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COYOTES IN THE STREETS

ON THE COVER How long before new technology overtakes old in the race to supply the nation’s energy? (Photo illustration)

As the city expands into the desert, the likelihood of encountering a wild animal increases. It’s not uncommon, for instance, for coyotes to be spotted in urban surroundings. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the roadrunner’s nemesis, and prepare you for what to do if you run into one.

MUSK VS. BUFFETT

The battle over the future of Nevada’s energy grid is being waged now, with billionaires Elon Musk and Warren Buffett on opposing sides. Both say the goal is to go green, but they have different methods of getting there — Musk a champion of decentralization, Buffett fighting for centralized power.

CANELO CIRCLES TWO DATES

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, one of boxing’s biggest stars in Mexico, has long resented Floyd Mayweather Jr. for choosing May 5 and Sept. 16 weekends — Mexican holidays — to fight. With Mayweather retired, though, Alvarez wants to ensure Mexican fighters are the top draw on those dates.

HOW DO YOU REACH GEN Z?

The vast majority of consumers born in the 1990s and early part of this century have never known a world without highspeed Internet access. This informs their shopping patterns and decisionmaking processes, and businesses that react to the generation’s needs will be best positioned for success in the coming years.

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Housing market rising from the grave Foreclosures and underwater homes are down; home values and homebuilding are up.

donation 20 Mysterious ‘opens up a lot of possibilities’ Government agencies receive gifts from time to time, but rarely one quite this generous.

Stratosphere turns 20 John Katsilometes shares a fun fact about Las Vegas’ tallest tower for every year of the resort’s existence.

OPINION

Lawmakers should look over NSHE’s shoulder For too long, Chancellor Dan Klaich has been able to rule the state’s higher education system with an iron fist.

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A P R I L 2 4 - M AY 7

WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

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A young fan wears a mask while watching the Lucha Libre Mexicana event produced by Coliseo Promotions at Cashman Center in Las Vegas. (LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU)

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UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies secured his first recruit: junior college guard Kris Clyburn, who averaged 14.3 points per game at Ranger Community College in Texas.

Longtime Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith resigned after he was barred from writing about the paper’s owner, Sheldon Adelson, and fellow casino mogul Steve Wynn.

Shares of Station Casinos began trading publicly under the company’s new corporate name, Red Rock Resorts Inc. The initial public offering raised more than $531 million.

Saying he was serious about moving the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas, team owner Mark Davis pledged to put up $500 million toward a proposed $1.4 billion domed stadium.

UNLV engineering students will compete for $20,000 in a design competition. Among their spring projects is a drone platform that can transition from aerial flight to underwater travel.

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THE HOPEFULS AND HOPELESS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL SCENE The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the presidential candidates fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.

X HILLARY CLINTON

DONALD TRUMP

TED CRUZ

BERNIE SANDERS

THE “STOP TRUMP” MOVEMENT

With wins in Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware, Clinton pivoted to the general election.

Trump ran wild in the East Coast primaries. Then, naturally, he said something that offended a lot of people, suggesting that Clinton would be getting less than 5 percent support if she were not a woman.

Trounced on Tuesday, Cruz made the unusual move of choosing his running mate — Carly Fiorina. But what some saw as bold action, many saw as desperation.

The losses Tuesday prompted Sanders to make major staffing reductions and demolished his contention that Clinton’s appeal was mostly confined to conservative Democrats in the Deep South.

Forget it. It’s not just that Trump won big in all five states Tuesday, it’s that his foes spent a piddly $500,000 against him in those states.

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Saul “Canelo” Alvarez of Mexico and Amir Khan of the United Kingdom are on the main event of the initial boxing card May 7 at T-Mobile Arena. For more, see Sports on Page 32.

Developers revealed that a $60 million senior living community was coming to Union Village, the 170-acre health complex in Henderson. Project organizers said they had signed an agreement with Texasbased Franklin Cos. to build the senior village, which will include independent living, senior living and care for people suffering from memory-related problems.

Average gain over the purchase price that Las Vegas-area homeowners received in March when selling their home. Nationally, the average gain was 17 percent, according to RealtyTrac.

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CRIME WAVE Metro Police reported that 62 homicides had occurred so far this year, an increase of nearly 100 percent over the period of Jan. 1 to April 28 last year. Sheriff Joe Lombardo said depopulation of jails and prisons in California had been a contributing factor. Lombardo said interactions between Metro officers and Californians were up 25 percent this year over 2015.

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Acres of Las Vegas-area land bought by investors at a federal auction for $94.5 million combined. The Bureau of Land Management had offered 846 acres for no less than $85.4 million.

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The coyote’s average lifespan in the wild is up to 14 years, but while living in urban areas, its chances of surviving decrease dramatically. According to a study by Ohio State University, 40 to 70 percent of coyote deaths in urban areas are caused by being struck by vehicles.

The animal’s sense of smell is so keen that it can detect a mouse scurrying underneath snow, and catch the scent of a hunter from more than a mile away.

The coyote’s scientific name is Canis latrans, which literally means “barking dog.”

WEIGHT: 20-50 LBS.

32-37 IN.

Coyotes can run up to 40 miles per hour. Oh, and a roadrunner? Only about 25 mph. Beep-beep that.

Sources: National Geographic, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, urbancoyoteresearch.com Shutterstock

Coyotes dig large holes to sleep in, as well as for giving birth and finding water. Water holes serve two purposes: giving the coyote a water source and attracting prey animals.

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WILY COYOTES CAN THRIVE IN THE CITY AND SUBURBS BY JESSE GRANGER STAFF WRITER

They come from beyond the Las Vegas city limits and howl in the night, but they’re not here to party. ¶ They’re coyotes, and they’ve begun advancing into the city more and more often as Southern Nevada’s extended drought and urban sprawl disrupt their desert habitat. ¶ Coyotes normally stay away from the dangers they face in an urban environment — getting shot, trapped or struck by vehicles, for example. But the drought has made traditional prey like rodents and reptiles more scarce, prompting coyotes to enter the city in search of other types of nourishment. ¶ Although coyotes pose little threat to humans, they do prey on cats and small dogs. They also forage for garbage. ¶ As urban coyotes become more and more prevalent, here are some things to know about these howling canines.

WHAT BRINGS COYOTES TO THE CITY?

One of the main reasons for the rising number of coyotes in urban areas such as Las Vegas is the drought. Without water, many of the coyote’s favorite prey are shrinking in numbers, so they venture into the city in search of food.

TERRITORY

HABITAT

Coyotes can be found nearly everywhere throughout North America, from eastern Alaska to the New England area, and as far south as Mexico and Panama. Prior to 1700, coyotes’ territory was restricted to northern Mexico and central United States.

Coyotes are flexible when it comes to their habitat. They are well equipped to live in places as desolate as the desert, but also can live in highly populated neighborhoods, grasslands and foothills. Coyotes are especially adaptable to desert environments thanks to having one of the thinnest coats of all wild dogs.

Coyotes are good swimmers, and even have colonized small islands because of their ability to swim.

DIET Coyotes have one of the most adaptable diets of any animal in Southern Nevada. They are known to hunt just about anything that moves, including insects, snakes, frogs, fish, rabbits and even deer. They also eat fruits and grass. Their diet provides a large percentage of their water, allowing them to survive in the parched desert.

Many people believe coyotes living in urban areas eat mostly garbage and household pets, but that has been found to be untrue.

Research done on droppings in Cook County, Ill., revealed the most common things that make up an urban coyote’s diet. They were: SMALL RODENTS

42%

FRUIT

23%

DEER

22%

RABBITS

18%

*Figure is the percentage of droppings examined that contained each food source.

TIPS ON PROTECTING PETS FROM COYOTES n Don’t leave food outside for your pets, as it can attract coyotes.

n Don’t leave out trash. Make sure trash cans have a secure lid and pick up any fruit that has fallen from trees.

n Trim the bushes around your house. Coyotes will use overgrown bushes as a place to hide, no matter how close they are to your house.

n When walking a dog, it’s advised to keep your pet within 6 feet of you. Coyotes are usually afraid of humans and won’t come close to snatch the dog.

n If you come across a coyote, make as much noise as possible and do not crouch down or make yourself look smaller.

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BUFFETT VS.MUSK WARREN BUFFETT BY DANIEL ROTHBERG | STAFF WRITER

hen Warren Buffett came to Las Vegas in June 2014, a year after acquiring NV Energy, Elon Musk’s SolarCity had just started selling rooftop panels in Nevada. Buffett, the Nebraska billionaire and Berkshire Hathaway chairman who had become Nevada’s energy tycoon, had come to meet with NV Energy staff and host a reception with state officials, including regulators. ¶ By the time Berkshire’s energy subsidiary purchased NV Energy, it owned several power companies in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Utah. As regulated monopolies with guaranteed returns and virtually no competition, they were lucrative buys. ¶ “It’s a way to stay rich,” Buffett once said of utilities. ¶ But times were changing. Over the next several years, another billionaire was threatening that long-held assumption. Musk, the chairman of SolarCity and CEO of Tesla Motors, had entered the energy game, challenging NV Energy’s position as the primary energy player in the state. ¶ The two had collided head-on in a battle over the future of electric power — how it’s generated and distributed, who controls it and how much it costs consumers. The two capitalists could hardly be more different.

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SELF-MADE INVESTOR

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Seeks to invest in firms that will be around for a long time. Example: Kraft Heinz, Wrigley

“Though we will always invest abroad as well, the mother lode of opportunities runs through America.”

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ELON MUSK AKA IRON MAN

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Creates companies that disrupt business models. Examples: SpaceX, Tesla

“If you wanted to be close to the cutting edge, particularly in technology, you came to North America.”

Musk’s focus is on disruption, through his interests and investments in reusable rockets, electric cars, solar power and a transportation system that uses vacuum technology to shoot people and goods through enclosed tubes. Buffett, meanwhile, has a foot in stable 20th century investments as the architect of a portfolio with holdings that include railroads, small-town newspapers and power systems that largely rely on burning fossil fuels. Two months ago, nearly two years after Buffett’s visit to Las Vegas, Musk welcomed a contingent of state lawmakers and government officials to Tesla’s massive battery plant near Reno to hear a pitch from SolarCity about the future of the electric grid and how utilities should change. Musk was coming off of a defeat. In late December, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada voted to increase bills for rooftop solar customers, which prompted SolarCity and other companies to stop new installations in Nevada. NV Energy says it wants to build a carbon-free grid, as does Musk. But how to achieve that goal remains up for grabs, and each billionaire has his own vision for how to do it in ways that present lucrative opportunities for their companies. The fight is hardly over. On April 30, Buffett held a shareholders meeting for Berkshire Hathaway. Meanwhile a group funded by SolarCity has launched an online campaign to protest NV Energy’s increase in profits last year. Musk and Buffett are battling to bring their visions to life, leaving it largely up to policymakers and regulators to decide which approach they support. ELON MUSK’S NOT-SO-SECRET WEAPON NV Energy won the battle on the utilities commission’s decision, but some believe that was only a momentary setback for Musk. They believe Musk holds a long-term advantage because of his investment in energy-storage technology, a crucial need in creating a carbon-free grid. As renewable energy development grows increasingly attractive to politicians, environmental activists and utility executives, the storage solutions being developed by Musk’s Tesla are viewed as attractive. Musk is using a two-pronged strategy to challenge the traditional utility model. One approach is to drive the proliferation of rooftop solar panels. The other is to create a consumer market for one of his newest products, the Tesla Powerwall, a battery that can store excess solar electricity from those panels. Batteries would allow solar customers and utilities to use energy at night, when solar panels are no longer generating electricity. The Powerwall is one of several resources that fit into a category known as distributed generation. It’s a fancy term to describe a simple concept: customer-owned resources at decentralized locations, such as a home or business. But without NV Energy’s grid, these products are inefficient. Using these resources in tandem with the grid is the best option for customers, said Jamie Mandel, an analyst at the Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit that encourages renewables. “Your costs are much lower if you can use both,” he said. Some utilities feel threatened by energy-storage developments, but some see opportunities in new sources of revenue. In a survey of 500 utility executives, 65 percent said their utilities should invest more in energy storage. The survey, conducted by the trade publication Utility Dive, said executives believed distributed generation, as a percentage of utility energy portfolios, would increase by about 90 percent in the next 20 years. That could be a boon for firms such as SolarCity and Tesla. “We want to see storage solved,” said Kevin Geraghty, NV Energy’s vice president of energy supply, adding that the utility would consider purchasing it if it were the lowest-cost option. Musk’s Tesla Powerwall could be used by utilities and might play a key role in such a future. But when it comes to Musk’s other venture — rooftop solar — the utility’s position could be described, at best, as skeptical. A move BATTLE, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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BATTLE, FROM PAGE 15

THE EFFORT TO BREAK UP NV ENERGY A group of undisclosed backers floated a ballot initiative in February that would effectively end NV Energy’s monopoly through a constitutional amendment. Dubbed the Energy Choice Initiative, it would create a competitive market for purchasing electricity. If it were to be successful, NV Energy would still maintain the electricity grid but would no longer have the same control over Nevada’s energy supply that it does as a monopoly. Nevada would follow states like New York and California in deregulating. Tesla and data company Switch are the initiative’s only public backers, though organizers have said they are working to build a broad coalition of technology and gaming interests. It’s not the first time Nevada has flirted with deregulation. Nevada was poised to deregulate in the late ’90s, an effort that was largely reversed in the wake of the Western energy crisis. But casino companies have long tried to source their own energy. Last year, Las Vegas Sands Corp., MGM Resorts International and Wynn Las Vegas applied to buy energy from a third party. Other gaming companies attempted to do the same in the 2000s.

