Dignity Health and Select Medical are building a 60-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital adjacent to St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus. Select Medical is the majority owner in the joint venture and will manage operations. The agreement also includes joint operation of 12 outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The Southern Nevada Health District’s Henderson clinic at Touro University Nevada, 874 American Pacific Drive, is open. The clinic provides immunization services for the public and student health services for Touro. The County Recorder’s Office and the Clark County Assessor’s Office opened a branch office at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St. The Sugar Factory Chocolate Lounge is open at Fashion Show. Hospital Corp. of America was named by the Ethisphere Institute, which helps define and advance the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company, a recognition HCA has earned every year since 2010. RightSpace Storage, 1675 N. Lamb Blvd., offers UHaul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. Las Vegas Engineers, a structural engineering firm, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in Southern Nevada. Walker Furniture closed escrow on approximately 14 acres of land in southwest Las Vegas off the 215 Beltway and Sunset Road. Plans are to build a second furniture superstore. Construction is slated to begin in September or October. Pinot’s Palette opened its third Las Vegas Valley studio at Town Square.

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CEO: Surround yourself with smarter people Ashley Morris is CEO of Capriotti’s, which has 160 sandwich shops nationwide with plans to have as many as 500 by 2025. He and college roommate Jason Smylie were devoted customers of the shop during their time at UNLV, and they opened a franchise together five years after graduation. Before long, they bought the company. Any recent news or updates you want to share? Along with my 10-year wedding anniversary, my wife and I will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary of owning the Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Inc. Recently, we brought on our first chief development officer for Capriotti’s, David Bloom, and in his short time with the company, he has completely transformed our franchise sales process and we are seeing game-changing results because of it. Additionally, Capriotti’s has recently brought on a trio of high-level franchise investors to help expand the brand. What’s the best business advice you’ve received? Ashley Morris bought Capriotti’s in 2008. The sandwich shop was founded in 1976 Aim to be the dumbest guy on your in Delaware by Lois Margolet and her brother, Alan Margolet. They named the senior leadership team. If you sur- restaurant after their grandfather. (christopher devargas) round yourself with people who are surface-level relationship. And I the K-12 curriculum. I would also much smarter than you, then you will want everyone to know me persondisallow smoking in all public venues, have a team that can be creative to ally as well. You have to make the including casinos. the organization and provide value time to get to know your employees and insight that you could not pro— whether that means having lunch What’s the company’s most exvide on your own. If you wind up bewith them, saying hello and starting citing project? ing the smartest person on the team, a dialogue or hosting events at my Two years ago, I led the initiative then you will find that you can only house. It takes time to build these to raise additional growth capital for rely on yourself, which is the worst relationships. You need to want to the company. It took 18 months to place to be in business. work at it. complete and we successfully raised over $10 million. What is your favorite sandwich? What is your dream job outside My favorite sandwich is the mushof your field? What’s your favorite place to room cheesesteak with fried onBeing a real estate developer. I have have fun in Las Vegas? ions and hot peppers. The flavors always had a passion for real estate, I like to play golf at Red Rock Golf are amazing together and with the and building really cool buildings in Course or Bears Best. They are both steamed roll, it makes the perfect Las Vegas would be awesome. Either well-kept courses that are close to my sandwich. that or a professional race car driver. house. Is there anything new we can Whom do you admire? Describe your management style. expect to see on the Capriotti’s Elon Musk is doing great things. I My management style is participamenu in the near future? also admire Ray Kurzweil and Peter tive. I find that group thinking is alYou can expect a summer limitedDiamandis. Last but not least, Victor ways more productive than individual time-offer called the chipotle chickMorris, my dad. thought. When participating in group en crunch. It’s a chicken cheesesteak My dad is a completely self-made think, I like to absorb as much data as with chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomaperson. He lost his father when he possible before making a final decitoes and crispy cheddar onions. was a baby and grew up with no male sion. I have a lot of visions that allow role model. Despite that challenge, me to constantly be thinking about If you could change one thing he persevered. He is an entreprenew ideas to bring to the table. in Southern Nevada, what neurial person and showed me that I like to have healthy debates with would it be? it’s possible to live your dreams no my colleagues and will hear all sides I would improve our public school matter how big they are. He has alof the story before making the decisystems through the privatization ways helped me think through any sion. As a leader, I try to get to know of the schools, and I would add a fiideas I have in different ways to see everyone personally, more than a nance/monetary focus throughout

them from new angles. What is your funniest or most embarrassing work story? When we opened our first location in Washington, D.C., I was behind the counter taking orders. Our first customer was Vice President Joe Biden. There was a lot of press and paparazzi all over the store. After taking his order, I told the former vice president the total and he didn’t have enough cash to pay the bill. When he came up short, he had to borrow $10 from one of his aides. The whole restaurant erupted in laughter but I was standing there very awkwardly, not knowing if I should offer him a discount or let him borrow the money. The story actually went viral and wound up on Jay Leno and various other media outlets. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would change my physique. Ever since I was a kid, I battled with my weight. There have been long periods where I have maintained a healthy weight but as the years progress, I am going in the other direction. Tell us something people might not know about you. I have extraordinary vision — 20/05. It has gotten better over the years. It’s my superpower. Anything else you want to share? I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was 10 years old. I went to college in Las Vegas. I love this city and want to retire here one day. I have two amazing boys — Landon, age 6, and Oliver, age 3 — and a beautiful and supporting wife, Valerin. They are my true inspiration and motivation. I love playing sports, snowboarding, being outside and doing things athletic. I am interested in technology and biology. I love learning about space and the cosmos, as well as what technology will look like for the world and how it will change the landscape in the future. I love reading books about the future and listening to podcasts on the subject.

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128,000

Approximate number of comments filed to the Federal Communications Commission supporting an anti-net neutrality agenda. The comments are almost all identical, meaning they were submitted by a bot.

$200 million

Amount Apple is granting to Corning from its new Advanced Manufacturing Fund. Corning is famous for its innovations in glass technology. Apple has used Corning glass since the first iPhone.

$2.4 billion

Amount handbag maker Coach paid to acquire rival Kate Spade. Although Kate Spade is a smaller brand, it has a different demographic and is more popular among millennials. After this announcement, shares of Kate Spade increased by 8 percent and Coach closed the day up nearly 5 percent.

$17.3M

Amount Bridgestone paid to consolidate six 25,000-square-foot data centers into one 10,000-square-foot facility. The old data centers, built in the 1960s, stored about 2 terabytes of data on about 8,500 miles of tape. The same amount can now be stored on drives that can fit in your pocket.

$1 billion

Amount virtual reality startup Improbable has been valued at after a series of financing from investors. The startup raised $502 million and can now be considered a “unicorn,” a term used to define a startup that surpasses a $1 billion valuation. Currently, there are only 194 unicorn companies in the world.

4,000

Number of plants and flowers a new app can identify by using a smartphone camera. The app only works with species of plants found in France but the developers hope the catalog will continue to grow.

Jared and Shannon DeBehnke own Elite Motor Rentals in downtown Las Vegas, where customers can cruise the streets in the three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Husband and wife building market for ‘bucket-list experience’ on wheels Describe your business.

Elite Motor Rentals specializes in renting the Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled sports car with 180 horsepower and weighing just 1,700 pounds. Who are your customers?

Elite Motor Rentals Address: 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 260, Las Vegas Phone: 702-964-9777 Email: info@elitemotorrentals.com Website: elitemotorrentals.com Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Owned/operated by: Jared and Shannon DeBehnke In business since: 2015

Our customers are people looking to experience Las Vegas in a different way than just walking through the casinos or the Strip. They are people who want to explore the beautiful scenery of Red Rock Canyon or Mount Charleston, the Hoover Dam or other sights. Or they are looking to see the Strip through the cockpit of a Slingshot — no roof or doors, just an unobstructed view of the city’s beautiful lights. How would you gauge Elite Motor Rentals performance in Las Vegas so far?

