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The nerd economy Stock is rising for people once considered social outcasts, and savvy businesses are cashing in By Howard Riell | Special to VEGAS INC
So-called nerd culture is expanding at warp speed. This year alone, we have seen or soon will see new “Star Wars,” “Transformers,” Marvel, “Alien” and “Planet of the Apes” movies, the revival of “Twin Peaks,” and the newest incarnation of “Star Trek.” ¶ More importantly, those folks sporting plastic pointy ears and using words like “tribble” nerds, Continued on page 15
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The commercial marketing director at Forest City Commercial Management, which owns the Galleria at Sunset mall, talks about being a single working mother, the future of shopping malls in America and the latest offerings at Galleria at Sunset. THE NOTES Giving, P4
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Owned by Ofir Ventura and Yuliya Kisselyova, AdYoYo was created to take the online marketplace to the next level. Its goal is to prevent people from purchasing products they think are perfect, only to discover serious flaws upon delivery. TALKING POINTS Four tips to help you gear up for the golden years, P7
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Thermo Fisher donated laboratory equipment to three Clark County middle schools: C.W. Woodbury Middle School, Lyal Burkholder Middle School and John C. Fremont Professional Development Middle School. The equipment included meters for accurate liquid sample measurement in the classroom and testers for on-the-go water analysis. In addition, Thermo Fisher provided goggles, apron gloves and other lab equipment.
The Allstate Foundation donated to various Southern Nevada agencies. The volunteer work of agency owners and financial specialists Patrick Becker, Elisa Conner, James Bell, John Cleveland, Kevin Walker, Mark Taylor, Melissa Hudson, Debbie Gault, Gary Porfert, Jayna Magliaro, Joel Gonzalez, Justin Loeber, Linda Baumann, Maria Madrid, Mark Crowson, Marty Martinez, Michael Gross, Robert Beck, Tim Hacker, William Duran and Yvette Beck helped secure $28,000 to support PSI World. Other donations included: n Andson Foundation Inc. received $1,000 as a result of Rosalie Gonzalez’s volunteerism. n Junior League of Las Vegas Inc. received $1,000 as a result of Gonzalez’s volunteerism. n Bonanza High School Step Team received $1,000 as a result of Dwain Frazier’s volunteerism. n The Boy Scouts of America received $1,000 as a result of Tom Prince’s volunteerism. n The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada received $1,000 as a result of Rachel Guardado’s volunteerism. n Help of Southern Nevada received $2,000 as a result of Guardado and Maria Madrid’s volunteerism. n Street Teens received $1,000 as a result of Guardado’s volunteerism. n CHS Memorial Stone received $1,000 as a result of Martinez’s volunteerism. n Gentleman by Choice Community Development Corp. received $1,000 as a result of Martinez’s volunteerism. n Goodie Two Shoes Foundation received $1,000 as a result of Veronica Nicholson’s volunteerism. n Nevada Broadcasters Foundation received $1,000 as a result of Maria Miuccio’s volunteerism. n Signature Productions received $1,000 as a result of Gregory Robinson’s volunteerism. n Three Square received $1,000 as a result of Samuel Peter’s volunteerism. n The Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada received $1,000 as a result of Joe Webster’s volunteerism. n Wagging Tails Rescue received $1,000 as a result of Marc Frye’s volunteerism. n Community Cat Coalition of Clark County received $1,000 as a result of Ryan Berglund’s volunteerism.
The Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation gave new bicycles, helmets and locks to 100 students of Dean Peterson and C.T. Sewell elementary schools who were enrolled in After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. William and Susan Walters donated $100,000 to Nathan Adelson Hospice’s “Serenades of Life — Doctors in Concert” fundraiser, which aids the hospice’s Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies program. Northwest Career & Technical Academy students built “Buddy Benches,” part of an anti-bullying initiative, for 11 elementary schools. WGU Nevada sponsored the materials for each bench, and DC Building Group was responsible for installing them. Henderson Girl Scouts Emily Cox, Madison Prehn and Catelyn Higgins oversaw the construction of a new bird enclosure at the Lion Habitat Ranch. It will be a home for Watson, an African Grey parrot. Andson, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, informing and inspiring youths and young adults by delivering innovative programs in academics, financial literacy and mentoring, honored local leaders at the Faces of the Future Breakfast, including: Faces of Education – Dr. Christy Beaird, principal at Laura Dearing Elementary School, and Ben Salkowe, founding principal at Equipo Academy
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The Mellen Program for Multiple Sclerosis at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health received $1 million from the Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation to establish the Samson Chair for Multiple Sclerosis Research. Dr. Le Hua, director of the Mellen Program, is the inaugural chairwoman and will use the funds to accelerate research initiatives. Metro Pizza donated $1,200 to the American Heart Association. The money came from the sale of nearly 500 heart-shaped pizzas. Three people joined the Make-A-Wish Southern
More than $50,000 was raised at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s “Illuminating the Arts” showcase benefiting the school’s Fine Arts programs. (COURTESY PHOTO) Nevada board of directors: Ruben Sigala, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Caesars Entertainment; Heather Harris, Wish Mom and partner, Harris & Harris Lawyers; and Edgar Valazquez, vice president, segment team manager, Bank of America. Jim Thorpe Elementary School’s STEM program received a classroom makeover from Ikea. Tyson Foods donated more than 31,000 pounds of protein to Three Square Food Bank. Douglas Coombs is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity. Working with Whiting-Turner Contracting, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas expanded the ReStore location at 4580 W. Sahara Ave. Suite 120. WhitingTurner donated more than $130,000 in materials and services. Other supporting businesses included SH Architecture, Helix Electric, Performance Contracting Inc., Ahern Rentals, J.A. Messenger, Bombard Mechanical, Diamond Concrete Cutting, American Air Balance and FSI Specialty Products & Services. Essence Vegas donated more than $14,500 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. Southern Nevada Children First honored people and businesses who support their mission to help homeless, pregnant and parenting teens and young adults. Pien Koopman, Sybil Jones, Janice Harris and Toni Mims were named “most valuable.” Lou Collins was recognized as “community humanitarian,” and Station Casinos was awarded the “Act of Kindness.”
