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As the holidays have left us bewildered and reeling, grasping for some semblance of sanity, we are drawn to the notion of indulging in a well deserved get away! Nothing screams rest and relaxation like Palm Springs, a sunny and delightful trip to the Sonoran Desert. Maybe a quick excursion to view sherbert painted desert skies in the Joshua Tree National Park is something that appeals to your senses. What about filling your lungs up with some of the freshest air on the planet produced from the towering pines of Big Bear California? Any one of these majestic furloughs can provide much needed regrouping and clarity after the accumulation of the stress filled holiday months.
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Submerse yourself into deep relaxation with a dip into one of several therapeutic hot springs! Palm Springs also offers a look into all the glory of mid-century to modern design architecture while you peruse the abundance of Palm Canyon Drive vintage boutique shops, interior design shops, and restaurants. The surrounding Coachella valley also offers hiking, biking and even horseback riding trails. There is something here for everyone. Take a scenic drive to the vast protected area of Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park, while you gaze in amazement of the rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the infamous twisted and bristled Joshua Trees, the park straddles the cactus dotted Colorado desert and the Mojave desert. Hiking trails weave their way through the gorgeousness of Hidden Valley, giving way to a multitude of daytime and nighttime photo opportunities.
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Big Bear, in all of its incomparable glory, sits on the banks of the sapphire fish filled waters of Southern California. This is the home to one of the most family friendly ski resorts in America, with its terrain parks, learner slopes, and the majestic Snow Summit Ski Resort. Boutique shops, gift stores, and outstanding restaurants line the streets of downtown Big Bear providing and array of choices suitable for the entire family, no matter how large or how small. Make a plan, mark your calendar, and take a trip! Treat yourself after having spent so much time, money, and energy this past holiday season! The time for rewarding yourself is now! Don’t hesitate, invest in your happiness and peace of mind with a well deserved get away to one of these three fun filled locations! Have a great trip, and see you all very soon! Happy travels. Send us a letter or submit your comments to: feedback@simply55.com We love hearing from you! Here at Simply 55+ we appreciate your feedback, positive or negative, to improve our publication at simply55.
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From The Staff
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Palm Springs
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Joshua Tree National Park
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Big Bear
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Representative Jacky Rosen
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Senator Dean Heller
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Henderson News
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Oscar Goodman, LVCVA
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For winter sun seekers, Palm Springs, California, is a nearby destination for those seeking sunshine, stunning scenery and blue skies. The average temperatures from October to March are high 80s to the low 50s. Visitors are lured to Palm Springs for its storied Hollywood legacy, Native American heritage and stellar collection of mid-century modern architecture. Palm Springs is California’s ultimate desert playground. Its truly is like no place else.
Dining and Shopping Shopping along palm tree lined streets, visitors will find a collection of mid-century modern boutiques, consignment dealers, art galleries and antiques shops filled with classic
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desert artwork, trendy sportswear, modern furnishings, and home accessories. Palm Springs is also known for is outdoor markets. Browse more than 200 booths offering beautiful art, handcrafted items, and new products every Thursday evening at Villagefest in downtown Palm Springs. Shoppers can also get a local shopping flavor at the Certified Farmers Market held on Saturdays at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Visitors seeking a unique dining experience need to come to Palm Springs. The pedestrian-friendly downtown allows visitors to dine alfresco amidst the charm and hip village vibe at many chef-owned bistros and celebrity haunts. The collection of restaurants Not That Old And Loving It!
range from small cafés to fine dining can be found in downtown or poolside at many of the hotel resorts.
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Climb aboard the world’s largest rotating tram car at The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin your 10-minute ride at the 2,643 ft. Valley Station and rise to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. Pack a picnic and hike the majestic Indian Canyons or join a ranger interpretive guided tour to learn about the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians who settled in the Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz and Chino Canyons. Begin your off-road adventure by exploring the San Andreas Fault or the spectacular Not That Old And Loving It!
From palms to pines, you will discover an outdoor playground for all ages and levels. From hiking to off-road excursions, this year-round desert paradise is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and canyons. Plan your adventure…
Joshua Tree National Park. Tour guides will take you through breathtaking canyons, rugged trails and lush desert landscape. Tee-off at one of the legendary golf courses offering beautiful views and challenging terrain.
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architecture in the country. Since the 1920’s, visionary modernist architects have designed sleek, modern homes that Home have embraced the & Lifestyle Improvement desert environment. The National Trust for Savers Historic Preservation named Palm Springs Simply to its 2006 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Feedback Destinations, an annual list of unique and lovingly preserved communities in the country.