Our No. 1 priority is customer service. We are committed to making sure our customers have the best time with us. We work with them on where they can go, or different things to see. We also custom tailor reservations to accommodate them as best we can. We have over 200 online reviews and are sitting at 5 stars, and we work hard to keep it like that.

have had several people come back and see us again, or when their friends come out, they come in and say “our friends did this and said we have to try it!” We provide a bucket-list experience and people love it. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

We deal with temperatures up to 117 and then all the way down to the 30s, and some days there are 80 mph winds and sandstorms. It’s been challenging to say the least due to the nature of our business. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years?

We would like to see Elite Motor Rentals in several cities across the United States. We are already looking into a few markets now. What obstacles has your business overcome?

One of the hardest hurdles we had to overcome was educating the public on our vehicles — what they were and what they can do with them. Answering questions like, are they street legal, can they go on the highway, are they electric, etc.? We were the first company that I know of renting Slingshots, so we had to educate our customers and kind of create the market.

What’s the most important part of your job?

I would say, again, making sure that our customers are happy. It truly is the best feeling when you hear people say, “This is the best thing we have done in Vegas!” or “You just made our vacation!” We build relationships with our customers and we

What has been your hardest lesson in business?

I’ve been an entrepreneur my whole life, and I would say one of the hardest lessons would have to be: Things will not go as planned, so you better have good backup plans and the ability to make plans on the fly, because if you don’t, you will most likely not succeed.

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On Adam Candee’s lasvegassun.com story “‘Flurry of activity’ required this summer before stadium construction can begin”: So now Clark County officials focus on conducting a highimpact study to determine the viability of the 62-acre Russell Road site? Shouldn’t this impact study have been required and conducted before the site was purchased? — Oh Well On Adam Candee’s lasvegassun.com story “Raiders 2020 move in jeopardy if lease isn’t finished in two weeks”: The area around there is nothing but garbage and places where homeless burn down buildings after someone ripped out all the copper. Now think of it in 2020. Completely revitalized: A new highway interface to improve traffic from the freeways; new businesses wanting to be next to it, employing people paid for by visitors coming to see major sporting events. — Bill Clinton’s logo On Chris Kudialis’ lasvegassun.com story “ ‘Early start’ program for recreational marijuana sales OK’d”: This is a boon to the state, and the taxes charged to recreational users will hopefully turn into increases in spending for the Clark County School District. — Roger

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do their best to take traditional means to s a social media manager who guest column: get their problems solved. If those avenues leads many corporate camjay york don’t work or are too inconvenient, to paigns for my agency’s clients, I Twitter they’ll go. can’t help but sympathize with What’s unfortunate from a PR standthe poor soul who handled United Airlines’ point — and social media manager standpoint — is that the social media accounts in the wake of a passenger being United situation could have been avoided. physically dragged off a flight in April. United needed four people off that flight. It asked for volBy now, nearly everyone has watched the viral video of unteers, offering vouchers as enticement, but couldn’t clear David Dao getting yanked out of his seat by police, his face the seats needed. So it chose passengers and ordered them smashing into the armrest in the opposite row. Gasping off the plane. When the doctor, already in his seat, declined passengers aimed their smartphone cameras at the ordeal, to leave, police were brought in and social media infamy but no one with the United staff seemed to realize how followed. bad the situation was — and certainly not how bad it would The airline could have enticed people to give up their become. News organizations reported on this PR disaster, seats by other means. Volunteers could have been found, if social media users skewered the company relentlessly, and United had been willing to pay enough for it. competitors gleefully piled on. This incident should remind companies that they need Social media was never meant to be a place where customer to look at policies they have in place when dealing with service issues were handled. But that’s the way it has evolved, customer disputes. They need to train employees to identify at least in part because companies avoid dealing with proband disengage when a policy causes needless escalations. lems their policies create until the collective voices rain down They should do this because it will help them avoid a PR on them via their Facebook and Twitter profiles. disaster but, more important, because it’s the right thing Consumers are more active now than they’ve ever been. to do. They expect more than they ever have. And they arguably So make it happen, brands. Do right by our customers. have greater power than ever because of social media. They — and the folks who manage your social media acCan you blame customers who feel cheated or wronged for counts — will thank you. taking the only recourse they know how? Companies have Jay York is senior social media strategist for EMSI a duty to serve their customers in a fair and just way. Yes, Public Relations. mistakes can happen and in those cases, most customers

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ESPN host confident NHL, NFL can work in Las Vegas By adam candee

Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit — normal winter hotbeds.

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Adnan Virk’s professional history places him in the middle of a Venn diagram of the Las Vegas sports scene in 2017. As a host of “Baseball Tonight” on ESPN, Virk understands why Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred recently said Las Vegas could be a viable relocation market for the sport. Virk’s former roles as an NHL and NBA reporter in his native Canada give him astute insight into the potential for hockey and basketball to succeed in the desert as well. After hosting a panel of the new IFC show “Brockmire” at the recent National Association of Broadcasters convention, Virk talked about how his first trip to Las Vegas years ago opened his eyes to the possibilities for professional sports in ESPN’s Adnan Virk moderated “Making It In the Southern Nevada. Major Leagues: How A Viral Video on Funny or Die Became the IFC Series ‘Brockmire’ ” at the National

What do you think of Las Vegas as a major Association of Broadcasters convention. (Courtesy of league sports market? Robb Cohen Photography and Video) It’s long overdue. I’ve only been to Vegas once beme. The NFL is obviously going to be close by there. fore — I was with my wife a few years ago, we (also) It’s long overdue. They’re both going to be a success. went to the Grand Canyon — and I’m not a gambler. The key for hockey is this: It’s tough for expanSo when we were here, I saw that it’s not just about sion teams right out of the gate. San Jose was not a gambling. There’s so much to do here. The shows are hotbed for hockey, but they gave it a few years and spectacular, there’s lots of entertainment. now San Jose is a really strong fan base, which you This notion of Vegas being this gambling hotbed wouldn’t expect in Northern California. Vegas has and prostitution everywhere is completely outthe advantage of (the team) getting there before the dated. People should realize that Las Vegas (was) NFL, so if they can get off to a good start — which the fastest-growing city in America. As soon as I can be tricky for expansion teams — and build that got here, I was listening to the Fox (radio) affiliate, following early, I think the fans will be into it. ESPN, CBS — there’s no question. Football’s going to be No. 1 regardless, but hockey has a better chance than people may think because Can Las Vegas support an NHL team? there are so many transplants who come to Las VeBeing Canadian, my first question was, where’s the gas. So you’ll have a lot of hockey fans from Toronto, hockey team going to play? And somebody showed

Las Vegas might not be able to get an expansion franchise in the near term, but what are your thoughts on potential relocation and expansion in MLB? Baseball is in a great place right now. I know the narrative sometimes can be, “Oh, it doesn’t have the same national reach and the overalls are down.” That is a concern, and the sport does need to market its stars better — you should know Mike Trout the way you know LeBron James. (But) when I go to baseball stadiums, they’re packed. When I go to different markets, people are into it. When I just saw what the Cubs did in the World Series and the fact that that resonated with 40 million people — to me, that shows baseball is still a great game. It doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges on the national level, but the sport is strong. It’s just a matter of pace of play, offense, getting young people involved — but the actual sport is still at a high level. To your point about expansion, (MLB’s) problem is that there are a couple of sore spots and you need to fix those. Obviously, Tampa is a concern. They’ve got to find a better place. The Trop is not a good stadium, and (Tampa) has not been a good fan base. I would posit pushing it back to Montreal. Being Canadian, I would love to see that. Anybody who knows the true story knows the reason that went downhill was because of the strike in ’94. That killed the sport in Montreal. Now if they had a stadium, that’s the key. The Big O (Olympic Stadium) is a terrible place for baseball. If they could fix that, it would be better. Portland could be an option as well. So there are a couple of ones they need to fix. I don’t think they should expand. I would be more in favor of relocation.