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‘As the shopper changes and technology advances, malls will need to adjust’ By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | staff writer
Jamie Lamphere is commercial marketing director at Forest City Commercial Management, which owns the Galleria at Sunset mall. The mall next month will add Raider Image, an official Raiders retail space, to its roster of stores, and next year welcomes Bobby Mao’s Chinese Kitchen & Mexican Cantina. What attracts businesses to lease space within Galleria at Sunset? One of the biggest leasing strengths for Galleria at Sunset is the community we are in. Being a part of the Las Vegas Valley is helpful, but specifically being in Henderson, with its large growth in residential, industrial and business, helps promote our location as the place to be. What stores, restaurants or attractions are the biggest draw for your customers? For 21 years, we have been one of the best indoor super-regional malls in the area. This continues to be our strength. These stores include the five anchors and brand-driven names such as H&M, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works. With current expansion and redevelopment, we also are seeing a growing trend in the restaurant category. All of the restaurants, except Red Robin, are new to market for Henderson and Las Vegas. This draws guests to try new concepts. World of Beer and GEN Korean BBQ are two examples, along with the opening of Bobby Mao’s next year. Guests have always enjoyed the events we bring the community. The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and back-to-school events are a tradition for many families. We are adding new signature events each year, including our first Oktoberfest event, which took place this month. How many people are on your team, and what is your management style? Our local team consists of more than 10 people who run daily operations, security and office administration. The marketing team, specifically, is just me. My management motto is “Never ask anyone to do something you are not willing to do yourself,” and reflects a team mentality. I have a “boots on the ground” style, where I work directly with the team, vendors and partners to see different activations and promotions through. Describe your typical day. No day is the same. Some days, I am in the office working on new ideas and marketing strategies; some days, I am out in the mall working on different programs or events. This is the part of the job I enjoy the most. What is the best business advice you’ve ever received? Justify every decision made. This means that
Jamie Lamphere is a one-woman marketing machine for Galleria at Sunset. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)
sometimes you need to slow down, think about the plan you have, and make sure you understand why we are doing it and what the goal is. What motivates you? My family. I have been a single mom all of my career, and I recently became engaged. My daughter has been the driving force to push me to work hard and achieve different goals in life, including completing my master’s degree and working toward job promotions. What has been your most exciting professional project? I have been able to work on so many events and projects over the years. As far as events go, I would say Santa and the holiday season every year is the most exciting time because of the large marketing campaign, the cheer and feel of the holiday season, and being able to make memories and see guests have those type of experiences here. What is the future of American malls? There is a saying that “Change is the only constant.” This is true with malls. As the shopper changes and technology advances, malls will need to adjust. One thing, however, has stayed constant
with retail and malls: You must have what the shoppers want. This could include tenant mix, entertainment, brand names or events to create memories. And this is where the job gets fun, because we are able to be creative and not always do the same thing year after year. What is your dream job outside of your current field? The advantage to marketing is that it is universal. Therefore, the door is wide open to the possibilities of a dream job. I love travel and adventure, so I wouldn’t mind marketing national parks. The other dream job would be working for the Green Bay Packers. I am an avid football fan and have dreamed of marketing for my favorite team. What are some things that people might not know about you? I am active outdoors. When not working, I try to spend every moment I can out looking for the next adventure. I work hard to play harder. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? The priority of education. Being a parent, you want the best education for your children.
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$1.2 million
Amount an Indiana couple stole from Amazon by ordering hundreds of electronics, reporting them as defective, receiving replacements and then selling the products to another source. The couple pleaded guilty and now face up to 20 years in prison.
$1 billion
Amount Facebook is spending to build a data center in Virginia. Considering this building will mainly be used for housing servers, only 100 employees are expected to work there after construction is completed. That’s $10 million spent per job created.
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Shelf-life, in days, of refrigerated blood. In the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting, there has been a massive influx of blood donations. Although it’s most needed in times of crisis, due to the short shelflife, much of the donated blood could go to waste. This is why it’s important to donate regularly.
$1.4 million
Cost of the MoonArk, an 8 inch-by-2 inch, 6-ounce art museum that will be placed on the surface of the moon in 2019. The MoonArk consists of 4 canisters each with a different theme. Major art forms, including architecture, design, music, drama, ballet and poetry, will be represented in the canisters.
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Square miles of ocean Chile and the island nation of Niue have vowed to protect. Both countries’ economies are highly dependent on fishing, but they say protecting the ocean now will allow fishing to continue in the future.
$400,000
Value of a package a South Carolina woman received that was full of illegal oxycodone pills. The woman was expecting a yoga mat but instead received more than 20,000 pills.
Local startup AdYoYo is big on office communication. (l.e. baskow/staff)
Evolving the online rummage sale By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz staff writer
Describe your business.
AdYoYo Address: 8335 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 201, Las Vegas Phone: 702-790-2888 Website: adyoyo.com Hours of operation: 24/7/365 Owned/operated locally by: Ofir Ventura and Yuliya Kisselyova In business since: March
With AdYoYo, people can sell their gently used items using video, or shop video listings of secondhand items posted by people near them. And it’s not just for consumers. AdYoYo also is for local businesses to market their products and services to thousands of people near them for free using video, which can show greater detail than a photo. If posting a guitar, sellers can play it on the video so buyers can hear how it sounds. If they’re selling electronics, they can turn it on and show how it works. If they’re selling a car, they can show all of its details and even rev the engine. How was AdYoYo conceived?
The idea of AdYoYo came up when one of our founders was scouring the internet to find the perfect couch. He searched secondhand listing services and found the perfect fit. The pictures on the site showed the color he was searching for, and it was in perfect condition. But when he went to pick up his dream sofa, it turned out to be a kidsized couch. After laughing at the situation, it occurred to him: “Video is the way to do this right.”
projected employment growth in the coming year?
We have 17 people on the team including our developers, and we will continue to hire mainly in marketing and customer service since those roles would primarily be the backbone of the company, along with our development team. We also recruit students and actively work with local universities to mentor and grow thriving tech talent in Las Vegas.
Describe your company culture.
We are headquartered in Las Vegas, and we are tapped into the pulse that drives this city daily. Our office incorporates an open concept and a communal workstation where team members from various departments work closely together to create efficient synergies. Not only do we focus on fostering creativity to achieve our mission, but we also strongly believe in connecting with the community in meaningful ways, such as hosting donation drives to support hurricane victims and helping churches and thrift stores receive more donations through our app. Our focus is on encouraging positive change in our industry and in the communities we serve.
Who are your users and target demographic?
