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Imagine you and your co-workers receive a mysterious package indicating that a “situation” is afoot. A note leads you to a designated meeting place, where “agents” rush in and reveal grainy footage of your boss being abducted at gunpoint. ¶ Your mission? Break into teams, track down your missing manager and bring the assailants to justice. Sound like a task better suited for police than a group of middle managers? team b uil d ing, Continue d on page 11
$46.59 Closing price of a barrel of sweet, light crude oil Jan. 13. Oil prices have plummeted 60 percent over the past six months.
4.97M Number of job openings in the United States in November, up 142,000 from October, according to the Labor Department.
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Alan Feldman, executive vice president of MGM Resorts International; and Terri Janison, vice president of community development at United Way of Southern Nevada, on their favorite television series, the definition of happiness and guilty pleasures. THE NOTES People on the move, P4
MEET: TOTALLY OLIVE
Robert and Maryann Hutchison are passionate about olive oil and customer service. They opened their business last year and are trying to get the word out about their products, which they let customers try before buying. TALKING POINTS Economy in Southern Nevada shows promise, P7
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P13 The List: Taxicab companies, P18
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Kolleen Kelley was named 2014 Realtor of the Year by the Nevada Association of Realtors. Kelley, of Golden Real Estate, served as 2014 president after being president-elect in 2013. She also is a past president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Real- kelley tors. Also honored were Dave Tina, Urban Nest Realty, Nevada Distinguished Realtor; Kenneth Gragson, Barrett & Co., Realtor Active in Politics; Patty Kelley, Kelley & Associates, Joe Nolan Award recognizing spirit, passion and professionalism. Thirteen members of the Nevada Association of Realtors completed the Leadership NVAR 2014 program, including Jane Armstrong-Morse, Janet Carpenter and Vandana Chima-Bhalla, Signature Real Estate Group; Jim Fong and Julie Youngblood, Keller Williams Realty Southwest; Dave Tina, Urban Nest Realty; Lisa Weber, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Darra Williams, Signature Gallery of Homes; and Robert Little, Re/Max Advantage. Jon Krieg is a financial services representative and Christine Tassone is a mortkrieg tassone gage loan originator at Clark County Credit Union. Donna DeMarco is vice president, relationship manager at Meadows Bank. Alan Diskin is executive director of the College of Southern Nevada Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and advance the college by raising private money to help its students, faculty and staff. Diskin was president of Las Vegas Junior Achievement.
its 2015 executive board. Max Tappeiner, hotel manager at Mandarin Oriental, is president. Steve Arcana, chief operating officer of Golden Gaming, Inc., is executive vice president; Marc Rubinstein, senior vice president of Affinity Gaming, is chief legal officer; Paola Armeni, a partner at Gordon Silver law firm, is chief administrative officer; Courtney Orrock, vice president of analytics and underwriting at Wyndham Consumer Finance, is chief financial officer; and Joe Haro, director of sponsorships at Hakkasan Group, is chief marketing officer. Outgoing President Frank Rigley will consult as honorary president. The Nevada System of Higher Education board of regents approved the Desert Research Foundation board of trustees. Officers, who serve twoyear terms, are chairman Charles T. Creigh Jr., principal/broker, NewMarket Advisors (Las Vegas); vice chairwoman Stephanie Tyler, president, AT&T Nevada (Reno); treasurer Soraya Tabibi Aguirre, partner, Holland and Hart (Carson City); and secretary Holger Liepmann, retired executive vice president of nutritional products, Abbott Laboratories (Incline Village). New board members, who serve four-year terms, are W. Michael Fagan, venture capitalist (Reno); Tom Skancke, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, (Las Vegas); and Pat Egan, senior vice president of customer operations at NV Energy (Las Vegas). Reappointed board members include C. Joseph Guild III, attorney (Reno); and John R. Worthington, retired senior vice president, MCI Corp. (Reno). Kirk Jacobson and Chris Wilcox opened JW Advisors. They were two of the founding partners of Johnson Jacobson Wilcox. Their new firm will specialize in business financial consulting, litigation support, forensic accounting, assurance and tax services. Ron Eagle is senior vice president of public relations at R&R Partners. Eagle’s duties include working with government and public affairs leaders in Washington, D.C., and Mexico City.
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Maria Blondeaux is chief operating officer of Niche Media. Blondeaux began her career at Creel Printing and has worked at Niche Media since 2006. Blondeaux will continue to serve as vice president of manufacturing for Greenspun Media Group, Niche Media’s former parent company. GMG publishes VEGAS INC and The Sunday. Lauren Taylor Whitaker is a physical therapy assistant at Matt Smith Physical Therapy. She will work at the company’s Stephanie clinic, 1505 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 240, in Henderson. The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction announced 2015 officers and directors. Debbie Mello of Desert Lumber is president, Heidi Zupancic of McCarthy Building Companies is vice president, Julie Barraza of Westcor Companies is recording secretary, Cheri Hickman of Diversified Communications Solutions, Inc. is corresponding secretary, Kathy Hope of M & K Heating & Cooling is treasurer, and Liz Teramoto of Tiberti Co. is immediate past president. Directors are Gina Moore, Excalibur/ Luxor; Barbara Mumma, Sierra Ready Mix; and Deby Curry, Desert Truss. The Las Vegas Business Academy appointed
Raymond Bartreau, CEO of Best Rate Referrals, and Jon Gedde, senior mortgage adviser at Alderus Funding, were named two of Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s Hot 100 for 2015. Ten teams that submitted proposals for Strong Cities Strong Communities Las Vegas, a global economic development challenge, have advanced to Phase 2 of the competition after a vote by the Las Vegas City Council. The council also voted to award prizes to the top three proposals. A firstplace prize of $60,000 was awarded to “Build a Vibrant Las Vegas,” a local multidisciplinary team that proposed to create an unmanned aerial and robotics resource center at Cashman Center; $30,000 was awarded to a team from Gensler, a global architecture and design firm with offices in Las Vegas, which developed a proposal for Cashman Center to become a geographic center for sustainability; and $10,000 was awarded local architect Eric Strain and community developer Arnold Stalk for their plan to develop a mixeduse Mid-Strip/Main Street project. Phase 2 prizes are expected to be voted on by the city council in May. Neonatologist Farooq Abdulla joined the Foundation for Positively Kids team and is seeing patients at the Child Haven campus at 701 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas. Abdulla cares for premature and medically fragile infants. Robin Civish is the 2015 president of the Southern Nevada chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Members. Civish, of Voit Real Estate Ser-
vices, received her CCIM designation in 2009 and has served as a chapter director since 2010. Other 2015 board of director members and officers are Jarrad Katz, Phillip Dunning, Cathy Jones, Carol Cline-Ong, Adam Gregory, Eric Larkin, Devin Lee, Richard Lybbert, Ryan Martin, Chris Richardson, Cindy Santilena, Stacy Scheer and Brian Sorrentino. Urban Turban, which serves Indian cuisine and tapas, opened at 3900 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. UnitedHealthcare, the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and East West Bank invested in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s “Engage Southern Nevada” investment campaign, which launched in 2013 and is a three-year undertaking to raise $7.5 million for regional economic development. The Southern Nevada Human Resources Association named its 2014 Best Places to Work. In the micro business category, the winners, from first to third place, were McCarthy Building Companies, Provident Trust Group and Ed Vance & Associates Architects. In the small category, the winners were Three Square Food Bank, One Nevada Credit Union and Olin Chlor Alkali. In the medium category, the winners were Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, Nevada State Bank and Nathan Adelson Hospice. In the large category, the winners were Allegiant Travel Company, Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Hilton Grand Vacations. SuperShuttle expanded residential service to include the Centennial and Providence areas of northwest Las Vegas, Spring Valley, and Mountains Edge and Rhodes Ranch in southwest Las Vegas. SuperShuttle takes people to and from the airport. Off The Strip at the Linq and Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas selected Vox Solid Communications as their agency of record for public relations and social media. Las Vegas won a Green Power Leadership Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes efforts to advance the green power market. According to the EPA, the city “reinvests 100 percent of its savings from solar projects into more renewable energy and conservation, with the goal of becoming a net-zero energy city by 2020. Las Vegas installed 3.3 megawatts of solar photovoltaic panels at its wastewater treatment facility, which, combined with energy retrofits and solar panel installation at city facilities, will save more than $2.5 million per year in energy costs.” Smashburger opened at the Forum Food Court in Caesars Palace. It is the chain’s ninth Southern Nevada location. The Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Wynn and Encore are listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2015 Gold List for high standard of service, luxury, beauty and attention to detail. Ramirez Group launched a website, ramirezgroup. com/nhl, to provide resources and information to Nevadans seeking health insurance. Ramirez Group is a public relations firm. Coin Cloud set up a bitcoin ATM in the Gold Spike downtown. It is the company’s second Southern Nevada bitcoin ATM. Shake Shack opened at New York-New York. Volaris Airlines launched a twice-weekly direct flight between Cancun and Las Vegas.