THE ROOFTOP SOLAR DEBATE IN 2015 Nevada was not the only state to reconsider how to price rooftop solar and integrate it with the existing grid in 2015. It was a debate playing out in states throughout the country: n 27 states changed or considered changing policies n 24 states decided to look at the value of customer-owned electricity resources like rooftop solar and energy storage n 21 utilities proposed new charges for solar customers n States to watch in 2016 •California •Wisconsin •Maine •Hawaii •Arizona

shown customers want distributed generation. And SolarCity, despite running at a loss, continues to draw in funding. The company recently closed on $338 million in financing to support solar projects with several large financial firms, including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse. As a result, Nevada finds itself at the epicenter of a battle over the future of electricity. With Musk’s SolarCity and Buffett’s Berkshire operating in other states, Nevada has become a sort of blueprint for what should or should not happen next. In the balance — caught between the two billionaires and the army of lobbyists, experts and public relations professionals — are millions of people. They’re the power consumers who will be left largely responsible for picking up the tab. CHEAPER VS. CHEAPER Buffett and Musk argue the same thing: Their vision is cheaper. NV Energy’s calculation goes like this: Under the old rules, NV Energy paid residential solar customers for excess energy at about 11 cents per kilowatt-hour, the amount that energy costs all residential customers. That was a bad deal for NV Energy, considering Buffett has said the utility could buy power from largescale solar plants for about 4.5 cents per kilowatt hour. “We do not want our million-plus customers that do not have solar to be buying solar at 10.5 cents when we can turn it out for them at 4.5 cents or buy it for them at 4.5 cents,” Buffett said during a wide-ranging interview on CNBC in early March. SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive, though, calls Buffett’s claim misleading. NV Energy gets most of its large-scale energy through 20-year contracts with third-party providers. In these contracts, it regularly pays more for large-scale solar energy, an average of about 13 cents per kilowatt-hour. Many of its contracts were signed when solar was pricier, even though it is now around 5 cents. Asked if Buffett had lied during the CNBC interview, Rive said: “He’s not a liar in that today if they buy new energy, they can pay 4 or 4.5 cents for it. He’s just not telling the entire story.” The entire story, according to Rive, is that NV Energy must pay to transmit the power beyond the roughly 4-cent rate it could pay, whereas transmission for solar is far less costly because it is not transmitted as far. He also said NV Energy has a business incentive to reduce rooftop solar penetration and buy from utility-scale plants because it allows them to build transmission infrastructure on which, as a regulated monopoly, it is guaranteed a return on investment. In the coming weeks, SolarCity plans to release a study showing that rooftop solar, when more factors are considered, is a net benefit for all ratepayers. So which side is getting the better deal from the government? Solar advocates say it’s traditional power companies and their protected profits. Utilities say the rooftop solar industry needs to survive in an open market without the benefit of tax credits or selling excess electricity to utilities at government-mandated, abovemarket prices. Government incentives and backing from large banks have fueled SolarCity’s growth, but some question whether and when it will become profitable. Rive

rejects the idea that his industry should operate with no incentives. “As long as utilities can pollute for free, then they are going to keep on using the cheapest energy source,” Rive argued in March. “If there is a magic new thing we could burn and it was 10 times worse than coal in terms of air pollution but 100 times cheaper, we’d burn every shred of it. That’s the problem.” A spokesperson for Buffett did not reply to requests for comment, and Musk, through a spokesperson, declined to comment. WHERE THE BATTLE GOES FROM HERE Buffett and Musk have the same goal — to build a carbon-free grid. Buffett wants to do that mostly by buying power that is centralized at large-scale plants. Musk, with SolarCity, wants to integrate more decentralized rooftop solar and battery-storage technology with the grid. All electrons are equal, utilities argue, so it is more cost-effective for ratepayers to go green relying on economies of scale rather than buying more costly energy from rooftop solar panels. After an event in April, Geraghty cited MidAmerican Energy Co., another Buffett-owned company that recently announced its intention to source 85 percent of Iowa’s power from wind. Geraghty said that would be enough to provide roughly all of Iowa’s residential power supply. “That’s the same goal we aspire to here at NV Energy,” he said. SolarCity doesn’t want to leave it all up to the utility, especially in Nevada, where NV Energy still relies largely on fossil fuels. Instead, SolarCity and other rooftop solar firms want to play a part in creating a carbon-free grid, and they want to play a large role. For that to happen, they need to be able to compete with a monopoly — NV Energy. At the Tesla Gigafactory in March, SolarCity presented its vision to Nevada government and legislative leaders. Rive made the case that rooftop solar and energy storage were no different from other technological disruptions. He cited Netflix disrupting cable and Uber disrupting taxis. Rive says there are benefits to rooftop solar that the current utility business model and its regulators do not account for: choice, environmental benefits, reduced strain on the grid and more efficient energy management. “When you include all those things, solar is actually a net benefit to every ratepayer, not just a solar customer,” he said. With Nevada’s abundance of sun, SolarCity, Tesla and NV Energy have said the state is poised to lead the way in creating a renewable grid. Whether it is Musk or Buffett whose vision prevails — or a combination of both — will largely depend on how Nevada’s energy policy is crafted in the years ahead, something that will be debated through the election and into the 2017 legislative session. Leaders from Gov. Brian Sandoval to legislators will be forced to take positions. The governor has convened a New Energy Industry Task Force to investigate the issue, and the utilities commission recently started an investigation into the implications of battery storage. “Nevada is at the forefront of the future of energy,” said the last slide in Rive’s presentation to legislators back in March. “But the future of energy will need leadership to enable change.”

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Homes are shown under construction at Lake Las Vegas in April. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Housing market rising from the grave BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER

Left for dead during the recession, Las Vegas’ housing market has come back to life over the past few years. Buyers are picking up new and used properties. Homeowners are getting above water. Developers are building apartment complexes. Employment and wages have climbed. But it could take several more years before Las Vegas — ground zero for last decade’s real estate boom and bust — fully recovers from the worst recession in decades, which all but wiped out the local economy. So what’s the state of the housing market? Here’s a barometer based on some recent reports, including how Las Vegas compares to the nation and how the market has changed in the past decade: FORECLOSURES AND UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS When the economy crashed, Las Vegas’ housing market was among the hardest-hit nationally, choked by foreclosures and underwater borrowers. Residents missed mortgage payments amid sweeping job cuts and lost their homes to lenders, emptying subdivisions valleywide. Home values also plunged, leaving the majority of borrowers underwater, meaning their debt outweighed their home’s value. Those problems have eased the past few years. For instance, creditors filed default notices against roughly 1,800 homes in the Las Vegas area in the first quarter, down from about 2,200 in the same period last year and nearly 17,800

in first-quarter 2009, according to RealtyTrac. But foreclosures also have slowed nationally, and lenders still target a bigger share of homes locally than they do in most big cities. Overall, the valley had the sixth-highest foreclosure rate in the first quarter among metro areas with at least 200,000 people, RealtyTrac reported. Meanwhile, 21 percent of Las Vegas-area homeowners with mortgages were underwater in late 2015, according to home-listing service Zillow. That’s down from a peak of 71 percent in early 2012 but still highest among large metro areas and well above the U.S. rate of 13 percent. HOME VALUES Las Vegas home values have climbed in recent years, but they have more room to grow than in any other large metro area to reach peak levels again. The median home value in the Las Vegas area in February was $201,900, up 9 percent from a year earlier. Nationally, the median was $184,600, up 4.3 percent, according to Zillow. Locally, home values remain 34 percent below their peak, but across the U.S., values are 6 percent below the peak, Zillow recently reported. Las Vegas’ gap was largest among the 35 metro areas listed in the report, highlighting Southern Nevada’s rapid home-value growth last decade and devastating crash. Several cities have recouped their post-bubble losses and reached new highs. According to Zillow, home values hit new peaks in 26 markets during the past year or so — but not in Las Vegas. “In some markets, these new highs are a return to normalcy,” Zillow chief economist Svenja Gudell re-

cently said. “The fact that other markets are still off by double digits may not mean those markets are far from being recovered. It just highlights how extraordinarily inflated home values had been during the housing bubble.” HOMEBUILDING Builders couldn’t sell houses fast enough in Las Vegas during the years before the bubble burst, as loose lending practices by financial institutions left the market awash in easy money. But when the economy tanked, builders shut down, projects went bankrupt and buyers vanished. Sales volume is climbing again, although it’s nowhere near what builders achieved last decade or in the 1990s, before the market inflated rapidly. Builders sold about 6,800 new homes in Clark County last year, up 13 percent from 2014, and about 1,530 new homes in the first quarter of 2016, up 9 percent from the same period last year, according to Home Builders Research. By comparison, builders sold about 17,900 new homes in the Las Vegas area in 1995. That soared to almost 39,000 sales in 2005, but plunged to just 3,900 in 2011. When builders post an annual sales jump of 13 percent, it should “result in congratulatory backslaps all around,” said Dennis Smith, founder of Home Builders Research, in a January report. But the market remains bogged down by underwater borrowers, land shortages and other issues that show “all is still not roses for the Las Vegas housing market,” he wrote.

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Mysterious donation ‘opens up a lot of possibilities’ Government agencies receive gifts from time to time, but rarely one quite this generous BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER

The unexpected letter arrived in January. A Kansas City-based investment management firm had good news for the Clark County Department of Family Services, in the form of a check worth $70,743.65. William F. Wiemers, a man with no living relatives, had bequeathed the money in an individual retirement account to Child Haven, the county’s emergency shelter for abused and neglected children. The notification unleashed “a lot of excitement and enthusiasm,” said Dawn Sanchez, manager of Child Haven. “It opens up a lot of possibilities.” So why did Wiemers give such a generous gift to Child Haven? It’s a mystery. County officials haven’t found any connection between Wiemers and the county’s child-welfare system. A spokesperson for American Century Investments, the firm handling the transaction, declined to provide details about Wiemers other than to confirm he was a client for 26 years. The Clark County Coroner’s Office said an 85-year-old man named William Frances Wiemers died Oct. 13, 2015, from heart disease at a local hospital. “He is definitely going to have an enormous impact on these young men and women and boys and girls that he doesn’t know — will never know,” Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak said. “That he even thought about it says an awful lot about who he was.” County officials say Wiemers’ donation is unusually large, but it’s not the only charitable contribution trickling into local government. The county tracks monetary donations, most of which benefit parks or services related to children, County Comptroller Jessica Colvin said. The county accepts only donations that are lawful and useful to each department. During the 2015 fiscal year, recorded monetary donations totaled $122,512.67.

Above, donations are stored at the Michael O’Bannon Outpost at Child Haven in Las Vegas. At left is Child Haven’s recreation center. (PHOTOS BY MIKAYLA WHITMORE)

The county is on track to likely surpass $200,000 this fiscal year. To put that into perspective, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada raised nearly $200,000 during one luncheon earlier this month. The difference: Unlike nonprofits and philanthropic organizations, the county can’t solicit donations. It can accept contributions thrown its way, but — let’s face it — most people aren’t inclined to give money to governmental bodies in forms other than taxes, fees and fines. Donations of a certain size must be approved by the Clark County Commission, but that amount varies by department. For instance, the Department of Family Services must seek approval for donations of more than $25,000, officials said. The department logs other contributions on quarterly reports presented to commissioners. A recent five-page report lists donations to the child-welfare system, such as Halloween costumes, Regal Cinemas

gift cards, infant toys, diapers, stuffed animals, clothing and checks ranging from $20 to $12,500. Many of the material donations wind up in the “O’Bannon Outpost,” a Child Haven cottage filled with goods to make youths’ stay a bit easier. The child-welfare agency welcomes all donations, but it especially values cash, which can fund anything from new glasses to soccer participation, said Tim Burch, director of the Department of Family Services. Donations help ensure “our children have the same opportunities that they would have if they were in a healthy birth-family dynamic — access to activities and resources,” he said. Across town, the Clark County Museum also receives weekly, if not daily, donations. The museum, however, doesn’t keep track of donated items’ value. “The value to us is can we teach with it?” said Mark Hall-Patton, the county’s museums administrator. “Something could be worth a million dollars and be of

no value to us.” Just inside the museum’s front door is the recent-acquisitions display, which, in mid-April, featured attendance sheets from a 1972 Elvis Presley show at the International; a Western Air Express map from the 1930s showing flight routes from Las Vegas; land-surveying equipment; and black-and-white photos of teens goofing around in 1905 in Searchlight. A donor also recently gave the museum a box of rubble from the 1988 Pepcon explosion in Henderson. “It’s the sort of thing you’d look at and think, ‘Really? This looks like trash,’ ” said Hall-Patton, who rose to fame after frequent guest appearances on the History Channel series “Pawn Stars.” Trash it is not. The museum, he said, values anything that can help tell the story of Southern Nevada’s history. He has a theory about why people donate money or material goods to local government: “Normally, it’s just a matter of people want to support things they see as a value to the community.” Perhaps that was William Wiemers’ rationale. In any case, Child Haven now has an extra five-figure sum to help maintain some sense of normalcy for children in protective custody. As summer nears, Child Haven staff members are busy planning fun activities for the youngsters. “His donation will help support that,” Sanchez said.

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20 facts for 20 years of the Stratosphere

Stratosphere project manager Charlie Suit, right, points out to employee Kelly Broderick the view patrons will have when they ride the world’s highest roller coaster in 1995, shortly before the resort opened. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

hen I explain to folks how long I have lived in Las Vegas, I tell them, “I have lived here as long as the Stratosphere.” True. I moved to Las Vegas from Redding, Calif., the weekend of April 30, 1996. I was living temporarily (aren’t we all?) in an apartment on West Sahara Avenue, and the first day I woke up, the new hotel was practically casting a shadow over my new dwelling. “This is crazy,” I thought. Then I went to lunch with Dave Kirvin and Steve Stallworth, who would become great friends of mine. JOHN “I live next door to this KATSILOMETES Stratosphere place,” I said to Stallworth, a former UNLV quarterback and currently the arena director at South Point. “Welcome to Vegas!” he said. Since, I’ve visited the Stratosphere many times, impressing visiting friends and family members with the view at the observation deck at the top of the main tower and enjoying the singularly impressive view from the Top of the World restaurant. These days, the hotel still casts a tall shadow. I can see her from my deck, all the time. The Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity thrill rides are in full view. I can almost hear the screams. As we reach our 20th anniversary, here are 20 fun facts about the Strat: 20: The original High Roller in Las Vegas was a Stratosphere rollercoaster, open from 1996 to 2005. 19: At 1,149 feet to the tip of its needle, the Strat is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. 18: Donald Trump ignored the Stratosphere (and others) in October when he claimed, on Twitter, that the Trump was the “tallest/most beautiful building in town.” Trump International’s listed height is 624 feet; Palazzo’s is 643, Encore is 630, and the yet-completed Fontainebleu is 673. 17: The distance from the SkyJump bungee ride to the street, 855 feet, is higher than the rooftop of any Vegas resort except the Stratosphere. 16: The late impressionist Danny Gans was the hotel’s original headliner, and his $26 ticket was the best bargain in the city. 15: The Top of the World restaurant completes a full rotation during an average meal, allowing diners a 360-degree view of the city from the tower. 14: Three years almost to the day of its opening, a fire broke out in the under-construction main tower, sending ash and debris to Las Vegas Boulevard and causing construction delays. 13: The winner of the 2015 Scale the Strat stair-climb

race, Sproule Love, covered the 108 floors and 1,455 steps in 7 minutes, 22 seconds. 12: Claire Sinclair, 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year and start of the stage show “Pin Up,” lives at the hotel. 11: In the weeks after the closing of the vampirethemed adult revue “Bite,” and in what is described as unrelated incidents, bats were spotted flying through the hotel’s showroom. 10: In one of the great Vegas resort concepts never realized, original owner Bob Stupak envisioned a ride designed as King Kong, at a height of 70 feet and costing $6 million, that would scale the exterior of the building. The elevator-styled attraction would have featured a viewing compartment inside the ape’s belly. 9: The hotel offers 2,500 rooms. By comparison, that is about 1,100 more than Tropicana and about 1,000 fewer than Flamingo. 8: Upon opening, a bronze statue of Stupak was displayed at the resort. It disappeared three months later when Stupak stepped down as the hotel’s chairman of the board. 7: Stupak’s original property on that parcel, the

Million Dollar Historic Gambling Museum, opened March 31, 1974. On May 21, 1974, the building burned down after an air conditioner caught fire. 6: The hotel that preceded Stratosphere, Bob Stupak’s Vegas World, was open from 1979 to 1995 and was the first hotel to offer true even-money, red-black odds on the roulette table (no green slots) and was the first where employees’ name tags listed their original hometowns. 5: Stupak once playfully copied the Trump board game by producing a novelty game of his own, called Stupak. 4: The idea of incorporating an observation deck at the top of the main tower was that of then-Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Miller. 3: Stupak originally envisioned a tower of 1,800 feet, but the Federal Aviation Administration would not approve that height. 2: The original High Roller coaster belongs to famed Nevada historian and former Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren. 1: Somewhere exists a collection of “King Kong” silver coins, minted in honor of the Belly of the Beast ride.

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FINDING YOUR WAY TO A SUPPORT GROUP Knowing where to turn during life’s tough moments can be difficult. From traditional therapy and psychology to holistic healing, self-help methods and beyond, there is no shortage of potentially beneficial options. But finding something that works for you, especially during turmoil or emotional distress, can seem daunting. ¶ Within the sea of resources, support groups often are a powerful source of comfort for their members. “Support groups aren’t a substitute for professional health treatment, but they can be a great complement to it,” said Rita Moore, H2U Program Manager at MountainView Hospital. ¶ While the idea of attending a support group may make some people nervous, it can be deeply beneficial for those in need.