It can be moms or families who have stuff to get rid of easily for some extra cash, or even students who are always on the move. AdYoYo is great for starter families to find deals on high-quality secondhand items. We also target businesses to market their products or services to their local community on our app. How many people do you employ, and what is your
What is the best part about doing business here in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has all the right materials for a tech company to grow, and an accessible talent pool. A large portion of Las Vegas’ economy is made up of tourism, manufacturing, mining and aerospace, and we see this as an opportunity to bring more tech jobs to Las Vegas and recruit some of the best talent in the state.
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On Adam Candee, Erin Ryan and Camalot Todd’s story “How school gardens, food ‘rescues’ are helping Nevada’s hungry”: I love the idea of encouraging these children to grow healthy foods. Too often you see school kids at 7-Eleven filling up on candy and Big Gulps when they should be learning the proper way to nourish the body. —360dunk On Las Vegas Sun Editorial “A community of heroes”: As a nonresident and infrequent visitor, I am in awe of and proud of everything I have read and seen in the media about how the community of Las Vegas responded to this horrific massacre. —karmalaw My fellow Americans who run into harm’s way to help others and pour their time and money toward helping out remind me about what a good country we live in. Complete strangers show the world, what the real America is. —Stephen M On Sun Staff’s story “At least 59 dead, 527 injured in mass shooting on Las Vegas Strip”: I heard a witness relay that they told a first responder that they were scared. The responder replied, “So am I,” and headed in. God Bless those who throw themselves into harm’s way for us. —Mayhew1
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guest column: Plan, and businesses with up to 100 employecoming financially stable so you lester romero ees may consider a Savings Incentive Match can live comfortably in retirePlan for Employees. There also are many ment is a goal that many of us options available for business owners under spend our entire careers working the umbrella of a traditional 401(k). Talk with toward. According to a recent Wells Fargo/ a financial planner or accountant to learn more about each. Gallup survey, 82 percent of small-business owners said they are saving or investing money toward their retirement, and n Build an emergency fund. No matter how well you 76 percent said they think they’ll have enough money to live plan, having cash reserves is an important component of your comfortably in retirement. overall financial picture. Start by putting cash aside when While it’s great to see that most small-business owners profits are comfortable, and if you can swing it, allocate a porare thinking ahead and saving for the future, other areas also tion or all of your tax return into this account. If you need to should be addressed when preparing for retirement. Here access these funds, pledge to put back what you take as soon are four tips for small-business owners to consider: as possible. An emergency fund should have enough to cover between three to nine months of your basic fixed expenses. n Start with a succession plan. Even if your plans to retire or transition your business are distant, planning for n Know your business’ worth. If selling your business your company’s future now will help you in the long term. It’s is part of your retirement financial plan, then you need to a great idea to create a transition plan while you’re writing or make time for the proper business valuation process. Only a updating your business plan. Whether you want to sell the professional appraiser can truly say how much your business business or pass it on to a family member or an existing emis worth to an outside buyer. Make sure to hire an experiployee, you will need a clear strategy that outlines your plan. enced appraiser, and consider starting the process early. If the value is less than what you expect, having time on your n Max out your savings. As you map out your retirement side to make adjustments in your business and then requestsavings strategy, it’s helpful to take a long, hard look at your ing an updated valuation could increase the worth. finances to determine how much money you can afford to put There are many important steps you can take now to enjoy aside each month. Once you have a savings goal in mind, set up a comfortable retirement. The key is to get started early and an automatic monthly transfer into a savings account and/or stay committed to your long-term vision and goals. self-employed retirement plan. Individual 401(k)s are deLester Romero is a small-business manager at Wells Fargo signed for one-person operations, while businesses with a few Southern Nevada. employees may benefit from a Simplified Employee Pension
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Author: Americans’ tax aversion is overstated By Ric Anderson Staff Writer
Vanessa Williamson has asked a lot of Americans about how they feel about taxes, and she says the majority initially respond like young children who are asked for their thoughts about getting shots. “They say, ‘Oh, Americans hate taxes,’” said Williamson, a fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution. But get beyond the reflexive response, Williamson said, and it turns out that Americans don’t revile taxes quite as much as they let on. She said their true feelings are reflected in the title of her latWilliamson est book: “Read My Lips: Why Americans are Proud to Pay Taxes.” “I know that sounds so strange, considering the rhetoric (about taxes),” she said, “but they see taxpaying as a civic responsibility. That’s a view held overwhelmingly.” While visiting UNLV recently, Williamson sat down with the VEGAS INC to discuss her book and tax issues in Congress. Williamson, who has also studied the tea party and government transparency, based “Read My Lips” on extensive surveys and interviews with taxpayers. Excerpts of the conversation, edited for clarity and length, follow: Will there be tax reform this year? No. Why? In terms of a meaningful, comprehensive, wellthought-out series of reforms that would involve actual winners and losers, where trade-offs would be made — you know, the kind of thing we saw in the 1980s, where there was bipartisan support and everyone kind of took their lumps, and they were going to close loopholes and people were going to be unhappy — I don’t think they have anything like the legislative chops they would need to do that. They don’t have the leadership. I mean, you saw health care reform. They weren’t ready, and they had a long time to get ready. Now, of course, taxation is something where you have stronger cohesion within the Republican Party for lowering taxes. But nonetheless, (Speaker) Paul Ryan had a plan, and that plan has not gotten any widespread support at all in his own caucus. Now, will they manage to get through some tax cuts? That’s much more likely. ... I would have thought we would have had tax cuts in the spring. What kind of tax cuts were you expecting? The rollback of the taxes from Obamacare, I thought was a done deal, so a rollback of taxes that hit very high earners. And that hasn’t happened.
