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Hearts and minds Tools of neuroscience deliver new insights about consumer behavior By Thomas Moore | Staff Writer
Marketers are always looking for ways to understand consumers and their sometimes-confounding decisions. Neuroscience, the study of how the brain and nervous system function, seems to offer a crucial edge: a way to predict when and how customers will ignore common sense and the laws of economics. ¶ “People are irrational,” said neuroscience, Continued on page 16
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Number of states — Maine and West Virginia — that had more deaths than births from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017. Utah had the largest natural population increase.
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Number of jetliners delivered by Boeing Co. in 2017, according to the company. The total is a single-year industry record, and the company’s stock price has nearly doubled in the past year.
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The president and chief operating officer of SpeedVegas talks about his appreciation for customer service, names his favorite car to drive and explains his passion for improving education in Nevada.
Nightlife veteran Chris Barish and New York chef Joe Isidori have teamed up to bring crazy shakes and burger salads to the Strip. They’ve opened a restaurant with an ’80s and ’90s feel at Venetian.
A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
THE NOTES Giving, P4
TALKING POINTS Five trends in gaming for 2018 and beyond, P7
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P17 The List: Largest conventions of 2018, P22
OUR TAKE: CONVENTION CENTER’S EXPANSION EMBRACES FUTURE Monday brought a couple of long-awaited gifts to Las Vegas, one marking the end of something worrisome and the other the start of something extraordinary. As rain fell for the first time in a record 116 days, work officially began on the second phase of the $1.4 billion Las Vegas Convention Center expansion project. Good for the environment. Great for the Las Vegas economy. The expansion will help Las Vegas keep a leg up on other major players in the fiercely competitive global convention industry. That competition has done nothing but heat up during the recovery from the recession, as such communities as New York, San Francisco and Chicago upgraded their convention facilities. For Las Vegas, where the convention business supported nearly 55,000 jobs paying $2.3 billion in wages and salaries in 2016, backsliding would have had serious consequences. So it’s to the credit of local and state leaders that they pressed forward for the expansion, which is being funded by a half-cent
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An artist’s rendering depicts the Las Vegas Convention Center’s phase two expansion. (COURTESY)
increase in the Clark County tax on hotel rooms. The convention center accounts for a little more than 20 percent of the expos and meetings in the valley during 2016, including some of the biggies — CES, SEMA and ConExpo-Con/ Agg. Expanding it not only allows the center to house more conventions, it creates opportunities to bring in multisite events or new business for other convention centers. Another plus is that it won’t disrupt the current convention calendar. Phase Two involves building new facilities that will give the center streetside space on Las Vegas Boulevard. Once that’s done — it’s scheduled
to be completed in 2020 — workers will move on to renovating the current facility during the third phase of the project, which will allow events staged there to be moved to the new space. Phase One was the acquisition and implosion of the Riviera resort. “This is something that will touch generations to come as it relates to tourism,” said Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board. “It’s something that people around the world will look at and say, ‘Wow, once again in Las Vegas, they did it.’ ” — RIC ANDERSON
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Ronald McDonald House Charities, local McDonald’s owner/operators and community partners awarded $369,000 in scholarships to a record 269 students — 150 high schools seniors and 119 past alumni recipients.
cirov, Meadows Bank, Vegas Inc, Burke Construction Group, Nevada General Construction, Ethos Three Architecture, Denali Builders, Prologis, the Liquor Outlet, Burnett Haase Construction, Centra, Saber Security, Brandise Construction Co., the Ogden Foundation, SignCo Digital Color Imaging, Worthe Hanson & Worthe and Tradewinds Construction.
USA Dawgs donated 7,500 pairs of shoes to Project 150. In addition, Vegas Valley Logistics donated a 53-foot trailer to assist with storage and delivery of the shoes. Nearly $40,000 was raised at the Take Steps Community Walk for the Las Vegas chapter of the nonprofit Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation at the Mountain’s Edge community‘s Exploration Park. In addition, Avery Link, 17, was recognized as the 2017 Take Steps Honored Hero for her efforts to generate awareness and educate others about inflammatory bowel diseases and where to get help. The Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Road Safety Foundation awarded $15,000 to Nevada to support drowsy-driving prevention efforts. Helix Nevada raised $9,000 at a golf tournament. The money went to Home 4 Spot, Down Syndrome of Southern Nevada and 22 Warriors. The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Leadership Henderson program donated more than $12,000 to the Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts received a $100,000 grant from the national William Randolph Hearst Foundation. It is helping the Smith Center’s Southern Nevada Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts program. Under this school-readiness program, the Smith Center partners professional teaching artists with local preschool teachers for in-classroom residencies. Communities In Schools of Nevada honored its volunteers and partners with the 2017 Power Within honors ceremony. Volunteer and partner honorees were: Community Volunteer of the Year (group) — New York Life
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Unsung Hero Award: Mayra Pacheco, a CIS of Nevada site coordinator at Rex Bell Elementary School
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Power Within student honorees: Llasmin Hilario-
The Vegas Roots Community Garden received $10,000 grant from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Bahama Breeze’s parent company, Darden Restaurants.
Glenda Bona, center, was named a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year. In 2016, Bona volunteered 884 hours on the Herb Garden. Pictured with Bona are Master Gardener Coordinator Ann Edmunds, left, and specialist Angela O’Callaghan. Ralph Sgamma received the Silver Phone Award for volunteering the most number of hours answering phone call questions at the help desk. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Basilio, Wynn Elementary School; Juliana Medina, West Preparatory Academy Middle School; and Yunuen Sandoval, Chaparral High School Cristian Cruz Padilla and Joselyn JarquinOrtez, students at Sunrise Mountain High School, were presented with $2,500 scholarships from the Bennett Family Foundation.
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In a partnership with North Las Vegas, Square Panda donated its multisensory phonics learning systems to The Shade Tree. The Rogers Foundation awarded $240,600 to three local programs: Boys Town Nevada received $100,000, Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts received $40,600 and Reading Rangers received $100,000. Colliers International – Las Vegas’ Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $115,000 for various children’s charities in Southern Nevada. Sponsors included: Majestic Realty, Panattoni, Remington Nevada, Swenson, First American Title Co., Fidelity National Title Group, Integrated Landscape Management, Nevada Title Co., Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas, Findlay Automotive Group, MCA Realty, The Industrial Team of De Lew & Pan-
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy gave $405,000 to U.S Vets–Las Vegas to upgrade security and provide more assistance at its residential facility. The organization also gave $30,000 to The Shade Tree shelter. Impact Las Vegas gave $24,0000 to Future Smiles, a nonprofit group that helps children get dental care. The money will be used for Save Our Smiles, which offers dental sealant and follow-up care at Hollingworth, Martinez and Tate elementary schools. Future Smiles and Cirque du Soleil donated funds to purchase 50 caps and gowns, as well as 50 yearbooks, for Ed W. Clark High School graduating seniors. Sands Cares raised more than $500,000 for the Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation at a charity event. The Foundation Assisting Seniors raised more than $8,500 at a benefit concert. The Blue Man Group raised more than $12,500 for the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Workforce Connections awarded $14,337,000 in federal funds from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to 10 local agencies for the 2017-18 fiscal year: Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow ($800,000), Goodwill of Southern Nevada ($1.8 million), HELP of Southern Nevada (2.3 million), HOPE for Prisoners ($600,000), Lincoln County Grants Administration ($362,000), Nevada Partners Inc. ($2.5 million), Nye Communities Coalition ($975,000), Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority ($1 million), Res Care ($3 million) and KRA Corp. ($1 million). Miracle Flights raised $50,000 at Swings for Wings, presented by Bank of Nevada. The funds help critically ill children in need of medical care far from home.