WHAT IS A SUPPORT GROUP? IS IT LIKE GROUP THERAPY? A support group is a facilitated meeting of peers dealing with a common issue with the goal of providing mutual support for one another. Support groups focus on camaraderie and shared experiences to comfort, encourage and educate members. While doctors or therapists can coordinate and participate in support groups, these groups don’t need to be managed by healthcare professionals. Often, the person guiding the group is someone with an extended knowledge about the topic (usually from firsthand experience). This differs from group therapy, which is led by a certified therapist for the purpose of treating the mental health of each member. Though group therapy and support groups are largely different, similar social dynamics can occur between members in both settings.

SHOULD I CONSIDER A SUPPORT GROUP? Support groups can be great for some people and not so ideal for others. Some may struggle with discussing personal topics with strangers or feel uncomfortable addressing certain subjects. Emotional support and guidance come in many different forms, so it’s important to go with what feels best for you.

If you are interested in trying out a support group, do some research. Look for a group that is geared toward your specific concern, has a designated facilitator, is confidential and has established ground rules. Once you’ve found a group that seems to meet your needs, plan on attending a few meetings to test the waters. If you like it and feel as though regular attendance would be beneficial to you, great. If you don’t like it, look for another group until you find one that clicks for you. You should feel comfortable, accepted and nurtured by a support group; if there’s ever a time when you don’t feel that way, re-evaluate the situation and make a change if need be.

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Emotional support: The emotional support offered by the right support group is a primary reason many people attend groups. It gives members a chance to express themselves in an understanding, nonjudgmental environment and communicate with others who are going through the same issues. Social outlet: Many people may feel isolated by whatever brought them to the support group to begin with, so being able to find, socialize and even build relationships with similar people is invaluable.

Practical information and education: Beyond the emotional and social benefits, support groups are a great place to learn and gather firsthand advice. Members can discuss coping skills, offer tips for managing symptoms and share other pieces of experiential information.

HOW DO I FIND ONE IN THE VALLEY? Ask your doctor/health care providers if there is one they would recommend. Search online, read local listings and/or contact hospitals, community centers or places of worship to see if they offer any relevant groups. If the support group is national, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, contact its national headquarters or find listings for local chapters. *Note: Some support groups require advanced registration, so be sure to call ahead before attending your first meeting.

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FITNESS, BEYOND THE WEIGHT ROOM BY NILSIA CADENA | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

One of the best ways to stay consistent with exercise is to do something you enjoy. Are you drawn to nature and the outdoors? Have you ever been curious about martial arts? Perhaps a serene, mind and body-focused workout would suit you best. Incorporating exercise into your life can alleviate stress and improve your health — and you don’t have to be chained to a traditional weights-and-cardio gym to work out. Here are a few alternatives for making physical activity a part of your life.

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One of the benefits of Southern Nevada’s arid climate is that it’s outdoorfriendly for a good part of the year. Let nature guide your feet along green, suburban neighborhoods, or up rocky cliffs that offer scenic mountain views of Las Vegas. A good place to start is traillink.com, where you can find biking, running and walking trails. Consider joining one of Las Vegas’ many hiking groups listed on trails.com or one of the clubs organized through meetup.com.

A basic kickboxing exercise can be performed just about anywhere, but for professional tutoring, classes are available at reasonable prices in Southern Nevada gyms. The workout can burn as much as 800 calories in an hour, by some estimates, and targets muscles in the arms, shoulders, abdominal area, thighs and buttocks in one workout. Because a basic workout requires only that you punch and kick at imaginary targets, this is an option available to people in their homes, backyards or in a park. For a more advanced workout using physical targets or for professional guidance, try ilovekickboxing.com.

Las Vegas is a fight town. It has a long and storied history of not only being the site of some of the greatest fights of all time, but for being the training ground for a number of legendary fighters. But mixed martial arts training isn’t just for those trying to become the next Frank Mir. Fight training promotes strength, endurance and flexibility while teaching basic self-defense. Finding a class to suit your schedule is easy at Xtreme Couture MMA; there are several regular morning, afternoon and evening choices available at the gym just west of Interstate 15 on Sunset Road. Those in the eastern valley might find UFC Gym more convenient.

Las Vegas is home to dozens of yoga and Pilates studios, offering an array of styles and providing another stimulating way to get moving outside of a traditional gym. Some variations are more physically demanding than others, like Bikram yoga, in which participants go through 90-minute sessions in 40 percent humidity and artificial heat as high as 104 degrees. But other studios offer cooler environments and more beginner-friendly types of yoga, like Hatha, which is considered relaxing and restorative. With so many variations, yoga and Pilates offer workouts for people at a broad range of fitness level and dedication to the activity. Benefits include helping develop balance and flexibility, improving circulation and reducing stress.

DVDS VS. APPS If you’re going to purchase a DVD or a Blu-Ray to exercise with at home, consider buying a used one that involves a similar workout routine. That way, you can save money and see if you take to the workout before buying the new one. Most of this content is focused more on the type of workout you want, the duration of workout you want, or the specific area of your body you want to improve. Purchasing something brand new isn’t a guarantee of a more effective workout. The only measure of that will be your diligence in using it regularly. Or you could watch a video on one of the many free apps online. To narrow down the list, search for “top ten” or “greatest apps” on major fitness and health magazines’ home pages.

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CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST INGREDIENTS

COURTESY OF CABO WABO CANTINA

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and breakfast in bed is a traditional way to show appreciation for everything a mother does for her family. Croissant French toast is an elevated version of a morning classic that’s simple enough for any dad or supervised child to make.

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4 croissants

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

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4 whole eggs

2 oz Baileys Irish Cream

1 /2 cup granulated sugar

4 oz sweet butter, melted

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl except for the butter. Whisk in the eggs.

Whipped cream

/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Fresh berries

Maple syrup

2. Preheat an 8-inch Teflon pan, leaving the stove flame on medium. 3. Cut each croissant in half lengthwise, as if you were to make a sandwich.

4. Using bread tongs, dip each half of croissant in the batter. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter to the preheated pan and immediately place the battered croissant on the pan. 5. Cook croissants one at a time for about 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Keep adding butter to the pan as you cook each croissant. 6. Layer the French toast croissants on a platter. Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries and warm maple syrup.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.

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Age: 7-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Take your time to get to know Two Face and you will see how sweet and affectionate she is. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua and dachshund Description: Play all day and snuggle all night is Dagwood’s motto. He’s active and outgoing, and he can’t wait to find a playmate. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Tortoiseshell shorthair Description: Norma, a petite girl with a big personality, chirps to get your attention and affection. She is used to living with cats, dogs and children. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 6-year-old spayed female Breed: Shih-Tzu mix Description: Abby yearns for a gentle, stable home where she will feel secure and treasured. Her previous owner died. She feels lost and wants to know where she belongs. Adoption fee: $60

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Age: 14-week-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Fila needs some time to warm up to you, but once she does, her playful kitten personality shines. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: German shepherd mix Description: Kimo is handsome, loyal and friendly. Adopt him and he will be an amazing companion. Adoption fee: $105

Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Iguana Description: Fellini enjoys being held and carried. Once he feels familiar with you, he likes to sit on your shoulder. Adoption fee: $20

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Abyssinian and British shorthair Description: Pericles is content with peaceful moments, kind words, delicious meals and soft places to nap. Adoption fee: $40

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Age: 3-year-old female Breed: Domestic Shorthair Description: Razzle will dazzle you with her personality. She may seem unsure at first, but once she gets to know you, she loves to cuddle and be stroked. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Medium Heinz 57 with terrier Description: Superstar steals hearts with his enthusiasm and easy smiles. Adoption fee: $50

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Saul “Canelo” Alvarez celebrates his win against Miguel Cotto on Nov. 21 in Las Vegas. Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has retired, Alvarez, of Mexico, plans to fight every year on the weekends of May 5 and Sept. 16. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

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Saul “Canelo” Alvarez gives himself partial credit for the bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao finally happening last year. Alvarez, the 25-year-old boxing superstar from Guadalajara, Mexico, insisted he would stage his own bout on Mayweather’s announced fight date of May 2, 2015, unless the so-called Fight of the Century was arranged. More than just a way to exert his influence, Alvarez mainly used the tactic to express his dissatisfaction with Mayweather’s scheduling demands. Alvarez protested how Mayweather domineered the boxing world by scheduling his fights only on the weekends of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day in the last seven years of his career. “I want to recuperate those dates and take them back to the Mexican people,” Alvarez said through a translator at a recent news conference. “There should always be a Mexican fighting on those dates.” And now, according to Alvarez, there will be. With Mayweather retired, Alvarez plans to get into the routine of fighting around May 5 and Sept. 16 CANELO annually, beginning with his middleweight VS. KHAN title fight against Amir Khan on Saturday at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 7 T-Mobile Arena. (main event starts at The biggest Mexican star fighting on approximately 7:30) the boxing-crazed country’s holiday T-Mobile Arena weekend continues a tradition that JuTICKETS: lio Cesar Chavez started in the 1980s. $150-$1,500 “On that date, people want to see axs.com or T-Mobile Arena box office fights, people want to see action,” said WATCH: Canelo’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, $59 SD, $69 HD who himself frequently competed on the on HBO pay-per-view same weekend. “People want to see great boxing and they will get that on May 7 because Canelo is an exciting fighter to watch. I think it’s important that we have a fighter like Canelo own this Cinco de Mayo weekend.” Khan is something of a symbolic choice to help Alvarez usher in the new era, because in the past Mayweather has closed off that weekend to him,

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as well. Two years ago, Mayweather ran an online poll to determine his Cinco de Mayo weekend opponent between Khan and Marcos Maidana. Despite Khan winning with nearly 60 percent of the votes, Mayweather chose Maidana. Khan remained on the short list as a potential Mayweather foe, but never got the call. “I wanted the big fights against Mayweather, Pacquiao and both fights didn’t happen,” said Khan, 29. “I wanted the next big thing, and the next big thing was Canelo.” Khan will find himself solidly in enemy territory. When Mayweather was Cinco de Mayo weekend’s headliner, Mexicans often took over the event with ranchero and mariachi bands performing in the concourses and Mexican flags waving in the stands. Even Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, had mixed feelings about staging the Mayweather fight on the date during negotiations last year. “To poach that date, which is a Mexican holiday, by non-Mexicans, shows a terrible disrespect for the Mexican people, both those living in Mexico and those living in the United States,” he said. “And anybody who does the poaching ought to be ashamed of themselves.” Barring injury, Alvarez should have a hold on the Mexican holiday weekends for the foreseeable future. He’s a proven draw, with his own bout against Mayweather in September 2013 setting a then-record $150 million in revenue off of 2.2 million payper-view buys. The majority decision remains Alvarez’s only loss, and he’s bounced back by winning four consecutive fights, including two by knockout. If he can hold up as a 5-to-1 favorite against Khan, a matchup with Gennady Golovkin, one of the world’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighters, awaits in September. Alvarez said he had worked his entire career to get into this position. “Those are the dates that I’ve always celebrated and the dates that my countrymen have celebrated,” he said. “So I’m excited that I can now finally fulfill my dreams of continuing that tradition that many great fighters laid out.”

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HOW TO BET THIS YEAR’S KENTUCKY DERBY What’s a day at the races without betting the ponies? Horse racing and betting are a time-honored pair intrinsically linked since the early days of organized racing in the 1800s. Gambling on horses may have been one of the first forms of legal sports betting, and it’s unlike betting any other sport. For those unfamiliar, placing these wagers might seem intimidating, but with the Kentucky Derby approaching on May 7, there’s no time like the present to learn. THREE MAIN BETS There are many ways to bet on horses, but these three standard wagers are ideal for beginners: Win: The horse you bet has to win the race for you to win. The “win” wager has the highest payout of the three but is the most difficult to pick. If you’re feeling strongly about your pick but don’t want to risk it all on betting on a “win,” an “across the board” bet is a good alternative.

Place: The horse you bet can finish in first or second place for you to win.

Show: The horse you bet can finish in first, second or third place for you to win.

TIP There are 20 horses racing, so don’t place too many bets on just one or two horses — especially if you’re a beginner. Making multiple, smaller wagers on a variety of horses can increase your chances for winning at least one of them.

A COMBINATION APPROACH Across the board is like placing three separate bets (win, place and show) on the same horse at once. The horse you bet can finish in first, second or third place, and your payout changes depending. If your horse finishes first, you win the “win,” “place,” and “show” wager, maximizing your earnings. If your horse comes in second, you win the “place” and “show” wager, and if your horse comes in third you only win the “show” wager.

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COMPLICATED BETTING OPTIONS Beyond the basics, there are multiple exotic bets available. These bets are more complicated because they involve wagering on more than one horse.

Exacta: You bet on two horses to finish in first place and second place in the correct order.

Trifecta: You bet on three horses to finish in first, second and third place in the correct order.

Superfecta: You bet on four horses to finish in first, second, third and fourth place in the correct order.

Boxing the bet: You’ll also have the option to “box” your wager when betting an exacta, trifecta or superfecta. This means that you still pick multiple horses, but it doesn’t matter what order they finish in. If you bet an exacta box, you’re betting on two horses to finish in first and second place, in either order. If you’re new to exotic wagers and want to give it a try, boxing your bet can be a good strategy with an exacta — or even a trifecta, if you’re really feeling bold.

Some sports books offer a “quinella” wager, which is betting on two horses to win first and second, in either order. Though this is the same basic wager you’d make for an exacta box, the quinella usually has a lower minimum bet and a lower payout.

IN HORSE RACING, YOU BET AGAINST OTHER BETTORS, NOT THE HOUSE Typically at the sports book, the odds are set by the bookkeepers, and any bet you place is a bet against the house. However, horse racing uses the pari-mutuel wagering method, which means that instead of betting against the house, you bet against other bettors.

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Pari-mutuel is a French term meaning “mutual betting,” and is a system wherein the odds are determined using the collective bets coming in. The odds for each horse are dependent on how much money is being wagered on it, as it compares with the total wager pool. Basically, a horse’s odds get worse the more money is placed on it. Because of this, the odds are constantly in a state of flux as people continue to bet. You won’t know the final odds of your wager until the window closes and the race begins. If you’re betting early, don’t make any bets based purely on favorable odds because they will likely change.

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CASINO PROMOTIONS TEXAS AND BOULDER STATIONS Lotería Date: Nightly Information: Lotería is similar to bingo, but it uses images on a deck of cards instead of numbers on balls. Each player uses a game card known as a tabla, with randomly created pictures with a corresponding name. As opposed to calling out a number, an announcer uses riddles as clues for players to identify the winning symbols.

STATION CASINOS Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, and discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. The first entry is free; receive up to four additional entries by earning 50 additional base points for each.

PALMS Holiday multiplier Date: May 8 and May 30 Information: Receive 6x points on video poker and 12x points on all reels. $2,500 senior slot tournament Date: May 9 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Open to players 50 and older. Must have loyalty card. $50,000 Crack the Safe drawing Date: Through May 28 Time: Drawings are 7:15 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn drawing tickets through slot play and by swiping loyalty card at kiosk. Twenty players selected each week with a maximum prize of $3,000. Play for Prizes — Fill Your Tank Date: May 2-13 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Chevron. Points are used to determine

prizes earned, but participants keep their points. Play for Prizes — Warehouse Blitz Date: May 16-27 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Costco and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Points are used to determine prizes earned, but participants keep their points. May Gifts Date: May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 30 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker on Gift Day between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Swipe your card at any promotional kiosk and redeem your receipt: May 1 – fourpack of lighters; May 7 – gold handbag; May 8 – gloves; May 14 – Palms polo; May 15 – hair care set; May 21 – barbecue fork thermometer; May 22 – Palms blanket; May 30 – Palms beach towel. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays and Sundays in May Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels and 2x points on video poker on Sundays. Earn 10x points on reels and video reels on Saturdays. $20,000 Spring swipe and win Date: May 3, 17, 31 Time: 12:01 a.m.-9:59 p.m. Information: Earn 25 points on slots or 100 points on video poker for a swipe. Win up to $100 in slot play, food, gifts and more. May movie tickets Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Brenden Theatres movie ticket. May car wash Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Terrible Herbst car wash.