I would have expected a lowering of corporate rate, something that even some Democrats approve of — not the 15 or 20 percent rates that Republicans have been talking about, but something in that genre. Also, I would have expected something from the Bush-era playbook: something small for everybody else so you could get these big tax cuts through. You’ve come up with some counterintuitive ideas on how Americans view taxes. What was the evolution of your book? This was something I started being interested in when I was writing my previous book, which was on the tea party. These were people who were very angry about what they thought government was doing, but I was struck by how often people described themselves as taxpayers. ... It struck me how often I’d been hearing that — “I’m a taxpayer, and ...” — it was a way of justifying yourself as a part of public life. We tend to ask a lot of questions about the estate tax or the income tax on high earners, so not everyone pays. We don’t ask very often about sales tax, we don’t ask about payroll taxes, the taxes that are actually expensive for most families. So I thought let’s do some surveys and interviews on how people feel about taxes. And what struck me was that Americans are proud to pay taxes. I know that sounds so strange, considering the rhetoric (about taxes), but they see taxpaying as a civic responsibility. That’s a view held overwhelmingly. If you ask is it every American’s civic duty to pay their fair share of taxes, you get something like 95 percent agreement. That’s basically unheard of. ... (But people are) definitely unhappy about a couple of things. One, they’re unhappy at their government — whether it’s spending the money fairly. The other thing people are angry about is the thought that some people aren’t paying their share. That’s a critique aimed at the rich — people who hold their money in off-shore companies — or that there are so many loopholes that rates don’t even matter. But a lot of people think that the poor don’t pay, either. That’s because they’re focused on the income tax and not thinking about sales tax, payroll tax. That emotional reaction — is that why taxes play such a role in political rhetoric? That’s a good way of thinking about it. It goes back to our founding and before, seeing taxpaying and representation as related. I think taxes are, in principle, the part of our labor that we contribute to the public good and we distribute according to the democratic process. I think it’s a good thing that people feel emotional about that. The problem, I think, is that we don’t see ourselves as one country, which makes it harder to feel OK. It’s harder to feel everyone is chipping in and harder to feel like the benefits that are going to other people are going to me too.
Home prices continue to rise in September VEGAS Inc Staff
Home prices continued to rise while the number of home sales stabilized in September, according to statistics provided by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors on Oct. 6. The median price of existing single-family homes sold during September through its multiple listing service was $265,000, up 13.5 percent from September 2016. The median price of condos and townhomes sold in September was $140,000, up 21.7 percent from the same time last year. “Heading into the fall, home prices are continuing to be up monthly by double digits,” said GLVAR President David J. Tina, a longtime local Realtor. “There’s a strong demand for housing here. Our economy and job market have been improving. Mortgage rates are relatively low. And our housing supply continues to be as tight as it has been in recent memory.” The growing demand and shrinking supply of homes available for sale continues to present challenges for buyers, especially those seeking entry-level homes and condos, he said. Tina said that Southern Nevada still had less than a twomonth supply of existing homes available for sale. A six-month supply is considered to be a balanced market. GLVAR reported 4,969 single-family homes listed for sale without any sort of offer. That’s down 33.1 percent from one year ago. For condos and townhomes, the 680 properties listed without offers in September represented a 41.4 percent drop from one year ago. The total number of existing local homes, condos and townhomes sold during September was 3,571, up from 3,541 in September 2016. Compared to one year ago, sales were down 0.4 percent for homes, but up 7 percent for condos and townhomes.
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Targeted marketing appreciated when genuine and “Ragnarok” represent a viable and largely untapped consumer niche with disposable income. That means Las Vegas businesses — if they are savvy and creative — can take advantage by marketing to them. According to Maria Phelan, communications manager for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, this town already loves nerds, and nerds love it, as evidenced by the brisk business done at attractions such as the Marvel Avengers STATION events, including Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, RollerCon, the Magic: The Gathering convention and the annual “Star Trek” convention; as well as year-round businessRichard McNaughten, left, and Justin Webb congratulate each other after a game es such as Bad Owl Coffee and the during the Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Magic: Millennium Fandom Bar. The Gathering is a fantasy-based trading card game played by some 20 million people worldwide. (Las Vegas News Bureau)
Badge of Honor “Nerds are definitely an influential consumer audience,” said Jasen Woehrle, senior vice president at The Firm Public Relations and Marketing. “The terms nerd and geek are acceptable now and a badge of honor for many, and reach a broad demographic. You can be a geek about anything from pop culture to classic cars, or movies/television shows to comic books. One nerd type doesn’t necessarily fit all.” Woehrle sees them as an audience worth going after for businesses that are “genuinely nerd-friendly” and that have a service or product that appeals to the target audience. “With any niche group, you should truly respect the demographic to which you are appealing,” he said. “Your marketing and outreach should be genuine, and not pandering just to make a sale.” The Firm has marketed to the nerd faction primarily through social media via targeted promotions. A recent promotion was done for a music artist who covers well-known television, movie and video game themes and who has a national fan base. “To maximize our outreach and bring attention to the artist’s concert in Las Vegas, in addition to boosted/ sponsored social media posts, we filmed video content at a local comic book store with a large online following,” said Woehrle, who describes himself as “a proud pop-culture and horror-movie nerd.” Engaging in a fun way with the customers of the comics shop, the video
highlighted the artist, her music, her Las Vegas concert date and included a ticket giveaway. While raising awareness of the concert, it built a relationship between local businesses. “Yes, nerds — like all super-targeted niches — are viable,” said Diana Edelman, a journalist, cultural commentator and founder of Vegans, Baby, an online resource for vegan dining and shopping options in Las Vegas. “When you market to a small, niche audience, you’re engaging a group that appreciates being marketed to. I find with a vegan audience that my engagement and support are far higher than when I actively ran a travel blog and marketed to a mass audience.” Edelman said it was worthwhile for businesses to market to this demographic. Tie-ins and special events geared toward this slice of the demographic pie can not only improve brand awareness, she argued, but build on brand loyalty. “I see it with the vegan community,” she said. “Even if a restaurant is not vegan, if they work to market to that audience and address their needs and desires and interests, the community supports them in return.” Jim Niehoff, president of Escape Reality USA, agreed that nerds are a consumer niche with lots of potential. “To me, nerds are just regular people who have very strong opinions about certain niche markets like comic books, games, movies, etc.,” he said. “From my experience as someone who is considered a nerd, these folks are happy to spend their money on quality
experiences, especially if those experiences are directly related to something they are passionate about.” Escape Reality USA operates interactive, real-life escape-game experiences created for seasoned enthusiasts and first-time players. With locations in five British cities and Dubai, the firm opened its 7,000-square-foot Las Vegas operation in early June, with seven escape rooms ranging from The Iron Kingdom and Alcatraz to Down the Rabbit Hole. Niehoff suggested it can prove profitable for a business to actively market to nerds “for myriad reasons. Nerd culture is a huge thing right now, and is growing. They appreciate an immersive environment, and providing movie tie-ins, decor relating to movies/books/comics, and experiences that are memorable are all great selling points for this very large market.” Niehoff said a great way to market to nerds is to hire them. “When the nerdy references come naturally and the staff markets via word of mouth, everything feels more genuine,” he said. “On top of hiring nerds, we do our best to partner with festivals and conventions that cater to that clientele. Nerds can be very brand loyal if they feel that a company is high quality and respectful of their interests.” the Odd Get Even Woehrle warned that it takes time to develop a nerd following.