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14 for ’14 As 2014 wound down, we asked prominent Nevada businesspeople to answer 14 questions in 14 or fewer words. In this month’s issues, we present their responses.
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Alan Feldman, executive vice president, Mgm resorts international
What modern day invention can you not live without? A coffee maker.
Any guilty pleasure(s)? Caramels. And I’m not the least bit guilty.
If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them? Any famous artist, composer or performer and ask how they overcame early failures.
What is your most embarrassing public moment? Being quoted using the “F” word in a story. Although I did get some fan mail.
Name your favorite television series and why? “Get Smart” — old-school humor. “Mary Tyler Moore Show” is a close second. What moral values are essential for a successful career? Integrity. Everything else flows from that. Define happiness. Being with my family. And a dog in my lap. How do you defuse stress or tension? I listen to opera. The characters’ lives are always worse than mine. What is your favorite pick-up line? Whatever it might have been, it was forgotten long ago.
What words best describe the city you live in? It’s the least hypocritical place in the universe. What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year? Trying to balance family life with work travel. Not certain if it’s accomplished, exactly.
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terri janison, vice president of community development, United Way of Southern Nevada
What modern-day invention can you not live without? My Jeep Wrangler to go offroading. If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask? Princess Diana. Would you do anything differently if you could start over? Name your favorite television series and why? “NCIS” — respect for the military and taking very serious situations and inserting humor. What moral values are essential for a successful career? Honesty.
Any guilty pleasure(s)? Really good milk chocolate and wine. What is your most embarrassing public moment? My husband (while dating) interviewing me on TV caught me off guard with a dip and a kiss! What words best describe the city you live in? Community, family friendly, dynamic, great weather. What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year? Sending both of my children off to college...with grace.
Define happiness. To wake up every morning. I have a great family, a good job and a community I’m involved in.
What is the most important topic for the Nevada legislature to address during the 2015 session? The funding formula for K-12 education.
Any regrets this past year? None. Regrets aren’t productive.
How do you defuse stress or tension? Running! It is my mental therapy.
Any regrets this past year? Not hitting Megabucks.
What is your top priority moving into 2015? Caramels. And spending more time with a dog in my lap.
What is your favorite pick-up line? I have been married 26 years... what is a pick-up line?
What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session? Fixing the budget deficit. Everything else flows from that.
What is your top priority moving into 2015? Continuing to advocate for children in our community/ getting more to graduate.
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by the numbers
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McCarran International Airport’s ranking on a list of airports most mentioned in online media between Dec. 15 and Jan. 1, according to media-monitoring company Zignal Labs.
400
Number of film permits issued in 2014 in Clark County for movies, television shows and commercials.
$204,000
Median sales price of a local single-family home last month, a 10 percent increase from December 2013.
34,000
Number of people who attend the RECon retail convention every year. The International Council of Shopping Centers, which hosts the event, announced it would keep RECon in Las Vegas through at least 2019.
$1,399
Price of a Budgee, a “friendly robot assistant” designed to help people with handicaps. The robot was on display at International CES.
86
Number of Allegiant Air pilots who picketed outside the company’s Summerlin headquarters as negotiations continued between the airline and the Teamsters union.
18 percent
Share of Southern Nevada home sales last month that were bank-owned or short sales, down from almost 74 percent in 2012.
$15,000
Amount won by four UNLV students who placed first in the 2014 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants competition. A total of $5,000 went to the university’s accounting program.
Owner Robert Hutchison displays products at Totally Olive, an olive oil and vinegar specialty store in Henderson. The store opened Dec. 3. (steve marcus/staff)
Want to put your own spin on a recipe? Try a different olive oil Describe your business.
Totally Olive carries a large variety of ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and specialty foods, giving customers the opportunity to taste products before making a purchase. Our staff can make recommendations for recipes and pairings to create unique flavors that enhance the dish being prepared.
Totally Olive Address: 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702-492-9292 Email: info@totallyolive.com Website: totallyolive.com Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Owned/operated by: Robert and Maryann Hutchison In business since: 2014
Who are your customers?
Our customers are amateur home gourmet chefs looking to create new flavors and tastes, beyond the standard way of cooking traditional dishes. People who are health conscious and prefer cooking with a lower calorie and healthier choice such as extra virgin olive oil.
products we carry. What is the hardest part about doing business in Southern Nevada?
With the amount of people now living in Southern Nevada, it’s hard to get your name out into the marketplace in a cost-efficient manner.
What is the best part about doing business in Southern Nevada?
The large population base and the diversity of the population. What obstacles has your business overcome?
Getting our name into the marketplace and educating people on the health benefits of using extra virgin olive oil versus butter and other types and qualities of olive oil.
What makes your business unique?
People can come in and taste our products before buying.
How can Southern Nevada improve its business climate?
What is your business philosophy?
Continue with its current direction. Las Vegas has a lot more to offer than just gambling.
Offer a high-quality product at a reasonable price with excellent, knowledgeable and friendly staff.
What have you learned from the recession?
What’s the most important part of your job?
Ensuring that a high quality of customer service is maintained and constant training is taking place on the
That you can still offer excellent customer service even though you have to better manage expenses. There are more cost-effective ways to operate than you previously knew.