Tourists contributed $2.1B to Southern Nevada coffers in 2016 By thomas moore Staff Writer

Southern Nevada’s governments would have been $2.1 billion poorer if no tourists had come to Las Vegas in 2016. That was the lead nugget from a recent presentation on the impact of tourism on public revenue to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board. In his presentation, Jeremy Aguero, a principal for Applied Analysis, divided that money into two large buckets. The first included money from sales- and use-tax collections on activities both tourists and locals engage in such as dining and general shopping. The second bucket was money from industry-specific tax collections on activities tourists mainly engage in, such as gaming, hotel and live entertainment. About $752 million was poured into

the sales- and use-tax bucket, Aguero’s report found, from visitors to Southern Nevada in fiscal 2016. The industry-specific bucket held $1.4 billion worth of tourist money for the fiscal year 2016, Aguero said. When such tax revenue from the entire state is counted, the bucket was holding $2.2 billion. Those numbers did not include property taxes, which Aguero broke out from the other tax revenue. According to his study, seven of the 10 highest-assessed firms were resorts companies. According to the Clark County Assessor’s Office, the taxable value of a property is the market value of the land and the cost of improvements less statutory depreciation. The assessed value is based on calculations that vary depending on where it is located in Nevada.

highest-assessed taxpayers 1. MGM Resorts International: Assessed value was $3.6 billion, taxable value. $10.2 billion 2. NV Energy: Assessed value $2 billion, taxable value $5.7 billion 3. Caesars Entertainment: Assessed value $1.9 billion, taxable value $5.3 billion 4. Las Vegas Sands Corp.: Assessed value $1 billion, taxable value $2.8 billion 5. Wynn Resorts: Assessed value $900 million, taxable value $2.6 billion 6. Station Casinos: Assessed value $700 million, taxable value $2 billion 7. Nevada Property 1 (Cosmopolitan): Assessed value $400 million, taxable value $1.1 billion 8. Eldorado Energy: Assessed value $400 million, taxable value $1.1 billion 9. Boyd Gaming: Assessed value $300 million, taxable value $900 million 10. Howard Hughes Corp.: Assessed value $300 million, taxable value $900 million

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Lease agreement moves the chains for Raiders By adam candee Staff Writer

It arrived publicly with a leaden thud Jan. 26, an inch-thick paperweight drafted by the Raiders and preferred by few: the NFL team’s lease in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority saw the need for a total rewrite to align it with state legislation that provided $750 million in public money toward the facility. Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson saw nothing — he did not know the Raiders planned to submit a lease he had not reviewed, and just days later withdrew his $650 million investment in the $1.9 billion project. A sign advertises the Raiders near a site for the team’s proposed stadium in Nearly four months of negotiations Las Vegas. (associated press) and a few sleepless nights later, an ro and counsel Mark Arnold began isted the team would not move to Las overhauled lease earned unanimous working with Raiders attorney Dan Vegas until 2021, Badain said. approval from the Stadium AuthorVentrelle to rewrite the first draft Dodging one final impediment afity board last week. The revised agreesoon after its arrival. They needed to ter months of roadblocks proved little ment between the authority and the address board concerns about mainproblem for the authority and the Raiders-designated stadium events taining UNLV’s interest in the stadium Raiders during a comparatively uncompany now goes before NFL ownand maximizing the use of the facility eventful final week of discussions. ers for approval at their spring meetto help meet tourism projections that “We got to the finish line in time, but ing this week in Chicago. justify the largest public stadium inwe didn’t start real well,” board ChairNo one expects a problem in the vestment in U.S. history. man Steve Hill said. “Obviously that Windy City because NFL represenSimply coordinating among the kind of set off some events. We lost six tatives weighed in with the league’s Raiders in Oakland, their law firm weeks in the process, but we made up requirements throughout the negoin Boston, the Stadium Authority in for it and the Raiders made up for it, tiation. Lease approval was the only Las Vegas and its law firm in Houston and we’re here today where we need contingency owners placed on their presented logistical challenges that to be.” March blessing of the Raiders move to slowed the negotiation process. That false start threw into question Las Vegas beginning in 2020. “We started with a lease that was not whether the Raiders would move to “We’ve been looking forward to getwell-received when it came out,” Hill Las Vegas at all, but it also formed a ting a stadium project done for more said. “We traded documents back and necessary base for negotiating the rethan a decade, and we took a big step forth more than we should have, vermaining 11 documents needed to begin today,” Raiders President Marc Badain sus let’s sit down and make sure we are construction on the stadium by the end said. at least conceptually on the same page. of the year. The initial draft submitted That step avoids the pitfall of a yearWe’re doing that a little differently by the Raiders cribbed in part from a long delay in the Raiders arrival that moving forward.” Minnesota Vikings stadium lease that emerged as a possibility at a meeting Hill said a meeting already was set did not face some of the stringent reof the Stadium Authority this month. with UNLV representatives and the quirements outlined by Senate Bill 1, If the sides could not send an approved Raiders to compose a broad outline of Nevada’s stadium funding mechanism. lease to NFL owners for their May 22the joint-use agreement between the Authority staff led by Jeremy Ague23 meeting, a “distinct possibility” ex-

tenants of the 65,000-seat domed stadium. SB1 lays out some of the terms of how UNLV and the Raiders will share the stadium, just as it details the major points of the lease agreement. Understanding that the stadium events company controls all stadium revenues, for instance, removes a major point of debate. Even with legislative guardrails, Hill said much still remained for the team, the NFL, the Stadium Authority, Clark County and Raiders lender Bank of America to negotiate. “Frankly, a surprising amount,” Hill said. “The parameters of what was available to discuss is certainly outlined by the law, so we have to follow that law. But there’s a lot of room inside of that. You saw different drafts, different interpretations even in the past week making sure that we tied down those things. “The major items in the agreement are reflected in the law, but exactly how that is reflected in the lease, there’s certainly been a lot of conversation about that in the last month or so.” The Stadium Authority board will meet again May 22 to review and approve its budget for the 2018 fiscal year. The budget includes tax revenue projections based on historical visitation data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Collections for the first two months of the increased room tax that funds public investment in the stadium outpaced budget projections, bringing in $8.32 million. The budget estimates $14.8 million in revenue during fiscal year 2017, which ends June 30. The projection for 2018 includes a slight bump for growth to get to $49.9 million.

Clark County OKs $1.3 billion budget, with focus on public safety By april corbin Staff Writer

Clark County Commissioners approved a budget of $1.3 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, a $25 million increase over the current fiscal year. Approximately half of the budget is allocated to public safety. It includes funds to help hire 67 police officers and 47 civilian positions at Metro, as well as 18 officers at the Clark County

Detention Center. The additional positions will put Metro’s staffing ratio at two officers for every 1,000 residents. The budget also sets aside $4.3 million for additional staff positions across the county. Commissioners will make decisions on those in July, after finance staff reviews department requests and prepares its recommendations. The county is projecting a $43.7 mil-

lion — or 3.4 percent — increase in general fund revenues to offset the 1.9 percent increase in operating expenses. The property tax rate will remain the same but new construction and increased values of existing properties are expected to bring 4.1 percent more than the current year. The 2018 fiscal year begins July 1. During a special meeting to approve the budget, commissioners also identi-

fied related issues they want to address in the near future. Among those issues is parks and recreation, a department that will receive $1.7 million in next year’s budget after not receiving any allocations for the previous seven years. Department staff is evaluating fee levels and program costs, and is expected to present its findings to the commission for discussion and possible action next month.