“You need to understand what makes them tick, never take them for granted, and tell your story in a way that is compelling,” he said. “Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Target your messages and be consistent. That builds loyalty and business success.” “They’ve been laughed at, picked on and put down, but now it’s time for the odd to get even,” said Branden Powers, managing partner of nerd-friendly niche spots the Golden Tiki and Evel Pie. “Their time has come.” Powers called nerds “intelligent consumers with an obsessive passion for the truly cool and unique. My brands are cool and on the fringe, so of course nerds are attracted to them. I communicate to the anti-social through social media, which is a paradox of sorts. Our environments are warm and welcoming to them. We embrace them and they, in turn, embrace us. I would highly advise marketing to nerds. Who wants a bar filled with jocks and meatheads?” “The geek-chic culture here at the Silverton has seen a huge growth in this area with our special events and promotions,” said Kimiko Peterson, director of advertising, public relations and social media for the casino. “Our ‘Pokemon Go’ promotion was so successful that we actually won social media awards ... from PRNews. We also had a free all-day ‘Star Wars’ movie marathon on May 4, 2016.” This month, Silverton kicked off a pub trivia night Wednesdays at its Shady Grove Lounge. The casino’s Mermaid Lounge, which also doubles as a Pokestop, has noticed a rise in customers and sales alongside the release of “Pokemon Go.” Its Poke Draft promotion offers $2 draft beers to guests who show that they are using the “Pokemon Go” app. “We credit our Poke Draft promotion with a 5.5 percent beer revenue increase, as well as a 10 percent increase in weekly checks during the same time period,” Peterson reported. “In conjunction, wine revenue also increased 17.2 percent during this time, while setting off lure modules from within the app at the lounge.” By tapping into nerd culture, companies across the valley can see to it that the force is with them — which should help them live long and prosper.
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Calendar of events WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 Roadmap to Start a Business Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Urban League, 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101, North Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Learn about what is needed to start a business, what responsibilities business owners have, how to do market research and business plan basics.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19 Business Excellence Awards Luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $60 for Metro Chamber of Commerce members; $75 for nonmembers (register by Oct. 17) Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Nicole Neal at 702-5863851 or nneal@lvchamber.com Twenty-five businesses will be recognized and celebrated at this year’s event. Mix and mingle with the honorees and other attendees. Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $275 for members of Las Vegas HEALS; $350 for nonmembers Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-952-2477, email gala@ lasvegasheals.org or visit lasvegasheals.org This ceremony recognizes the health care leaders who ignite and inspire continued possibilities for health care excellence. Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins (RSVP by Oct. 17) Location: Seminar Room at the Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-565-8951 Learn about laws created in the most recent leg-
islative session that may affect local businesses. Contractor of the Year Awards Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 for Nevada Contractors Association members; $60 for nonmembers Location: The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, 455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Contractors Association at 702-796-9986 or visit nvcontractors.org The valley’s best general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and professional service professionals will be recognized. Cohort and Cocktails Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free (RSVP requested) Location: Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call Nikkole Liesse at 702-895-2628 Mingle with EMBA students and alumni and learn more about the MBA program. 2017 Legislative Session Review: Impacts on Business, Banking and Lending in Nevada Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: $75 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Contact Jodi Johnson at jodi.johnson@nsbank.com Learn from industry experts and bill sponsors about legislation affecting businesses in Nevada. Infinity Society Business Expo Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, 9090 W. Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call Stacey at 702-256-0123 Market your business to a group of potential buyers and clients.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20 Latin Chamber of Commerce business and networking luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Golden Nugget, 129 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas
Information: Contact Evelyn Kachirisky or Beatriz Saenz at 702-385-7367 or info@lvlcc.com Hear from Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, former U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan and two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Flores. Eggs & Issues Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Cost: $40 for members and $55 for nonmembers with advanced registration; $55 for walk-ins Location: Sayers Club at SLS, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Joi Holliday at 702-5863812 or jholliday@lvchamber.com U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., will discuss legislation and participate in an audience Q&A. New and Important Federal Laws and Small Business Program Updates for Federal Contractors Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $450 Location: Nevada Room at the Nevada Department of Business & Industry, 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 425, Las Vegas Information: Email Cynthia Naughton at cnaughton@diversifynevada.com or visit nsbdc.org Attorney Michelle Kantor will outline new laws and regulations that can affect bidding on and performing work.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21 20th Anniversary Notte di Carnevale Gala Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $450 Location: Augustus Ballroom at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Jessica Black at 702-3674348 or jessicab@lasvegasfit.org This black-tie event honors a loyal supporter of the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow. Small Business Start Smart! Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Urban League, 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101, North Las Vegas Information: Call 775-784-6879 or visit nsbdc.org Learn how to save money and time when starting a business.