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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Las Vegas bankowned home prices lagging behind other resales”: It is hard to believe what they are asking for these beat-up properties. Then you must deal with slow, drawn-out procedures with the banks. — Highwayman 2014 For this inventory to finally get unloaded, you need to widen the gap further, which means either reducing the distressed prices further or getting more borrowers approved to buy the higherend properties to drive those prices higher. — DMCVegas On Cy Ryan’s lasvegassun.com story “Will Sandoval support Obama’s free tuition proposal?” There is no money unless the governor wants to tax us more. The city wants more tax dollars. Metro wants more tax dollars. CCSD wants more tax dollars. At some point, we won’t have any money left. — itsumo Since when is $6 billion/year a BIG spending program? Ask the Republicans why they won’t touch the Pentagon’s budget, over 100x what the new college plan would cost. — BobInVegas
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hen thinking about economic But before we cheer too loudly, we should jonas development in Nevada, the realize that though we’ve reached one summit, peterson giant Tesla Motors battery there are many more mountains to climb if we factory near Reno comes to want to reach the height of true industry divermost people’s minds. It’s a big deal. sification and sustainable prosperity. That’s part of the reason why the LVGEA is hosting a But don’t discount Southern Nevada. “State of Economic Development” breakfast Jan. 28. It’s This past year, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, useful for a community to collectively refine our goals and Southern Nevada’s economic development organization, ensure we’re on a course to a sustainable economic future. At helped facilitate 3,800 jobs and assisted 33 companies exthe breakfast, we will discuss the new paradigm for econompand or relocate to the Las Vegas Valley. ic development going into 2015 and beyond. Southern Nevada’s economy is improving. Our regional Our gaming, tourism and convention industries are more economic development efforts are paying off. stable than they were several years ago, but we need to do I have watched Gov. Brian Sandoval transform how Nemore to bolster the creation of new industries and improve vada pursues economic development, and this new approach community institutions so we have safe, quality neighboris helping guide the state’s nation-leading economic growth. hoods where parents have well-paying jobs, children have We no longer are in the throes of the Great Recession, quality learning and employment opportunities, and all and while the downturn was a catalyst for re-engineering families have amenities that enhance their lives. economic development, we’re at the point now where the That’s why the LVGEA and its partners will be more community wants to know what’s next. The impetus for ecoinvolved in education and transportation initiatives, as well nomic development in 2011 was to recover from the recesas specific industry projects. Southern Nevadans deserve to sion, and we’ve largely done that. prosper in a global economy. Ensuring that future is a tall Our efforts are just a sliver of the regional gains in jobs, order, but we must embark on that course. capital investment and industry diversification that have Jonas Peterson is president and chief economic development broadly decreased unemployment and increased economic officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Southern growth during the past two years. We have seen encouragNevada’s regional economic and community development oring growth in technology ecosystems, unmanned aircraft ganization. systems, logistics and manufacturing.
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Mike Smith is an award-winning editorial cartoonist who also draws for the Las Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate. See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.
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After stormy start, are better days ahead for SLS Las Vegas? By J.D. morris Staff Writer
For evidence of just how important Sam Nazarian was to the creation of SLS Las Vegas, look no further than the iconic starfish-like silver sculpture that looms large at the front entrance. It’s reportedly a caricature of Nazarian himself. Nazarian has been the face of the property since he purchased it when it was still the Sahara in 2007. He closed the Sahara four years later, then reopened it as SLS Las Vegas following a $415 million overhaul. But now Nazarian is leaving the vision he created in the hands of others, at least for a while. He stepped back from day-to-day operations at the nazarian resort amid dramatic hearings before Nevada gaming regulators. It’s a big setback for Nazarian, and the latest in a series of high-profile speed bumps for the fledgling Strip resort. Since opening in August, the resort has laid off staff, lost its first president and closed its buffet. Taken together, these incidents paint a turbulent picture for SLS’ first few months. But experts, and the resort’s new president, still see room for success. “They’ve always had people who know the business as their top operations person,” said David Schwartz, director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research, referring to the current and former SLS presidents. “So you’ve got somebody directly in the chain of command there who definitely knows what they’re doing.” Current president Scott Kreeger’s background includes spending more than a decade as an executive at locals gaming giant Station Casinos, which is significant in that SLS is also trying to appeal to locals. SLS faces a challenge in trying to compete for Las Vegas locals in a crowded market, compounded by the fact that locals have been historically hesitant to frequent Strip casinos. Still, Kreeger said he’s drawing on his experience and working on a strategy that can compete with Station and Boyd Gaming, which appeals to the locals market as well. Kreeger’s most recent position is also helpful. He was most recently chief operating officer at Revel in Atlantic City, which was one of four casinos there to close in 2014. So he knows how to work in a tough operating environment. “He knows how to deal with locals, how to deal with the middle market and he comes from very, very severe distress,” said Anthony Curtis, publisher of Las Vegas Advisor. “I think they got a real good guy in there.” Now the question is: How crippling are the problems Kreeger inherited? In October, SLS announced it was laying off 2 percent of its workforce after evaluating business needs. Later that month, the resort announced that Kreeger was replacing President and Chief
The silver starfish statue outside of SLS Las Vegas is said to be a caricature of Sam Nazarian. (christopher devargas/staff file)
Operating Officer Rob Oseland, who left to work on another resort project. Then, in November, SLS closed its buffet. At least some of those changes aren’t unusual for new resorts. Curtis said it’s typical for properties to open overstaffed and then make adjustments. As for the departure of Oseland, Schwartz said that “often the person who builds the casino doesn’t end up running it for a long time.” The closure of the SLS buffet is a different story, in Curtis’ view. “That’s not remotely normal. A buffet is very important in the whole Vegas experience,” he said. “For a place to open and have that happen so quickly is definitely a negative sign.” But Kreeger suggested a buffet might not be essential, at least for SLS. He said the resort was polling its customer base to “make sure that the buffet is an amenity that they care to have.” And despite recent developments, he said observers should be optimistic about the future of the resort. He characterized the operating changes as early kinks being worked out on the way to smoother sailing. “I’ve opened several properties in my career. There’s always this early stage of maturity you go through, and there’s changes,” Kreeger said. “I think that’s a natural process that we’re going through.” To be sure, SLS has faced some unique obstacles to success. It opened right before the relatively weaker winter season, and its location on the Strip’s north end — up the street from the abandoned Fontainebleau project — means it doesn’t get much foot traffic. The location factor could become less of an is-
sue over time. Next year, an open-air venue will open across the street in time to host the Rock in Rio USA music festival. Resorts World Las Vegas is planned to open nearby in the coming years, and that should inject even more life into the area. Meantime, Curtis said SLS would be on stronger footing once it really nails down its market. He said Nazarian and his company, SBE, are used to dominating the nightlife scene in their other markets. That type of prominence isn’t coming to SLS overnight, which Curtis said has been a hindrance for a property that was built around chic nightclubs and restaurants but also marketed itself to locals. “I think they weren’t sure what they wanted to be when they opened,” he said. Aggressively pursuing the locals market helped, but “what they were forgetting, I think, is the middle market itself.” Kreeger, for his part, already seems to know what type of customer SLS attracts: younger people with more disposable income less attracted to the things that entertained previous generations of Las Vegas visitors (i.e., gambling). He said the ethos of SLS is “rooted with that generation.” Gina Field, an entertainment industry worker in her 30s, arguably fits into that category. She already was familiar with the SLS brand from its presence in Los Angeles, where she lives. She saw advertisements there for the resort and decided to give it a try when she came to the Strip — not to gamble, but to run in a race. Field said the property felt somewhat isolated, but she didn’t mind. “If I was looking for a super upscale Vegas experience, this wouldn’t be my top choice,” she said. “But for just a fun weekend … it’s nice. I like the property.”