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Q&A with Johnny McMahon
‘There’s nothing like going 100-plus mph’ By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | STAFF WRITER
Johnny McMahon is president and chief operating officer of SpeedVegas, a driving attraction in which guests can get behind the wheel of their dream car and give it a spin on a 12-turn race track with a half-mile straightaway. Even people who don’t know how to drive a manual transmission can experience the exotic cars available. Do you have any recent news you’d like to share? Following some restructuring of the company, SpeedVegas experienced one of its strongest quarters to date and we’re anticipating an unbelievable 2018. We’ve got some exciting things planned and look forward to not only becoming one of Las Vegas’ premier entertainment destinations, but ingraining ourselves into the community with continued philanthropic efforts. On a more personal note, working with the SpeedVegas team has been one of the highlights of my career — it’s an absolute dream job. I’ve had the opportunity to watch this attraction grow into something special and can’t wait to see what the future brings. What sets SpeedVegas apart from other driving experiences in the valley? SpeedVegas is the only attraction of its kind that was built from the ground up and solely designed to be a driving experience. The track is an expertly designed, Formula One-inspired track — the longest and fastest track in Las Vegas. We’re only 10 minutes from the Strip for tourists, easily accessible off Interstate 15 for locals, and have a fleet of supercars and muscle cars — Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Corvettes and more. How many people are on your staff, and what is your management style? We have about 70 team members, including driving instructors, management, car technicians and more. My management style is direct — honest, transparent and to-the-point. I believe in taking my time to hire the right team members and then taking a step back to let them do their jobs. It’s important not to micromanage. Let them do their jobs and hold them accountable when necessary. You previously worked in the nightlife industry and more recently at Topgolf. Tell us about that and how it prepared you for
atmosphere are incredible, and the customer service is as good as it gets in Las Vegas. What is your dream job outside of your current field? General manager of an NFL football team, preferably the Pittsburgh Steelers. There’s an excitement and a unique challenge to knowing every decision made can tip the balance of a season one way or the other. On top of being a part of the football team I grew up rooting for, the position would be a combination of two of my greatest passions — sports and business.
Johnny McMahon learned the value of customer service during his 20-plus years working in the hospitality industry. Recently, he became president and chief operating officer of SpeedVegas. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
your current position. For more than 20 years, I cut my teeth in the hospitality/food and beverage industries, which taught me so many valuable lessons on customer service that I have carried forward. In these types of positions, it’s a priority to give our guests the greatest experience possible on every level, from the second they walk through the door until they take a victory photo after their ride. My previous positions also taught me how to properly put together a management team, run a business dayto-day, multitask and, most importantly, organize my day, which allows me to be a more effective manager.
than educating future generations. To properly achieve that, we need to make a larger investment into education. We recently hosted a group from Delta Academy — their English teacher Lance Patterson selected the film series “The Fast and the Furious” as this past quarter’s theme. The students used the films to learn about science, math, social studies and English, and they came to SpeedVegas as the end-of-quarter field trip. Those types of educators are making a difference in the lives of these students and really giving them something to relate to. We need more educators like Patterson, and more resources for teachers to be able to do their jobs.
What is your favorite exotic car to take a spin in? Without question, the Ferrari 458 Italia. It’s the most incredible car I’ve ever driven — it’s fast, beautiful and handles the track unlike any other supercar. There’s nothing like going 100-plus mph. I love being behind the wheel.
What’s your favorite local spot for a business meeting or power lunch? My new favorite spot would be a Vegas Golden Knights game. What they’ve done for this community in such a short time is incredible. They’ve brought the community together, and there’s nothing like taking a colleague or possible business partner to a professional sporting event. As for a power lunch, I enjoy going to Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at Caesars Palace. The food and
If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? There’s nothing more important
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I’d likely choose San Diego or the Caribbean. Having been born and raised in Fargo, N.D., I would do just about anything to never see a snowflake again. Golf and warm weather make me happy. Whom do you admire? The person I admire most in this world is my mother. She was a single mother of three boys and gave up many of her own dreams and aspirations to make sure my brothers and I received an education and had everything we ever needed. She’s my hero, an inspiration and I’ll never be able to truly repay her for the sacrifices she’s made for me and my family. What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve in life and in business is dishonesty. Being truthful and trustworthy, especially in the small Las Vegas entertainment industry, is of the utmost importance. Once you’re seen as dishonest, it’s going to be a tough road. What is something that people might not know about you? Although I am not a father, I’m the proud uncle of four beautiful nieces, and that’s given me a soft spot for kids. I try to focus all of my personal philanthropic efforts toward enriching the lives of children in the Las Vegas community.
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Approximate number of packages sent with Amazon Prime in 2017. According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, there are about 90 million Prime members in the U.S.
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Increase in value of Weight Watchers shares Jan. 2 after the company announced a partnership with DJ Khaled, who has a combined 16 million followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Percent chance of winning both the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries. Last week, both surpassed the $400 million mark.
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Market value, as of Jan. 8, of Dogecoins, a cryptocurrency that started as a meme. That’s up from $20 million at the start of 2017.
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Number of movie tickets sold in the U.S. in 2017, a 5.8 percent drop from 2016 and the lowest nationwide movie theater attendance since 1992.
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Increase in global app revenue in 2017, according to a report from intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The firm estimates Apple’s App Store revenue at $38.5 billion and Google’s Play Store revenue at $20.1 billion.
Chris Barish, left, and Joe Isidori own Black Tap Burgers Las Vegas, the brand’s first location outside of New York Guests at the Venetian can try Black Tap’s burgers and gravity-defying milkshakes across from the resort’s poker room. (christopher devargas/staff)
Crafty restaurant taps into Las Vegas By rebecca Clifford-Cruz Staff Writer
Describe your restaurant.
Black Tap is a modern evolution of the neighborhood luncheonette and burger joint. Our menu features a wide range of burgers, including burger salads, Korean barbecue wings and sides. Our signature CrazyShake milkshakes are known worldwide for their overthe-top, whimsical decorations and flavors.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas (at the Venetian) Phone: 702-414-2337 Website: blacktaplv.com Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Owned/operated by: Chris Barish and Chef Joe Isidori In business since: 2017 locally
What sets you apart from other craft burger eateries?
Number of jobs Macy’s is expected to cut early this year. The department store chain also announced seven additional store closures that were not part of its August 2016 announcement of 100 closings. Macy’s stock fell 7.1 percent after the announcement.
Black Tap isn’t just about burgers — it’s an experience. Menu-wise, everything we do has craft at heart. We go beyond our craft burgers and craft burger salads with our craft cocktails, craft beers and CrazyShakes. Design-wise, we incorporate original street art, installations and neon art throughout our space. We work closely with artists. We showcase our kitchen and shake bar to let our guests be a part of the experience. Also, our music is a big part of Black Tap, featuring oldschool ’90s hip-hop and ’80s pop. All of this adds up to make each guest experience exciting.
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What’s the fundamental difference about Black Tap New York and Black Tap Las Vegas?
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Black Tap Las Vegas combines our downtown New York roots with the energy and excitement of Las Vegas. It is important to us to be a strong part of our local community. Here, we have doubled down on our design to elevate the experience. We have curated a brand new
craft cocktail list and added a flight menu. We’re also debuting a new burger — the Truffle Burger — as well as the first-ever CrazyShake milkshake bar. What is your business philosophy?