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
National Association of Mortgage Brokers national convention
Rio
Oct. 14-16
2,000
ISPA Conference & Expo
Mandalay Bay
Oct. 16-18
2,500
ABC Kids Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct. 17-19
14,000
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography annual meeting
Cosmopolitan
Oct. 17-27
1,700
Wounded Certification Prep Course
Caesars Palace
Oct. 18-19
1,500
METALCON International
Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct. 18-20
6,000
National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct. 18-19
5,500
Emergency Medical Services World Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct. 18-20
5,000
World Global Network Continental Convention
Caesars Palace
Oct. 20-22
5,000
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies Chapter 7 Amarylsis Development 5616 S. Cameron St., Suite 7 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Attorney: Erik Severino at erik@ bankruptcymail.com
Bid Opportunities Oct. 16 2:15 p.m. Russell campus, Building and Fire Prevention Department: parking lot improvements Clark County, 604590 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Oct. 19 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for lamps Clark County, 604605 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model end dump trailers Clark County, 604618 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Oct. 26 2:15 p.m. Flamingo Wash at Eastern Avenue Clark County, 604340 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $6,603,000 for 53,040 square feet, industrial 6521 W. Post Road, Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Jackson Shaw and Parc Post Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Goettl Buyer agent: Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones $4,650,000 for 34,916 square feet, industrial 3450 W. Teco Ave., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: DKB II Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Stag Investment Holdings Buyer agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR $3,200,000 for 1,500 square feet, retail 115 Stephanie St., Henderson 89074 Seller: Wigwam-Pure LLC Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: 16170 Jacqueline Court Buyer agent: Dan Gluhaich
BUSINESS LICENSES Garage Experts of Las Vegas License type: Contractor Address: 8166 Aster Meadow Way, Las Vegas Owner: NJ Williams God’s Big Tow Poker License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1372 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Henderson Owner: God’s Big Toe Poker Gogo Worldwide Vacations License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 7311 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: FC USA Inc. Gourmet China License type: Restaurant Address: 6360 Simmons St., Suite 110, North Las Vegas Owner: Tasty China Bistro Grant Me Success License type: Management or consulting service Address: 7309 Bush Garden Ave., Las Vegas Owner: JSJW Enterprises Haciendo La Gran Diferencia License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 4300 N. Pecos Road, Suite 23, North Las Vegas Owner: Haciendo La Gran Diferencia
Address: 3000 W. Ann Road, Suites 105-106, North Las Vegas Owner: 6Th Gear Enterprises
Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Josh Warner Residential Design
way, Suites 300-342, Henderson Owner: Life Steps Counseling & Consulting
Incredible Technologies License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 350, Las Vegas Owner: Elaine Hodgson, James Dore and Richard Ditton
Kaleo Francis Medeiros License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Medeiros Media Group
Lina Cortas License type: Residential home care provider Address: 3655 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 2136, Las Vegas Owner: Lina Cortas
Industrial Mechanical Systems License type: Contractor Address: 2670 Chandler Way , Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Ipest Management License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 4063 Helens Pouroff Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Caralt LLC Irbk Massage License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Irismania Frometa Ivan Diana Photography License type: Photography business Address: Did not disclose Owner: Diana and Ivan Vidic Jim Ovens License type: Real estate sales Address: 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Jim Ovens
Hansen Cold Storage Construction License type: Contractor Address: 4410 District Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose
JL Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Joseph Lichardi
Home Repair Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Moises Torres and Maclovia Lopez
Jonathan Nello License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 1714 Sand Storm Drive, Henderson Owner: Jonathan Nello
Hot Products License type: Internet sales Address: 121 E. Cypress Drive, Henderson Owner: Hot Products
Jumbo Buffet License type: Restaurant Address: 1617 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jumbo Buffet
HPA Consulting Engineers License type: Professional services Address: 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite A416, Las Vegas Owner: Hougland Pils
Just Like That Jewelry License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B11, Las Vegas Owner: Just Like That Jewelry
Hyundai of Las Vegas License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 7200 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: ABC Automotive Investments
JWRD License type: Professional services Address: 7231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Josh Warner Residential Design
Ilovekickboxing.com License type: Health/fitness studio
JWRD License type: Designer/draftsman Address: 7231 W. Charleston Blvd.,
Kandi Kouture License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sari Lopez Kier Construction License type: Contractor Address: 3710 Quincy Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Kier Construction King’s Handyman Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 1116 E. Webb Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: King’s Handyman Services Knot In Your Body License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Stella Callihan La Fiesta Party Rental License type: Rental and leasing Address: 3415 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas Owner: La Fiesta Party Rental LaBrecque Gynecologic Surveillance Care License type: Medical office Address: 38 S. Water St., Suite 200, Henderson Owner: CKJK Group Las Vegas Prenatal Massage License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 163 Eagle Nest Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Colette Johnson Latronica Design Build License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 50 W. Colorado Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Latronica Industries Leinani Shak Yosaitis License type: Photography business Address: 3750 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3304, Las Vegas Owner: Leinani Yosaitis Leticia’s Mexican Cocina License type: Restaurant Address: 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Tu Casa Life Steps Counseling & Consulting License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 170 S. Green Valley Park-
Link Canine Coaching License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 272 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Michelle Anthony Living Penthouse License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Roberto Leyva M & G Industrial Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: M & G Industrial Services Made 4 Vegas License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 5612 Grandmother Hat St., North Las Vegas Owner: Made 4 Vegas Marc Paulus License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Marc Paulus Maricela’s Cleaning House License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maricela Jimenez Maybarb Professional Services License type: Professional services Address: 6075 Sabine Ranch Road, Las Vegas Owner: Maybarb Professional services Melissa Parker License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Melissa Parker Michael Hough License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Hough Michelle Smith License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Michelle Smith MMA Specialties License type: Car sales, repair Address: 2975 Sunrise Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Ivo Hurvitz
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Records and Transactions Mrs. Cynthia Psychic License type: Psychic arts — science Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite A12, Las Vegas Owner: Sally Adams
Piano Action License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 549 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Family Music Centers
Music For the People License type: Promoter Address: 1429 Cayuga Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Anthony Gaid
Pine Village South License type: Apartment house Address: 4204 Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Westland Bel Aire
My Way License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3426 Sullivan Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Miguel Way
Pop N’ Sons License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1238 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Italian American Kitchen
Nevada Flame Prevention Specialists License type: Contractor Address: 6947 Speedway Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jacab LLC
Pro-Tec Property Inspections License type: Real estate sales Address: 276 Via Tempesto St., Henderson Owner: James Jones