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Student robotics teams, benefactors hope to build on momentum By mick akers Staff Writer

Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison congratulates UNLV’s Rachel Farner, a member of the team that won first place in a recent business plan competition in Reno. (Courtesy of Tahoe Creative)

UNLV teams earn $55K in business competition By mick akers Staff Writer

A trio of UNLV student teams took home big prizes in a recent entrepreneur competition. Student ideas on joint-pain relief, e-sports business and the hospitality industry netted a total of $55,000 in the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan competition in Reno. In the graduate-student division, UNLV took first and second place. The team behind the resilient arthroplasty device won $25,000 and students developing Window Magic, which can enhance or alter the view out of windows, won $15,000. In the undergraduate division, the student developers of Game Trainer, an e-sports themed website idea, also won $15,000 for second place. Teams placing in the top three in each division will compete May 31 at the Donald W. Reynolds TriState Competition against teams from Arkansas and Oklahoma for an $118,000 prize pool. The resilient arthroplasty device is a patented technology that aims to revolutionize how the orthopedic community treats and approaches knee pain, arthritis and total knee arthroplasty (replacement). Dr. R. Thomas Grotz, an orthopedic microsurgeon who invented the device, approached the UNLV student team to get behind his technology. “Dr. Grotz observed numerous complications that arise as a result of the outdated and barbaric technology that is currently used,” said

Rachel Farner, an MBA student in the Lee Business School at UNLV who was part of the team. “RAD not only provides a better alternative to total knee arthroplasty, it provides a solution for those suffering from knee pain and arthritis who may not be candidates for a total knee arthroplasty.” Farner said she and the team looked forward to netting additional seed money and making the technology more available. “The win is certainly rewarding in terms of validation for all of our hard work, but it is just the first step,” she said. “Competitions allow us to receive feedback and create connections with others in the industry who will help us to bring this technology to full commercialization. ... We hope to make Las Vegas the arthritis treatment center of the world.” Game Trainer, which began last year as a class project, aims to encourage experienced gamers to mentor those looking to advance their position in the e-sports industry. Leith Martin, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, said UNLV’s success in such competitions was attributable to nontraditional students. “A lot of students that we have at UNLV have prior work experience, as they work full or part time as they go to school full time as well,” Martin said. “A lot of them are much more prepared to enter the workforce or start up a business because of that experience. They have a lot of life experience, and that lends itself to success in these types of competitions.”

A group of Henderson students involved in robotics clubs at their various schools recently competed in a world championship with the help of area businesses. Students from Greenspun Junior High, Basic Academy of International Studies and Nate Mack Elementary earned spots in the 2017 VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, Ky., after netting state titles in their respective age divisions earlier this year. With the clubs being entirely self-funded, the hard part wasn’t qualifying for the event, but raising the money to travel to compete. The business community in Henderson stepped up, raising $12,500 in a single night at a Henderson Chamber of Commerce event in April in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Biz + Bots initiative. Tech company Tronox donated $2,500 and Mayor-elect Debra March donated $1,000 as part of $16,000 raised, eclipsing the initial $11,000 goal. Although the students didn’t win, they learned lessons at the competition that could prove more valuable than any trophy. When the Nate Mack students arrived in Louisville, their robot didn’t pass the initial inspection because it was an inch too tall. So the students rebuilt and reprogrammed the robot overnight, and earned the highest score they’d ever registered. “We had some matches that were amazing and strong, and some that did not go in our favor, but throughout it, they did not give up and worked as a team,” said Nate Mack Elementary robotics team coach Casey Juliano, who initially reached out to the Chamber of Commerce for fundraising help. For the next school year, Juliano will switch from teaching third grade to focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) studies. Nate Mack Elementary will convert its library to a STEM library this summer. As a result of the success, all

Students from Nate Mack Elementary, from left, Chacen Rasavong, Kole Jacobs and Elijah Biddle, were among the Nevada representatives at the 2017 VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, Ky. (Courtesy)

three schools will expand their robotics clubs’ presence next year. The chamber has adopted the teams and will continue to help raise money. “These robotics teams are preparing students — as young as elementary school — for jobs that are changing the face of the manufacturing industry,” said Scott Muelrath, chamber president and CEO. Nevada is home to such technology companies as Tesla, Faraday Future and Switch, with additional Google and Apple facilities on the drawing board. According to the Nevada Advisory Council on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 2016 Strategic Plan, few Nevadans consider STEM careers largely because they are not exposed to STEM education as students or are not made aware of the career opportunities in STEM available to those with some postsecondary education. Fostering the local manufacturing industry’s future workforce supports the goals of the Henderson Development Association, the chamber’s economic development arm. “Being involved in a robotics team encourages excitement for STEM-related jobs, as well as teamwork, innovation and more,” Muelrath said. “These are all qualities businesses look for as well. We’re excited to support these young professionals on their journey to becoming our future business leaders.”

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The LVCVA is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hospitality Heroes program. Since 2008, the program has recognized 429 frontline employees in the travel and tourism industry. The LVCVA’s Host Committee will add 46 employees to that list, surprising each of them with a Hospitality Hero award. Ada Rivas-Lovos, Front Desk Representative, Bellagio Hotel & Casino

Laticia Carter, Ambassador Training Manager, Plaza Hotel & Casino

Alana Brooks, Cocktail Server, Suncoast Hotel & Casino

Leslie Parcell, Reward Center Representative, Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino

Andrew Ray, Passenger Services Representative, McCarran International Airport

Leticia Gutierrez, Uniform Control Seamer, New York New York Hotel & Casino

Angelina Navarino, Bartender, The Cromwell Las Vegas

Lydia Pierce, Catering Sales Manager, Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa

Angella Chalk, Representative Guest Services Slots, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

Manuel Fernandez- Ramirez, Counter Attendant, The Signature at MGM Grand

Brandon Jesse Schaaf, VIP Lounge Representative, Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino

Mark Miller, Concierge, Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino

Cate Adraku, Cage Cashier, Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel

Mary Grypeos, Graphics Supervisor, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Charles Kaphengst, Table Games Dealer, ARIA Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Merissa Viviano, HSMAI President & NSMH Membership Manager, UNLV Hotel College

Cindy Thompson, Casino Host, Gold Coast Hotel & Casino

Michael Stevens, Door Person, Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Deronta Thomas, Nook Café Cook, The LINQ Hotel & Casino

Penprapa Chulsuwan, Security Officer, The Mirage Hotel & Casino

Elsa Olivares, Cabo Mexican Restaurant Food Server, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino

Pilar Rodriguez, VIP Services Representative, Bally’s Las Vegas

Erni Ondevilla, Hotel Shop Engineer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Rachelle Lachica, Hospitality Ambassador, The Palazzo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Esteban Chaidez, Room Service Cook, Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino

Rachelle Johnson, Cocktail Server, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

Gilena Casey, Resort Services Specialist, The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Ruben Baca, Porter, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

Greg Sargovetz, Lobby Ambassador, Flamingo Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Shannon Szostek, Lead Accounting Technician, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Greg Lamb, Senior Guest Experience Agent, The Mob Museum

Solner Lezeau, Senior Custodian, McCarran International Airport

Jamie Kivell, Lounge Server, Vdara Hotel & Spa

Stuart Wyman-Cahall, Cage Cashier, Fremont Hotel & Casino

Jeffrey Howard, Shuttle Bus Operator, First Transit

Tatiana Ramirez, Front Desk Clerk, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino

John John, Bartender, Excalibur Hotel & Casino

Thuong Nguyen, Bus Person, Luxor Hotel and Casino

Juanita Banks, Bell Person, Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino

Tina Thomas, Bell Starter, Circus Circus Las Vegas

Katherine Vosburgh, Industry Relations Administrative Secretary, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Tony Freitas, Client Services Supervisor, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