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Cash-strapped Caesars division files for bankruptcy protection By J.D. Morris Staff Writer
The main operating division of debtridden casino company Caesars Entertainment filed for bankruptcy, taking a long-planned step toward a major financial restructuring. Caesars filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. If the restructuring plan put forward by Caesars is instituted, it would slash the operating division’s $18.4 billion debt by nearly $10 billion. Caesars announced in December that the division — called Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., or CEOC — would file for bankruptcy after agreeing on the restructuring plan with certain senior creditors. And the company said this month a crucial number of creditors were on board. But some creditors aren’t going along with the restructuring plan, which would convert the operating division into one part that owns casinos and another that runs them. A group of hedge
funds filed court papers attempting to force the company into bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware. The hedge funds, who are junior creditors, told the Delaware bankruptcy court that Caesars was generally not paying its debts and requested an examiner to investigate assertions that insiders “plundered” away billions of dollars in value from the operating division. They also pre-emptively asked for a stay on Caesars’ filing, but the court denied that request. A judge will decide in which venue the Caesars bankruptcy proceedings take place. The junior creditors said in court papers that Delaware is appropriate because that’s where the operating division is incorporated; Caesars has justified choosing Illinois by pointing to the fact that it has properties there. Caesars has struggled to manage its billions of dollars in debt since it was acquired in a leveraged buyout in 2008. The company has lost money for each of the past five years.
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Nevada makes up difference in Medicaid payments to doctors under Obamacare By cy ryan Staff Writer
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s primary care physicians are safe, for now, from a 38 percent cut in fees collected for treating Medicaid patients. Under the Affordable Care Act, federal payments in Nevada were reduced an average of 38 percent. But Gov. Brian Sandoval and the 2013 Legislature, foreseeing the problem, put enough state money in the budget to make up the difference and continue payments at the current level until at least June 30. Sandoval’s chief of staff, Mike Willden, said an extra $4.5 million was included in the state budget to keep reimbursements at a steady level. There are 1,344 primary physicians treating Medicaid patients in Nevada. Stacy Woodbury, executive director of the 2,000-member Nevada State Medical Association, said she has made the Sandoval administration aware of possible pay reductions beyond June 30. According to a report by Kaiser Health News, five states have put up money to maintain Medicaid payment levels. The group said federal payments vary among states, and some would experience up to 50 percent reductions in the payments to primary physicians.
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What’s in store for Las Vegas real estate in 2015? By eli segall Staff Writer
Las Vegas’ real estate market, after getting battered by the recession, had one of its busiest years in a while in 2014. Investors built retail, apartment and office projects in the suburbs, the housing market stayed volatile and new projects were proposed and took shape along the Strip. What lies ahead? Here’s a rundown of what happened in 2014, and what insiders expect this year. Housing After hitting bottom, home prices rose at one of the fastest rates nationally in recent years as investors paid cash, sight unseen, for low-priced People photograph fireworks as Downtown Summerlin celebrates its grand opening houses to turn into rentals. Oct. 9. (steve marcus/staff file) But now, with fewer bargains out project seems all but impossible. Both brands are owned by Kroger Co. there, investors are pulling back. They triggered a valleywide slowdown last year as more listings went ignored, Retail Office sales volume dropped and prices rose The biggest story in Las Vegas’ retail Despite some progress, Las Vegas’ at a much slower pace. sector last year was the opening in Ocoffice market is arguably the mostReal estate pros expect the market tober of the long-delayed Downtown struggling aspect of the valley’s comto keep cooling in 2015. But with more Summerlin, the 1.6 million-squaremercial real estate industry. reliance on regular, mom-and-pop foot retail and office complex at SaLeases are being signed, investors buyers, that could turn a slowdown hara Avenue and the 215 Beltway. are buying buildings and some officeinto a slump, as many locals can’t get Previous owner General Growth users are expanding. But overall, the a mortgage because of tighter lending Properties stopped construction in market, which was vastly overbuilt by requirements and past bankruptcies, fall 2008 amid the national economic speculators during the boom years, foreclosures or short sales. meltdown, leaving a steel skeleton off has a glut of empty space and flat rentMeanwhile, homebuilders had a the freeway. Current owner Howard al prices. topsy-turvy 2014. Hughes Corp., a spin-off from General The vacancy rate was roughly Sales totals dropped hard as wouldGrowth, resumed work in 2013. 19 percent in the third quarter of 2014, be buyers, saddled with financial The mall opened with a four-day down from 21 percent a year earlier, woes and sticker shock, backed off. extravaganza of fireworks, live music and average asking rents have been Through November, sales volume was and food trucks. As of a few months stuck around $1.87 per square foot down 20 percent year-over-year in ago, 69 percent of the retail space had since late 2012, according to Colliers Southern Nevada, prices were flat and been leased. International. builders pulled fewer construction Meanwhile, Ikea announced plans The office market’s recovery “is not permits. last year to open its first store in Las pretty, but it is a recovery of sorts,” John All told, there’s little reason to feel Vegas. The popular Swedish retailer is Stater, Colliers’ Las Vegas research “warm and fuzzy” about 2015, Home slated to open in summer 2016 at Sunmanager, said in a report last fall. Builders Research President Dennis set Road and Durango Drive, in the Sales prices, for instance, are not Smith recently said. southwest valley. even close to those of the boom years, But even as business slumped, Other retailers taking space around but they are rising for high-quality developers laid out plans last year the valley include discount clothing buildings. And although landlords to build big. They revived massive shops, dollar stores and quick-service haven’t cut back on the pot of money projects that were derailed during restaurants, brokers say. they give tenants for interior buildthe downturn, including 1,700-acre However, shopping centers also got outs, some larger property owners Skye Canyon in northwest Las Vegas; hit with grocery-store closures, which are either raising rents or not budg2,700-acre Park Highlands in North could lead to a big drop in sales for ing much from the asking price, said Las Vegas; and 1,900-acre Inspirada other retailers in the plazas because of broker Dan Palmeri, a director with in Henderson. decreased foot traffic. Cushman & Wakefield Commerce In 2015, developers likely will sell Albertsons closed three locations Real Estate Solutions. land there to homebuilders. But don’t last year, and Food 4 Less executives In recent years, tenants jumped at expect a surge of new subdivisions announced they were pulling the disthe chance to move into higher-qualanytime soon. count grocer out of Las Vegas by early ity office space at bargain prices. So These days, builders typically break this year. now, even though Las Vegas’ vacancy ground on a house only after they find They planned to close eight locarate is high, “quality space is few and a buyer. Given the current slowdown, tions in the valley and convert six far between,” Palmeri said. getting a rush of customers at every others to Smith’s Food & Drug stores. At the same time, development is a
fraction of what it used to be but hasn’t stopped. Perhaps the most notable office property built last year was the ninestory tower at Downtown Summerlin. As of a few months ago, the tower was just 25 percent pre-leased, according to Howard Hughes Co. However, the landlord hopes to soon finalize deals that would bring the occupancy to 50 percent and aims to have the building 70 to 80 percent filled by the end of this year, said listing broker Randy Broadhead, a senior vice president with CBRE Group. The tower’s asking rent is $3.10 per square foot, well above the market average. Construction is finished, but the first tenants won’t move in until April 1, Broadhead said. Strip Much of the ground-up construction on the Strip last year involved retail projects. The Linq promenade opened and other projects underway included Grand Bazaar Shops, in front of Bally’s, and a three-story shopping center at Treasure Island. Investors haven’t given up on the corridor’s main cash cow, though. Australian casino mogul James Packer and former Wynn Resorts executive Andrew Pascal acquired the former New Frontier site in August through foreclosure and announced plans for a new resort. They expect to start construction late this year and finish in 2018. Plans for sports arenas also advanced, even though developers haven’t signed any teams. MGM Resorts International and sports giant AEG broke ground in May on a 20,000-seat arena just off the Strip. Also, former UNLV basketball and NBA player Jackie Robinson received county approvals in August for his $1.4 billion project on the north Strip. Robinson’s plans have called for a 22,000-seat arena with retractable roof, a 44-story hotel and 16-screen movie theater, as well as nightclubs, a grocery store, ice rink and movieproduction studio. Overall, with megaresorts on the drawing board but not under construction, including Genting Group’s Chinese-themed property on the north Strip, “there really isn’t that much excitement in the market, in terms of development,” said Brent Pirosch, director of gaming consulting for CBRE’s global gaming group.