In the restaurant/hospitality business, you have to wake up every day and put your best foot forward by delivering the best possible product and experience for your guests. It’s so important to remember why you’re doing it and to always do it with a smile. What’s the best business advice you’ve received?
Do what you’re good at and surround yourself with people who are doing the same. Trust your instincts. Be confident. Always make sure you’re having fun. What’s the most challenging aspect of opening a restaurant in Las Vegas?
There are so many things that need to come together and align to get the doors open. Working with the Venetian has made the process as good as can be. We have been so lucky to find a great staff who are a great face and heart for the restaurant. You’re opening a Black Tap at the Downtown Disney District this year. Beyond that, do you see any expansion locally or regionally in the near future?
Right now, we’re solely focused on making our Las Vegas location the best it can be and getting Disneyland open. It’s going to be an exciting year.
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On Thomas Moore’s story “Lucky Dragon halts gaming, restaurant operations to reorganize”: Resorts World is taking notes. First SLS Las Vegas and now the Lucky Dragon. Maybe Steve Wynn can spin his magic with his upcoming developments. — David Huntington On Thomas Moore’s story “South Point giving $1 million in bonuses, cites tax reform bill”: Everybody cheer for an extra $20 before taxes in your check. We will need your Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to pay for it, though. — Bobby Zu On the story “Sessions ending federal policy that let legal marijuana flourish”: The laughable “war on drugs” was lost decades ago. Our government going after legitimate chronic pain patients and now cracking down on marijuana? Total waste of money. — Mike Smith On the story “Moving study: People continue to head west; Nevada a top draw”: It’s what you make of it, like anywhere. If you focus on the negative aspects of it, you’ll be miserable. If you find the good in it and its surroundings, you’ll enjoy. — Christine Wilson
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Five trends in gaming for 2018 and beyond
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guest column: echnology advancements n Casino consolidation: Station Casinos ellen whittemore and buys the Palms. Eldorado Resorts acquires have continually changed mackenzie warren the landscape of the gaming Isle of Capri Casinos. And Penn National industry, and will continue an Gaming bids on Pinnacle Entertainment. upward trajectory this year. Here are five The trend on the Strip has been moving trends to keep an eye on, with five more toward fewer companies owning more coming next week. casinos. If 2017 was the year of mergers and acquisitions, 2018 may create opportunities for gaming investors to acquire the n The year of iGaming: Nevada is the only state with a one property that doesn’t “fit” with the rest of the properties full carve-out to federal legislation that allows wagering on in a portfolio. single sports contests. But the competition is heating up as states look for ways to capitalize on the popularity of sports n More payment options: Bitcoin dominated headlines wagering. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 2017 as a new way to conduct business. And the gaming in December in a case that, if decided in New Jersey’s favor, world benefits from that shift. E-wallets will continue to would allow casinos and racetracks in the Garden State prove popular with online casinos — and in 2018, we can to offer sports bets. Twenty other states are backing New expect more online casinos to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Jersey. The court’s decision is expected to be made by June. as accepted methods of payment. This currency revolution paves the way for casino developers to add more digital n Skill-based gambling: The next generation of games currencies while bringing new players into the market and will require strategy and thought to play well. For example, keeping current customers cashing out … (or in). the average video poker player in an hour can make up to 500 decisions — to hold, discard, draw, for example — almost on n Virtual reality is the new reality: Sure, the headsets auto-pilot. New skill-based games that create collaboration aren’t cheap, but developers are working to make VR between the standard play and additional layers of strategy mainstream. By 2020, industry leaders put the VR market shrink that number substantially, because each decision will at $100 billion-plus. VR gaming for casinos adds value by take longer to make. So while casinos may lose profit volume enhancing the player experience and making customers in the short term, expanding a skill-based gaming repertoire feel immersed in every wager. Regardless of what form the earns them new customers who crave more control over technology takes, VR is here to stay. their bets. Be on the lookout for new games that will change Ellen F. Whittemore is a shareholder and Mackenzie Warren wagering and produce higher-stakes play. is an associate with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.
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Lucky Dragon halts gaming, restaurant operations to reorganize By thomas moore Staff Writer
The Lucky Dragon is temporarily ceasing gaming and restaurant operations and reducing staff as it begins the process of reorganizing. The hotel and gift shop will remain open, including room service, morning tea and coffee, officials said. Also, Cha Garden will stay open, featuring a full bar at night and an expanded food menu. A spokeswoman for the Lucky Dragon said the resort would hire outside firms to run the casino and food and beverage operations, and management was planning to reopen the casino within six months. The hotel will continue to function uninterrupted during that time. Workers who are laid off will have the chance to rejoin the Lucky Dragon when gaming and additional restaurant operations resume, officials said. In a news release posted on its Twitter account, the casino did not indicate how many workers would be affected.
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Gaming chips and tickets can be redeemed at the hotel front desk. Any previous gaming, food and beverage promotions are no longer valid, officials said. The Lucky Dragon opened in November 2016 with a flashy, traditional Asian celebration and a marketing plan that counted on Asian customers. During hearings before Nevada gaming regulators, then-General Manager Matthew Harkness said the resort would cater to Asians in Las Vegas, California and the Pacific Northwest. The resort was designed using feng shui concepts, and signs at the property were written in Mandarin and English. In March, Lucky Dragon executives said VIP business was so strong they were opening a second VIP gaming lounge to better cater to higher-end players. But nine months later, the proposed lounge never materialized. Being an independent casino unaligned with a larger gaming company, the Lucky Dragon faced the same
challenge as SLS Las Vegas and the Cosmopolitan — they all opened without a player database. “That’s a big part of it,” gaming analyst John DeCree said of the casino’s apparent struggles. “It’s something we talk about all the time — a database that can bring in not just customers but high-caliber customers that can be your core business.” The problems may have been exaggerated, DeCree said, by the Lucky Dragon’s reliance on the highly competitive market for Asian customers. “I think the reality is a lot of the big operators in Las Vegas — Boyd or Red Rock — they all cater quite well to the local Asian gaming customer, as well as the international Asian gaming customer,” he said. “And it’s tough for a place like Lucky Dragon, with limited space, to compete with the history players have at other casinos.” DeCree said reliance on Asian customers brings other risks too. “The fixed-cost structure, even for a smaller casino like the Lucky Dragon,
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Las Vegas’ plan to annex small parts of Clark County fuels a flare-up By april CORBIN Staff Writer
Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas? Not so fast, say some residents of unincorporated Clark County. The Las Vegas City Council recently voted 6-1 to begin the process of annexing 872 acres of land from the county, which would affect 1,553 private properties and their owners by transferring them from the county’s jurisdiction to the city. A public hearing is set for Feb. 12 to discuss the proposal and accept formal objections or approvals from property owners. The vote was merely an approval to schedule the hearing and send out notifications to affected property owners. Still, more than 30 property owners spoke during public comment in opposition to annexation. Some expressed concerns about ordinances related to animals or commercial equipment that differ between the city and county. Most, though, feared the annexation would raise their taxes and change the rural feel of their neighborhoods, which predate the parts of the city that surround them. The parcels affected by the proposed annexation are surrounded by city land. These so-called “county islands” can lead to confusion among residents and often are inconvenient for municipalities. Example: The county is in charge of maintaining roads and infrastructure, but the city fire department would respond to an emergency call because it services the larger area around it.