Nevada General Insurance Company License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 2485 Village View Drive, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Stuart Henderson Nevada Heart and Vascular Center License type: Medical office Address: 2839 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 160, Henderson Owner: Nevada Heart and Vascular Center (Resh) New Spark Electric License type: Contractor Address: 1684 Amador Lane, Henderson Owner: John Werber
Richard Fox License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Fox Rise and Shine — A Steak and Egg Place License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased product on-sale Address: 75 S. Valle Verde Drive, Suite 160, Henderson Owner: Henderson Breakfast Venture Rise and Shine — A Steak and Egg Place License type: Restaurant Address: 75 S. Valle Verde Drive, Suite 160, Henderson Owner: Henderson Breakfast Venture
New Spark Electric License type: Contractor Address: 1684 Amador Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose
Robertson Installations License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Brian Robertson
New Vegas VIP License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: 22nd Century Enterprises
Royal Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry service Address: 509 Marks St., Henderson Owner: Henderson Royal Cleaners
Ohjah Japanese Steakhouse Sushi & Hibachi License type: Restaurant Address: 8991 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Shengda LLC
Rusty Putter Lounge License type: Gaming Address: 891 De Marco Drive, Henderson Owner: Fronabarger Properties
Optasia License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sonya Tenham
Salud Psychological License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 1070 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 210, Henderson Owner: Claudia Mejia
Philly Steak Express License type: Restaurant Address: 6446 N. Durango Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Gyro Express
Savant Investment Partners License type: Management or consulting service Address: 9910 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas
Owner: Savant Investment Partners SJ Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry service Address: 256 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Angela Suejin Kim Skela License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Valbona Xhindi and Hazbi Xhindi
Address: Did not disclose Owner: Candice Orth, Heather Jack and Geri Martin The Vu License type: Gneral retail sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1230, Henderson Owner: The Vu 2 The Wise Unicorn License type: Psychic arts practitioner Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 130, Henderson Owner: The Wise Unicorn
Address: 10655 Park Run Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Chad Miller and Randal Weide Wolfgram Consulting Corporation License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Tamala Wolfram Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada License type: Professional services — medical Address: 7106 Smoke Ranch Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Sheldon Paul, Joseph Rojas, John Martin, Brent Bartholomew, Anita Gondy and Donna Miller
Street Customs AC/Auto Repair License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 4561 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Artis Powell
Thea Attridge License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Thea Attridge
Sunburst Pools License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Bryce Tueller
Top Brand Outlet License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites H18-19, Las Vegas Owner: DMS Vegas
Woo Alteration License type: Tailor and/or dressmaker Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B48, Las Vegas Owner: Ok Woo and Jay Im
Sunlite Tax Services License type: Business support service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Anne Nery
Tory Brown License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose
Xenxen License type: Membership club Address: 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: Xenxen LLC
Symphony’s Handyman License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ricardo Rodriguez Gonzalez
Trevor Richardson License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 2548 Sturrock Drive, Henderson Owner: Trevor Richardson
2T Concrete License type: Contractor Address: 6504 Boulder Ranch Ave., Henderson Owner: 2T Concrete
T Music Entertainment Group License type: Professional promoter Address: 2060 Pama Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Thien-Nga Palmer
Tuxedo Junction License type: General retail sales Address: 3540 W. Sahara Ave., Suite E3, Las Vegas Owner: Friar Tux Shop
The Advantage Group License type: Professional services Address: 475 Hill St., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Taco Prins
Vegas Couture License type: General retail sales Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 45 (kiosk), Las Vegas Owner: Eva Solis
The Cleaning Authority License type: Property maintenance Address: 3370 W. Pinks Place, Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: Vegas Cleaning Authority
Vegas United Volleyball Club License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 3055 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lgkm
The Home Examiner License type: Professional services Address: 1981 Antelope Hill Court, Las Vegas Owner: Paul Busch
Viktoriya Torres License type: Real estate sales Address: 7854 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Viktoriya Torres
The Piccirillo Agency License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 2510 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: CMP Agency
Voluptuous Cattura Magazine License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 5333 Dawn Break Canyon St., North Las Vegas Owner: World Entertainment Resource Company
The Rebel Way License type: Nonprofit community services
Weide & Miller License type: Professional services
A Affordable Plumbing License type: Contractor Address: 2961 Country Manor Lane, Las Vegas Owner: A Affordable Plumbing A Affordable Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Mechanical License type: Contractor Address: 2961 Country Manor Lane, Las Vegas Owner: A Affordable Plumbing A Creative Charity Solutions License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 2800 Walnut Ave., Las Vegas Owner: William Moss A&G Detail License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 3604 Sunrise Ave., Las Vegas Owner: A&G Detail A1C Pharmacy License type: Drug store Address: 4601 W. Sahara Ave., Suite P, Las Vegas Owner: A1C Pharmacy A1C Pharmacy License type: Professional services — medical Address: 4601 W. Sahara Ave.,
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Records and Transactions Suite P, Las Vegas Owner: A1C Pharmacy
101, Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Tran
Advantage Rent a Car License type: Rental car Aagency Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Advantage Opco
Anna Marie Delpizzo License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Anna Marie Del Pizzo
Aircon License type: Contractor Address: 3520 Ridge Meadow St., Las Vegas Owner: Aircon
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Alias the Bug Man License type: Trucking Address: 9960 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 240, Las Vegas Owner: Alias the Bug Man Allergen Inside License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Kristopher Harry Allison Fitzgerald License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Allison Fitzgerald Allure Vanity Fashion Wear License type: Mail order/internet sales Address: 5333 Dawn Break Canyon St., North Las Vegas Owner: World Entertainment Resource Company Alta Care Homehealth License type: Residential home care provider Address: 3305 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 60, Las Vegas Owner: Voggart Estacio, Gerlie Comahig and Erica Estacio Alta Rose-Surgery Center License type: Professional services — medical Address: 501 Rose St., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Alta-Rose Surgery Center Amber Oflaherty License type: Real estate sales Address: 9910 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Amber Oflaherty Ambrosia Home License type: Furniture sales Address: 1201 American Pacific Drive, Suite A, Henderson Owner: Ambrosia Home Andre Brown License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Andre Brown Andrew Tran License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite
$2,500,000, tenant improvement 8385 Eastgate Road, Suite 110, Henderson Beacon Southwest $2,418,750, commercial — new 3560 Volunteer Blvd., Building B, Henderson Did not disclose
$167,958, single-family dwelling 2595 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers $167,958, single-family dwelling 2579 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers $164,650, tenant improvement 2560 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Did not disclose $159,363, single-family dwelling 2559 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers $159,363, single-family dwelling 2537 Amista Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers
$1,976,800, commercial — new 3560 Volunteer Blvd., Building A, Henderson Did not disclose
$155,618, residential — new 7012 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$303,034, single-family dwelling 9 Rockstream Drive, Henderson Did not disclose
$151,300, commercial — new 3560 Volunteer Blvd., Building E, Henderson Did not disclose