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‘This is a big engine to feed every day’ Pickleball at the Plaza is one example of events that draw visitors and locals to off-Strip properties positioning themselves as destinations for niche gatherings. Such events increase a venue’s profile, boost room occupancy and generate a steady revenue stream during traditionally slow times for Las Vegas — the summer months, December before the holidays and around Easter. Indeed, Jossel said the four-day tournament accounted for 156 room nights, while the inaugural Sin City Showdown in October 2016 drew 350 participants with 336 room nights. And as the only local casino property with 16 dedicated pickleball courts, the Plaza anticipates those numbers will continue. “We have the perfect venue to bePeople relax during a session of Silent Savasana, poolside yoga conducted monthly come the pickleball capital of the at Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort. (courtesy of Amit Dadlaney) country,” said Jossel, adding that December,” Stallworth said. “It’s the been home to Joe Weider’s Olympia the property also was filling rooms third-largest equestrian event in Fitness & Performance Weekend, Sept. 7-10 with the Big Blues Bender, the world, and we’ll book more than with about 5,000 room nights. This a music festival now in its third year 1,000 rooms per night.” year’s two-day event is Sept. 15-16. at the Plaza. “We convert the entire The annual World Series of Beer The arena also will host the All In property into a blues destination, Pong, another niche event, is in its Barrel Race, an eight-day event in and usually run at about 85 percent 12th year in Las Vegas and its second mid-December that is expected to room capacity with 2,300-2,400 at Westgate. The tournament drew book some 5,000-6,000 rooms. people. It’s been very successful, and about 1,000 participants in 2016 — “These groups allow us to leverwe’re looking for ways to grow with ranging in age from 21 to 90 — with age our property and fill in the gaps other music genres such as bluegrass a 25 percent increase in attendance in times we need capacity, because and Americana.” anticipated at this year’s five-day this is a big engine to feed every day,” The Orleans also hosts a niche event June 1-5, according to Michelle Taeubel said. musical event, the four-day Viva Las Massaro, director of marketing and South Point also is hosting events to Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, which advertising for Westgate. The propdrive room capacity, having unveiled launched 10 years ago at its sister erty likely will book more than 2,500 its $35 million Tournament Bowlproperty, the Gold Coast, and now rooms throughout the tournament, ing Plaza in 2014. The resort signed engulfs both venues. The most reshe said. a 12-year deal with the United States cent festival in April filled about “With the growing demographic and Bowling Congress to host seven USBC 8,000 rooms between the properpopularity of beer pong, we felt it was championships over the next dozen ties, attracting some 20,000 people. a great fit for Westgate,” Massaro said, years, including the three-month “The Orleans is rockabilly central, adding that the World Series of Beer USBC Women’s Championships in and Viva Las Vegas drives business Pong is the ideal June event. “While 2016 and the 2017 USBC Open Chamat a time of year when the city is the city has historically slowed down pionships, a six-month tournament historically dead,” said Tony Taeuin the summer months, Westgate has currently underway. bel, general manager of the Orleans. been thriving. For this year’s tour“We will have about 60,000 bowlTaeubel said the classic car show — a nament, we’ve decided to theme our ers with an average stay of three or component of the festival — also was monthly casino promotions around four days, and we block 400 rooms a huge draw for the property, with a beer and beer pong.” under the terms of our agreement, target demographic made up of loWhile some properties are hostwhich allows other hotels to book cal hot rod aficionados as well as ing niche events aimed at attracting that business as well, so it’s a great visitors. out-of-town visitors, Station Casinos event not just for our property, but The Orleans Arena will host the is sticking with its bread and butter for the whole city,” said Steve StallWorld Men’s Curling Championships — locals — with programming deworth, general manager of the South March 31 through April 8, 2018. It signed to attract a younger clientele Point Arena & Equestrian Center, will be the first time in a decade that while complementing its existing enanother participatory-driven venue the championships have been in the tertainment offerings. that opened in 2006. U.S., and the first time in the West, “We wanted to offer more experi“We have 44 weeks of equestrian with an anticipated total of 10,000ential programming, and we learned events booked this year, including 12,000 room nights. from our spas that yoga is incredthe World Series of Team Roping in Since 2005, the Orleans Arena has

ibly popular, so we found a partner that was creating a unique way to enjoy yoga where participants wear a headset to listen to the instructor,” said Lori Nelson, vice president of corporate communications for Station Casinos. Silent Savasana — a monthly poolside yoga class that is free and open to the public — is now in its third season at Red Rock Resort and its second season at Green Valley Ranch Resort. Silent Savasana attracts 350500 participants at each venue each month, and recently had an inaugural run at the Palms with a turnout of some 300 yoga enthusiasts. “There’s a huge yogi community in town, so the hope is to drive additional visitation to our restaurants, lounges and other amenities,” Nelson said. About a year ago, Station Casinos also introduced Rock Shot Bingo, a monthly event at Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch. “Think bingo meets nightclub, with high energy, jello shots, crazy lighting, monthly themes, a DJ and an emcee,” Nelson said. “The perception is that bingo is for an older generation, but we learned that our younger guests also enjoy this gaming offering typically enjoyed by baby boomers.” She said Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station offered similar iterations of the event, which puts a twist on prizes for winners. “If you win a game you might win the cash prize, but everybody at your table will be rewarded with a shot on us, or maybe pool passes or pizza,” Nelson said. “We get hundreds of participants at each event, and it absolutely has a cult following. And, of course, we’ve been committed to bingo since we opened our first casino.” Indeed, bingo has been a Station Casinos mainstay harking back more than 40 years, when its first local property, Palace Station, was called Bingo Palace. Reflecting the bingo craze embedded in the company’s DNA, Palace Station recently opened a 10,000-square-foot bingo room. From bingo to bowling, pickleball to beer pong, Las Vegas resort operators are continually reinventing themselves beyond just casinos, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping as visitor demographics evolve.

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The real key to success is cultivating great relationships

s general manager of the largest Toyota dealer in Nevada, I have the opportunity to speak with a lot of local businesses. I often hear the same comments. “Wow, if I had your ad budget, I’d be on easy street,” or “Gee, Toyotas just sell themselves.” Sometimes, people credit our success to our location. Advertising, product line and location are all vital assets. However the most important assets are the relationships you build along the way, whether with customers, suppliers or your employees. These are far more important than Guest column: bricks and mortar. john barr In business terms, it’s called social capital. Developing relationships based on trust, understanding and empathy are crucial to success. Your business transforms from being just another company to being a brand and business people know and trust. For years, advertisers have known the impor-

We are all in business to make money, and strong relationships help us do that. Just as important is the personal fulfillment that comes from all these positive interactions.

tance of developing positive relationships with clients and customers, and have created friendly, identifiable “spokespeople.” Talking candies (M&M’s), an eloquent gecko (Geico) and a cartoon dog (Snoopy for Met Life) are just some examples. These characters transform a faceless corporate entity into a business associated with warmth, trust and even humor. These positive emotions provide the beginnings of a beautiful relationship. I enjoy being the spokesperson for Findlay Toyota and hope that my ads convey just those emotions. This year I had the privilege of being a candidate for the Southern Nevada Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man of the Year. The campaign involved a lot of time, effort and teamwork. This fundraising endeavor may seem like it has nothing to do with my responsibilities at Findlay Toyota. However, in the process of fundraising, I renewed many old relationships and made many new ones. The positive feelings generated by discussions

about worthy causes lead to positive feelings about the company I represent. Back at the office, my hope is that our customers become our friends. Strong relationships bring us not only repeat business, but also recommendations and word-of-mouth advertising. Our reputation grows, and our brand becomes more wellknown. Of course, we don’t always get it right. When we disappoint our customers, attentive listening and prompt problem-solving can turn difficult situations into positive experiences. Relationships with your employees also are important for success. Treating everyone with respect, providing opportunities for training and growth, applauding success and having fun are all key. We are all in business to make money, and strong relationships help us do that. Just as important is the personal fulfillment that comes from all these positive interactions. It is great to enjoy coming to work and being excited about the encounters you will have. When you, your employees and your customers all feel good about your business, that’s when the magic happens. Relationships are the key to success. Make it a point to build strong ones every day. John Barr is general manager of Findlay Toyota.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s annual Las Vegas Perspective Time: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: Sold out Location: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-791-0000 or visit lvgea.org Topics related to economic development data, analysis and forecasting of Southern Nevada will be the focus of this event. American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman will talk about the future of gaming and a panel will discuss advancing the business of health care.