SILVERTON Reel and Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays Time: Noon Information: First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.

All About the Card drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in May Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for every 200 points, with bonuses available for gold, platinum and diamond members. Ten winners at each drawing. Top prize is $5,000. Mother’s Day: Card In, Cash Out Date: May 8 Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Two players will be chosen every hour for chance to win a $50 Euphoria gift card. In addition, 8x points will be rewarded to loyalty card members.

Summer Grillin’ table games giveaway Date: Fridays, May 1-June 17 Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be announced; the top prize is $500. On June 17, the top prize winner will also win a barbecue grill and a $150 Smith’s gift card. Hershey trinket box giveaway Date: May 3 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 250 base points to receive a gift.

DOWNTOWN GRAND Piñata grab bag Date: May 5 Information: Earn 200 points to win slot play or a mystery piñata gift. Earn and win welcome mat Date: May 11-13 and 18-20 Information: Earn 2,500 points to receive one mat and one insert. Earn an additional 1,000 points to receive three additional inserts. Memorial Day multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Earn 6x points on video reels and slots. There are additional 16x points power hours from 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Memorial Day seniors Date: May 30 Information: Gold, platinum and diamond players age 50 and older receive a $10 dining credit to Sundance Grill or Mi Casa Grill Cantina. Silver players may receive offer after earning 50 points.

Grand Seniors Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Receive 5x points all day. Monthly 50,000-point drawing. Gift giveaway Date: Daily Time: All day Information: Grand Rewards members who earn 500 points can receive a bakeware set.

THE D LAS VEGAS Win Derek’s Shelby GT Date: Sept. 17 Time: 6 p.m. Information: Loyalty card players can earn drawing entries by playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Contest began March 1, and 10 p.m. monthly qualifier drawings began March 26. Grand prize is a four-passenger 2016 Shelby GT sports car.

SOUTH POINT ALIANTE Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. Cruisin’ For Cash kiosk game Date: May 1-28 Information: Earn 20 points daily for a swipe and the chance to win up to $10,000. $57,000 Cruisin’ for Cash final drawing Date: May 30 Time: 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Guests will be entered into the drawing by earning entries throughout the week by swiping at the kiosk. There will be 25 winners at each drawing; the top prize is a $2,000 cruise, given away at the 9:15 p.m. drawing.

$600,000 Amazing April Showers Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn three electronic drawing entries for every base point earned on slot machines and one entry for every base point earned on video poker. Each day, one grand prize of $10,000 cash and 20 prizes of $500 in slot play will be awarded. Drawings will be conducted in the Grandview Lounge. Winners will have seven days to use their free play. Only one grand prize may be won per person during the month. If participants have previously won the $10,000, they will be awarded $500 slot play and a new name will be drawn. A person may only win one prize per night. 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Information: Open to Club Card members 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.

RAMPART CASINO 50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronic unit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. Best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. Top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round. $6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawing Date: Second Wednesday of the month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.

500 video poker points to receive one mystery gift. Point multiplier Date: Mondays Information: Receive 10x points on slot machines. $250,000 Flower drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 8 p.m. Information: Win up to $50,000. Earn 100 slot points to receive five drawing entries or 100 video points for one drawing entry. Additionally, players who have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game will receive one drawing entry for the week. Double entries can be earned every Monday-Wednesday.

MAX CASINO AT THE WESTIN Happy hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: Select tables will offer $3 craps and 25-cent roulette.

GOLDEN NUGGET New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for a players card and earn 20 points to spin. Win up to $1,000 in play.

SUNCOAST SILVER SEVENS Roaring Riches Date: 15th of every month Time: 7 and 8 p.m. Information: Twenty people are guaranteed to win cash or play. Top prize is $1,000 in free play. Contest conducted inside the Corona Cantina. Weekend Gizmo giveaway Date: 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays; 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn one entry for every 100 base points. Prizes include slot play, tablets and laptops.

SLS Parini cast iron cookware giveaway Date: Thursdays and Fridays Information: Earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points to receive a cookware set. Mother’s Day jewelry box giveaway Date: Thursday and Friday Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker to receive a jewelry box. Mystery gift Date: May 19-20 Information: Earn 250 slot points or

Birthday free slot play Date: Daily Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Loyalty players can receive up to 3x their age in slot play. $500 on us Date: Daily Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Sign up for a loyalty card to receive up to $500. 777 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Time: 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Information: Earn 2,500 points or pay $10 per session. Top prize is $350 in slot play.

JOKERS WILD Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible from 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:30-11:30 p.m. Information: Players can get chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Play $5 and receive $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty card members who play $5 will have $5 added to

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their account. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000.

Graveyard high-jackpot competition Date: Mondays through Saturdays Time: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Information: Jackpot winners will earn up to three wheel spin certificates.

Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 7x points on video poker and 11x points on reels.

Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 200 base points and receive a gift.

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Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.

HARD ROCK HOTEL $320,000 Mega May giveaway Date: May 1-27 Information: Prizes include cash and bonus play. Earn 200 base points or establish $10 average table-games bet for one entry. Earn 10x entries on Mondays. Swipe loyalty card at a kiosk for bonus entries. Point multipliers Date: Thursday Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker. May Fiesta slot tournament Date: May 5-7 Information: Loyalty card members will receive one free entry per day and can earn one entry for every 150 base points; maximum three entries per day. First place wins $700. $15,000 blackjack tournament Date: May 20-21 Information: Entry fee is $99. Top prize is $8,000.

EMERALD ISLAND Super bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Get a natural royal flush worth more than $1,000 on singlehand games to spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,100. Cash Back Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Redeem 700 base points for $10. Earn up to $20.

Point multiplier Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesday Information: For players 50 and older. Receive dining and bingo discounts. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a wheel spin for cash. Earn 5x points all day.

CLUB FORTUNE Top of the Hill daily slot tournament Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: First place is $500.

GOLDEN GATE Reelin’ Your Way to Mexico Date: Through April 30 Information: Loyalty card members can earn drawing entries playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Drawings at 8 p.m. April 30. Grand prize is a cruise July 17-21 to Mexico.

EL CORTEZ Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” drawing Date: Saturdays Information: Receive drawing tickets by getting qualifying hands at table games. Win up to $500 in chips. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesday Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned from midnight Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ten players will receive 50,000 points.

WILDFIRE Video reel double-double bonus Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Win $75 or more in the bonus round on a penny slot for a tournament spot. Win up to $200.

MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Players 50 and older earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

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It’s time for lawmakers to look over NSHE’s shoulder

t some point over the past dozen years, the regents who were elected to oversee Nevada’s public colleges and universities began falling down on the job, having forgotten who runs the place and acquiescing to strong-willed administrators. It started when they began yielding, somewhat out of necessity, to take-charge philanthropist businessman-turnedchancellor Jim Rogers. The Nevada System of Higher Education was experiencing some dysfunction at the time and seemed adrift, and someone of Rogers’ caliber was needed in 2004 to right the ship. He worked the job for $1 a year, openly spoke his mind and figured he was done in 2009, when he quit. The chancellor’s job went to his No. 2 man, Dan Klaich. He was a regent from 1983 to 1997, then joined the staff as chief counsel and was promoted to executive vice chancellor by Rogers before taking over. Klaich is paid $309,000 a year plus benefits. If Rogers commanded the higher ed office with brute force of will, Klaich has taken a slicker route, wooing regents and turning them compliant with his charm

while, behind the scenes and perhaps with a snicker, rewriting friendly consultants’ reports and instructing them to reach the conclusion he wanted in order to protect his oversight of Nevada’s public higher education as one system. Some regents raised their eyebrows at such skullduggery, but Klaich wiggled his way out of that mess. That was no surprise, really, considering how the chancellor’s job had become so powerful in Nevada and Klaich had created such an air of authority. His command over the system also shone in the organizational chart: There was a time when the chancellor and campus presidents were of equal footing, each reporting directly to the Board of Regents. But today, campus presidents report directly to Klaich, and he can fire a president with the support of just the board chairman. Now, Klaich is in another mess owing to his behind-the-scenes manipulations. This time, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal based on emails it uncovered, Klaich paid a consultant to use its letterhead and wrote a memo on it that he passed off to the Legislature as originating with the consultant,

and that undercut legislative efforts to reform the system’s funding formula. The regents will meet May 12 to discuss his mischief. And now, state lawmakers are getting in the mix. Assemblyman Elliot Anderson, D-Las Vegas, and Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, D-Las Vegas, say they plan to introduce bills in the 2017 Legislature to reform the Nevada System of Higher Education. They say reforms are needed to create “a culture of accountability.” At the top of their list: expanding legislative oversight and increasing transparency. Sadly, the regents had grown accustomed to a system of internal governance in which transparency was not an objective but something to be foiled. Anderson and Woodhouse also propose: n Clarifying the Legislature’s oversight role while maintaining the regents’ direct accountability to voters. n Increasing regents’ resources so they can keep better tabs on the system. n Returning to regents the power to hire and fire campus presidents. n Requiring the presidents to present their institutions’ budgets to regents

and legislators. (Klaich famously placed a gag order on presidents, banning them from going around his office in lobbying legislators for money.) n Establishing advisory committees for higher ed campuses to better advocate for their campus-specific needs. n Expanding whistleblower protection to higher ed employees, including when they know that false or misleading statements are being presented to the Legislature. n Bringing the Nevada System of Higher Education under the purview of the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, which meets quarterly and makes recommendations to the governor on how to improve education. These are terrific suggestions. We applaud Anderson and Woodhouse for stepping up with them and hope their fellow lawmakers will embrace their call for reforms. It’s a good start. We’re saddened only in that such measures are necessary. While the regents figure out how to do the job they were elected to do, perhaps Klaich will see the wisdom of taking personal responsibility for his role in this fiasco.

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Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival: One of the largest educational events in the state sparks children’s curiosity and celebrates science and technology that is unique to this region. The festival will offer nearly 40 free events across Southern Nevada over nine days. Times & locations vary, free, scifest.vegas. *Also: Through May 7 Poetry Beat Legend Michael McClure: McClure, one of the founders of the movement that became known as the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance and the Beat Generation, will host a writer’s workshop. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, clarkcountypoetlaureate@cox.net.

INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Sauza Hornitos Reposado 100% Puro de Agave tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. agave nectar* *To make at home, dilute 2 parts agave syrup with 1 part water METHOD

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass, or serve with a single large piece of ice.

This margarita was created nearly 20 years ago by Julio Bermejo, a world-renown tequila expert and owner of Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco. At Tommy’s, the drink is prepared in a blender cup instead of using a shaker, but the drink is never served frozen. Although the traditional Tommy’s Margarita does not call for a salted rim, the addition of Aleppo Chili salt by the Liquid Chef Inc. and zested lime peel (pictured) creates a spicybright aroma and an intriguing tasting experience.

“Shop for Success” Sale: Professional attire such as sweaters and blouses can be purchased for $6, jackets and dresses for $10 and suits and coats for $20. 10 a.m.3 p.m., free, Westfield Fair Shopping Center, 4443 W. Charleston Blvd., dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org. “Bridge to Terabithia”: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents this adaptation of the children’s book. 2 p.m., $5, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-2787. The Jazz Singers and Jazz Combos Concert: College of Southern Nevada’s Fine Arts Music Program presents classic and contemporary jazz selections. 2 p.m., $5-$8, CSN Performing Arts Center, BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483. Great American Foodie Fest: More than 50 food trucks and vendors will be featured. Noon10 p.m., $10 admission, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, greatamericanfoodiefest.com. Vegas Uncork’d: Bon Appétit’s annual event celebrates its 10th year with extravagant soirees and a lineup of renowned chefs from Caesars Palace, Cromwell, Venetian and Palazzo. Times and locations vary, $155-$270, vegasuncorked.com. Helldorado Days art auction: Western-themed artwork created by locals will be preceded by a wine-and-cheese reception with the artists. 2-5 p.m., free, Las Vegas

Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd., elkshelldorado.com.

MONDAY, MAY 2 Law Day Celebration: Professor Ian Bartrum of the William S. Boyd School of Law and Amy Rose, legal director of the ACLU of Nevada, will speak. Stop by the Law Library’s reference desk to receive a complimentary copy of the Constitution while supplies last. 1 p.m., free, Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St., Suite 400, 702-455-4696.

Movie Night at Container Park: Movies begin at sundown. Approximately 7 p.m., free, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. *Also: Every Thursday Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market: Discover fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce and just-picked flowers at the District’s weekly farmers market. 4-8 p.m., free, the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, shopthedistrictgvr.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26

FRIDAY, MAY 6 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 San Gennaro Feast: This food and music festival that celebrates the spirit of San Gennaro will feature a carnival, a petting zoo, craft booths and a flume ride. 4-11 p.m., $10, Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, sangennarofeast.com. *Also: 4-11 p.m. May 5; 4 p.m.-midnight May 6; noon-midnight May 7; noon-11 p.m. May 8

“Haute Dog” adoption event: Adopt a new family member in celebration of National Pet Week. 5-7 p.m., free, Haute Doggery, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hautedoggerylv.com. AMSOIL Arenacross Finals: Riders will compete for the title on a narrow, Supercross-style course. Attendees can meet the riders during the Track Party prior to the event. 6 p.m., $29, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., orleansarena.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo celebration: Six young mariachi performers, dancers and bands will perform. 5-10 p.m., free, Sonrisa Grill, 30 Via Branza, Lake Las Vegas, 725-244-5315. Las Vegas Stories: The Rancho High School Riots: This documentary focuses on the turbulent years between 1967 and 1974 when racial tension and violence were prominent in the Clark County School District. Film director Stan Armstrong will answer questions after the screening. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Safe Summer Nights: Enjoy DJ music, children’s games, face painting and refreshments at this community health and resource fair. 5-7 p.m., free, J.T. McWilliams Elementary School, 1315 Hiawatha Road, 702-229-5406. Yoga at Lake Las Vegas: Enjoy yoga on the beach with views of the lake. Enjoy a free class anytime you bring a new friend. 8-9:15 a.m., $15 per class; $125 for a 10-class pass, Lake Las Vegas, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., mcbartrum@gmail.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26

Smokin’ Hot Mesquite Days: This festival will feature award-winning barbecue from across the country. There will be a carnival, live entertainment and a parade. 11 a.m.-midnight, $18, Oasis Special Events Parking Lot, 897 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, mesquitebbqchampionship.com. *Also: 10 a.m.-midnight May 7; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8 Golf Fest: Catch the latest golf trends and gear at this show. There will be hands-on training from PGA professionals, a trick show and an attempt at the world record for longest drive. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $10, TaylorMade Golf Experience, 6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, golffestshow.com. *Also: May 7 West Coast Regional Finals Rodeo: Watch UNLV students compete for a spot in the College National Finals Rodeo. 7 p.m., $5-$10, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, southpointarena.com. *Also: May 7 Sun City Aliante Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair: Baskets, ceramics, glass artwork, jewelry, needlework and crocheted items, candles

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SATURDAY, MAY 7 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Raise money at the 5K or the 1-mile fun walk. Plus, tickets sales from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the SlotZilla Zipline will benefit the Susan G. Komen organization. 6 a.m., $10$40, Fremont Street Experience, komennevada.org. Ohana Festival: Celebrate Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture with food, music, hula performances, an outdoor luau, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Art Festival of Henderson: Dozens of booths with artwork and crafts available for purchase will line Water Street. There will also be a chalk art competition, live music and a children’s Imagination Station. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., 702-267-4050. *Also: May 8 Spring Jamboree: The event will include a classic hot-rod car show, arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, a kid’s carnival and a

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rock, gem and mineral show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Bicentennial Park, Wilbur Square, North and South Escalante Parks, 401 California Ave., Boulder City, springjamboree.com. *Also: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8 Country in the Park: Enjoy a day of country music with food vendors, a beer garden, exhibits, children’s activities and more. 2-8 p.m., free, Mountain’s Edge Exploration Park amphitheater, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive, mountainsedge.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Brunch: Treat Mom to Sunday brunch delicacies. Enjoy views of Springs Preserve’s floral gardens while you eat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $34 for adults; $10 for children 5-10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Moms Fly Free: Skydive with your mom. Moms will receive a complimentary cupcake, courtesy of the Cupcakery. 9:45 a.m.-8 p.m., starting at $75, Vegas Indoor Skydiving, 200 Convention Center Drive, vegasindoorskydiving.com.