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April – June local architecture and the notable architects Calendar Of Events Stagecoach Country Music Festival who put modernism on the map. Every Dinah Shore Weekend February, thousands of visitors flock to Palm Annual White Party Springs for Modernism Week, an event Palm Springs International Festival celebrating desert modernism through design Remembering Nevada of Short Films and architecture tours, events and programs. Coachella Music Festival Joshua Tree Music Festival Modernism also flourishes in numerous retro, boutique shops selling mid-century modern Happy Holidays Get Here furnishings, vintage clothing, art and estate treasurers. In addition, many of its small Palm Springs is located less than four hours hotels and vacation homes are mid-century from Las Vegas, and two hours from Los modern. Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
Stay in Palm Springs Palm Springs has over 150 hotels and resorts including mid-century retreats, historic inns, full-service resorts, and private vacation home and condo rentals. You will find a selection of accommodations that meet your needs and quality choices in a variety of price ranges and styles.
The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is one of “America’s Most Stress-Free Airports,” with its outdoor design, amenities and relaxed environment. Daily non-stop flights are available from major cities across the U.S. and Canada that arrive to the “resort port,” where you can be to your hotel and downtown within minutes.
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January – March Palm Springs International Film Festival Modernism Week La Quinta Arts Festival Tour de Palm Springs BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament
Request a free visitor guide at www.VisitPalmSprings.com or by calling 800-347-7746. While in town, stop by the Palm Springs Visitors Center located at 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262.
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1. Certain Sunshine. During the winter season, Palm Springs enjoys non-stop sunshine and mild temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. 2. Actual Affordability. As the snowbirds head home in late winter, more midweek lodging specials pop up in May and through the summer. 3. Remarkable Indian Canyons. With wildflowers busting out everywhere in the desert during spring, now is the perfect time to trek along gurgling streams under California Fan Palms (the only palm native to the Western U.S.) while exploring rock art paintings and remains of ancient villages. Friendly Native American rangers narrate and interpret their culture and history in these oases.
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4. Thrilling Off-Road Tours. Take a guided four-wheel drive along the San Andreas Fault, get inside one of Palm Springs’ thousands of hillside windmills, or climb among the eerie rocky moonscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.
5. Momentous Museums. From the cutting-edge modern installations at the Palm Springs Art Museum to the World War II bombers of the Palm Springs Air Museum, you’ll never be bored indoors in Palm Springs. 6. The Towering Tram. Ride on the world’s largest rotating tram car to 8,500 feet and explore the pristine mountain wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park to access more than 50 miles of hiking trails including guided nature walks. 7. Superlative Shopping. Palm Springs’ celebrates its Mid-Century Modernist roots with hip and eclectic boutiques and galleries in the burgeoning uptown design district, where you’ll find everything from groovy lamps to vintage poodle dresses. 8. Cool Lodgings. With over 70 hotels and inns with less than 50 rooms each, Palm Springs is the epicenter for intimate, oneof-a-kind properties, be they Spanish Moorish, ‘50s retro, or wildly Western in design. The choice of vacation rental homes is not to be missed, with cozy retro studios, to sumptuous celebrity party pads. +
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Joshua Tree A Hidden Gem in the Desert
Instead of scurrying off to a tropical destination, many find the peace and tranquility of the desert more enticing. An other worldly landscape void of crowds and consumerism might just be the ideal place to rejuvenate. Joshua Tree National Park in southeastern California lies 140 miles east of Los Angeles and has been growing in popularity among visitors of all ages.
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Joshua Tree National Park
Spanning approximately 790, 636 acres, the park was named for the unique Yucca brevifolia or Joshua trees found throughout the location. The unusual landscape spans from the highlands of California's Mojave Desert to the lowlands of the Colorado Desert. Other vegetation found here includes pinion pines, California junipers, mixed scrub bushes and a combination of Cholla and Yucca cactus. Not That Old And Loving It!
The western region of the park features a variety of granite rock formations and boulder piles that appeal to climbing enthusiasts. Conversely, the Coachella Valley found in the southeastern area of the park bears flat, sandy grasslands and dense cactus groupings that resemble a manmade garden. Scattered here and there are oases complete with arrays of California fan palms. The park has north, south and west entrances that all have interesting and informative visitor's centers. Paved roads meander through the park and lead guests to campgrounds, picnic spots, trail heads and viewpoints. Along the way, visitors are invited to stop and explore the interpretive exhibits, which provide insight into the ecology, history and wildlife of the area. Not That Old And Loving It!