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Don’t waste workers’ time, and don’t preach to them Not if Chad Hardy, owner of local strategic team-building firm Adventure Games, is behind the charade. “Our Spy-Game is very theatrical but really helps teams come together to build morale and interpersonal communication skills in a fun and refreshing way,” said Hardy, who founded Adventure Games in 2005 and has grown it into a national company with clients that include Facebook, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Telemundo. Savvy supervisors and business owners recognize the value of teambuilding activities, be it an afternoon playing putt-putt, a morning scaling a rock-climbing wall, an overnight retreat with a treasure hunt, obstacle course and marshmallow-roasting Chad Hardy, owner of local strategic team-building firm Adventure Games, contest … or an afternoon spent huntmakes his living getting offices of co-workers away from their desks and working ing down your kidnapped CEO. together “to build morale and interpersonal communication skills in a fun and “A group of people who understand refreshing way.” (l.E. baskow/staff) each other will work more harmoniously and therefore more efficiently,” staff to have fun and bond. Think der progress? said Gary Kramer, founding partner of bowling or barbecuing. n Do employees need to learn to WITS (Workplace Interactive Team work together better? n Classroom team building: These Building Seminars), which has offices in exercises are best for achieving spen Is resistance to change thwarting New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and cific goals. A facilitator can help make development of the group? Las Vegas and works with clients such as the event livelier. n Is a morale boost needed? Nike, American Express, ESPN, Home “Since participants learn faster Addressing such questions can Depot and GE. “A team event can get when they are having fun, a group can help you plan activities, exercises and people to see each other in a more huget fantastic results and feel like … it events that will have an impact. man way and understand that they have was time well spent,” Staneart said. more similarities than differences.” Assess previous attempts n Big-group, shared-experience Team-building activities can be events: These are much more chalHow did that morning on the rocka powerful way to unite a group of lenging to pull off, so “this is where climbing wall or those barrel-sack racworkers, cultivate their strengths and you really want to invest in a profeses in the parking lot affect the team? tackle their weaknesses. But whether sional team-building company,” espeThe event might have been fun, you plan to gather in the company cially if your reputation is on the line, but Eyre suggests assessing whether conference room to play trust games Staneart suggests. there was tangible conflict resolution. with string, ping pong balls and a “What happened when your team blindfold, or enlist professionals such members returned to the office?” Office games as Kramer and his crew of comedians, she asked. “Did they go back to their to overnighters actors and improv performers, there usual behavior — perhaps arguing Countless team-building games are a few factors to consider. over small assignments or refusing to can be played in the office and require cooperate … or did (they) actually use nothing but employees’ time and parany of the lessons they learned?” ticipation, and maybe a few props. Define your purpose If you plan an activity with no real Many are devised to accomplish cerWhatever your industry, your team goal in mind, you will waste time and tain objectives, such as building trust, likely faces challenges. Identifying lose the team’s respect. easing conflict, increasing collaborathose challenges is job No. 1, Elization and improving communication. beth Eyre writes in “Team-Building For details, search the Internet for Exercises: Planning Activities that Pick your poison “Salt and Pepper,” “Take What You Actually Work.” There are three main types of teamNeed,” “Human Knot,” “Circle of Supervisors should ask: building activities, according to Doug Questions,” “Silence!” or “Mine Field.” Staneart, founder of the Leader’s Inn Are conflicts among team memOn the opposite end of the specstitute, which teaches team building. bers creating distractions? trum are corporate getaways. Among n Do team members need to get to n Small-group, shared-experience their benefits: know one another better? team activities: Best for groups smaller than 20, these events allow your n Does poor communication hinn Employees can interact in a low-
WHAT NOT TO DO Irregularity Many managers plan teambuilding exercises once or twice a year, with no regular follow-up. Rather than scheduling events sporadically, incorporate team building into corporate culture, with activities planned monthly or even weekly. “If you were a marathon runner, would you train just a few times a year for your next race?” author Elizabeth Eyre asked. “Of course not … because only through regular, continuous training and exercise would you have a chance at winning.” Athletics While soccer and softball might appeal to sportier employees, not everyone is a born athlete — and many folks don’t want to have to pretend. Also, employees may have physical limitations that preclude rigorous activities, so save the trampoline for your own backyard barbecue. “A sporting event or physical activity where a few people will excel while others look on or do poorly is the opposite of an effective session,” Gary Kramer, founding partner of Workplace Interactive Team Building Seminars, said. “In my opinion, any event that doesn’t make everyone feel equal doesn’t work.” free liquor Just don’t.
pressure environment n It’s a way to reward employees and show appreciation for their work n Employees can bond, which helps them work to achieve common goals n It’s an opportunity for managers to observe employees’ behavior and team rapport. Bring in the pros Consider hiring a professional facilitator to run a session or plan an activity. Having an expert lead the way takes management out of the equation and can allow the event to be less message-heavy. “The best way to turn your staff off is to crowbar a message into a fun event,” Kramer said. “We don’t want it to feel like an after-school special.”
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Calendar of events Tuesday, January 20 “The Great American Business Mixer” Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Blue Martini, Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit dannyvegaslive.com Network with local business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, January 21 Science education luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free for students and researchers, $40 for general public Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call John Laub at 623-256-0503 or email jlaub@regenmd.org Attendees will discuss education news and the different approaches UNLV and Nevada State College take in teaching science.
Stirling Club luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
Information: Email Bruce Merrin at merrinpr@ gmail.com Rich Pearlman, who worked for the Internal Revenue Service for more than 30 years, will be the guest speaker. Technology Business Alliance of Nevada luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Location: Fogo de Chao, 360 E. Flamingo Road,
Information: Visit themobmuseum.org Panelists will include former Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Pete Bernhard; Station Casinos sports book director Art Manteris; professional sports bettor and media commentator Ted Sevransky; and moderator Barry Lieberman, a legal expert on sports gambling.
Thursday, January 22 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Roadmap to Success: “The Amazing Secrets to Networking in the Chamber” Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins; RSVP by Jan. 20 Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call Donna Israelson at 702-5658951 or visit hendersonchamber.com David Dassow, director of the Las Vegas Marketing Association, will discuss how to network and common mistakes people make while networking.
Asian Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers
Location: Salon E, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvacc.org Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will be the guest speaker.