Councilman Steve Seroka was the lone no-vote on greenlighting the public hearing. His Ward 2 — comprising most of Summerlin and some adjacent areas — would not grow as a result of the annexation, but he expressed concern over the city providing services for nonresidents without reimbursement from the county. “My taxpayers are footing the bill,” he said, before adding that it also seemed unfair to force longtime residents to switch jurisdictions because of factors beyond their control. His peers were less concerned, instead stressing that the vote was simply the beginning of a transparent process. “This is not the vote to annex,” said Councilman Bob Coffin to the dozens of county residents who attended the council meeting. “Don’t hit the panic button too quickly.” Nevada law gives cities the ability to annex county land that it has completely surrounded, but not if the majority of property owners object to it. If 51 percent of property owners object, the city cannot acquire any of the land and must wait a year before trying again. If the objection threshold is not met, the city can still opt not to annex the land or to only annex a portion of it. Those property owners can formally object or approve in person during the public hearing, or in writing during a two-week period following the hearing. Notices of that meeting will be mailed to the property owners on record at the county assessor’s office on Jan. 16.
Summerlin is No. 4 best-selling master-planned community in U.S. By VEGAS INC STAFF
Summerlin ended 2017 as the fourth best-selling master-planned community in the nation, according to RCLCO, a real estate consulting company that has been ranking communities since 1994. In 2017, 1,052 new homes were sold in Summerlin, a 37 percent increase over 2016, when it was ranked No. 5. The 22,500-acre Las Vegas community, which started taking shape in 1990, has appeared on RCLCO’s annual list 22 times since the firm began tracking sales 24 years ago. “The community was ranked No. 1 as the nation’s top-selling master-planned community eight times between 1994
and 2002, putting Summerlin in the company of only a handful of communities nationwide to enjoy such remarkable and sustained success,” said Gregg Logan, managing director, RCLCO. The community had its best sales year since 2006, said Kevin T. Orrock, president of Summerlin for the Howard Hughes Corp. “This is a very exciting time for Summerlin,” Orrock said. “Its 400-acre urban core — Downtown Summerlin — is truly taking shape as a sports, entertainment and retail destination to be enjoyed by everyone in Southern Nevada.” Summerlin still has more than 6,000 gross acres left to develop, Orrock said.
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Henderson mayor lays out map for growth By april corbin STAFF WRITER
Last year, the Henderson State of the City address was as much about the person giving it as it was about the city. Then-Mayor Andy Hafen was termed out and preparing to retire after three decades as an elected official. Looking back as his chapter closed was inevitable and appropriate. This year, his successor spent most of her time looking forward. Mayor Debra March kicked off her first State of the City with a bang. Pyrotechnics set to the tune of “Back in Black” and an appearance by the Raiderettes led into an approxiPyrotechnics go off as the Raiderettes join Henderson Mayor Debra March mately 40-minute speech that laid onstage following her announcement that the Raiders headquarters would be out a road map for economic growth located in Henderson. (yasmina chavez/staff) and development in a city that is home to about 308,000 people and urban center called Henderson West, Henderson: Not surprisingly, March expected to grow to 390,000 over the which will be east of the M Resort, as highlighted her speech with talk next 20 years. well as the Starr Road Interchange, about the city’s intent to sell 55 acres In 2017, the city issued more than which recently broke ground. She near Henderson Executive Airport to 14,000 building permits and permitalso hinted at “several other projects,” the Raiders for their corporate headted nearly 11 million square feet of details of which will emerge over the quarters and practice facility. That new construction. Residential connext few weeks. deal is expected to be finalized Feb. 6, struction permits are up 7 percent and the facility is expected to bring n Mature neighborhoods aren’t from the same time last year. $75 million of investment, hundreds being forgotten about: March high“That is truly remarkable,” March of jobs in construction and developlighted development in some of the said. “But there will be plenty of work ment, and hundreds of additional jobs older parts of the city, including hisfor us in the future, as we expect those once the facility is up and running. toric Henderson and Pittman. Wanumbers are only going to increase.” But March also characterized the ter Street and other older areas are Here are three takeaways from the Raiders deal as just one part of conundergoing infrastructure improveState of the City address at the Green tinuing growth in the western part of ments as part of the city’s Complete Valley Ranch Grand Events Center: the city. She highlighted other projStreets vision, which includes adding ects, including a 100-acre mixed-use landscaping, common areas, lightn The Raiders but also west
ing, more pedestrian space and bikefriendly roads. Water Street is also being expanded north to connect the Water Street District with Cadence, a masterplanned community that will have nearly 13,000 homes. In the Pittman area, attracting much-needed amenities like a grocery store and health care facilities is becoming a priority. Additionally, the city has a five-year plan for rehabilitating older homes and introducing community gathering spaces. Part of those plans include a partnership with musician Carlos Santana and Habitat for Humanity. n Public safety is a priority: In the most touching part of the address, March acknowledged Joe and Tracy Robbins, parents of Quinton Robbins, a Henderson Parks and Recreation employee who was one of 58 people killed during the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. “In a city where family means so much to us, we were heartbroken at his loss,” she said. “We celebrate Quinton and the good that he stood for.” March said she was proud of the selfless service demonstrated by local police and firefighters during the Oct. 1 tragedy. She said the city is “more committed than ever” to public safety. To this end, the city launched an emergency operations center that integrates resources from several public safety agencies and departments.
Plan to develop, open marijuana lounges on hold after Sessions’ move By chris kudialis Staff Writer
Las Vegas’ plan to be the first major U.S. city to develop and open lounges for marijuana consumption is in limbo in the wake of recent action by federal authorities. Officials representing the city and Clark County said neither entity is immediately proceeding with previously discussed ideas to implement the lounges after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued Department of Justice guidance to effectively remove internal memorandums to protect states’ rights to legalize marijuana. “The memo caught a lot of people off guard, that’s the tough part,” said Bryan Scott, assistant city attorney. “There are a lot of prominent citizens involved
in this industry, and it would be good to have some certainty.” Scott was one of a small group of city employees to stage a workshop Dec. 13 with marijuana industry leaders to discuss a proposed city ordinance to open public lounges where adults age 21 and over could consume legal quantities of pot. The ordinance also permitted lounge owners to obtain separate licenses to sell marijuana paraphernalia, like pipes, T-shirts and bongs, and potentially serve food at the lounges as long it that did not contain weed. But while the ordinance seemed to be gaining the support of many prominent local pot industry leaders, Sessions’ ruling clouded the waters for local officials. Sessions ordered U.S. attorneys in potlegal states to ignore the Obama-era
Cole and Wilkinson memorandums, advising federal attorneys in pot-legal states to narrow their prosecution of the plant to offenses such as distribution to minors, driving under the influence or use on federal property . Scott said that while the city originally planned to open the lounges in March or April, Sessions’ guidance “sparked more questions than answers.” County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak said county officials would wait for an opinion from county counsel Mary-Anne Miller. Sisolak said understanding the views of acting U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson, a Dallas prosecutor who recently assumed the position in Nevada, would be among commissioners’ top priorities. “We’ll be challenged by this, but at
this point we really just have to wait and see,” Sisolak said. Spokeswoman Trisha Young from the U.S. Attorney’s Office said the newly appointed prosecutor had no comment. While state law does not explicitly give permission for marijuana consumption lounges, legislative counsel Brenda Erdoes said in a letter to Nevada state Sen. Tick Segerblom that such lounges would be permitted as long as marijuana was not being used “unlawfully.” That came four months after Segerblom tried unsuccessfully to pass legislation including language for weed lounges during the 2017 Legislature. Denver, another city that has come close to legalizing the lounges, has been slowed by ambiguity in Colorado state law and opposition from city officials.