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How do you reach Gen Z? Businesspeople discuss ways to attract the next generation of consumers BY HOWARD RIELL | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

Generation Z may reside at the tail end of the alphabet, but marketers who fail to give it top-of-mind attention do so at their own risk. ¶ Experts may differ on when the earliest members of Generation Z (also called iGen or post-millennials) were born, with opinions ranging from 1990 to 2001, but it’s agreed they share some traits as consumers. And GENERATION Z, CONTINUED ON PAGE 53

Number of paid internships Faraday Future is offering to Nevada college students for this summer. The program is part of the company’s goal to qualify for state tax breaks.

The Stratosphere’s age, in years. To celebrate, the resort is giving locals free access to the tower on May 1. For $20, Nevada residents also will get unlimited access to thrill rides and a meal for two at the buffet.

70%

Drop since 2013 of government subsidies to corporations. In 2013, companies such as Boeing and IBM collectively received a $17 billion tax break from state and local governments.

Expected international ranking of the U.S. in terms of wheat production. In 2014, it was the No. 1 exporter of the crop, but the country is falling behind Russia and Canada.

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47 48 56 Q&A WITH JOSH ‘CHOP’ TOWBIN

The co-founder of Towbin Automotive talks about his love of the car industry, his commitment to helping the homeless population (including animals) and the importance of building relationships for those trying to be successful in the business world. THE NOTES Giving, P46

MEET: LIQUID INNOVATIONS

Jared Anderson and his team spent nearly five years developing the product SoberQuick, which he says speeds the process of lowering blood-alcohol content. What better place than Las Vegas to test its marketability? TALKING POINTS How to identify which loan your business needs, P49

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, P55 The List: Convention services, P60

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BOYD GAMING UPS THE ANTE IN RACE TO RAKE IN LOCALS The battle for Las Vegas’ locals casino market heated up in April. Boyd Gaming Corp., owner of the Orleans, the Suncoast and other non-Strip hotels, struck a deal to buy the Aliante in North Las Vegas for $380 million. Less than a week later, the company said it would buy the Cannery in North Las Vegas and the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway — next to the Boyd-owned Sam’s Town casino — for $230 million combined.

The locals casino markets got pummeled during the recession, along with practically every other industry in town. Locals heavyweight Station Casinos, for one, filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009. But with a rising number of neighborhood PT’s and Dotty’s taverns luring gamblers valleywide, Boyd is betting big on Las Vegas’ slow comeback from the Great Recession — and that it can fend off the rising competition.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING Maria Blondeaux ASSISTANT PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Paul Huntsberry PRODUCTION MANAGER Blue Uyeda PRODUCTION ARTIST Marissa Maheras, Dara Ricci ART DIRECTOR Sean Rademacher GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Michele Hamrick, Dany Haniff TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR Estee Wright TRAFFIC COORDINATORS Kim Smith, Meagan Hodson

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The Department of Health and Human Services awarded $4,181,000 to Sunrise Children’s Foundation for Early Head Start funding.

ship Foundation supported 100 K-12 scholarships to low-income Clark County children attending schools during the 2015-16 school year.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Sunrise Children’s Hospital is open. The space was funded by the Engelstad Family Foundation, the Del E. Webb Foundation, Sunrise Children’s Hospital, Speedway Children’s Charities, NV Energy and Lexus of Las Vegas.

Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing partnered with Sigler Wholesale Distributers to donate a complete air conditioning and heating system to local senior citizen Florine Adams.

Olive Crest opened Project Independence, a facility for current and former Clark County foster youth ages 17-24. The goal is to help people establish skills necessary to be successful and independent as they transition out of foster care. The facility was made possible by a $200,000 Neighborhood Builders award from Bank of America. Fremont Street Experience donated $145,368 through 12 different SlotZilla Charity Challenges after beginning the program in October 2014 and continuing through 2015. Local charities were chosen to partner with SlotZilla on a specific day, and revenue from flights on the lower Zipline or upper Zoomline were donated to that charity. Charity partners have included Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada, American Heart Association, Opportunity Village, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Muscular Dystrophy Assocation, Three Square Food Bank, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and Shriners Hospitals for Children. City National Bank’s eighth Annual Holiday Book Drive with Barnes & Noble collected 85,000 new books valued at $200,000 to donate to 43 schools and nonprofit organizations in four states. The amount exceeded the previous record by 33,000 books. City National Bank donated $103,000 to support literacy-based projects and financial literacy to

City National collected and donated hundreds of personal and household items to Safe Nest to help domestic violence victims in Southern Nevada. Casey Juliano’s third-grade students and tech club at Nate Mack Elementary received a McDonald’s Make Activities Count grant that will be used in a robotics lab.

Penta Building Group employees volunteered time at Three Square Food Bank, helping to sort and pack 9,000 pounds of produce. (COURTESY PHOTO) elementary, middle and high schools in Nevada, California, New York and Georgia, including J.L. Bowler Elementary in Bunkerville, Charles Arthur Hughes Middle School in Mesquite, Dr. C. Owen Roundy, Kathy L. Batterman and Harley A. Harmon elementary schools in Las Vegas, Victoria Fertitta Middle School in Las Vegas, and Fay Herron and Lee Antonello elementary schools in North Las Vegas. The Arthritis Foundation Nevada chapter presented the Corporate Sponsor of the Year award to Massage Envy. Massage Envy supports the Arthritis Foundation through a national partnership, Healing Hands for Arthritis. On Sept. 16, the 12 Southern Nevada Massage Envy clinics raised $5,868.04 and donated $10 from every massage and facial. Additionally, Massage Envy supports the Arthritis Foundation’s events with sponsorships, volunteers, onsite massages and marketing efforts. Humana donated 50 quilts to the Ronald McDonald House, which

provides temporary housing for families who travel to Las Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children. The quilts were made by the Humana Charity Crafters. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas 15th Annual Food Drive raised more than 16,500 pounds of food and supplies valued at over $28,000 at local Smith’s Food and Drug Stores. Raffle ticket sales, and cash and gift card donations totaled over $12,000. Rockin’ Jump Las Vegas donated $1,000 donation to the American Heart Association’s “Go Red Por Tu Corazon” campaign. Discovery Children’s Museum is collaborating with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, CORE Academy powered by the Rogers Foundation and Boys Town Nevada in identifying 1,000 families to receive a free one-year membership to the museum. With help from Southwest Medical Associates, the nonprofit Academic Achievement Accessible Scholar-

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild won two Roundtable Awards in the annual Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Book competition. Its winning project, “Runway Rhythms” and “Adopt-A-Musician,” showcase fashion designers and celebrities for fundraising, and connect audiences with philharmonic musicians. Las Vegas Sands Corp. employees in Las Vegas participated in 24 events in 2015, spending almost 8,000 hours volunteering for events benefitting local charities with local and international reach, including Clean the World, Race for the Cure and U.S. Vets Las Vegas. More than 30 teens from area high schools were honored for their community service by participating in a special runway show at Meadows Mall. The teens, along with their mothers, are members of the National Charity League and Young Men’s Service League Las Vegas chapters and performed thousands of hours of community service at dozens of nonprofit organizations. Nearly 50 students, faculty and staff of Carrington College’s Las Vegas campus participated in a drive to help Three Square Food Bank.

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Q&A WITH JOSH ‘CHOP’ TOWBIN

‘The secret is simple: developing relationships’ Josh “Chop” Towbin started washing cars when he was 14, began selling cars at 15 and was general manager of Towbin Dodge by age 22. The co-founder of Towbin Automotive, Towbin has enjoyed numerous regional and national accolades and was featured on two television shows — “The Chopper Show” and “King of Cars.” He says building relationships with customers, co-workers and the community is the foundation of his success. ing to theme parks, car events and hiking. We build memories together, and we have an incredible bond.

What is the best business advice you’ve received? There are two recent quotes that have resonated with me: Tony Robbins: “People have jobs to earn money or power — but does your job have meaning?” Charlie Munger: “Go to bed smarter than when you woke up.” The Tony Robbins quote reminds me to continue to make my job something that is meaningful. How about for my employees? My customers? The community? On the second quote, no matter what field you’re in, no matter how much success you’ve had, there is always the opportunity to learn more and make yourself better at whatever it is you do. Josh “Chop” Towbin poses in a 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider at Towbin Fiat Alfa

What do you find appealing Romeo, 2550 S. Jones Blvd. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) about the automotive industry? rank No. 1 for sales locally, reappreciating each other’s functions. I It’s always improving. I love seeing gionally and nationally. What’s think a good goal is to not talk about those changes and watching these your secret? business outside of work; I think it brands grow. The secret is simple: developing rehelps us. My sons all love cars. It is so cool lationships. We focus on giving our to go with them to car shows and to customers excellent service so they’ll If you could change one thing see their excitement. My 14-year-old keep coming back. Repeat busiabout Southern Nevada, what knows so much and he is so smart – ness helped us stay afloat when the would it be? sometimes he will know more about economy was down. Long-term relaThe issue that concerns me most a certain model than I do. Still, I’m tionships are important because our is the amount of people who live in careful to not set any expectation customers will trust us with their aupoverty or are homeless. My family for my sons to follow in my footsteps. tomotive needs and tell their friends provides ongoing support for Three I want them to do whatever makes and family about us. We now have Square Food Bank, which provides them happy. If they want to learn customers who have purchased five, meals to those in need throughout more, I’d love to continue teaching 10 and even upwards of 40 cars from Southern Nevada. them. us. We have one customer who has It’s crazy to think that there are so bought 111 cars. And it’s all because many children and families in need of You come from a car family. they have a relationship with us. meals that are living here. Last year, Your sister, Jesika, co-owns Doing the right thing is key, and so Three Square distributed more than Towbin Motorcars. What are is keeping our customers happy. They 34 million pounds of food; the equivthe perks and pitfalls of workneed to know they are going to get a alent of 28 million meals through ing with family? value and they are going to be treated community partners. I would like to I take pride in finding my own path well. We go to great lengths to ensure see more awareness of this issue. and working to achieve success in dothat we are constantly building new We also do our best to help homeless ing things my own way. My family is and nurturing old relationships, and dogs and cats find homes by hosting all in the automotive business, but that doesn’t always mean making the adoptions at our dealerships. It breaks nothing was ever given to me. profitable business decision. Somemy heart to see how many animals are When you’re working with family, times we even lose money, but we living, and dying, in shelters. I think it is most important to reckeep the relationship, and that has My newest initiative is working ognize each other’s strengths and been the key to our success. with disadvantaged teens and young use those strengths to complement adults to teach them job skills and each other. Jesika’s strengths, for exWhat do you do after work? how to learn a trade that gets them ample, are very different than mine, I love spending time with my kids. hired in the right job for them. so we assume roles that best utilizes Every weekend, I make sure to take what we excel at. Recognizing those them out on a fun adventure, like goYour dealerships consistently strengths is key, because it leads to

Describe your management style. I find out my employees’ ultimate career and/or life goals, then work with them to figure out what steps we need to take to make that happen. I also want my employees to take care of the customers and do their best to find them their perfect match in a car. I train my employees to not take that stereotypical, aggressive carselling approach. I always do my best to promote from within the company, as well, and feel a deep sense of pride in watching Towbin employees reach their goals. They appreciate that, and it creates a better team environment. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Why? After being involved with TV, I became very interested in that industry. If I wasn’t working with cars, I would be a television producer because I would want to share other people’s stories with the world. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I would love to live in so many areas of our country, but San Diego stands out for me because of the weather and it’s such a beautiful city. But there’s no place like home here in Las Vegas. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people make excuses for not doing what they’re supposed to do. I believe in giving everything I do 100 percent effort. What is something that people might not know about you? My first job was running a barn and taking care of six horses when I was 11. Even as a child, I believed in paying my dues and knew that hard work was the way to success. I never accept loans, favors or anything that’s free because I want to earn everything that comes my way. In my experience, if it’s not earned, then it’s not appreciated as much.

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BY THE NUMBERS

700,000

Number of people who have pledged to boycott Target after it announced it would allow transgender customers to use the bathroom or fitting room that matches their gender identity.

51.2 MILLION

Number of iPhones that Apple sold in the second quarter. That’s compared with about 61 million in the second quarter of 2015. This is the first time since the inception of the iPhone that sales of the device have declined.

1,000

Number of employees that Citigroup Inc. plans to add in Florida. The bank has 10,000 workers in the state at about 100 locations. The company has eliminated positions in 13 of the 14 states in which it operates.

$12 BILLION

Cost of the mobile Internet network the Army uses in Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. A review ordered by the Pentagon found that the system has significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Approximate number of companies banding together to advocate for safety regulations for self-driving cars and to encourage more Americans to purchase them. The group, which includes Google and Lyft, said in a statement that autonomous vehicles could help save millions of lives.

1,230

Number of full-time employees the city of North Las Vegas has, down from about 2,000 about a decade ago. The city hopes to hire at least 130 full-time workers to improve services for its growing population. It would cost about $13 million to hire the employees, who would mostly occupy positions in community development and public safety.

Jared Anderson, president of Liquid Innovations, displays packets of SoberQuick during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America convention at Caesars Palace. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Can this product get you sober faster? Describe your product.

SoberQuick is a powdered drink product that dissolves in water via stirring or shaking. It reverses intoxication by lowering blood alcohol levels quickly. Seriously? How does it work?

LIQUID INNOVATIONS Phone: 702-898-8156 Email: info@soberquick.com Website: soberquick.com Owned/operated by: Jared Anderson and Skywood Ventures In business since: Business began in 2011 and conducted research and clinical testing for years before starting to sell its product this year

SoberQuick works by forcing alcohol out of the bloodstream quickly. In some cases, up to twice as fast as normal. I hesitate to provide a technical explanation of the enzymatic processes and biochemical mechanisms that we believe are affected by the SoberQuick ingredients, but those who want to know more technical information about it can read our white paper at soberquick. com/clinical-trials. Much of the five years we spent engineering and testing SoberQuick were devoted to logically organizing the scientific results of the clinical field trials we conducted into a white paper much the same way a pharmaceutical company would when testing a new drug.

the rate of alcohol metabolism in the human body. We realized the potential such agents would have if they might be transferred to a form that could be practically applied and packaged as a consumer product. What’s the biggest misconception about your product?

One of the largest obstacles I face is the misconception that SoberQuick is a hangover cure. It usually takes a bit of explaining before people understand that SoberQuick is designed to make drunk people sober. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

The only difficult part of having the business in Las Vegas is that some of our manufacturing requirements cannot be effectively achieved by local service providers. This is regrettable, as our original intent was to have all aspects of the business maintained within Southern Nevada.

What is your business philosophy?