Information: Visit tban.com
“Printing Futures: Exploring 3D Printing” Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Marjorie Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505
Mike Novak, chief information officer for Hakkasan Group, will be the guest speaker.
Information: Visitunlv.edu/news-story/exhibition-
American Institute of Architects Las Vegas January meeting Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for AIA members;
reflecting-and-projecting UNLV assistant professor of architecture Jonathon Anderson will discuss ways designers use 3-D printing and how it changes the way designers think.
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$30 for nonmembers; RSVP required
Location: Fifth Street School auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas Information: Contact Kelly Lavigne at 702-8950936 or klavigne@aianevada.org A panel of transportation experts will address the question, “Now that the I-11 Corridor connecting Phoenix and Las Vegas has become a reality and the Nevada Department of Transportation has designated U.S. Highway 95 as the proposed route between Las Vegas and I-80, what will this mean for growth and development in and around Las Vegas?”
“Beating the Line: The Inside Story on Sports Betting in America” Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $22.50 for members, $25
Friday, January 23 Urban Chamber of Commerce coffee mixer Time: 9-10 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Coffee, Tea or Me? Espresso Bar, 2600 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 121, Las Vegas
Information: Call 702-648-6222 or visit urbanchamber.org Guests will receive free coffee and can mingle and network.
Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for AFP mem-
J. Russell Raker III of Nevada State College; Diane Carlson, principal at 1-2-1 Philanthropic Services; and Alan Adams, counsel to the nonprofit sector, will discuss how to fundraise ethically.
Tuesday, January 27 North Las Vegas State of the City luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 Location: Dallas Ballroom, Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, Las Vegas Information: Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will be the featured speaker. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce President Kristin McMillan will provide a business outlook.
Wednesday, January 28 Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance State of Economic Development address Time: 7-8:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for early-bird phone registration before noon Jan. 27, $50 for online registration, $55 day of the event Location: Ballroom C, Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-791-0000 or visit lvgea.org Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and Jonas Peterson, president and chief economic development officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, will be the featured speakers.
Certified Commercial Investment member meeting: “The Buck Starts Here” Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Convention area, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit snccim.org A panel will discuss debt options for real estate investors in 2015.
Convention Services Association - Las Vegas luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers, additional $5 at the door Location: Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit conventionservicesassociationlasvegas.org Meet 2015 board members. Also, a representative of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will give a State of the Industry presentation.
Thursday, January 29 Henderson State of the City 2015 Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Location: Grand Events Center, Green Valley
bers, $45 for nonmembers
Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson
Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard
Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com.
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Location: Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., Las
Information: Visit afplasvegas.org
Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen will deliver the annual speech on the city’s economic climate and future.
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies Chapter 7 7677 Real Street LLC 322 Karen Ave., Suite 3004 Las Vegas NV 89109 Attorney: Marjorie A. Guymon at bankruptcy@goldguylaw.com Ameri-Dream Realty LLC 4875 Nevso Drive Las Vegas, NV 89103 Attorney: Ryan J. Works at rworks@mcdonaldcarano.com
Bid Opportunities Tuesday, January 20 2 p.m. A multiple-award, open-term contract for aggregate, riprap, screenings and concrete sand State of Nevada, 8298 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov
Thursday, January 22 2 p.m. Milk and dairy products for Southern Nevada Department of Corrections State of Nevada, 8296 Sharon Knigge at sknigge@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. Searchlight Justice Court: security and casework improvements Clark County, 603558 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ ClarkCountyNV.gov 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract and patrol service for county court locations Clark County, 603530 Susan Tighi at slt@ClarkCountyNV. gov 3 p.m. Current production model medium duty chassis remount rescue ambulance Clark County, 603534 Sandra Mendoza at sda@ClarkCountyNV.gov 3 p.m. Current production model midsize plug-in hybrid sedan Clark County, 603517 Sandra Mendoza at sda@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Friday, January 23 3 p.m. Current production model 12-passenger prisoner transport van Clark County, 603554 Sandra Mendoza at sda@ClarkCountyNV.gov 3 p.m. Operation and management of a
golf course Clark County, 603268 Jim Haining at jhaining@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Brokered Transactions Sales $11,730,000 for 300 units, multihousing 4545 Pennwood Ave. Seller: Emerald Park LLC Seller agent: Doug Schuster, Curt Allsop and Vittal Ram of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: Langdon Street Capital Buyer agent: Did not disclose $7,750,000 for 35,440 square feet, automotive 1700 and 1710 E. Sahara Ave. Seller: Kerry D. Vinci Seller agent: Grant Traub of Colliers International Buyer: Jay Kim Buyer agent: N/A $2,836,000 for 6,100 square feet, retail 6495 S. Pecos Road Seller: Argyris Enterprises LLC and JoAnn Argyris Seller agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: Ebrahim Kaabipour Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,050,000 for 11,865 square feet, industrial 2606 La Madre Way Seller: Trench Plate Rental Company Seller agent: Eric Molfetta of Colliers International Buyer: Roberts Ranch Venture LP Buyer agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International $1,500,000 for 9,250 square feet, retail 1030 E. Flamingo Road Seller: 1030 E. Flamingo LLC Seller agent: Chris Richardson and Jason Otter of The Equity Group Buyer: LV Data LLC Buyer agent: Grant Traub and Chris Connell of Colliers International $1,460,000 for 8,865 square feet, medical office 1950 E. Desert Inn Road Seller: Fran/Glo Investments LLC Seller agent: Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group Buyer: Constantino Noval Buyer agent: Gloria Levy $999,000 for 19,810 square feet, industrial 3068-3076 Fremont St. Seller: Heitkotter Family LP Seller agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight
Frank Buyer: Caliente NV LLC Buyer agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank $459,000 for 5 acres, industrial Mountain View Industrial Park, near Interstate 15 and Highway 93 Interchange Seller: FNBN Kapex LLC Seller agent: Pat Marsh and Scott Gragson of Colliers International Buyer: TAD Group Buyer agent: N/A
Leases $692,000 for 2,580 square feet, retail for 120 months 3565 S. Rainbow Blvd. Landlord: W&W Partnership Landlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison Young Tenant: Tropical Smoothie Tenant agent: Mike Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank $488,983 for 3,533 square feet, retail for 60 months 7537 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suites 101-103 Landlord: DM Rainbow LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Cebu Inasal LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $209,138 for 2,535 square feet, retail for 32 months 1750 N. Buffalo Drive, Suites 101-102 Landlord: New Deal-Seabreeze LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: SAS Shoes Tenant agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial $164,461 for 8,516 square feet, industrial for 37 months 950 Pilot Road, Suite G Landlord: The Realty Associates Fund IX LP Landlord agent: Kevin Higgins, Garrett Toft and Zac Zaher of Voit Real Estate Services Tenant: Genesis Interactive Technologies Inc. Tenant agent: Paul Arroyo of Gavish Real Estate
Business Licenses Leonard Flores Business type: Real estate sales Address: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Leonard Flores Liberty Gold Trader Business type: Secondhand dealer class Address: 4229 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Antoinette Hernandez
Lowrys Catering Inc. Business type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Robert W. Lowry
Our Country Cares Products and Services LLC Business type: Merchandise broker Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Ruth Jackson
Maciel Massage Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Stephanie A. Herrera Maciel
Pamela L. Jensen Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Pamela L. Jensen
Manuel Moreno Business type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Manuel Moreno
Parker Air Corporation Business type: Contractor Address: 5200 Mustang St., Las Vegas Owner: Julia C. Cullina
Mark Lee Business type: Solicitors and peddlers Address: 2675 Windmill Parkway, Suite 1011, Henderson Owner: Mark Lee Market Liquor Services LLC Business type: Trade show alcohol Address: 455, 475, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Pedro Carlos Zapata Martin-Harris Construction LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 3030 S. Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose MDM Cleaning Services Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Victor M. Barragan Lopez Michael John Hildebrand Business type: Trucking - service vehicle Address: 2861 Desert Zinnia Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Michael John Hildebrand Mr. Rooter Plumbing Business type: Contractor Address: 3935 W. Reno Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Nevada Integrated Behavioral Services Inc. Business type: Special care facility Address: 1721 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Festus Ebonka
PBR Consulting Services LLC Business type: Construction consulting services Address: 745 Barnegat Bay St., Henderson Owner: PBR Consulting Services LLC PLANV LLC Business type: Legal assistance Address: 954 Noah Valley St., Henderson Owner: Professional Legal Assistance of Nevada LLC Pro Restoration Co. Business type: Contractor Address: 1527 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Sarkis Abgaryan Quartz Carpet LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Willy Janssens Rob Velasco Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Rob Velasco Robert J. Langan Engineering Business type: Professional services Address: 241 Greyhawk Court, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Langan Robert Sachs Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Sachs
Oliver Law Business type: Law firm or law office Address: 540 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 5603, Henderson Owner: Seebald Law PLLC
Rosalee Gray Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Rosalee Gray
Original Innovations LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Tashi Lewis
RS Realty Inc. Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, Henderson Owner: RS Realty Inc.