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Many decisions made at a subconscious level Dr. Moran Cerf, a professor of neuroscience and business at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. “For economists, money is money. But for people, it’s not.” Cerf, whose students have been hired by firms such as Google and Snapchat, and Lindsay Zaltman, CEO of marketing firm Olson Zaltman, spoke to businesspeople and gaming executives in Las Vegas recently to explain how neuroscience can help companies market to seemingly irrational humans. An example of consumer irrationality, Cerf said, is the lost-ticket dilemma. If someone loses a $20 movie ticket, they tend to be reluctant to buy another, because a $20 movie is now costing them $40. Their attitude changes, however, if they lose $20 cash on the way to the theater instead of a ticket. In that case, people are more willing to spend another $20 and buy the ticket. The laws of economics say the value of the lost ticket and the lost cash are the same, so the behavior should be the same. However, as Cerf said in a speech in downtown Las Vegas last month, the amount of money at risk is only one of many factors people consider when making a purchase. “People might travel two or three blocks to save money on something like a watermelon,” he said. “But they won’t travel that same distance to save the same amount of money when buying something expensive like a Ferrari. Why? The amount of money is the same. What we feel about a purchase is part of the equation.” This irrationality makes life difficult for marketers, because people many times can’t explain why they choose one optio.n over another. And that’s because, neuroscience says, many human decisions are made at a subconscious level. Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman has described the conscious mind as merely a summary, an abbreviated and incomplete listing, of what’s going on in our heads. “There’s an enormous gap between what your mind has access to and what is actually happening in your brain,” Eagleman said. In an online lecture, Eagleman described an experiment that reveals the power of the subconscious. In it, men were asked to look at dozens of images of women and rate them as more or less attractive.
Usefulness limited in marketing, for now Using neuroscience in marketing research isn’t a new idea. The concept started hitting headlines in the late 1990s and early 2000s. But it’s still not a widely used research tool. Also, it’s garnered its share of critics who claim its efficacy is untested and its power has been overstated. In a 2015 study sponsored by the American Marketing Association, researchers cautioned that the true value of using neurophysiological methods to predict advertising success is under-researched. On his blog, Dr. Joseph Devlin, a researcher and neuroscientist with University College in London, cautions marketers about the limits of neuroscience in marketing. He offers tips marketers can use to spot neuroscience “snake oil.” While neuroscience has made progress in understanding complex behaviors, “the advances are balanced by high-profile failures,” Devlin said. Dr. Moran Cerf, generally a
proponent of using neuroscience in marketing, acknowledges it has limits. “The reality is that neuroscience is giving you a little improvement (if not none),” Cerf said. ”In some domains, we increase the predictions from, say, 45 percent to around 47 percent, so it is really a tiny increment for a lot more money and a slower process.” However, Cerf believes that both the cost and implementation time of the techniques will drop as technology improves. Eventually, he says, neuroscience testing will replace surveys and focus groups as primary vehicles for marketing research. For now, though, it only makes sense for some tasks. “If you are a small office that has a small marketing budget — don’t bother,” Cerf said. “If you are a big company, then you should start playing with it a little — so you’d know what’s out there and be ready.” — Thomas Moore
“People are realizing that current tools are failing to develop deep insights and are failing to deliver and create customer demand.” — Lindsay Zaltman, CEO of marketing firm Olson Zaltman
Some of the images were nearly identical — featuring the same woman in the same pose — with one small difference. Researchers used eye drops to dilate some of the women’s pupils just prior to the photo shoot. The men couldn’t explain why, but more often than not they chose the images with dilated pupils. That’s because, Eagleman said, separate research has shown people subconsciously perceive dilated pupils as a sign of sexual receptiveness. In his presentation, “Finding the Hidden Drivers of Player Behavior: Using Neuroscience to Improve Your Casino’s Operations, Marketing and Bottom Line,” Zaltman pointed out that 95 percent of what people think and feel is hidden in the subconscious. It’s something, he said, that traditional consumer research techniques fail to address. “People are realizing that current tools are failing to develop deep in-
sights and are failing to deliver and create customer demand,” Zaltman said. “Surveys serve a purpose, but they don’t serve all our needs or as many as we like to think they do.” Techniques developed in neuroscience, Cerf and Zaltman said, allow them to track subconscious reactions. Modern medical and scientific research tools make it possible to see, often in real time, how consumers’ brains respond to advertising, websites or phone apps. In their lectures, Zaltman and Cerf described some of the tools they use. Functional magnetic resonance imaging Functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) is similar to magnetic resonance imaging used to diagnose medical issues. However, MRIs reveal the structure of the brain; an FMRI can track changes in blood flow in the brain over time. By track-
ing these changes, FMRIs can create a map (sometimes an animation) of the brain’s activity while people are looking at marketing material. According to Zaltman, FMRIs are effective at revealing primal emotional responses to stimuli. But FMRI studies are expensive — in the $100,000 range — and often take months to complete. Specialists also are needed to analyze the data and, even then, the results can be subjective. In addition, the test subjects have to watch the advertising while lying in an MRI machine — not the most natural environment. Electroencephalography Electroencephalography, in which technicians use electrodes to record electrical activity in the brain, has been around for decades. EEGs can measure the emotional engagement and attention level of subjects as they respond to advertising. The procedure has become more marketing-friendly as modern EEG systems use flexible helmets placed to measure brainwaves rather than electrodes taped to scalps. EEGs are a far more convenient and portable option than FMRI testing. They’re also cheaper, Zaltman said, costing $30,000-$60,000. There are limits, however. Although it’s less awkward than lying in an MRI machine, watching a television ad while wearing an EEG helmet is still an unnatural experience. Also, specialists are still needed to interpret the data. In addition, EEGs measure surface activity, not what’s happening in the deeper levels of the brain. Eye tracking Special glasses now allow researchers to track where and when people’s eyes focus on specific points on websites, apps, store displays or advertising. Eye tracking is good for measuring emotional engagement and attention level, and is far more convenient than both the FMRI and EEG techniques, Zaltman said. It’s also cheaper, costing $15,000-$25,000. The technique also is relatively easy to understand, even for nonspecialists, and can measure tasks such as completing a web form in real time. But eye tracking only reveals what someone looks at, not why they looked at it. It doesn’t provide a clue about the underlying emotional responses of the person being tested.
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Calendar of events TUESDAY, JAN. 16 Nevada Association of Employers Member Appreciation Month webinar Time: 9-10 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call 775-329-4241 or visit nevadaemployers.org This webinar will cover topics owners need to know about handling unemployment claims. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17 Guide to Starting a Business Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 or visit nevadawbc.com The Department of Business and Industry has developed a comprehensive online tool to help jumpstart a business in Nevada. This webinar will showcase the features of this online resource. 2018 Economic Outlook Time: Noon Cost: $45 for Risk Management Association members; $55 for nonmembers; $55 for walk-ins Location: McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Contact Jodi Johnson at 702-8554537 or jodi.johnson@nsbank.com John Restrepo, principal at RCG Economics, offers an outlook for the coming year during a meeting of the Risk Management Association Las Vegas chapter. HR 7-7-7 webinar Time: 8:15-9:45 a.m. Cost: $77.77 for Nevada Association of Employers members; $117.77 for nonmembers for series Location: Online Information: Call 775-329-4241 or visit nevadaemployers.org This webinar series addresses seven key issues in human resources. Victoria Oldenburg presents this session, titled “Leaves of Absence — The 7 Types and Their Pitfalls.”