Construction Financial Management Association Las Vegas luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members; $40 for nonmembers Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Ann Gilroy at 702-4931066 or lasvegas@cfma.org Eat, network and hear from an industry expert. Connect the Dots workshop Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $20 for certified diverse businesses or Businesses United in Long-term Development members; $30 for nonmembers Location: R&R Partners, 900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 602-541-0720 or email sharde@wbec-west,org Learn the secrets of identifying potential customers and landing contracts. Discuss tools and resources that affect conference experience, discover market research strategies, implement social media and technology and build relationships. Business Expo 2017 Exhibitor Workshop Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free (RSVP required) Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Jackie Fisher at 702-5863843 or jfisher@lvchamber.com Learn more about show day and setup logistics, exhibiting and marketing tips, social media suggestions, best practices from previous exhibitors and venue information. Webinar — Part 2: Legal Business Structure for Small Business Time: 11 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: https://youtu.be/qrxwerfGyE4 Information: Call 702-734-3555 Part 2 of the webinar (Part 1 was held May 17) will be a more in-depth discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of being a sole proprietor, LLC, S corporation, etc.

THURSDAY, MAY 25 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins (register by May 24) Location: Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 99 Carnegie St., Henderson

Information: Contact Donna Israelson at 702565-8951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Grow your network by sharing contacts, referrals and ideas. Leadership Advance Recruitment Mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Kimberly Bagdasarian at 702-586-3825 or kimberly@leadership.vegas Learn about the Leadership Advance program and how it can enhance your career. Network After Work Las Vegas Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $15-$199 Location: Blue Martini Lounge, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit networkafterwork.com Meet executives and professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring lots of business cards. 18th Annual Las Vegas Premiere Sales & Professional Job Fair Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit diversitycareergroup.com Interview with Fortune 500 employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of résumés.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Reflection Bay, 75 Montelago Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Contact Jill Gibson at 702-267-7441 or jill.l.gibson@ehi.com A golf tournament will be followed by an awards reception, and there will be raffle prize drawings.

saturDAY, MAY 27 Presentation Skills Workshop for Authors (and Artists) Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $25 for Writers of Southern Nevada members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Boulevard Bar & Grille, 9860 Las Vegas Blvd. South Information: Contact Eric Miller at 702-9799970 Authors and artists can learn how to improve their public speaking skills.

Conventions

expected Show Location Dates attendance

Enfuse Conference by Guidance Software

Caesars Palace

May 22-25

2,000

RECon 2017

Las Vegas Convention Center

May 21-24

37,000

Licensing International Expo

Mandalay Bay

May 23-25

16,000

Valley National 8-Ball League Association World Pool Championship

Bally’s

May 25-31

10,000

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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES May 24 3 p.m. Type 6 apparatus refurbish and remount for rural fire department Clark County, 604431 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model medium duty chassis remount rescue ambulances Clark County, 604418 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

May 25 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for septic tank/leach field and lift station services countywide Clark County, 604416 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov

May 26 2:15 p.m. Lower Flamingo detention basin trash rack Clark County, 604354 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Mt. Hood, Treeline and various neighborhood streets rehabilitation Clark County, 604397 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

May 31 2:15 p.m. 309 S. Third Street: replacement chiller Clark County, 604443 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $7,500,000 for 35,559 square feet, industrial 630 Trade Center Drive, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: American Homes 4 Rent TRS Landlord agent: Dean Willmore of Colliers International Buyer: Silver State Schools Credit Union Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,185,000 for 20 units, multifamily residential 1937 Sunset Circle, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Theobald Investments Landlord agent: Devin Lee, Jerad Roberts, Robin Willett and Jason

Dittenber of Northcap Multifamily Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Elliot Alper of Spacefinders Realty $1,065,000 for 7,563 square feet, industrial 4250 Wagon Trail Ave., Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Lahore Landlord agent: Zac Zaher of CBRE Buyer: Thuy Nguyen Buyer agent: Ivy Vo of Simply Vegas Real Estate $930,000 for 16 units, multifamily residential 609 and 611 S. 11th St., Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: Theobald Investments Landlord agent: Devin Lee, Jerad Roberts, Robin Willett and Jason Dittenber of Northcap Multifamily Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Heron Vasquez of Bella Vegas Homes Realty $695,000 for 4,930 square feet, retail 1330 E. Pebble Road, Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: SREF Scottsdale Plaza Landlord agent: Chris Connell and Grant Traub of Colliers International Buyer: Hsiung Holdings Buyer agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Rainbow License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 6843 Grandola Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Yingjie Yao Ray A. Morgan Co. License type: General retail sales Address: 7140 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greg Marting Real Estate By Design License type: Real estate sales Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Anthony Taranto, Real Estate By Design, Alee Andrews and Nichole Madera Red Rock Hospice License type: Residential home care provider Address: 1811 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 215, Las Vegas Owner: Rastelli Regalado and Mercy Labrado Richard Kobre License type: Real estate sales Address: 9350 Sun City Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Kobre Rick’s Lawn & Landscaping License type: Contractor Address: 9123 Royal Monarch

Court, Las Vegas Owner: Rick’s Lawn & Landscaping Rotech Granite License types: Contractor; manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: 3070 Sirius Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Hector Romero Russie Experimental Music License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mark Russie Sarahdipity License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1620 Hennepin Drive, Henderson Owner: Sarahdipity Sengdeuane Khounsamnane Lee License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1006 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Sengdeuane Khounsamnane Lee Senpai Tech License type: Management or consulting service Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Chad and Christine Curtis Shelly’s Cleaning Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3988 Zapotec Way, Las Vegas Owner: Araceli Salazar Sherry Sims-Goff License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sherry Sims-Goff Shhhes License type: General retail sales Address: 10550 W. Alexander Road, Unit 2210, Las Vegas Owner: Amineh and Gerhard Bahnsen Si Mee Collections License type: General retail sales Address: 1435 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Si Mee Collections Silverado Custom Home Painting License type: Contractor Address: 2630 Westwood Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Silverado Painting Silverstate Industrial Service License type: Contractor Address: 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 108, North Las Vegas Owner: Silverstate Industrial Service SKG Retrogaming License type: General retail sales

Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite C25, Las Vegas Owner: Patrick Ferre Solar Star License type: Contractor Address: 6741 Bodega Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Soniqua Lacy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Soniqua Lacy Sorelle License type: Food specialty store Address: 8609 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Gino’s West Coast Llc Sosa Mobile Detailing License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Esteban Sosa Sports in Style License type: General retail sales Address: 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: JJRP Management Sportsman’s Warehouse License type: General retail sales Address: 701 Marks St., Henderson Owner: Sportsman’s Warehouse Strokes Music Worldwide License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: SOTK Productions Sunout Solar Screen Blind and Shutter License type: General retail sales Address: 4508 Del Pappa Court, Las Vegas Owner: The Full Presentation Susan’s Hope License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Susan Cluess Taj Boutique License type: General retail sales Address: 4529 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Makparza LLC Tavern at the Falls License type: Catering Address: 10360 Sun City Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Sun City Summerlin Community Association