By night, the vast barren space and lack of urban light pollution make the perfect stargazing location year round. During the winter months, the southern sky displays the Orion constellation, which features the brilliant Sirius star. Gemini and Taurus are also highly visible at this time. Springtime brings the bright Arcturus star into view in the eastern sky along with the constellation Leo. Some prefer visiting during the summer for the chance to gaze upon the Milky Way and Sagittarius. The desert is also a grand destination for witnessing the spectacular Perseid meteor shower that occurs each August. In the fall, the Great Square of Pegasus rises in the northeast and the Andromeda Galaxy is also visible. During the last weekend in October, the park hosts the annual Night Sky Festival. The three-day Continued on pg. 12 January 2018
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The Mojave Sands hotel stands conveniently close to the national park while offering cozy and quirky accommodations. Relax away from the bustling city while enjoying the amenities that include private room patios, secluded outdoor showers, retro vinyl-record players and a scenic communal courtyard. The Hicksville Trailer Palace is another unique location, which features 11 trailer accommodations that each have their own theme. Choose a stay in a trailer that commemorates the 70s or enjoy the upscale surroundings of the FiFi. Relax in the solarheated saltwater pool or gaze at the stars in the rooftop hot tub. Additional site activities include archery, a BB gun range, miniature golf and table tennis.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Twentynine Palms might appeal to the less adventurous. The location has 84 rooms or suites, an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center and a business center that remains open 24/7. Guests are welcome to stay for a complimentary cold or hot breakfast buffet in the morning. Venture across the street for lunch or dinner at either the Del Taco or Pizza Hut. Continued on pg. 14
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The Restaurant at 29 Palms Inn offers upscale poolside dining and live entertainment every night of the week. The menu features a variety of traditional favorites ranging from salads and pasta dishes to seafood and steak. The venue prides itself on preparing meals using its own organic garden produce and locally harvested foods. Guests also have the opportunity to place orders for next-day picnic lunches that are ready as early as 07:15 in the morning.
The Hoof & The Horn located on 55840 Twentynine Palms Highway has an eclectic blend of new and vintage items for anyone who enjoys bohemian or Western-inspired styles. Cowboy boots, fringed handbags, moccasins and printed tunics are some of the treasures you will find.
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is a combination restaurant, nightclub and saloon. Renowned for its BBQ, meals are prepared according to order on an outdoor mesquite grill. The venue also regularly hosts concerts featuring bands and performers from across the globe.
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If in the market for handmade western dĂŠcor items, stop at Brian Bosworth's Bkb Ceramics at 61706 CA-62. The studio houses a wide selection of dishware, planters and other functional handcrafted items. Browse through the array for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.
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vast weekend swap meets reminiscent of big city flea markets. Visitors have the chance to find anything imaginable from prized crystal or living cactus to western attire and old vinyl records.
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The area boasts a number of interesting destinations that will make a trip to Joshua Tree National Park complete. Art lovers should consider visiting Noah Purifoy's Outdoor Desert Art Museum. The 10-acre space found on Blair Lane displays many different unusual large pieces created using nontraditional mediums that include metal, wood, bowling balls and old tires. Each handcrafted project is also created around a specific theme.
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During the 1950s, UFOlogist George Van Tassel constructed the massive dome building according to specifications he claimed originated from extraterrestrial beings. Spanning an impressive 38-feet tall with a 55-foot diameter, the building stands on a magnetic vortex on which Tassel hoped to achieve time travel. Today, the venue serves as a New Age-type spa that offers guests the chance to relax and unwind while listening to the unique sounds of crystal bowls. Turn back the hands of time by visiting the Smith's Ranch Drive-In. For a minimal entrance fee of approximately five dollars, guests enjoy the night air while watching the latest double features. A local radio station provides the Continued on pg. 16
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while your driving through the majestic landscape of Big Bear. A perfect retreat for any season! Make this your ultimate family gathering and experience with exceptionally affordable prices all year round. Whether you're looking for tour packages, hiking trails, or on the water adventures you're bound to find something within your price range. Enjoy mountain biking at its best. Ride the Sky Chair to the top and then travel the scenic bike trails, or ride the gentle North Shore bike path, which is a sightseer must. If time on the water is what you're looking for try; paddle boating, pontoon boating, sailing or power boating... windsurfing, Continued on pg. 20
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Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events This holiday season, Congressional Republicans -- all while the ink has yet to dry on their gift-wrapped tax cuts for giant corporations recently signed tax law. and special interests - leaving hardworking Nevadans to foot the bill. This reckless and I am serious about my commitment to our Remembering Nevada fiscally irresponsible plan will add more than seniors, and I will fight every day to protect $1 trillion to our deficit, passing on today's the benefits you have earned and depend. problems to the next generation. Should you ever need assistance with Social Happy Holidays Security or help with Medicare, veterans My constituents deserved real bipartisan tax benefits, or wish to express support or concern reform and a simpler, fairer tax code aimed on any given issue, please don’t hesitate to at supporting the middle class. Instead, this contact my district office in Las Vegas at Republican-controlled Congress failed to 702-963-9500 or my Washington, D.C. office deliver, and now Speaker Ryan is calling for at 202-225-3252. I also encourage you to visit “entitlement” reform, using new deficits to my website at Rosen.house.gov to contact me justify cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and other via email. I am here to serve you. + important programs serving older Americans