THURSDAY, JAN. 18 2018 North Las Vegas State of the City Time: Noon Cost: $45
Location: Dallas Ballroom at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, Las Vegas Information: Call the city at 702-633-1000 North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will reflect on the progress and achievements made in North Las Vegas in 2017 and preview the opportunities coming to the city this year. Slot Performance Analysis Workshop Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (also Jan. 19) Cost: $895 Location: UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Dave Newton at 702-2559891 or dave.newton@cdcgamingseminars.com This seminar will give attendees tools needed to analyze and improve slot-floor performance. The workshop is designed for gaming professionals who understand basic financial measures such as a profit and loss, variance, mix percentages, ratios, ranking, indexing and market share. Forecast 2018 Time: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $60-$80 (register by Jan. 15) Location: Convention area second floor at the Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call the NAIOP at 702-798-7194 Learn how Las Vegas is becoming a big-league town with this presentation titled “Southern Nevada Commercial Markets: Building a Big League City.” Urban Chamber Social Hour Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Lounge, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas Information: Call the Urban Chamber of Commerce at 702-648-6222 Mix and mingle with the Urban Chamber of Commerce members and staff. Meet other business professionals and test your skills on the ice-breaker challenge. Vegas Young Professionals Fusion Mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for VYP members; $15 for nonmembers Location: Tea Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Danica Torchin at 702586-3834 or dtorchin@lvchamber.com, or visit vegasyp.com Get set for a glittering night with cool cocktails and stunning views of the Strip while making connections with fellow young professionals.
Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins (register by Jan. 16) Location: Henderson Business Resource Center Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Damon Hunter of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-209-3967 or dhunter@hendersonchamber.com During this workshop, business owners will receive information about how storyboarding a topic for a presentation, spoken vs. visual communication, opening and closing statements, maximizing real estate and keeping the audience interested. Family-owned Business Best Practices Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 or visit nevadawbc.com Toni Jackson, owner of Firelite Barn, will share best practices on how to run a family-owned and -operated business.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19 Athena International Leadership Awards Time: 11:15 a.m. Cost: $90 for general admission; $150 for VIP admission Location: The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada at 702-733-3955 or visit womenschamberofnevada.org The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada hosts its main fundraising event of the year. The event will starting with a VIP Champagne reception and silent auction. Two awards programs will honor community members.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 Business Plan Training Time: 10 a.m.-noon 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 or visit nevadawbc.com Learn how to use an innovative tool that will help you write content for your business plan.
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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 18 2:15 p.m. Wigwam and Torrey Pines Park Clark County, 604696 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Pinto campus IT UPS replacement Clark County, 604708 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 19 2:15 p.m. Katie Avenue storm drain Clark County, 604653 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Supplemental maintenance contract for painting services countywide Clark County, 604377 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 22 2:15 p.m. Northern Clark County 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway north Fifth Street to UPRR Clark County, 604560 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 23 2:15 p.m. Lone Mountain Road Clark County 215 Beltway to Tenaya Way Clark County, 604670 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 26 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for sign shop supplies and sign hardware Clark County, 604721 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Feb. 2 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for LED lights countywide Clark County, 604715 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Seller: Alpha Wave Investors Seller agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International Buyer: Bill & Carol Cosgrove Buyer agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International $2,820,000 for 2,200 square feet, commercial 7355 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89123 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Dustin Alvino of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,530,000 for 2,515 square feet, commercial 9385 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89123 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Dustin Alvino of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,200,000 for 3 acres, land Buffalo Drive and Sunset Road (APNs: 163-34-201-007 and 16334-201-008), Las Vegas 89113 Seller: Summerlin Asset Management Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: VHAM Holdings Buyer agent: Did not disclose
Leases $1,022,666 for 29,250 square feet, industrial 8385 Eastgate Road, Henderson 89015 Landlord: Henderson Freeways Crossing Landlord agent: Colliers International Tenant: New Wave Enviro Products Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas $700,764 for 40,000 square feet, industrial 9 Sunset Way, Suites 160-190, Henderson 89014 Landlord: Harsch Investment Properties Landlord agent: N/A Tenant: Pima Door & Supply Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas
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$358,188 for 2,367 square feet, office 9127 W. Russell Road, Suite 230, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Beltway One Development Group Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Bank of George Tenant agent: Did not disclose
$7,385,000 for 94 units, multifamily residential 3501 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas 89169
$197,264 for 7,500 square feet, industrial 570 Corinthian Way, North Las
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Vegas 89030 Landlord: Stericycle Landlord agent: Eric Larkin of NAI Vegas Tenant: Mobility Center Tenant agent: Phillip Keuch of NAI Vegas $85,395 for 8,652 square feet, industrial 3908 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Landlord: Smurfit Kappa Orange County Landlord agent: Colliers International Tenant: MetalX Tenant agent: The Larkin Group and NAI Vegas
BUSINESS LICENSES Babystacks Cafe 4 License type: Restaurant Address: 550 N. Stephanie St., Suite D, Henderson Owner: Babystacks Cafe 4 Backflow Prevention Services License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2039 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Max Malloy Bad Girl Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 515 S. Third St., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Bad Girl Bail Bonds Bad Owl Coffee License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased product on-sale Address: 10575 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 160, Henderson Owner: Bad Owl Coffee Bail Bonds 4 Less License type: Bail bond broker Address: 325 S. Third St., Suite 20, Las Vegas Owner: Arturo Moreno-Sanchez Bailey Kennedy License type: Law firm or law office Address: 8984 Spanish Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Bailey Kennedy
Address: 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Owner: Medical Management International Bank of the West License type: Bank/savings and loan/thrift/trust Address: 701 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson Owner: Bank of the West Banners in Vinyl License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 7665 Commercial Way, Suite J, Henderson Owner: Banners in Vinyl Barley’s Casino & Brewing Co. License type: Gaming limited Address: 4500 E. Sunset Road, Suite 30, Henderson Owner: Town Center Amusements Barrick Gold North America License type: Office only Address: 2270 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Barrick Gold of North America Basic Sports License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 55 S. Gibson Road, Suite 115, Henderson Owner: Irma Hooks Bath & Body Works License type: General retail sales Address: 2240 Village Walk Drive, Suite 134, Henderson Owner: Bath & Body Works Bath & Body Works #119 License type: General retail sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2225, Henderson Owner: Bath & Body Works Battle Born Pigeon Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 12 Tarryall Terrace, Henderson Owner: Battle Born Pigeon Control Be Kind Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 612 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Be Kind Bail Bonds
Balboa Pizza Co. License types: Gaming restricted; tavern — liquor; restaurant Address: 2265 Village Walk Drive, Suite 101, Henderson Owner: Balboa Beach Pizza
Bedrock Protection Agency License type: Private investigators/related occupations Address: 2501 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 108, Henderson Owner: Bedrock Protection Agency
Banfield Pet Hospital #148 License type: Veterinary office Address: 531 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Medical Management International
Beehive Homes of Henderson License type: Group care facility Address: 1000 Greenway Road, Henderson Owner: Silver Bee
Banfield Pet Hospital #1895 License type: Veterinary office
Bekam Development License type: Office only Address: 2920 N. Green Valley
Parkway, Suite 114, Henderson Owner: Bekam Development Bergman, Walls & Associates License types: Architectural firm; designer or decorator Address: 709 Valle Verde Court, Henderson Owner: Bergman, Walls & Associates, Ltd. — Architects Bernard & Associates Consulting License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 2100 Inverness Drive, Henderson Owner: Bernard & Associates Consulting Berry Plastics Opco License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 800 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson Owner: Berry Plastics Opco Best Nails License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 2247 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Owner: Lisa Diem-Mai Beyond Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 7322 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 206, Las Vegas Owner: Beyond Pest Control Big Karl Ventures License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 2245 Lucerne Drive, Henderson Owner: Big Karl Ventures Big Scary Gym License type: Personal services Address: 644 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson Owner: Big Scary Gym Biggie Smoke Shop License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3100 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 4A, North Las Vegas Owner: GS Escobar Bike Shop License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2630 Windmill Parkway, Henderson Owner: Bike Shop Bill Hopkins Carpet Cleaning License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 796 Fairway Drive, Boulder City Owner: Billy C. Hopkins Jr. Bimbo Bakeries USA License type: Restaurant Address: 2548 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Bimbo Bakeries USA
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Records and Transactions Black Mountain Dental License type: Dental office Address: 1475 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Ghim Professional Corp.