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Records and Transactions Sabrina’s Beauty Salon Business type: General retail sales Address: 1942 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Edna Vacio Ulloa Sandy Vong Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Sandy Vong Scalp Aesthetics Business type: Permanent makeup Address: 1800 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 117, Las Vegas Owner: Imagen LLC Schaeon Warren Business type: Solicitors and peddlers Address: 2615 W. Gary Ave., Suite 2060, Las Vegas Owner: Schaeon Warren Selectbuild Nevada Business type: Contractor Address: 6255 Range Road, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Shelley Davideit Business type: Real estate sales Address: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Shelley Davideit
Las Vegas Owner: Nextweb Inc.
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The Funnel Cake Cafe Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: The Funnel Cake Cafe LLC
Xtreme Financial Services Inc. Business type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 1401 Mineral Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Don F. Ahern
The Little Sweet Place Business type: Food service Address: 8609 W. Sahara Ave. , Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose
Young Cleaners Business type: Dry cleaning/ laundry facility and services Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite I-102, Las Vegas Owner: Young Won Kim
The Market Business type: Ancillary tasting Address: 611 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: DT Market LLC The Sandwich Spot LV Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 3250 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 104, Las Vegas Owner: The Sandwich Spot Las Vegas LLC Thomas Rowan Business type: Solicitors and peddlers Address: 4525 Denali Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Thomas Rowan
Silvergate Homes LLC Business type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Brad C. Boe
Tri-Arc Construction Co. Inc. Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Yousef Lazarian
Snackade Business type: Vending services Address: 1753 Crystal Stream Ave., Henderson Owner: Zachary Lee
Trypl M. Graphics Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Trypl M Graphics LLC
Spin-Spun Cotton Candy Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 2915 Lake East Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Spin-Spun LLC
Ty’s Hairtricks Beauty Salon Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 6110 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Tyrone Patterson
Stone Fox Salon Las Vegas Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 520 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Condace Campbell
Vegas Signs Inc. Business type: Contractor Address: 30 Research Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Philip Mullins
Sweet Southwest Business type: Candy sales Address: 2031 Angel Falls Drive, Henderson Owner: Patrick Doyle Sweetpotato Awesome Business type: Food specialty store Address: 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas Owner: Stewy’s LLC Telepacific Communications Business type: General retail sales Address: 3300 N. Cimarron Road,
Vogel Multimedia Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Vogel Vanguard Group LLC Waterworld Business type: Scuba sales Address: 789 Middlegate Road, Henderson Owner: DRK Enterprises LLC Western Sales LLC Business type: Municipal equipment sales Address: 22 Reyburn Drive, Hen-
7 Mares Mexican Restaurant Business type: Beer, wine, cooler on sale Address: 2000 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Rosa Diaz LLC Abel Adjusters Business type: Property claim adjusting Address: 84 Misty Rain St., Henderson Owner: Abel Adjusters LLC Adam’s Dynamic Detailing Business type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Adam L. Wood Aggressive Marketing Business type: Marketing firm Address: 1970 Sunset Bend Drive , Henderson Owner: GRR Enterprises LLC Alibi Las Vegas Business type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 5626 Deer Creek Falls Court, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Theater Inc. Alison Orci Business type: Real estate sales Address: 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 211, Las Vegas Owner: Alison Orci LLC Amaze LLC Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3074 Constable St., Las Vegas Owner: John Horner Bail Bonds LV Business type: Bail bond broker Address: 929 Viscanio Place, Las Vegas Owner: Bail Bonds LV LLC Beauty Bar Business type: Coin amusement machine Address: 517 Fremont St ., Las Vegas Owner: Red Wolf Dead LLC Berg Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Business type: A/C repair, service and installation Address: 1409 Equestrian Drive, Henderson Owner: Johnny Lopez BMW of Las Vegas Business type: Insurance sales Address: 6900 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: JRJ Investments Inc.
Building permits $5,000,000, commercialeducation building 2568 Fire Mesa St., Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $4,200,000, tenant improvement 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas The Penta Building Group LLC $1,200,000, commercial-parking lot lighting 2568 Fire Mesa St., Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $1,053,063, commercial-new 713 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Clifford & Cruz Inc. $1,050,628, commercial-alteration 5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas Burke Construction Group Inc. $599,971, commercial-remodel 311 N. Pecos Road, Henderson IZ Design Studio $598,900, pool and/or spa 12213 Lost Treasure Ave., Las Vegas Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corp. $549,975, commercial-remodel 10050 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson B.A.R.
$198,622, residential-new 1125 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada $179,769, residential-new 1116 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada $179,769, residential-new 1129 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada $179,769, residential-new 1180 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada $179,693, residential-new 5601 Mackenzie Park Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $171,881, commercial-addition 5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas Brylor Construction LLC $167,681, residential-new 824 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $165,241, residential-new 739 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $161,249, residential-new 1124 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada $158,864, residential-new 1083 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada Inc. $154,151, residential-new 876 Maybole Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $150,366, commercial-carport 3521 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas Baja Construction Co. Inc.
$400,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements 2009 Western Ave., Las Vegas All Pro Maintenance Services
$145,834, residential-new 1069 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$260,435, pool and/or spa 1609 Enclave Court, Las Vegas Ozzie Kraft Enterprises Inc.
$145,834, residential-new 1077 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$221,911, residential-new 2513 Pont Marie Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$145,834, residential-new 1072 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$221,911, residential-new 2568 Pont Marie Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$145,834, residential-new 734 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$214,758, residential-new 1120 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$145,834, residential-new 751 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$199,010, residential-new 1087 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada Inc.