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their stories of worries of an unexpected financial emergency and frustrations with their Congress passed sweeping tax relief legislation Calendar Of Events stagnant wages. and President Trump recently signed it into law. According to the independent Joint Committee That’s why I’m proud to have helped write this on Taxation, every income category of Nevada’s Remembering Nevada once-in-a-generation tax relief bill that will help roughly 1.4 million individual tax return filers lead this country, and Nevadans, onto a new and will receive a tax cut. I encourage all Nevadans prosperous path. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is to compare your paychecks today to the ones a meaningful initiative that is pro-family, proyou’ll receive in February; they’re going to be Holidays Happy worker, and pro-Nevada. bigger because our bill allows you to keep more of your hard-earned money. As a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, I fought hard to ensure that I know that for the last eight years, families this tax relief bill included provisions to help in Nevada, and across the country, have been Nevadans get ahead. Under our plan, rates struggling to stay financially afloat. In fact, it’s are reduced for lower-income and middle-class been reported that nearly eight in 10 Americans families. This bill also includes my amendment who work full-time are living paycheck to to double the child tax credit from $1,000 to paycheck. And Nevadans are more likely to be $2,000 per child – a 100 percent increase over living paycheck to paycheck than most other current law. Additionally, it includes my measure states. to make it easier for startups and businesses to give employees an ownership stake in their To put that into perspective – housing costs company’s success by awarding stock options. are reported to consume nearly a quarter The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also expands of Nevadans’ paychecks. In fact, one report the medical expense deduction and repeals suggests that after the cost of living expenses Obamacare’s individual mandate tax penalty, are taken out of their paychecks, the average which will give a break to the tens of thousands Nevadan has a little more than $700 left. of Nevadans who would otherwise be forced to pay the fine. In my time across the state, many of my constituents have personally shared with me
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It is important to note that despite the plethora of misinformation out there, our bill does not touch Medicare. Rest assured that as a strong supporter of strengthening and preserving Medicare and Social Security, I’m committed to ensuring that our current and future seniors can access the health care and benefits that they’ve paid into. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a pro-growth package will help boost jobs, increase wages, and drive growth in our local communities and I’m proud to have helped get it over the finish line. According to the Tax Foundation, the legislation will lead to a 1.7 percent increase in GDP over the long-term and 1.5 percent higher wages. I know how important it is for Nevadans to be able to keep more of their paychecks, and rest assured that I will continue fighting for policies that put you first..
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has been one of our goals -- to allow people Henderson, Nev. – The Henderson City Council to remain near their homes and to be able to unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday have a job. So I think there’s a huge return on night offering the Raiders organization the investment for the investment that the City of opportunity to purchase a 55-acre parcel of Remembering Nevada Henderson is making.” land near the Henderson Executive Airport for a football practice facility and corporate In a presentation to the Mayor and City headquarters. Council, city staff outlined the potential Happy Holidays economic benefits to the community that The minimum price for the property, which would accompany the creation of the Raiders will be offered through a direct sale under corporate headquarters and practice facility, the resolution, is set at $6.05 million. The including enhancement of the city’s tax base, project’s developer has advised the city that the encouraging additional high-quality development headquarters and practice facility will create an in West Henderson near the Henderson estimated 250 full-time jobs for non-players and Executive Airport and attracting additional will lead to an investment of $75 million in the tourism to Henderson. Over a 30-year period, parcel, which is being offered for sale by the the proposed facility would generate nearly $14 city at a reduced price because of the economic million in estimated property taxes that can benefits it will bring to Henderson. be used to invest in enhancing public safety, building new infrastructure, improving education “Return on investment is very important and and other key Henderson priorities. we’re making an investment in the Raiders by voting to move forward,” said Mayor Debra If the Raiders agree to move forward with the March in remarks before casting her vote to purchase, then a public meeting would be held approve the resolution. ”There is going to be a on Feb. 6 for the City Council to consider an significant economic impact to our community, offer for the property and to possibly approve a creating new tax revenue. And by creating binding purchase and sale agreement between more jobs in our community, people can stay the buyer and the city. in our community to live, work and play, which
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Remembering Nevada
Las Vegas Becoming Happy Holidays Sports and Expansion Capital of the World By Oscar B. Goodman, LVCVA Host Committee Chairman
As we close 2017, I want to reflect on the power and resiliency of our city. Let us all continue to recognize the first responders, police officers and volunteers who stepped up during our darkest moment. I have never doubted the strength of this community. The actions taken on that fateful day and after by public servants and private individuals alike, are proof of our city’s unbreakable bond. I am so proud to be a part of the Las Vegas community. Last year was an impressive year for our city. Although we’ve long-hosted a variety of sporting events from championship boxing to professional bull riding, in 2017, we stepped into the major leagues. March—one of my favorite times of the year for sports—was full of historic announcements. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway revealed NASCAR would add a second NASCAR Cup Series race beginning in the fall of 2018. The race will be in addition to its customary March NASCAR weekend. Later that month, the National Football League (NFL) voted 31-1 in favor of the Raider’s move to Las Vegas and now their future stadium has broken ground. I cannot wait for Las Vegas to join the thrilling Raider Nation!