service Address: 900 W. Galleria Drive, Henderson Owner: Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited
Brighton Family Medicine License type: Medical office Address: 1720 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson Owner: S and S Kim Group
Black Mountain Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 240 E. Horizon Drive, Suite D, Henderson Owner: David Berard
Blustone Pool Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 3165 S. Monte Cristo Way, Las Vegas Owner: Blustone Pool Service
Brown and Caldwell License type: Engineering firm Address: 8337 W. Sunset Road, Suite 290, Las Vegas Owner: Brown and Caldwell
Black Mountain Technical Services License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 1039 Plentywood Place, Henderson Owner: Black Mountain Technical Services
Body Jewelry Etc. License type: General retail sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (kiosk), Henderson Owner: Body Jewelry Accessories
Buddies Exterminating License type: Property maintenance Address: 6130 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Owner: Buddies Exterminating
Boot A Pest License type: Property maintenance Address: 4933 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas Owner: Boot A Pest
Budget Rent A Car & Sales License type: Automobile rental agency Address: 9500 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Malco Enterprises of Nevada
Blackburn Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 7705 Commercial Way, Suite 115, Henderson Owner: Blackburn Pest Control Blackwall Projects License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 256 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Henderson Owner: Blackwall Projects Blazin’ Paddles License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 175 Cassia Way, Suite A113, Henderson Owner: Blazin’ Paddles Block Advisors License type: Bookkeeping Address: 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: HRB Tax Group
Boqueria Street License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 3850 E. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas Owner: Stubborn Gourmet Bountiful Family Services License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 1001 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Bountiful Family Services Bovemusic License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Adam Bove
Blondie’s Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 9850 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite A5-268, Las Vegas Owner: Blondie’s Bail Bonds
Boyce & Gianni License type: Law firm or law office Address: 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 8A, Henderson Owner: Boyce & Gianni
Bloom Tutoring License type: Personal services Address: 1949 Canvas Edge Drive, Henderson Owner: Barbra Konrad
Bradley Alan Wilbur, D.D.S. License type: Dental office Address: 275 N. Pecos Road, Henderson Owner: Bradley Wilbur
Blossoms Special Event Designs License type: Personal services Address: 1936 Chickasaw Drive, Henderson Owner: Gayle Logan
Breakthru Beverage Nevada Beer License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1849 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Breakthru Beverage Nevada Beer
Blue Diamond Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suites 300-370, Henderson Owner: Blue Diamond Realty Blue Tree Enterprises License type: Property maintenance Address: 651 Pueblo Blvd., Henderson Owner: Blue Tree Group Bluegreen Vacations License type: Miscellaneous sales/
Brent Tingey Injury Law License type: Law firm or law office Address: 615 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Brent Tingey Injury Law Bric X Bric Production License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Kimric Dixon
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar License type: Gaming restricted Addresses: 617 Mall Ring Circle, Suite 130, Henderson; 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 121, Henderson; 65 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Owner: Blazin Wings Bug Thug Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 1121 Wolf Fur St., Henderson Owner: Steven Charles Steckler Buj’s Hay Delivery License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 604 Emden St., Henderson Owner: Buj’s Hay Delivery Bust Out Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 17 N. Mojave St., Las Vegas Owner: Bust Out Bail Bonds Busted Knuckle Mobile Mechanics License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 5461 Shodall Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Busted Knuckle Mobile Mechanics Buzby.com Inc. License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 340 S. Humboldt Drive, Henderson Owner: Buzby.com Inc. C & P Sprinkler Repair & Landscape License type: Property maintenance Address: 1801 Yellow Rose St., Las Vegas Owner: C & P Sprinkler Repair & Landscape Call Me First Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 9850 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite A-5 268, Las Vegas
Owner: Call Me First Bail Bonds
way, Henderson Owner: Cardivan LLC
Cambridge Security Services License type: Professional services Address: 4325 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Marco Lopez, Ethan Lazar and Stanley Czwakiel
Carefree Catering License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 1811 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas Owner: Geraldine Flores
Cameo Home Cleaning Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 3535 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Leonard Massena
Carepoint Dental License type: Dental office Address: 130 N. Boulder Highway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Carepoint Dental
Campbell’s Appliance Service License type: Personal services Address: 80 Megan Drive, Henderson Owner: Campbell’s Appliance Service
Carey B. Noorda D.D.S., M.S.D. License type: Dental office Address: 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 1, Henderson Owner: Carey Noorda
Campbell’s In-Home Appliance Repair License type: Property maintenance Address: 211 Eugene Way, Henderson Owner: Campbell’s In-Home Appliance Repair Co. Canary Island Pool Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 565 Via Balizan Ave., Las Vegas Owner: James Jalani Canine Bodywork & Aquatics License type: Health/fitness Address: 2563 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson Owner: Canine Bodywork & Aquatics Capelli Beauty Salon License types: Beauty parlor; beauty supply sales Address: 2560 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 1, North Las Vegas Owner: Capelli Beauty Salon Capitol North American License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1780 S. Mojave Road, Las Vegas Owner: Capitol North American Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop License type: Restaurant Address: 170 N. Boulder Highway, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Capriotti’s BH Cardivan LLC License type: Slot route operator Address: 6595 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Cardivan LLC Cardivan LLC License type: Gaming restricted Addresses: 201 S. Stephanie St., Henderson; 2830 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson; 2662 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson; 2501 Anthem Village Drive, Henderson; 205 S. Stephanie St., Henderson; 2594 Wigwam Park-
Carlito’s Burritos License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased product off-sale Address: 4300 E. Sunset Road, Suite A5, Henderson Owner: David’s Foodservice Carol’s Post Mastectomy Specialist License type: Personal services Address: 72 N. Pecos Road, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Carol’S Post Mastectomy Specialist Casey Jade Photography License type: Photography Address: 860 Woodtack Cove Way, Henderson Owner: Casey Levine Casinotech License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 981 Empire Mesa Way, Henderson Owner: Landry Holdings I Catlow Consulting License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, Las Vegas Owner: Catlow Consulting Cato Productions License type: Professional promoter Address: 5425 E. Tropicana Ave., Apt. 204, Las Vegas Owner: Aris Cato CBAS Consulting License type: Personal services Address: 5897 Noble Stand St., Las Vegas Owner: CBAS Consulting CCLV Manufacturing Center License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 4395 Polaris Ave., Las Vegas Owner: CCLV Manufacturing Center CD’s Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 371 E. Kimberly Drive, Henderson
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Owner: Brian Grazzini
Celeste’s COSI Kit Co. License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1049 Tabor Hill Ave., Henderson Owner: Celeste’s COSI Kit Co.