Our goal is to serve an important need that, until now, has had no solution. There has never been a simple but effective treatment for over-drinking, or a way to reverse intoxication by alcohol. SoberQuick is something society has needed but lacked for a very long time. Consider this motto: “Everything in the world is better when people who are too drunk get sober faster.”

What is the best part about doing business here?

Because of the city’s culture and 24-hour access to alcohol, it serves as an excellent test venue for our product. We welcome the idea of SoberQuick being associated with Las Vegas and continue to look for ways to include the city in future marketing plans. What obstacles has your business overcome?

How did you come up with the idea for SoberQuick?

We identified agents in medical literature originating from peer-reviewed journals that were shown to change

Having to deliver product in a powder sachet instead of a pill provided a challenge. In its original form, SoberQuick was not palatable. Achieving palatability through flavor testing and reformulation took years.

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How to identify which loan your business needs

GUEST COLUMN: They may be secured or unsecured and the efore applying for a business BRUCE FORD interest rate may be fixed or variable. loan, take time to think things through. Be sure you have a clear n Intermediate-term loans (1-3 years) understanding of why you are may help with more expensive equipment borrowing and how you will put the funds to purchases. Defined repayment schedules and work. Clarity of purpose now will help you avoid trouble later. a maturity date are typical features. Repayment schedules And purpose is crucial. There is a loan for every purpose, often reflect the useful life of the item to be purchased. and matching your purpose and your resources with the n Long-term financing (3-10 years) is the preferred way to right loan and repayment plan makes you a smart borrower. restructure a balance sheet, make an acquisition or execute To identify the right loan, start with some basic questions: a management buyout. These loans may include covenants designed to protect the borrower’s liquidity and ability to repay. n What do you need the money for? Working capital? What lenders will look for (and what you should look for, Inventory? Equipment? Real estate? Debt restructuring? too) is a good match between sources and uses of funds. n How much do you think you will need? When will you What you want to avoid is a liquidity crunch, where need the funds and for how long? resources on hand aren’t enough to meet your obligations. n Will you repay the loan from cash flow as it comes in, or This is something few small businesses can survive. over time from net profits or retained earnings? And this is why your lender will be concerned about the Here are some common loan types and the purposes they structure of your balance sheet. serve best: Because current assets (such as inventory) may fluctuate n Short-term loans are made for short-term needs, considerably, your lender will want to see that they are including seasonal needs, and repayment is usually tied financed by short-term debt and paid from cash flow. to cash flow from sales — think of the retailer who needs The expectation for intermediate and long-term needs additional capital to build inventory for the holidays. Short(real estate, for instance) is that they will be financed by term loans also can be used to purchase equipment. debt with similar terms and paid for out of profits. n Lines of credit offer a flexible avenue for meeting When this is what your balance sheet shows, you can look short-term financing needs. They provide a revolving more confidently to the future. source of credit, and the maximum borrowing amount is Bruce Ford is senior vice president and regional banking set in advance. Once the line is set up, the borrower taps it manager at City National Bank. as needed. Lines of credit are typically renewable annually.

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Amid widespread die-off of old malls, new owners breathe life into Boulevard center BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER

When the Boulevard mall opened nearly five decades ago, newspapers heaped praise on the “shopping paradise,” saying it had more “charm and grace” than any other gathering spot in town. A few years ago, after suburban sprawl, increased competition, violent crime, the recession and neglect took a heavy toll, the mall felt like a sinking boat that was on fire, general manager Timo Kuusela says. “Every tenant had an exit strategy,” he said. “I had an exit strategy. All of my staff had an exit strategy. ... Nobody wanted to be here.” Once the premier shopping hub in Las Vegas, Boulevard now has new Timo Kuusela, vice president and general manager of the Sansone Cos., is owners who have spent millions try- overseeing the restoration of Boulevard mall. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) ing to pump in more life and com2013 for $54.5 million. They acquired said at the time. It was 90 percent ocmerce, amid reports focused on the 56 of its 75 acres, as mall occupants cupied as of March, Kuusela said. The death of American malls. They’ve Sears and Macy’s own their propernew landlord is helped in no small spruced up Boulevard’s aesthetics, reties. part by offering relatively cheap rent cruited business operators to fill longand paying to help build out his retail empty spaces and lured more shopspace. pers, all in the hopes of making it an AN AGGRESSIVE SON OF A GUN Two years ago, Sansone unveiled entertainment, dining and shopping Sansone moved to the valley in the plans for a $25 million overhaul of the destination. late 1970s and knows all too well that mall on Maryland Parkway at Desert The mall, 2 miles east of the Strip, locals have dismissed Boulevard as a Inn Road. He has spent about $21 milstill is a ways off from its former glory has-been mall in a dicey part of town. lion, with more on the way. and won’t overtake such top-flight But he’s on a mission to make it a “This guy is an aggressive son of a competitors as Fashion Show anytime place at which to hang out and spend gun,” John’s Incredible Pizza founder soon. But by all accounts, Boulevard is money, not just for nearby residents John Parlet said. improving under the new ownership. but for people in the suburbs. Parlet said he looked off and on for Matt Gargiulo, owner of collectHe renovated parts of the exterior five years, maybe more, to expand to ible-toy store the Pop Shack, said he with a colorful, Art Deco-style façade; Las Vegas, but nothing panned out. booked a 50 to 60 percent increase in added lighting, landscaping, music, Then Sansone’s group called, pitching sales the past few months. Ana Martivalet parking, and big-screen TVs in Boulevard, and the landlord flew to nez, manager of Rachel’s Cosmetics, the food court; and filled the ground meet with Parlet at his store in Buena said sales were up maybe 10 percent floor of the former Dillard’s departPark, Calif. in the past six months. Consignment ment store, which had been empty Parlet, whose restaurants offer shoe store Urban Necessities, which for years, with two businesses not pizza buffets, arcade games, bumper opened in 2014, booked more than normally seen in enclosed shopping cars and other attractions, opened $1 million in sales during its first year malls: thrift-store operator Goodwill a 60,000-square-foot store at Bouand nearly $2 million over the past of Southern Nevada and pizza-andlevard in late December. It’s getting four months, owner Jaysse Lopez games chain John’s Incredible Pizza 10,000 customers per week “easily” said. Co. and is among the best company-wide Shopper Pamela Poston said BouOlivia’s Latin Cuisine & Bar opened for foot traffic and sales, said Parlet, levard was low on morale and seemed recently as the only sit-down restauwho has 11 John’s Incredible loca“scary, almost,” when she moved to rant in the main portion of the mall; tions. the valley six years ago. Today, parkSeaQuest Interactive Aquarium is set Parlet knows the area’s reputation. ing lots are more cramped and the to open in the third quarter; and Asian A lot of people told him he shouldn’t mall is “beautiful” outside, she said. grocery 99 Ranch Market now occuopen a store there, he said, and the “I’ve seen some really cool changpies a former Circuit City store. San“biggest challenge” has been getting es,” Poston said. sone also is in talks with a movie-thepeople from such places as HenderDeveloper Roland Sansone, foundater operator, according to Kuusela. son and Summerlin to realize that er of Henderson-based Sansone Cos., Boulevard was 75 percent leased Boulevard “is not what it used to be.” bought the bulk of the 1.2 milionwhen Sansone bought it, listing broAlyn Reeves, chief operating officer square-foot mall with a partner in ker Charles Moore, of CBRE Group,

of Goodwill of Southern Nevada, has lived in the valley for five years, but hadn’t stepped inside Boulevard until he looked into opening the organization’s store there. He lives in Summerlin, he said, and doesn’t usually go to that part of town. Goodwill officials had been looking at the Maryland Parkway corridor for a few years to open an outpost, but they thought about Boulevard only after Sansone contacted the group. The nonprofit opened a 28,000-squarefoot store in Boulevard in October, the largest in Goodwill’s 40-year local history. Sales and foot traffic have been “better than expected,” Reeves said without providing numbers, but donation volume has been lower than hoped for. The store does not have a drive-thru donation area, and many people donate to Goodwill when running errands near home, he said, not when they go to the mall to shop. Still, it was the first Goodwill nationally to open in a major, enclosed shopping mall, according to Reeves. And coupled with next-door neighbor John’s Incredible Pizza, their area near the south end of the mall now is “very busy, especially on the weekends,” he said. PRICE IS RIGHT FOR TENANTS Gargiulo, of Pop Shack, has lived in Las Vegas for about 30 years. He remembers when Boulevard was the premier shopping spot in town, and when it “went downhill.” He opened the store about nine months ago. Weekends in particular “have been phenomenal for me,” and he has seen a “massive increase in foot traffic,” he said. The main reasons he picked Boulevard were the cheap rent ($1,500 per month for his store) and Sansone’s renovations to the property as a whole. Gargiulo said he knows someone, for instance, who pays $8,000 a month to operate a kiosk at Fashion Show. Lopez, of Urban Necessities, didn’t disclose his rent at Boulevard but said it’s “fair” and that for the same price, he’d probably only be able to operate a vending machine at Fashion Show. Despite the low rent, Gargiulo said, if Boulevard “would have been left alone the way it was, there’s no way”

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he would have signed a lease there. “This mall had a bad reputation for a while,” he said. In 2004, Las Vegas’ economy was roaring and the housing market was white-hot. But Boulevard, left behind in the center of town as developers and residents streamed to the outer rings, was marred by violence. That March, 29-year-old Bobby Williams was shot and killed in a parking lot at Boulevard after leaving a sporting-goods store. Five months later, gang members attacked 17-yearold Lee Masangkay in Boulevard’s food court, punching and kicking him and hitting him with plastic and metal chairs. He died three days later from blunt-force head trauma, reports said. Other crimes at Boulevard that year through August included six robberies, four assaults, three domestic batteries and one battery with a deadly weapon, the Las Vegas Sun reported at the time, adding that the mall “sits in a neighborhood that is known for blight and crime.” A nearby apartment complex, for instance, had been “a problem for years, attracting drug peddlers, gang members and prostitutes.” Sansone said Metro Police told him that Boulevard “was not a good place” 12 years ago. It’s much different today, he says. Sansone’s group has spent $400,000 to $500,000 on lighting, cameras and other security-related equipment, and, he says, he feels “as safe here as I would anywhere in Las Vegas.” According to Metro Officer Jesse Roybal, a department spokesman, there have been two robberies and three simple assaults reported at Boulevard’s main address since Jan. 1, 2015. “Slowly but surely, we’ll overcome that stigma,” Parlet said of crime. BOULEVARD’S DEATH SPIRAL When Boulevard opened, in March 1968, it was viewed as a beacon of commerce. Then-Gov. Paul Laxalt took part in its ribbon-cutting ceremony; the Sun ran a front-page story, under the headline “Shopping Paradise Unveiled,” that said thousands of “shoppers and spectators eagerly thronged the Boulevard Shopping Center”; and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, under the headline “Boulevard Mall Rides New Prosperity Wave,” wrote that “the finest, most thoughtfully planned area in southern Nevada is the new Boulevard Shopping Center on Maryland Parkway,” and that the mall would give Las Vegas “a fresh, new, metropolitan character.”

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fewer shoppers, which further fuels the cycle of decreased sales and occupancy “until the mall becomes obsolete,” says real estate research firm Green Street Advisors. The United States is “undoubtedly over-malled,” says Green Street, and closures “would be a welcomed outcome for the industry.”

Goodwill of Southern Nevada and John’s Incredible Pizza Co., above, have helped drive traffic back to Boulevard mall. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

“There is no gathering place in the city with as much charm and grace,” the paper wrote. The mall expanded and changed hands over the years, but also lost its standing with shoppers and retailers amid heightened competition and Las Vegas’ suburban sprawl. Fashion Show, for instance, opened in 1981 just 2 miles away on the Strip and draws locals and tourists alike. Boulevard’s value also plunged. British investors bought the mall in 1978 for $31.5 million, or $115 million in today’s money. Sansone’s group bought it for less than half of that inflation-adjusted total — from lenders who listed the mall at a price of “best offer.” Sansone has said the mall looked “like a prison” when he bought it — there was a backlog of repairs, and most of the landscaping had died — and general manager Kuusela has said prior owners spent practically no money or effort to sign more tenants. The former Dillard’s store, for one, vacant since 2008, “looked like

a bomb had gone off and people had disappeared,” Sansone has said. He gutted the two-level building before he lined up any tenants, spending more than $2 million to prepare it for possible users, he said last spring. Building out the John’s Incredible Pizza store was poised to take an additional $9.5 million, and Sansone has said he contributed “a substantial amount” to that. High-end malls such as Fashion Show and the Forum Shops at Caesars are packed with shoppers and tenants. But with online retailers and open-air centers such as Town Square and Downtown Summerlin luring shoppers, media reports have focused on the death of American malls, especially lower-end properties. The website deadmalls.com even tracks the demise (“Welcome to Retail History!!”). When conditions “deteriorate markedly, a mall can enter a ‘death spiral’ ” — retailers leave because of sliding sales totals, which results in

NOT THERE YET Despite some headway, Boulevard remains a work in progress. Gargiulo said some retailers, mainly kiosks, close before the mall does, an apparent violation of their lease. Sansone’s exterior Art Deco renovations are squeezed between the Macy’s and Sears buildings, which appear to have changed little, if any, since the late 1960s. Also, foot traffic in Boulevard can be slow. Roshaan Kemp, of Las Vegas, visited the mall recently for the second time, and the 22-year-old said she liked it because it’s “very quiet” and has fewer people crowding the corridors than other malls. Moreover, the second floor of Dillard’s still is empty. Sansone negotiated with call-center operator Sutherland Global Services to take that space, and at one point, he said, the company planned to open by summer 2015. But he never signed a lease with Sutherland, which ended up taking the vacant, former Citigroup offices at Sahara Avenue and Durango Drive. Sears spokesman Howard Riefs said in an email that last year, the retailer “painted the exterior, performed stucco and sidewalk planter repairs, and installed new signs to update the exterior of our store” at Boulevard. Kuusela, meanwhile, said in an email that retailers have provisions requiring them to be open during mall hours, and they can be fined up to $100 per hour when they aren’t operating. Habitual offenders, and retailers that don’t pay their fines “are generally removed from the mall,” but “we feel a balance needs to be maintained between strict enforcement and working with the tenants when they have a family emergency or other issue.” Kiosks typically are run by sole proprietors, Kuusela said, “so those types of issues come up from time to time.” Still, as Boulevard regains its footing, at least some store owners figure their rents will rise as more businesses open. Gargiulo, for one, knows that Sansone’s group has spent too much money to watch it fail. “I don’t care how much money you have,” he said. “You can’t afford to lose that kind of money.”

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Commission to kick light-rail conversations into high gear BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

Plans to bring light rail to Las Vegas are moving forward, for now. Proponents of the transit technology are pushing it as a way to better connect McCarran International Airport with the Strip and downtown Las Vegas. Officials have not yet resolved one of the proposal’s biggest uncertainties — how it would be funded — but they have started to make progress on the general concept. When the board of Southern Nevada’s Regional Transportation Commission adopted a major transit plan last month, it gave the green light for officials to get started on certain planning steps related to light rail, according to Tina Quigley, the commission’s general manager. Quigley told a group of local businesspeople and public officials recently that the board authorized her agency to proceed with an alternatives analysis. She described the analysis as a “very large community conversation” that will tackle such issues as where light rail tracks should be aligned on the roadways, where the stops should be placed and how the system could be funded.