In August, the United Soccer League (USL) announced that Las Vegas would be the third and final USL expansion franchise to join the league for the 2018 season. The new team, Las Vegas Lights FC, will play at Cashman Field. We followed this incredible news, with the revelation that the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBA) and the National Basketball League (NBA) Board of Governors had unanimously approved the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas. Owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, the team will also begin play in 2018 at their home arena in the Mandalay Bay Events Center. All this flurry of news comes as we celebrate the incredible success of the Vegas Golden Knights. The boys’ impressive track record in their inaugural season has proven that they bring the best of the desert heat to the ice. Here’s hoping they keep breaking records and make it to the playoffs. The latest sports announcements shouldn’t be surprising. Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World and was built to host the very best at the highest standard. It’s exciting to see us pave the path to becoming a fabulous sports mecca. I
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LVCCD Facts: can’t wait for a 2018 packed Remembering with more greatNevada news for the destination as we prove to the • LVCCD will add 600,000 square feet of world why we’re simply the best. exhibit space, new meeting rooms and other Looking ahead, the Las Vegas Convention Happy Holidays amenities; as well as renovate the entire and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is working existing property. to further solidify its position as the No. 1 convention destination by moving forward with • The LVCC hosts more than 22 percent of all development of the Las Vegas Convention convention attendees traveling in Southern Center District (LVCCD). On Tuesday, Nevada, supports 11,800 local jobs and December 12 the LVCVA Board of Directors $495.1 million in local wages and salaries. approved the contract to retain tvsdesign • Las Vegas has been the No. 1 trade / Design Las Vegas as the firm to provide show destination in North America for 23 design services for the Las Vegas Convention consecutive years hosting nearly 22,000 Center District Phase Two Expansion project. meetings in 2016 and a record-breaking 6.3 This milestone decision was the final approval million convention delegates. needed to secure the project’s design team. The LVCVA looks forward to proceeding with • Parties interested in participating in a groundbreaking ceremony on January 8, development of the LVCCD should visit 2018 to celebrate a project that will secure http://www.lvccdistrict.com/. Las Vegas as the world’s premier business destination for decades to come. The Las Vegas Host Committee is excited to announce the launch of our newest The process of securing our design team has social media channel, @LVCVAImpact, on been a long one, and we’re thrilled to take both Facebook and Twitter. We invite our this step forward with a world-class design community to follow, like and share @ partner in place. The design process will LVCVAImpact posts focusing on tourism now move forward with the goal of unveiling news directly impacting our Southern Nevada the final design in mid-2018. We are also community. conducting the search for a construction firm and hope to announce the firm in early 2018. Thank you for supporting the Las Vegas The expansion is expected to be complete on Host Committee this year. I look forward Dec. 1, 2020, just in time to welcome CES in to continuing our great work together. For January 2021. more information on how to become a Host At nearly 60 years old, our convention center Committee Ambassador please visit our is long overdue for an upgrade; the LVCCD website www.lvcva.com/host or follow us on expansion and renovation will allow us to Facebook and Twitter @LVCVAImpact. provide the world class experience our clients have come to expect from us and Las Vegas, Happy New Year! and our partners at tvsdesign / Design Las Vegas will help us create an iconic design worthy of one of the world’s most iconic cities.
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