Vegas Owner: The Best Details The Eye Media Group License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nephy Acevedo The Fixer License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Dottie and Michael Hanson The Lallipop Shoppe License type: Food specialty store Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B20, Las Vegas Owner: The Lallipop Shoppe The Service Companies License type: Property maintenance Address: 2260 Corporate Circle, Suite 480, Henderson Owner: The Service Companies The Unspoken License type: Instruction services Address: 1519 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: The Unspoken Timothy Ritchey License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Timothy Ritchey Timothy Roger Carroll License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Carroll Tracey Harned License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Tracey Harned Trailhound Smokers BBQ License type: Restaurant Address: 1370 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Timm Martin Transition Services License type: General retail sales Address: 6100 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Christine Wunderlin and Sally Rothfuss Unique Detailing License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ivan Rodriguez-Perez

Teason License type: Restaurant Address: 1647 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Owner: TSON LLC

Vargas Lawn License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mariano Vargas

The Best Details License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 7816 S. Lobella St., Las

Vegas Estate Photo License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nolen Alatorre

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Records and Transactions Vegas First Class License type: Motor transportation service Address: Did not disclose Owner: D.J. Service Vegas Rising Stars Radio License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 239 W. New York Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Chandler and Earl Karl Vesp Consulting License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Gavin Vesp Victor Gesmundo License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Victor Gesmundo VIP Limousines of Nevada and VIP Transportation of Nevada License type: Motor transportation service Address: 3250 Pollux Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas VIP Limousines and Neil Farrell Virgilio Fermin License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Virgilio Fermin Jr. WaterLilyZen License type: Internet sales Address: 2757 Marnay Lane, Henderson Owner: Subi LLC Weddings By Rev. Joe License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 930 Rifle Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph O’Leary Weddings By Rev. Peter License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Peter Billitteri Well Care Medical Group License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7488 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Vilma Afante Westar Properties License type: Real estate sales Address: 5105 S. Durango Drive, Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Westar Properties Winson Woo License type: Real estate sales Address: 2001 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Winson Woo Zhigang (John) Yu

License type: Real estate sales Address: 4604 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Zhigang Yu

alcohol Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 118, Las Vegas Owner: Americana LV

A&M Air Conditioning and Heating License type: Contractor Address: 5034 W. Gowan Road, Las Vegas Owner: The Saenz Co.

Andrew Philip Simons License type: Contractor Address: 4120 Birchmont St., Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Simons

A One Rated Carpet Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite A120, Las Vegas Owner: R.A. Ankava

Angeles Fabrizio License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Angeles Fabrizio

Adobe Real Estate License type: Real estate sales Address: 2310 Highland Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Kereczman Adriana Falcon Alvarez License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Adriana Falcon Alvarez Affairs to Remember Catering License type: Catering Address: 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 13, Las Vegas Owner: G. Michael Whitesides Aida Shirley License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Aida Shirley Alexander Arkerson License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 10098 Prairie Dove Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Alexander Arkerson Alfred Kingham License type: Real estate sales Address: 2117 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Alfred Kingham All Events Production License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 6248 Bayview Circle, Las Vegas Owner: All Events Altisource Fulfillment Operations License type: Professional services Address: 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Harcourt, Joseph Davila, Stephen Hewins and Michelle Esterman Amanda Borders License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Amanda Borders Americana License type: Restaurant with

Anna Alonova License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 5921 Alcott Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Anna Alonova Anthony Frank Taranto License type: Real estate sales Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Anthony Taranto Apogeo Video License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Kelvin Noel Arelly’s License type: Restaurant Address: 2350 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Bertha Muniz De Medina Arlene Dadigan-Welsh License type: Real estate sales Address: 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Arlene Dadigan As You Wish Catering License type: Catering Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: KH Productions Audit Resource License type: Business support Address: 8350 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 270, Las Vegas Owner: David Rose Axcellence Consulting and Management License types: Management or consulting service; designer/ draftsman Addresses: 9840 and 9841 Cantebury Rose Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Thomas Frenkel and Katarzyna Orzechowski Ball, Santin & McLeran License type: Professional services Address: 1975 Village Center Circle, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Alan Hall, James Ball, Shawn McLeran, Peter Santin, Mathias Bildhauer, James Shively, Michael Poli and Jeff Messing

Better Concepts By Aleta License type: Cosmetology Address: 7680 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Aleta Esparza Bill Boschetto License type: Real estate sales Address: 1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Bill Boschetto Pro Corp. Black Rifle Armory License type: General retail sales Address: 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite C209, Henderson Owner: J&M Security Black Sheep Rave License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 3244 La Mancha Way, Henderson Owner: Blacksheep Events Bomb E-Liquid License type: Internet sales Address: 251 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 4111, Henderson Owner: Bomb E-Liquid Brake Masters of Nevada License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 1910 Rock Springs Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Auto Brakes Brandon Locascio License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Brandon Locascio Bropro Home Inspections License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Bropro Home Inspections Bumperman License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 6065 Mann St., Las Vegas Owner: Palmarius Carl’s Jr. License type: Restaurant Address: 1991 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: BTO Investments Castro’s Cigars License type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 121 N. Fourth St., Las Vegas Owner: Roxana Castro

Address: 6440 N. Durango Drive, Suite 125, Las Vegas Owner: The Butcher Block Christopher Lopez License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Christopher Lopez Christopher Patrick Gomes License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Christopher Gomes Chug Stop! License type: Open-air vending Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D-50, Las Vegas Owner: Chug Stop! City of Las Vegas License type: Contractor Address: 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Classic Water Heaters License type: Contractor Address: 1125 Legato Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Classic Water Heaters Claudia Shannon Agency License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suites 200-207, Henderson Owner: Claudia Shannon Agency Commercial Property Management License type: Management or consulting service Address: 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 350, Las Vegas Owner: Great Wash Park and John Lucero Community Credit Repair License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2350 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 101-1A, Las Vegas Owner: Rebecca Jones Complete Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and services Address: 6440 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: CFD LLC Conde Nevada License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 9141 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite201, Las Vegas Owner: Conde Nevada

Chip Off the Block License type: Beer/wine cooler on-sale Address: 6440 N. Durango Drive, Suite 125, Las Vegas Owner: The Butcher Block

Cosset License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 1230, Las Vegas Owner: David Danzig

Chip Off the Block License type: Beer/wine cooler off-sale

Cradle of Love Home Birth & Women’s Health License type: Professional services

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Records and Transactions - medical Address: 9029 Feather River Court, Las Vegas Owner: Cradle of Love Home Birth & Women’s Health

Digital ACM License type: Graphic design Address: 2338 Green Valley Parkway, Suite 1727, Henderson Owner: Digital ACM

Crimson Productions License type: General retail sales Address: 2875 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Dominique Carlson and Alexander Barnato

Diosana Carrion-Toro License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 3722 Rose Canyon Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Diosana Carrion-Toro

Crocodile Scales License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Breeze Management

Donilee Sandoval License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Donilee Sandoval

CTH Inspections License type: Professional services Address: 8675 Bright Angel Way, Las Vegas Owner: Chad Hazelton Daniel Costigan License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Costigan Darlene Nepp-Rockwood License type: Real estate sales Address: 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 314, Las Vegas Owner: Darlene Nepp-Rockwood David Baltrusaitis License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite J34, Las Vegas Owner: David Baltrusaitis David Blinds & More License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: David Pappazi David Webster License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: David Webster De Castroverde Law Group License type: Professional services Address: 410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 480, Las Vegas Owner: OJD Legal Deann Schlobohm License type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Deann Schlobohm Desert Aloha License type: Open-air vending Address: 7800 W. Ann Road, Las Vegas Owner: Jonathan Harline Deshawn Stephens License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 10098 Prairie Dove Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Deshawn Stephens

DWM Dance Studio Summerlin License type: Instruction services Address: 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Volynets Enterpises, Zhenya Corp., Alexandr Chmerkovskiy, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani Productions Dynamic Music Therapy License type: Professional services Address: 4535 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Emily Rawlings Edgar Lopez Mobile Fleet License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 2609 St. George St., Las Vegas Owner: Edgar Carlos Ivan-Lopez Elite Pro Appliance Repair Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 210 Alaska Jade St., Las Vegas Owner: Rachelle and Ronald Miclat Equestrian on Eastern License type: Apartment house Address: 10701 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson Owner: Equestrian Apartments Evelyn Craik License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Evelyn Craik Events By Idea License type: Temporary merchant Address: 7353 Eugene Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Slavic Samoylich