$244,090, single-family dwelling 2808 Candelaria Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $226,858, commercial — alteration 2553 E. Washburn Road, North Las Vegas Behade Builders $203,446, single-family dwelling 782 Glistening Light Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $198,944, residential — new 816 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential — new 817 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential — new 6425 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential — new 6429 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $197,455, commercial — alteration 965 Trade Drive, North Las Vegas Richardson Construction $176,885, single-family dwelling 778 Glistening Light Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $168,731, residential — new 813 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
3944 Lorikeet Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $126,197, residential — new 6156 Widowbird St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $121,546, single-family dwelling 2668 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings $119,494, single-family dwelling 370 Inflection St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $119,123, residential — new 1920 Pinsky Lane, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $118,274, single-family dwelling 3053 Historic Horizon Ave., Henderson Did not disclose
$144,059, single-family dwelling 2576 Desante Drive, Henderson Did not disclose
$118,103, residential — new 131 Chastain Park Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$144,059, single-family dwelling 2563 Desante Drive, Henderson Did not disclose
$117,775, single-family dwelling 5 Vicolo Verdi, Henderson Ryland Homes
$142,395, single-family dwelling 2920 Duverney Ave., Henderson KB Home
$115,373, residential — new 123 Chastain Park Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$141,952, single-family dwelling 25 Via Corvina, Henderson Ryland Homes $140,843, single-family dwelling 396 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $139,955, single-family dwelling 1051 Upper Springs St., Henderson Did not disclose $139,172, residential — new 127 Chastain Park Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $130,100, tenant improvement 2560 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 150, Henderson Did not disclose $130,000, wall and/or fence 6241 Supernova Hill St., North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry $126,197, residential — new 6144 Widowbird St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $126,197, residential — new
$112,840, single-family dwelling 940 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $112,840, single-family dwelling 957 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $112,230, single-family dwelling 12 Via Del Fiume, Henderson Did not disclose $109,801, residential — new 1937 Pinsky Lane, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $106,969, residential — new 4216 Seclusion Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $106,969, residential — new 4228 Seclusion Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $105,632, single-family dwelling 3044 Young Bouvier Ave., Henderson Did not disclose
$102,194, residential — new 2860 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson Did not disclose $101,362, single-family dwelling 10 Via Del Fiume, Henderson Did not disclose $99,716, residential — new 5140 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $99,716, residential — new 5144 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $96,261, residential — new 2856 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson Did not disclose $96,261, residential — new 2852 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson Did not disclose $92,435, single-family dwelling 521 Sterling Falls Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $90,354, residential — new 7020 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $90,354, residential — new 7016 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $90,354, residential — new 325 San Antonio River St., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $90,354, residential — new 324 San Antonio River St., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $88,609, residential — new 2854 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson Did not disclose $80,568, residential — new 2858 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson Did not disclose To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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Category: trade and professional organizations (individuals) (List ranked by number of individual members as of Oct. 1)
Year established locally
Members
Who can join?
Annual dues
Executive director/ CEO
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com
1947
14,000
Realtors and their affiliate members
Varies
Wendy DiVecchio
2a
Teamsters 631 Convention & Construction Training 4601 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-651-0344 • 631train.com
1989
3,000
Anyone over 18
Varies
Crystal VanDyke
2b
Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-704-5823 • nmla.com
2015
3,000
Corporations, lenders and their affiliates
Varies
Joanne Mucino
4
The Social Register of Las Vegas 5940 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-256-0123 • socialregister.com
1994
2,400
Business owners and top-level executives
Start at $295
Clair Zeto
5
Clark County Bar Association 717 S. 8th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-387-6011 • clarkcountybar.org
1923
1,600
Attorneys, judges, legal assistants, legal administrators, legal secretaries, law students and merchants
Up to $175
Donna Wiessner
6
Clark County Medical Society 2590 E. Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-739-9989 • clarkcountymedical.org
1955
1,500
$860 Physicians, physician assistants, residents and medical students
Alexandra Silver
7
Community Associations Institute Nevada Chapter 9171 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-648-8408 • cai-nevada.org
1990
1,000
Anyone
Varies
Mary Rendina
8
Commercial Alliance Las Vegas 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5050 • calv.org
1947
450
Commercial real estate professionals, Realtors and non-Realtors
Start at $200
Wendy DiVecchio
9
Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association P.O. Box 97993 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-5156 • npfma.com
1991
290
Facility managers and their supportive vendor suppliers
Varies
Robert Jones
Nevada Self Storage Association P.O. Box 94795 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-952-2455 • nvssa.org
2005
160
Self-storage owner/ operators and their supportive vendor suppliers
Varies
Katrina Bruce
American Marketing Association Las Vegas P.O. Box 96293 Las Vegas, NV 89193 N/A • amalasvegas.com
1979
150
Anyone
$300
Melissa Fama-Flis
12
Public Relations Society of America — Las Vegas Valley Chapter P.O. Box 81742 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702-862-4242 • prsalasvegas.com
1975
100
Open to all communications, marketing and public relations professionals
$320
Kurt Ouchida
13
Sheet Metal Local 88 JATF 2540 Marco St. Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-632-3014 • 88training.org
1964
92
Sheet metal apprentices
None
Ed Abraham
Organization
1
10 11
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Category: trade and professional organizations (companies) (List ranked by number of member companies as of Oct. 1)
Organization
Year established locally
Members
Who can join?
Annual dues
Executive director/ CEO
1
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com
1947
14,000
Realtors and their affiliate members
Varies
Wendy DiVecchio
2
Better Business Bureau Southern Nevada 6040 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-320-4560 • sn.bbb.org
1955
3,440
Businesses
Varies
George Cartwright
3
Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-704-5823 • nmla.com
2015
3,000
Corporations, lenders and their affiliates
Varies
Joanne Mucino
4
Henderson Chamber of Commerce 400 N. Green Valley Parkway, second floor Henderson, NV 89074 702-565-8951 • hendersonchamber.com
1945
1,320
Any business
$290-$1,250
Scott Muelrath
5
Las Vegas HEALS P.O. Box 80808 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702-952-2477 • lasvegasheals.org
2002
320
Businesses and individuals with an interest in health care
Varies
Douglas Geinzer
6a
Nevada Contractors Association 150 N. Durango Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-796-9986 • nvcontractors.org
1988
600
Anyone
Varies
Sean Stewart
6b
Las Vegas Hospitality Association P. O. Box 98346 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-785-5394 • mylvha.org
1962
600
Local hospitality and tourism industry professionals
$125
Michelle Sharples
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada 2300 W. Sahara Ave., eighth floor Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-733-3955 • womenschamberofnevada.org
2002
560
Small business all the way up to corporations
Varies
June Beland
9a
Southern Nevada Home Builders Association 4175 S. Riley St., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-794-2439 • snhba.com
1953
400
Anyone involved in the residential construction industry
Varies
Nat Hodgson
9b
NAIOP Southern Nevada 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-798-7194 • naiopnv.org
1986
400
Anyone in the commercial real estate industry
Varies
Katrina Bruce
9c
Nevada Association of Employers 8725 Technology Way, Suite A Reno, NV 89521 702-329-0664 • nevadaemployers.org
1938
400
Any business
Varies
Thoran Towler
8
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