“It took real leadership from the top. They weren’t talking about five years from now or 10 years from now — they looked big.” — State Sen. Scott Hammond, on how Denver was able to make rail development happen

The alternatives analysis is geared toward seeking federal funding for the light rail system, Quigley said. The aim is to start the process, which could take 18 months to complete, in July. Community conversations about funding light rail are underway, but Quigley said “we’re just dipping our toe in the water on it.” The whole process and timeline could be upended if officials find a way to privately fund a light rail system, use only local public funds or develop some combination of the two. All of that generally would involve the plans to build light rail from the airport to the Strip, down Las Vegas

Boulevard and into downtown. Light rail also is being considered for Maryland Parkway, and those plans are moving forward on their own. Quigley gave the update about light rail at a meeting arranged for those who traveled to Denver in March to look at that city’s urban rail as a possible model for Southern Nevada. Some two dozen people attended the meeting at the transportation commission’s offices; about 50 went on the Denver trip. In addition to receiving a status update from Quigley, the group also heard from two state legislators who went to Denver and spoke about what they learned there. “It took real leadership from the top,” Republican state Sen. Scott Hammond said, hen reflecting on how Denver officials made rail development happen. “They weren’t talking about five years from now or 10 years from now — they looked big.” Denver officials opened a 23-mile commuter rail line last month that connects the city’s downtown area to its airport, and three other rail lines are scheduled to open in the region this year as part of a major expansion program. Even more rail is planned,

adding to a transportation network that already has grown substantially since the first light rail line debuted in Denver in 1994. Quigley said if Las Vegas were to follow in Denver’s footsteps, it would have to overcome the fact that Southern Nevada’s local government structure isn’t as naturally inclined to support the kind of broader thinking that made long-term transit planning work so well in Colorado. “We’re not motivated to think regionally, whereas Denver is,” she said. Hammond and his colleague in the Legislature, Democratic Sen. Mark Manendo, may be able to help the process along. They’re considering legislation to, among other things, clarify the transportation commission’s ability to partner with the private sector on a project such as light rail. Hammond was chairman of the Nevada Senate’s transportation committee during the last legislative session, and Manendo was chairman the session before that. Manendo said he had submitted a bill draft request that could help accomplish “whatever we need to do” for light rail in the 2017 session.

Stevens brothers continue building property portfolio on Fremont Street

Las Vegas homeowners seeing big profits on sales

BY J.D. MORRIS

STAFF WRITER

Downtown Las Vegas casino owners Derek and Greg Stevens announced recently that they bought more real estate on Fremont Street as they further their plans to develop another casino there. The brothers purchased land next to the shuttered Las Vegas Club casino, which they bought in August, that currently houses the Mermaids and La Bayou casinos and the Topless Girls of Glitter Gulch. Granite Gaming Group, from whom the Stevens brothers are acquiring the properties, will continue to operate them until their expected closure on June 27. A sales price was not disclosed. The acquisitions give the Stevens brothers an even larger footprint on Fremont Street and significantly expand the space they have available to replace the Las Vegas Club with a new casino. The brothers also own the D and Golden Gate casinos as well as the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Derek Stevens said expanding his frontage

along Fremont Street was an “obviously very attractive” aspect of purchasing the land. He said he started talking to Granite Gaming Group CEO Steve Burnstine about acquiring his properties months ago, and that has shaped the future of the Las Vegas Club site. But he has not divulged what may be in store for that site or what the timeline might look like. “Right now, we’re going to be doing some strategic thinking, and some creative thinking, and kind of go from there,” Stevens said. “But, obviously, the thought process is, with this substantially different footprint, it really lends itself to some substantial new construction.” Mermaids and La Bayou employees will be offered “priority interview opportunities” for jobs at the D and Golden Gate, according to the statement. The Stevens brothers also were awarded the winning bid for Clark County’s Bridger Building on March 15. Derek Stevens said they would probably use it for warehousing and office space for their downtown operations.

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Las Vegas homeowners are booking the highest profit margins in years when selling property, but amid flat prices, those gains have largely leveled off, a report shows. Owners who sold their homes in March booked an average gain of 23 percent, or $36,000, above their purchase price, according to RealtyTrac. The profit margin was the highest locally since October 2007, when sellers booked an average 31 percent gain. On average, Las Vegas-area home sellers booked a loss every month from January 2008 through August 2013, RealtyTrac data show. Profit margins have steadily climbed since then but have hovered around 21 percent since May 2015 as sales prices flattened out. According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, the median sales price of previously owned single-family homes — the bulk of Las Vegas’ market — has hovered around $220,000 since June. Across the nation in March, sellers posted an average gain of 17 percent, or $30,500. That was the highest margin nationally since December 2007. Phoenixarea sellers had a profit margin of 29 percent; Miami, 31 percent; and Riverside, Calif., 37 percent.

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GE NE RATION Z, FROM PAGE 43

‘The real key is being able to follow trends, abandon what is not working, see things coming from a few years away and adjust’ businesses with an eye on the future should know what they are and how to address them. “The next generation of American consumers is ethnically diverse, tech-savvy and on the move,” said Chicago-based research firm Technomic Inc. in its recent study, “GEN Z: Decoding the Behaviors of the Next Generation.” “They are discerning consumers. … As they mature, they are more influenced by their peers and by digital and traditional media.” “Gen Z is the first generation to experience multichannel and digital marketing on a daily basis, and almost since birth,” said Jackie Rodriguez, senior manager at Technomic. “As older Gen Zers’ sphere of influence widens, they still look to outside People stand in front of an oversized slot machine at the Aristocrat booth during sources of information rather than September’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. “Skill-based” slot machines that making independent decisions.” incorporate video game and arcade-like elements meant to appeal to millennials were “Gen Z are electronic-age con- featured at the convention. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE) sumers — cellphones, tablets and everything in between,” said Steve ous goals.” Nachwalter, principal of NachwalON THE RADAR How can businesses — especially ter Consulting Group, a global manAnyone who wants to survive in those in gaming and on the Strip — agement firm based in Las Vegas. business, Nachwalter said, needs to cater to them now and in the future? “Imagine the generation before who “not only understand but to embrace Seegmiller’s response is concise: graduated college without Google. change, technology and the changing “Deals, social events, group activiThe new era of technology has ushneeds of their customers. This is a ties, entertainment geared to their ered in an entirely new way to marcommonsense practice that no busilikes.” ket, reach and satisfy consumers. ness can survive without.” “I honestly believe that Gen Z conWhen I was a kid, if Moses or I wantHe says he can recall a time when sumers are very similar to millened to buy something, we actually had Atari games were released and he nials,” said Tony Caufield, informato go to the store and hope they had hoped he would get to the store before tion technology manager for Three it. We had to know when things came they sold out. “Now, the world is so Square Food Bank. “I think the bigout and we had to be there on time to interconnected that except for Black gest difference is going to be their soget it.” Friday and in-store savings, no one cial conscience. The younger millenScott Seegmiller, chief financial has to leave their home for anything.” nials and now Gen Z are starting to officer at WestCorp Management Gen Z consumers “are spoiled, and the have a greater concern for businesses Group in Las Vegas, says Gen Zers more do-it-yourself a merchant is, the that have a social conscience, or at come with their own set of expectamore business they will have. Look at least the appearance of one. They tions of the businesses they choose to all the person-to-person businesses want to see that companies are giving patronize. They include enjoying Indying by the thousands and being reback to the community, and not comternet access everywhere, receiving placed by the automated check-out. pletely profit-driven.” unattended deliveries and having no Travel agents, magazines, mom-andGen Zers “should be on the radar, limits on data plans. “They also want pop retailers, bookstores are all dying and businesses should be planning to be left alone; no hassles. (And) they out because they have failed to survive for them,” Caufield continued. “I like to work out and be fit and particiin the smartphone era.” have seen multiple businesses go pate in social activities.” Further, members of Gen Z “do not under over the past 10 years because For these reasons and others, know a world without smartphones, they couldn’t keep up with the times. Seegmiller fears that Gen Z consumhigh-speed Internet, and high-resoIt is detrimental for a business not to ers may prove harder to please. In lution graphics,” Caufield added. Gen stay in tune with the generation by time, though, he said “they should Z consumers, he opined, will have keeping up with social and technolmellow out and be more accepting of little patience for slow-loading webogy trends. A business should make norms. They want to be involved in pages or companies without phone goals and follow an organized plan entertainment and activities, but as apps or social media platforms. when it comes to marketing to the they age and gain responsibility, they “Those 25 and younger are looknext generation.” will go more to career and more seriing for your social media presence. If

they cannot locate you on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc., they may just move on.” BUSINESS 101 Automation, though, could make Gen Z consumers easier to satisfy, Nachwalter said. “If they are at your site and ready to buy, the easier you make it to check out, the ... more chances you have of winning his repeat business,” he said. “The real hard part is designing the work flow for your check-out and competing in the ever-changing market.” It’s important, he said, for businesses to be flexible and aware of shifting trends. “The world changes every day,” Nachwalter said. “There are no more VHS, Beta Max, cassette tapes, long distance bills or non-flat-screen anythings. The real key is being able to follow trends, abandon what is not working, see things coming from a few years away and adjust. Sony no longer makes Betamax but they are striving and creating cool things all the time. Be ready; life is a wild ride.” In Southern Nevada, the focus on Generation Z is noticeable in gaming. “While at IGT I noticed some definite positives to engaging millennials,” Caufield said. “I know other manufacturers are doing the same. Adding skill-based gaming will definitely appeal to this generation and the next.” And the potential exists for an even greater expansion, with proper regulatory vetting. “If online casino-style games were created in a way that online users could play against their friends in real life, then you would really have something marketable and engaging,” Caufield said. “For instance, one player would be playing poker online while the other player is standing at the poker table in the casino. It would make the entire gaming experience that much more enjoyable.” Gaming, and especially the Strip, can maintain its appeal for these younger consumers by using technology to spark their interest. “Bring them in and treat them special when they are there,” Nachwalter said. “That’s Business 101.”

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Calendar of events TUESDAY, MAY 3 Society for Marketing Professional Services luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for SMPS members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com Ed Butera of JBA Consulting Engineers, Frank Martin of Martin-Harris Construction and Tom Schoeman, former president and CEO of JMA Architecture Studios, will discuss how the role of marketing and business development has evolved. Large Vision Business Network mixer: The Power of Women and Business Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM LVBNM will honor five businesswomen who have made outstanding impacts on the community and in the business realm. The event will feature exhibits, live entertainment, door prizes and free food samples. Republican Men’s Club luncheon Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers Location: Cili Restaurant and Bar, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit republicanmensclub.com Wayne Allyn Root will be the featured speaker. He will discuss Donald Trump, President Barack Obama’s last months as president and the economy.

Join Vegas PBS and the Small Business Administration to celebrate Nevada’s Small Business Award winners. Network and meet the winners to hear their tips for success.

Information: Visit crewlv.org Discuss Discovery Land Co. and the creation of the Summit, a private golf club community in Summerlin.

Eggs & Issues Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance for Metro Chamber members and elected officials; $55 for nonmembers and walk-ins Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3846 Engage elected officials on subjects that affect the Southern Nevada business community. The featured speaker will be U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev.

“Must Know Social Media Tricks the Pros Use” Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; RSVP by May 3 Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Success City Online CEO Maria Bailey and Social Media Coordinator Margareth Martin will discuss how social media can help small-business owners.

IMPAC: Meet the Candidates reception and fundraiser Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $100, RSVP by May 2 Location: Larsen’s Grill, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee host this networking event featuring IMPACendorsed candidates.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Southern Nevada Forum Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Stan Fulton Building, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3816 Join the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Southern Nevada legislators, local government officials, business leaders and community stakeholders as they meet to discuss regional priorities for the 2017 legislative session.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 SBA Small Business Week Gala Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Cost: $60 Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-799-1010, ext. 5363

Commercial Real Estate Women luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for CREW members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Nevada Republican Men’s Club First Friday Happy Hour Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Bootlegger Italian Bistro, the Copa Room, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit republicanmensclub.com Enjoy networking over drinks and small eats. Small Business Startup Steps Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-876-0003 Get assistance in starting and growing a successful Nevada business.

MONDAY, MAY 9 MBA Programs Information Session Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Building WRI-C, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit unlv.edu/mba/infosessions Lisa Davis, associate director of the Lee Business School MBA program, will provide information regarding the MBA program curriculum, entrance requirements and the application process.

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THURSDAY, MAY 5 2:15 p.m. Clark Place Constable’s Office tenant improvements Clark County, 604055 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $2,800,000 for 24,408 square feet, industrial Address: 204 Mayflower Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Seller: Harlan Land Co. Seller agent: Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: Diamond Coast Group LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,150,000 for 2 acres, land Address: 9180 W. Post Road, Las Vegas 89148 Seller: Sunset Post FF450 LLC Seller agent: Robert Torres and Scott Gragson of Colliers International Buyer: CHD Convenience LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose

LEASES $152,892 for 3,100 square feet for 36 months, office Address: 7885 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Allen-Milan Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: JusTours Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose

License type: Management or consulting service Address: 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 300, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Bank Of America Deals LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., suites B7 and B8, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Ismael Toto Vegas Heat Computer Solutions License type: General retail sales Address: 5770 Douglas Everett St., Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Vegas Heat Computer Solutions LLC Vela Promos License type: General retail sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Dodson Inspections LLC Verryberry Frozen Scoops License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H27, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Laurie Kootstra Victor Vaisbort MD License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7250 Peak Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Victor R. Vaisbort Vision Helicopters License type: Aircraft business Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Global Air Support LLC Vitus Teng MD License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7250 Peak Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Vitus Siu Bun Teng Western Glass Solutions License type: General retail sales Address: 2109 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Andres Jimenez Wrap City Las Vegas License type: General services counter/office Address: 3863 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 10, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Wrap City Las Vegas LLC Wright Law LLC License type: Professional services Address: 1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 200, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Bryson Wright 3G Live License type: Professional services Address: 6295 S. Pearl St., Suite 800, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: 3G Productions Inc.

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702 Mart License type: Convenience store

Address: 1468 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Beatriz Herrera 9th Bridge School License type: Community services Address: 310 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: 9th Bridge School Inc.

Affirm Hartman Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Carole Hartman LLC

Bad Owl Coffee License type: Coffeehouse Address: 10575 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 160, Henderson 89052 Owner: Bad Owl Coffee LLC

Agreatprice4Every1.Com License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Timothy McCright

Baja Las Vegas Transmissions License type: Automobile services Address: 612 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Jorge L. Escobar

A Better Lawn & Sprinkler License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: A Better Lawn & Sprinkler LLC

Ajna Wellness LLC License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nora Becerra

A Dollar Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond agency Address: 514 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Stevie D. Stowers

Albertson’s License type: Convenience store Address: 1940 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Albertson’s LLC

A Step Ahead License type: Property maintenance Address: 2829 Kinknockie Way, Henderson 89044 Owner: Cathy Bostic

Alert Carpet Cleaning LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 6000 Honeygrove Ave., Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Alert Carpet Cleaning LLC

A to Z Locksmith License type: Locksmith and safe mechanic Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ethan W. Tseu

All Access Garage Door Co. LLC License type: Contractor Address: 133 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Did not disclose

Above & Beyond Creative LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 2629 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Above & Beyond Creative LLC

Alphonso Monterio License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Alphonso Monterio

Accelerated Fingerprints License type: Business support Address: 3160 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 108, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Las Vegas CPR LLC

Alternative Medicine Association License type: Medical marijuana production facility Address: 3375 Pinks Place, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: John C. Goss

Accesorios Hernandez License type: General retail sales Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite B13, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Denis Hernandez LLC

Andrew Suriano License type: Real estate sales Address: 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Andrew Suriano

Adam Rosenberg License type: Solicitor Address: 2276 Bensley St., Henderson 89044 Owner: Adam Rosenberg

Artform Fine Collectibles License type: General retail sales Address: 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 13, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Artform LLC

Addicted Realty LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: George Anderson

Atlantic Air Conditioning & Heating LLC License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Angel Juarez

Advance Sign Company License type: Contractor Address: 6383 Isabel Cove Ave., Las Vegas 89139 Owner: Did not disclose

Avendco Inc. License type: Tobacco dealer Address: 808 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Andre Nelms

Advantage Solar License type: Contractor Address: 5130 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 106, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Vintage Inc.