BUILDING PERMITS $8,008,707, commercial — addition 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Colorado Structures $4,400,000, commercial 1 Fremont St., Las Vegas Tre Builders

$1,055,550, tenant improvement 1330 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Affordable Concepts $789,000, tenant improvement 9101 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Executive Homes $768,702, commercial — new 225 W. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Baldwin Demolition $700,000, tenant improvement x2 7920 and 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors $550,000, commercial 6311 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors

Woodside Homes of Nevada $179,693, single-family dwelling 5530 Honey Creek Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $179,693, single-family dwelling 8920 Sable Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $178,510, residential — new x2 5116 and 5124 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $173,702, single-family dwelling 64 Basque Coast St., Las Vegas Toll South LV

$510,000, electrical 4550 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Taylor Electric

$171,057, residential — new 5448 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes

$350,000, tenant improvement 190 Upland Blvd., Las Vegas Mountain Vista Development

$170,000, single-family dwelling 3018 Ashby Ave., Las Vegas Linda Sim

$260,000, grading 5730 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas LM Construction

$160,266, single-family dwelling x2 279 and 295 Evante St., Las Vegas Toll South LV

$231,108, single-family dwelling x2 5637 and 5643 Koda Court, Las Vegas Plaster Development Company

$150,741, single-family dwelling 281 Lindura Court, Las Vegas Toll South LV

$222,289, single-family dwelling x2 479 and 483 Bosco Di Fiore St., Las Vegas Toll South LV $218,097, single-family dwelling 441 Beautiful Hill Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $218,097, single-family dwelling 12122 Hermesa Colina Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $213,443, single-family dwelling x2 480 and 489 Bosco Di Fiore St., Las Vegas Toll South LV

$150,000, commercial 6311 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors $141,734, single-family dwelling 10564 Copperas Cove Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$125,000, commercial — alteration 2620 W. Brooks St., North Las Vegas JH Construction $123,100, single-family dwelling 165 Alamere Falls Drive, Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes $118,437, single-family dwelling 313 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $104,742, single-family dwelling x2 153 and 161 Alamere Falls Drive, Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes $104,007, single-family dwelling 161 Alamere Falls Drive, Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes $103,142, residential — new 5453 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $100,000, commercial 7920 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors $95,209, single-family dwelling 157 Alamere Falls Drive, Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes $87,750, commercial — alteration 333 Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Cambridge Builders

$138,815, single-family dwelling 5585 Moore Cove Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$85,000, tenant improvement 4921 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas Quantum Services

$210,818, single-family dwelling 89 Menorca Island Court, Las Vegas Toll South LV $199,096, single-family dwelling 105 Menorca Island Court, Las Vegas Toll South LV

$134,440, single-family dwelling 10532 Laurel Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes

$193,849, single-family dwelling 5560 Honey Creek Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$134,002, single-family dwelling 11839 Mino Rio Ave., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes

$181,244, single-family dwelling 445 Beautiful Hill Court, Las Vegas

$125,193, single-family dwelling 11835 Mino Rio Ave., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes

$141,017, single-family dwelling 11865 Barona Mesa Ave., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes

$138,306, single-family dwelling 9702 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$189,423, commercial 620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas Affordable Concepts

$125,535, residential — new 2098 Saybrook Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes

$134,002, single-family dwelling 11845 Barona Mesa Ave., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes $133,118, single-family dwelling 11841 Barona Mesa Ave., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes

$85,000, single-family dwelling 1009 Kent Place, Las Vegas Maria Compean-Lopez $83,700, commercial — new 13435 Apex Harbor Lane, North Las Vegas Rafael Construction $76,607, mechanical 2829 Fort Sumter, North Las Vegas Envise $75,000, single-family dwelling 9021 Greensboro Lane, Las Vegas Laux Construction To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

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Category: residential care facilities (Ranked by number of licensed beds as of May 1)

Facility

Licensed beds

Category 1

Category 2

Owner

Top local executive

Brookdale Cheyenne 6031 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89108 702-658-5882 • brookdale.com

153

Did not disclose

Brookdale Senior Living Solutions

Heather Lankford, administrator

Pacifica Senior Living San Martin 8374 W. Capovilla Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-381-7909 • pacificasanmartin.com

151

131

Pacifica Senior Living

Beau Ayers, executive director

Atria Sutton 3185 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-358-0408 • atriasutton.com

150

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Atria Senior Living Group

Terri Harmon, executive director

Wentworth of Las Vegas 2620 Lake Sahara Drive Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-623-6657 • wentworthlasvegas.com

150

Milestone Retirement Communities

Ambria Kennedy, administrator

Atria Seville 2000 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-628-9460 • atriaseville.com

144

Did not disclose

Atria Senior Living Group

Chris Mash, executive director

Atria Sunlake 3250 S. Fort Apache Road Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-628-5963 • atriasunlake.com

139

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Atria Senior Living Group

Olga Loi, executive director

Prestige Assisted Living at Mira Loma 2520 Wigwam Parkway Henderson, NV 89074 702-260-8400 • prestigecare.com

138

108

Prestige Care

Barbara Gottlieb, executive director

Merrill Gardens at Siena Hills 2910 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-789-4156 • merrillgardens.com

132

Merrill Gardens

Dawn Zabroske, general manager

Heritage Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care 8720 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-360-6023 • heritagespringsseniorliving.com

127

100

BPM Senior Living

Cathy Helton, executive director

10a

Pacifica Senior Living Green Valley 2620 E. Robindale Road Henderson, NV 89074 702-472-8833 • pacificagreenvalley.com

108

Pacifica Senior Living

Kaitlin Peitz, executive director

10b

Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch 1935 Paseo Verde Parkway Henderson, NV 89012 702-608-0749 • merrillgardens.com

108

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Merrill Gardens

Linn Thome, administrator/ general manager

Pacifica Senior Living Regency 3985 S. Pearl St. Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-706-0036 • pacificaregency.com

107

Pacifica Senior Living

Alex Taskov, executive director

13a

Brookdale Las Vegas 3025 E. Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-509-4987 • brookdale.com

105

Brookdale Senior Living Solutions

Pamela Benton, executive director

13b

Sunrise of Henderson 1555 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson, NV 89012 702-837-6582 • sunrisehenderson.com

105

Sunrise Senior Living

Tyler Johansen, executive director

Desert Springs Senior Living 6650 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-732-2800 • desertspringsliving.com

100

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Ensign Group

Simona Cocea, executive director

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* Category 1 beds are for residents without memory loss; category 2 beds are for residents with some form of memory loss. Source: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, the 2016-17 Nevada Hospital Guide and VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Visit vegasinc. com for more. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC charts, omissions sometimes occur and some businesses do not respond. Please send corrections or additions to Jamie Gentner, research associate, jamie.gentner@lasvegassun.com. Send mail care of VEGAS INC, 2275 Corporate Circle, Third floor, Henderson, NV 89074.

ARE YOUR EYES

DRY, IRRITATED OR BURNING?

DO YOU SOMETIMES FIND IT HARD TO FOCUS YOUR EYES WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN READING OR USING THE COMPUTER FOR A LONG TIME? You may be able to participate in a research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational eye drop for the signs and symptoms described above. THIS STUDY INVOLVES 4 VISITS OVER 4 WEEKS You may be eligible for free eye exams, free eye drops and compensation if you qualify for this Dry Eye Study

CONTACT:

LINDSEY

702-515-9648 6450 Medical Center St., #100, Las Vegas, NV 89148 | DryEyes@AdvanceMedCR.com

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