Computer Systems for Business License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Computer Systems for Business
Centennial Specialty Surgery Center License type: Professional services — medical Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Centennial Specialty Surgery Center Center for Sight License type: Professional services — medical Address: 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 360, Las Vegas Owner: Center for Sight and Eva Liang Central Recovery Henderson License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 1490 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: LVRC Holdings Centre Firearms Co. License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 180 Cassia Way, Suite 513, Henderson Owner: Centre Firearms Co. Century 21 JR Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 101 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson Owner: JR Realty Century Gaming Technologies License type: Gaming restricted Address: 850 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson Owner: United Coin Machine Co. Cheyenne Corporate Center License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 3291 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 8, Las Vegas Owner: Cheyenne Corporate Center Mezzanine Choco Kebab and Creperie License type: Restaurant Address: 707 Fremont St., Suite 2260, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Welles and Garth Beauregard Chuchote Thai Bistro License type: Beer/wine cooler on-sale Address: 4105 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Chuchote Thai Ciox Health License type: Business support Address: 925 N. Point Parkway, Suite 350, Las Vegas
Couture Cakes License type: Restaurant Address: 8080 Al Carrison St., Las Vegas Owner: Couture Cakes Critical Hosting License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Jeremy Gardner Curacao Financial License types: Nondepository lender; wire service Address: 4200 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Adir Money Transfer Corp. Deborah Branch License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 562 Sentry Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Deborah Branch Desert Chic Upholstery & Designs License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3330 Sunrise Ave., Suite 107, Las Vegas Owner: Ana and Romina Montti Dino Expeditions License type: Multivendor Address: 207 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Walter Issa DM Brothers Phoneworld II License type: General retail sales Address: 4760 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 27, Las Vegas Owner: Bashir Dur Mohammad Dominos Pizza #9043 License type: Restaurant Address: 1780 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Domino’s Pizza Donut Mania License type: Restaurant Address: 6320 Simmons St., North Las Vegas Owner: The Royal Bread Co. E.R.J. Towing Services License type: Automobile towing service Address: 4245 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 2, Las Vegas Owner: Omega Auto Repair Ediths Beauty Salon License type: Cosmetology Address: 1440 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Edith Garcia
Eliot Steele Robinson License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Eliot Robinson Elite Firearms/Vegas License type: Secondhand dealer Class II Address: 5470 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Ascenio and Robert Gonzales Eloquent Light Photography License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Vaughn Burton Evans Therapeutics License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sylvia Evans Events With a Twist License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Colacion Farber Specialty Vehicles License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 7052 Americana Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Ken Farber
BUILDING PERMITS $5,566,589, commercial — new 6585 Speedway Blvd., North Las Vegas R&O Construction $1,309,069, grading 12515 Far Hills Ave., Las Vegas Howard Hughes Co. $1,170,625, commercial — alteration 3816 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Top Rank Builders $667,000, fireproof 6335 N. Hollywood Blvd., North Las Vegas Phoenix Fire Protection $650,000, tenant improvement 530 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Nevada Legal Services $630,000, commercial — alteration 6890 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas Did not disclose $368,994, commercial — addition 3627 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Bill Kaiser Erection Specialists
1059 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas KRG Rampart $257,000, commercial — new 4800 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Chu Hang $200,000, tenant improvement 2340 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas McDonald’s Hawaii Development and McDonald’s Corp. $174,675, residential — new x2 5836 and 5853 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $170,509, residential — new x2 5840 and 5845 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $163,335, residential — new 5852 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $151,541, residential — new 3734 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $151,404, residential — new x2 5841 and 5848 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $146,768, sign 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NP Palace $143,568, residential — new x2 5849 and 5856 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $142,735, commercial — addition 4410 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Accelerated Construction $141,276, residential — new 3726 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $139,586, residential — new x2 6250 and 6251 Orions Belt Peak St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $134,883, residential — new 6254 Orions Belt Peak St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $130,305, residential — new x3 5837, 5844 and 5857 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $126,450, pool and/or spa 12165 Castilla Rain Ave., Las Vegas Patricia M. Brizio Trust
$337,000, commercial — new 4800 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Chu Hang
$126,197, residential — new 6304 Cotinga St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$275,000, tenant improvement
$123,816, residential — new
2804 Teal Gardens Court, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $122,779, residential — new x2 3833 and 3841 Blake Canyon Drive, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $122,779, residential — new 3730 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $119,872, residential — new x2 5724 and 5732 Swan Bridge St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $116,922, residential — new 6229 Cotinga St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $114,000, commercial — alteration 3131 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Sun City General Contracting $112,530, residential — new 2732 Teal Gardens Court, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $110,125, residential — new x2 5728 and 5736 Swan Bridge St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $100,585, residential — new 6247 Orions Belt Peak St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $100,000, tenant improvement 2340 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas McDonald’s Hawaii Development and McDonald’s Corp. $100,000, commercial — alteration 6890 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas Did not disclose $98,306, residential — new 3837 Blake Canyon Drive, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $89,891, commercial — alteration 3131 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Sun City General Contracting $84,907, onsite 1731 Yale St., North Las Vegas Terra Contracting $82,471, sign 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NP Palace $82,000, commercial — new 4800 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Chu Hang To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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Category: 2018 conventions (List ranked by expected attendance)
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Website
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Expected attendees
CES 2018
ces.tech
Jan. 9-12
175,000
SEMA (Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week) 2018
semashow.com
Oct. 30-Nov. 2
160,000
National Association of Broadcasters 2018
nabshow.com
April 9-12
103,000
MAGIC Marketplace Fall Show 2018
ubmfashion.com/shows/magic
Aug. 13-15
85,000
MAGIC Marketplace Spring Show 2018
ubmfashion.com/shows/magic
Feb. 12-14
83,000
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show)
shotshow.org
Jan. 23-26
64,500
World of Concrete
worldofconcrete.com
Jan. 23-26
60,000
Las Vegas Market — Winter 2018
lasvegasmarket.com
Jan. 28-Feb. 1
50,000
Las Vegas Market — Summer 2018
lasvegasmarket.com
July 29-Aug. 2
50,000
ASD Las Vegas — March 2018
asdonline.com
March 11-14
46,000
ASD Las Vegas — July/August 2018
asdonline.com
July 29-Aug. 1
44,000
Nightclub and Bar Show 2018
ncbshow.com
March 27-28
39,000
JCK Show
lasvegas.jckonline.com
June 1-4
39,000
International Communications Industries Association/Infocomm 2018
infocommshow.org
June 6-8
38,000
RECon 2018
icsc.org
May 20-23
37,000
Cosmoprof North America 2018
cosmoprofnorthamerica.com
July 29-31
35,000
Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society Annual Conference & Exhibition
himssconference.org
March 5-9
30,000
National Automobile Dealers Association Annual Winter National Convention 2018
show.nada.org
March 23-25
30,000
National Hardware Show 2018
nationalhardwareshow.com
May 8-10
30,000
National Association of Convenience Stores Inc. Annual Meeting & Exposition 2018
nacsonline.com/nacsshow
Oct. 8-10
30,000
International Security Conference — ISC West 2018
iscwest.com
April 10-13
29,000
G2E: Global Gaming Expo 2018
globalgamingexpo.com
Oct. 9-11
26,000
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2017
adultentertainmentexpo.com
Jan. 24-27
25,000
International Surface Event 2018
intlsurfaceevent.com
Jan. 29-Feb. 1
25,000
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference/International Beauty Show Las Vegas 2018
ibslasvegas.com/iecsc.com
June 23-25
25,000
American International Motorcycle Expo
aimexpousa.com
Oct. 11-14
25,000
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