$143,061, residential-new 743 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson
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$143,061, residential-new 872 Maybole Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$125,553, residential-new 5005 Alejandro Way, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc.
$142,396, residential-new 728 Gulf Pearl Drive, Henderson KB Home $142,396, residential-new 712 Nerka Drive, Henderson KB Home $142,050, residential-new 5013 Alejandro Way, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $141,198, residential-new 7306 Hellman Park St., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $140,289, residential-new 1080 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $140,289, residential-new 1073 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $140,289, residential-new 738 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $140,289, residential-new 747 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $134,744, residential-new 1076 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $134,744, residential-new 1081 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $134,744, residential-new 1068 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$122,253, commercial-alteration 4335 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas Helix Electric $118,413, residential-repair 2825 Bluegrass Lane, Suite 104, Henderson Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd. $117,368, residential-new 5009 Alejandro Way, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $115,734, residential-new 8933 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $113,173, residential-new 3116 Zara Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $113,173, residential-new 2395 Via Firenze, Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $108,405, residential-new 868 Maybole Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $106,108, residential-new 4369 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential-new 4408 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $105,910, residential-new 864 Maybole Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$92,913, residential-new 8925 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $92,913, residential-new 8924 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $84,651, residential-new 8921 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $84,651, residential-new 8920 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $84,651, residential-new 8928 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $66,739, plumbing 206 N. Third St., Las Vegas Quality Mechanical Contractors $64,250, tenant improvement 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 103, Henderson Builders United LLC $60,000, demolition 4610 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Pacificore Construction Inc. $59,662, tankless water heater/ pool heater 206 N. Third St., Las Vegas Quality Mechanical Contractors $55,000, commercial-parking garage 300 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of NV Inc. $54,675, pool and/or spa 9313 Hollycrest Drive, Las Vegas Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corp.
$103,530, residential-new 7239 Mulberry Forest St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$51,397, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6428 Mecham Ave., Las Vegas Summerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC
$134,744, residential-new 742 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$103,530, residential-new 7240 Mulberry Forest St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$50,000, residential-remodel 2312 Karli Drive, Las Vegas Preferred Construction LLC
$132,090, disaster 9204 Kentucky Oaks Drive, Las Vegas Har-Bro Construction & Consulting
$100,841, residential-new 8929 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$50,000, wall/fence 8555 W. Centennial Parkway, Las Vegas Monty Malloy Masonry Inc.
SolarCity Corp. $39,550, tenant improvement 40 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson Elegant Homes LLC $39,000, pool and/or spa 6020 Guild Court, Las Vegas AA Everclear Pools Inc. $37,128, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 8080 Black Orchid Ave., Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $36,000, pool and/or spa 4310 Horizon Homes St., Las Vegas Greencare Designs LLC $34,434, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 7720 Leon Ave., Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $31,320, electrical 7331 Bachelors Button Drive, Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC
Vegas SolarCity Corp. $23,200, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 5108 Sequin Drive, Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $22,651, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 8220 Calico Wind St., Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $22,466, electrical 8828 Tumblewood Ave., Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC $22,333, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6216 Valley Grove Court, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $22,000, pool and/or spa 6013 Rolling Meadow St., Las Vegas Laguna Pool & Spa Inc.
Conventions
$30,000, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 9004 Thornbury Lane, Las Vegas VIP Electric
Army Navy Military Expo 2015 Location: Rio Dates: Jan. 18-20 Expected attendance: 3,000
$30,000, pool and/or spa 6112 Canova Dossi Ave., Las Vegas Edgewater Custom Pools
Las Vegas Market - Winter 2015 Location: World Market Center Dates: Jan. 18-22 Expected attendance: 50,000
$29,070, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 200 Courtney Circle, Las Vegas ITS Electric Inc. $27,724, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 9225 Evergreen Canyon Drive, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $27,442, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1212 Benicia Hills St., Las Vegas Hilco Electric Inc. $26,954, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 2116 Marble Gorge Drive, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $26,183, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1337 Clifton Circle, Las Vegas SolarCity Corp.
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show 2015 Location: The Venetian Dates: Jan. 20-23 Expected attendance: 67,000 International Builders Show 2015 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Dates: Jan. 20-22 Expected attendance: 49,000 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2015 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Dates: Jan. 20-22 Expected attendance: 24,000 AVN Adult Expo 2015 Location: Hard Rock Dates: Jan. 21-24 Expected attendance: 25,000
$50,000, commercial-addition 3011 Coleman St., North Las Vegas Little Mountain Development
$26,015, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 10040 Barengo Ave., Las Vegas Hilco Electric Inc.
Surfaces 2015 Location: Mandalay Bay Dates: Jan. 21-23 Expected attendance: 25,000
$131,060, commercial-alteration 2711 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Inverson Construction & Remodel
$100,841, residential-new 8932 Hand Painted Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$129,143, residential-new 1121 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$97,106, residential-new 7235 Mulberry Forest St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$45,000, commercial-remodel 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2829, Henderson KWDG
$24,686, residential-alteration 1402 Firecrest Court, North Las Vegas JMB Construction Co. Inc.
AVN Awards 2015 Location: Hard Rock Dates: Jan. 24 Expected attendance: 3,000
$127,980, demolition 2201 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas
$97,106, residential-new 7236 Mulberry Forest St., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada
$44,666, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 8513 Vivid Violet Ave., Las Vegas
$23,873, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6546 Brooklyn Heights St., Las
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Category: taxicab operators (Ranked by first 11 months of 2014 revenue)
Company
Revenue
Trips
Revenue/ Trip
Medallion Plates
Frias Transportation Management 5010 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-888-4888 • lvcabs.com
$104,833,907
7.4 million
$14.20
2
Yellow Checker Star Transportation 5225 W. Post Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-8012 • ycstrans.com
$98,711,710
7 million
3
Bell Trans 1900 Industrial Road Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-739-7990 • bell-trans.com
$57,260,290
4
Desert Cab 4675 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-386-9102 • desertcabinc.com
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Top executive
710
ANLV Cab, Ace Cab, Union Cab, Vegas Western Cab, Virgin Valley Cab
Phyllis Frias, president, founder
$14.19
603
Checker Cab Co., Star Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co.
Gene Auffert, general manager
4 million
$14.46
371
Henderson Taxi, Whittlesea Blue Cab Co.
Brent Bell, president
$31,771,861
1.9 million
$16.87
159
Desert Cab
George Balaban, owner
Nellis Cab Co. 5490 Cameron St. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-248-1111
$29,028,966
1.8 million
$16.24
154
Nellis Cab Co.
Ray Chenoweth, president
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Western Cab Co. 801 S. Main St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-736-8000 • westerncabcompany.com
$25,142,778
1.7 million
$14.55
158
Western Cab Co.
Janie Tobman Moore, president
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Lucky Cab Co. 4195 W. Diablo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-477-7555 • luckylimolv.com/luckycab
$20,070,135
1.3 million
$15.35
114
Lucky Cab Co.
Jason Awad, president
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A-Cab Co. 1500 Searles Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-365-1900 • acablv.com
$9,076,390
560,271
$16.20
75
A-Cab Co.
John Gathright, general manager
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Deluxe Cab Co. 6055 Emerald Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-568-7700 • deluxetaxicabservice.com
$5,605,984
274,180
$20.45
66
Deluxe Cab Co.
Steve Findlay, general manager
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