Avilla Beauty License type: General retail sales Address: 1725 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Kayan A. Hung

Be Well Health Center At Las Vegas License type: Professional services - medical Address: 1111 N. Town Center Drive, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Healthworks Med Group Of Nevada, Darlington PC Bento Barso Lawn Maintenance LLC License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose Soto Best Bet License type: Automobile services Address: 602 Heritage Cliff Ave., Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Oh So Bossi Inc. Better Way Cleaning & Handywork Services LLC License type: Cleaning services Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Better Way Cleaning & Handywork Services LLC Betwiser Games LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shenli Ko Birdie’s Bath and Body License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite C9, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Metal Head Productions LLC Brazil Post License type: Publisher Address: 3012 Via Sarafina Drive, Henderson 89052 Owner: Brazil Post Budget Solar Screens & Window Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Glenn Goodman Calixto Coding LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 5626 Moccasin Point St., Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Mark Calixto Carl B. Anderson License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Carl B. Anderson Carmina’s Beauty Salon LLC License type: Salon

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Records and Transactions Address: 2560 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Carmina’s Beauty Salon LLC Celestial Nectars License type: Restaurant Address: 8609 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Celestial Nectars LLC Centeno Schultz PC License type: Office - medical Address: 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 325, Henderson 89074 Owner: Centeno Schultz Chamango Mexican Snaks License type: Restaurant Address: 2831 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Habo LLC Clean Scene LLC License type: Cleaning services Address: 203 First St., Henderson 89015 Owner: Clean Scene LLC CNG Rebar LLC License type: Contractor Address: 10911 Vallerosa St., Las Vegas 89141 Owner: Did not disclose Code Blue Towing License type: Automobile services Address: 2820 N. Ringe Lane, Las Vegas 89156 Owner: Allvalley LLC Commercial Exhaust Cleaning LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 6069 Laughing Creek St., Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Commercial Exhaust Cleaning LLC Community Mortgage LLC License type: Mortgage lending Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: Community Mortgage LLC

Debbie Huang License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Debbie Huang Debra Lynn Perna License type: Solicitor Address: 5831 Summitpeak Way, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Debra Lynn Perna Desert Innovations License type: Web design Address: 3 Kiowa Court, Henderson 89074 Owner: Laura Mercer Desert Manor License type: Hotel Address: 608 S. First St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Desert Manor LLC Desert Oasis Landscaping License type: Property maintenance Address: 2050 S. Magic Way, Suite 59, Henderson 89002 Owner: Jesus Carreto Espinoza Desert Wind Video Production LLC License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Anthony Puccio Diane Moon License type: Real estate sales Address: 9325 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Diane Moon Ditronics License type: Professional services Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Ditronics Financial Services LLC Diverse Colors Inc. License type: Automobile services Address: 3065 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 136, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Donald Dermer Jr.

Container Park License type: Retail complex Address: 707 Fremont St., Suite 3300, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Shipping Containers LLC

Downtown Crown British Pub License type: Pub Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: SNP Entertainment Inc.

Cosmoprof License type: Wholesale Address: 50 N. Gibson Road, Suite 140, Henderson 89014 Owner: Beauty Systems Group LLC

Drone Miksa License type: Retail Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson 89014 Owner: Viktoriya Morozova and Mihail Kocevski

Cricket Wireless License type: General retail sales Address: 3037 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Sukar and Sons of Nevada Inc. Dana Jay Graski License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Dana Graski

Dustless Blasting Las Vegas License type: Professional services Address: 1510 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson 89012 Owner: DBLV LLC Eclipse Cash Systems of Texas LLC License type: Professional services Address: 450 Fremont St., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89101

Owner: Dallas Hale Elevations and Inspirations License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite I02, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Carey Hammonds Elite Cleaning LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 2059 Sapphire Valley Ave., Henderson 89074 Owner: Elite Cleaning LLC Enlightened Soul License type: Tattoo shop Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2501, Henderson 89014 Owner: Enlightened Soul LLC Escape Salon & Spa License type: Spa Address: 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite A506, Henderson 89012 Owner: KET Consulting LLC Expert Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 7575 Vegas Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: All Your Base LLC

Suite 2313, Henderson 89014 Owner: Francesca’s Collections Inc. G and M Touch Up License type: Automobile services Address: 5740 Indian Springs St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Gabrial Magallanes Geneva Andrews License type: Real estate sales Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Geneva Andrews Global Innovision Group Inc. License type: Employment agency Address: 8040 Slate Falls St., North Las Vegas 89085 Owner: Global Innovision Group Inc. Gold Spike Hotel License type: Hotel Address: 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: LFDTP LLC Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group License type: Professional services Address: 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suites 300 and 314, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Ryan Kinch, Daniel Milstein, Antonio Franchi and Janet McClusky

Familian Realty Group License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 5520 Stephanie St., Las Vegas 89122 Owner: Familian Realty Group Inc.

Gort’s Gifts License type: General retail sales Address: 2425 Manchester Bay Ave., Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Stephanie Gort

Fastenal Co. License type: Property maintenance Address: 4310 Losee Road, Suite A-3, Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Nicholas Lundquist

Grupo Latino License type: Professional services Address: 1057 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite 250, Henderson 89014 Owner: Christopher H. Zockoll

Feza N. Gunalp MD PC License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7250 Peak Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Feza Gunalp

Guardian Elite Medical Services LLC License type: Special event medical services Address: 2830 Ferne Drive, Suite E, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Guardian Elite Medical Services LLC

Owner: Andrew D. Toney

BUILDING PERMITS $14,174,235, commercial - new 4490 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Northgate Distribution $2,040,977, commercial - new 2815 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas DC Building Group LLC $1,000,000, commercial 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Trident Construction Group $1,000,000, tenant improvement - offices 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Trident Construction Group $635,000, mechanical 209 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Bombard Mechanical LLC $555,413, commercial - alteration 3441 Precision Drive, North Las Vegas E&M Enterprises Inc. $550,000, tenant improvement offices 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 220, Las Vegas Design Builders Ltd. $425,000, tenant improvement offices 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 1510, Las Vegas Summit Construction Inc. $341,839, single-family residential - production 10045 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $310,278, single-family residential - production 10033 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC

Five Guys Burgers & Fries License type: Restaurant Address: 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 101, and 1321 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100, Henderson 89052 Owner: RMR5 Nevada LLC

Happy Hals License type: Professional services Address: 513 Crony Ave., Henderson 89011 Owner: James Halford

Flow Massage Therapy LLC License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jennifer Ty

Helen Shea Butter License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite A12, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Helen Brempong

Flyboard Las Vegas LLC License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 4575 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: FlyboaRoad Las Vegas LLC

HH Cleantub Services LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 2613 White Pine Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: HH Cleantub Services LLC

$236,823, single-family residential - production 12031 Tramonto Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV LLC

Highway42 LV LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 2202 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 9, Las Vegas 89106

$222,289, single-family residential - production 12015 Vento Forte Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV LLC

Francesca’s Collections Inc. License type: Retail Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road,

$250,000, tenant improvement hospitals 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Hospitality Renovation Service $236,823, single-family residential - production 12012 Girasole Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV LLC

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Records and Transactions $222,289, single-family residential - production 12007 Girasole Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV LLC

$141,198, single-family residential - production 10836 Irving Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC

$218,759, tenant improvement hospitals 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Hospitality Renovation Service

$140,924, single-family residential - production 11852 Spadari Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$203,258, single-family residential - production 12109 Rojo Roma Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$140,919, single-family residential - production 12306 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.

$193,568, single-family residential - production 10038 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC

$138,815, single-family residential - production 5813 Vibrant Violet Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$186,518, single-family residential - production 10813 Irving Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC

$138,306, single-family residential - production 9666 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$179,335, single-family residential - production 7155 N. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $175,090, single-family residential - production 8117 Skye Wolf Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $167,685, single-family residential - production 333 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$132,788, residential - new x2 5448 and 5508 Indigo Ridge St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $130,305, residential - new 5237 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.

Ryland Homes $114,802, single-family residential - production 8124 Canyon Grassland St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $113,501, residential - new x2 5516 and 5452 Indigo Ridge St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $109,316, rehabilitation 4740 Vista Del Rey Court, North Las Vegas Bolmer Restoration $107,510, single-family residential - production x3 10543, 10546 and 10656 Forum Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes $106,649, single-family residential - production 8945 Hull Bay Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $106,108, residential - new 4337 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $106,108, residential - new 6249 Silver Bank St., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.

$129,458, residential - new 5444 Indigo Ridge St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$104,634, electrical 431 Astillero St., Las Vegas Western States Contracting Inc.

$128,778, residential - new x2 5504 and 5512 Indigo Ridge St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$100,444, residential - new 4152 Seclusion Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holding Corp.

$153,058, single-family residential - production 9922 Rams Leap Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$119,872, residential - new x2 3945 and 3949 Eagle Glacier Ave., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.

$98,000, WDS 2300 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Affordable Concepts Inc.

$151,404, residential - new 5236 Mountain Garland Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.

$117,065, single-family residential - production 8949 Hull Bay Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.

$151,404, residential - new 5241 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.

$116,927, single-family residential - production x2 15, 23 and 126 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$157,019, single-family residential - production 339 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$146,998, residential - new 6245 Silver Bank St., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $143,568, residential - new 5304 Mountain Garland Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $142,483, single-family residential - production 10420 Turtle Mountain Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$115,298, single-family residential - production x2 10534 and 10600 Forum Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$96,868, single-family residential - production 8941 Hull Bay Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $95,587, single-family residential production x2 9105 and 9109 Emerald Pearl Court, Las Vegas TNP Construction Co. $91,466, single-family residential production x2 9101 and 9104 Emerald Pearl Court, Las Vegas TNP Construction Co.

$115,298, single-family residential - production 7841 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$85,942, single-family residential - production 7506 Bedford Ridge Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$115,298, single-family residential - production 10639 Forum Peak Lane, Las Vegas

$85,483, single-family residential - production 10249 Mayflower Bay Ave., Las

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$85,483, single-family residential - production 10248 Elias Child Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$41,362, rehabilitation 5238 Variety Ave., North Las Vegas Belfor Property Restoration

$80,000, disaster 6301 Arlington Ave., Las Vegas HP Enterprises Inc.

$40,000, pool and/or spa 12260 Crystal Shore Ave., Las Vegas Prestige Pools Inc.

$77,211, commercial - new 4410 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Northgate Distribution

$38,000, tenant improvement offices 83 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas CM Builders

$70,323, electrical 340 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Statewide Fire Protection

$35,000, cellular tower 8100 Westcliff Drive, Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc.

$70,000, residential - addition 6513 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Luana Bulseco

$35,000, cellular tower 2929 Cedar Ave., Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc.

$63,072, commercial - alteration 8390 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc. $61,400, pool and/or spa 8116 Audubon Canyon St., Las Vegas Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corp.

$35,000, cellular tower 1208 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Overland Contracting Inc. $35,000, single-family residential 6812 N. Chieftan St., Las Vegas Brent J. Bryner and Jill B. Bryner $34,000, OTC 2320 Western Ave., Las Vegas Complete Demo Services

$60,000, rehabilitation 3009 E. Webb Ave., North Las Vegas Daimler Construction Inc.

$30,000, pool and/or spa 3716 Gilmore Creek St., Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools and Spas

$53,000, electrical 320 Wall St., Las Vegas Bombard Electric LLC

$30,000, pool and/or spa 3613 Kobie Creek St., Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools and Spas

$52,809, single-family residential - production 9113 Emerald Pearl Court, Las Vegas TNP Construction Co.

$27,880, residential - roofing 1117 F St., Las Vegas Titan Roofing LLC

$50,000, electrical 3300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas City of Las Vegas $50,000, wall/fence 7580 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $50,000, WDS 3300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas City of Las Vegas $49,000, tenant improvement offices 1210 S. Valley Blvd., Suite 208, Las Vegas PJ Becker & Sons Construction $43,354, pool and/or spa 2625 Torch Ave., North Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools and Spas $42,000, pool and/or spa 10736 Sprucedale Ave., Las Vegas Desert Springs Pools and Spas $41,916, commercial - alteration 4900 Engineers Way, North Las

$25,000, commercial 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Trident Construction Group $25,000, single-family residential - remodel 9040 Thornbury Lane, Las Vegas MRC Builders LLC $24,076, wall/fence 407 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $23,700, tenant improvement offices 3401 Sirius Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas PJ Becker & Sons Construction $20,160, residential - addition 4709 W. San Miguel Ave., North Las Vegas Shannon E. Rhodes

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Company

Total number of employees locally

Services provided

Sample clients

Top local executive

Global Experience Specialists 7000 Lindell Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-515-5500 • www.ges.com

600

Creative design, strategy, audiovisual, event accommodations and event production - trade shows, corporate events, exhibit programs and traveling exhibitions

MAGIC Marketweek, ICSC, MINExpo

Jeff Quade, chief sales officer

Cashman Photo 3660 Morgan Cashmans Way Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-871-8300 • www.cashmanphoto.com

500

Social media marketing, promotional models, content creation, live streaming and ambassadors

Dell Computers, Mercedes-Benz, PepsiCo

Karen Cashman, president

Freeman Audio Visual 3325 W. Sunset Road, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-263-1484 • www.freemanco.com

100

Audiovisual services

International CES, National Association of Broadcasters, National Association of Home Builders

Richard A. Pabst, Sr., regional vice president, general manager

PSAV Presentation Services 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 800 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-891-0953 • partner.psav.com/lasvegas

Audiovisual rental, event design, staging, rigging, power

Pfizer, Apple, Oracle

Shannon Trujillo, regional vice president of sales

Color Reflections Las Vegas 3560 S. Valley View Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-262-9300 • crvegas.com

Large-format graphics, trade show graphics, event graphics, vehicle graphics, dimensional letters, installation services, custom fabrication

Did not disclose

Joseph Castellano, president

Guardian Elite Medical Services 2830 Ferne Drive, Building E Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-262-2262 • www.gemslv.com

Event medical services, EMT, paramedic, ambulance, first aid, nurse, physician

Consumer Electronics Show, National Association of Broadcasters, International Builders Show

Samuel Scheller, owner

Activity Planners 6135 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-362-8002 • activityplanners.com

Destination management services, custom event production, group activities, ground transportation, décor, staffing, housing

Smith & Wesson, Nike, Samsung

Stephanie Arone, president

Exhibit Fair International 555 E. Pamalyn Ave., Suite C Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-269-6919 • efiinc.com

Exhibit design, construction, rental and labor services

Comcast, Jack In the Box, Coldwell Banker

Norman Davies, owner, president

LMG LLC 7060 Windy St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-407-7200 • www.lmg.net

Video, audio, LED, lighting and audiovisual equipment and labor support

Did not disclose

Corey Olson, director of show services

Creative Technology 6171 S. McLeod Drive, Suite E Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-450-3600 • ctus.com

Audio visual staging

Ford, Intel, Disney

Herb Brandt, general manager

The Design Factory 4318 W. Cheyenne Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89032 702-656-0555 • www.DFLV.com

25-50

Exhibit design, fabrication, custom rentals, furniture and labor services

Cox, Libratone, State Farm

Chris Harvey, managing partner

12a

Hosts Las Vegas 2065 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 154 Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-798-0000 • www.hostslv.com

Full event services including transportation, decor and design, entertainment, venue procurement, team building.

Did not disclose

Joshua Jones, president

12b

AV Vegas 4375 South Valley View, Suite C Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-878-5050 • www.avvegas.com

Pro audio, lighting, back line, staging

MGM Resorts Entertainment & Sports, Encore Productions, Destinations by Design

John Hansen, CEO, president

10 11

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