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Dina Poist-Proto, left, and Dina Proto are the founders of Teazled, an LGBT greeting card company. (mikayla whitmore/staff)
Building connectivity Businesses are finding new opportunities with LGBT certification By Danielle Birkin | Special to VEGAS INC
Dina Proto, cofounder of Teazled Greeting Cards and Gifts, which focuses on the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, was looking for ways to grow the business she launched with her wife in 2011. Âś A friend suggested Proto consider having her venture certified as a women-owned business enterprise. While lg bt, Continued on page 15
15,000
Number of employees at Minnesota’s Mall of America who could have Thanksgiving off. The mall will shut down as many operations as possible for the holiday, despite the growing trend of stores getting a head start on Black Friday.
19%
Drop in value of the British pound relative to the U.S. dollar, as of Oct. 11, since the Brexit referendum passed.
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05 06 18 Q&A WITH CHRISTINE BROWN
The cruise sales manager for Expedia Cruise Ship Centers talks about the growth of the industry, offers tips for first-time cruise travelers, shares her favorite place to visit and explains her admiration for Walt Disney. THE NOTES People on the Move, P4
MEET PANCHO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
After almost 40 years doing business on the beach in California, the Lawrence family expanded to Las Vegas. The culture is different, but the business philosophy is similar: Know your community and serve its needs. TALKING POINTS Business succession, P7
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P17 The List: Credit unions, P22
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GOP NATIONAL CONVENTION: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A historical footnote to this week’s presidential debate at UNLV is that Las Vegas was among the finalists to host the Republican National Convention this summer. Las Vegas was widely considered the frontrunner to host the event in early 2014, when potential candidates such as Mike Huckabee, Paul Ryan, Chris Christie and Rand Paul were leading GOP presidential preference pools with double-digit support and long before the candidacy of Donald Trump. Ana Navarro, who co-chaired John McCain’s
Hispanic Advisory Council in 2008, wrote an op-ed in The New York Times in January 2014 explaining why the GOP should consider Las Vegas: “Las Vegas is loud, tacky, excessive, bright and fun. It wouldn’t kill the Republican Party to show America that we are capable of having a little fun.” In May 2014, however, Nevada leaders withdrew their bid, citing the lack of an arena (T-Mobile Area opened just this spring) and too little time to prepare the Las Vegas Convention Center to host. Cleveland, home of the freshly minted NBA champion Cavaliers, ended up hosting. It was perhaps a blessing in disguise, maybe even a hysterical footnote: Although studies of the event’s economic impact are not complete, $180 million in projected economic impact to the city may have landed short since donors and corporations (along with many party elders) pulled out of the convention in response to Trump’s ascent. This week’s final presidential debate is expected to the attract thousands of media representatives from around the world and may generate as much as $50 million in publicity for Las Vegas and UNLV, according to data from 2012 presidential debate sites. Nevadans have voted for the winner in every election but one since 1912, and the largest city in what is perceived as swing state will likely renew its bid to host a national convention in 2020. No, it’s not too soon to think about. — PAUL SZYDELKO
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Lauren Silverstein is a senior account executive at the Ferraro Group. Pat Abbott, U.S. Air Force, CMSgt. (retired), earned the Military Relocation Professional Certification from the National Association of Realtors. Abbott works with the David Brownell Team of Keller Williams Realty Southwest.
Honorees at the Las Vegas Hospitality Association’s 2016 Distinction Awards were: n Legacy Award — Chuck Schwartz,
ConvExx chairman n Organization of the Year — Consumer
Technology Association CES/CTA silverstein
n Industry Leader Award — Michael Domin-
guez, MGM Resorts International senior vice president and chief sales officer
Halee Harczynski is the marketing director of Downtown Summerlin.
n Spirit Award — Amy Riley, CEM senior director of business sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Cassie Catania-Hsu is managing director/broker at Sun Commercial Real Estate. Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee are senior vice presidents of the office division.
n The Rising Star Award — Ashley Lowe,
Caesars Entertainment director of sales
pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, developmental, enteral and respiratory services, acquired Spring View Home Health Care, based in Las Vegas.
James Chapman is director at Stewart Archibald & Barney. He will be responsible for overseeing certain audit and attest engagements, and for the training of accounting professionals in performing attest and audit procedures.
DC Building Group completed remodeling work on the Smashburger at Harrah’s Laughlin. JW Advisors is listed on Accounting Today’s 2016 list of Best Firms to Work For.
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Robert Arnal is managing Nevada State Banks’ Lakes branch at 8260 W. arnal strem Sahara Ave. Sally Strem has taken over the branch manager role at the Russell and Fort Apache branch at 5720 S. Fort Apache Road.
Heritage Mortuary of 3610 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, is a certified provider of DNA Memorial services and products. DNA Memorial extracts and preserves DNA to be potentially used by future generations. Summerlin earned the No. 4 spot on a list of country’s best-selling master-planned communities according to a midyear report released by national real estate consultant RCLCO (formerly Robert Charles Lesser & Co.). Red Mercury Entertainment launched TicketBat. com, a ticket reseller. Jewelry boutique JAECI (Journey. Aim. Experience. Create. Inspire.) opened at 107 E. Bonneville Ave. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican broke ground on a hospital at 4980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas.
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Eric Simmons is a regional winner of the Klein Tool’s Electrician of the Year contest. Simmons is a senior project manager at Helix Electric.
Niki Bates is the director of educational media services at Vegas PBS.
Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is open at 7100 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas.
FirstMed Health and Wellness Center opened its second clinic at 400 Shadow Lane, Suite 104, Las Vegas. The facility is largely dedicated to primary care for low-income individuals. It also has a behavioral health component for adolescents and children in trauma. The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas has been named one of the top 10 museums in the West by True West Magazine. Hobak Korean BBQ is open at 5808 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas. Casa del Matador is open at 1770 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 190, in Las Vegas. Nathan Adelson Hospice is one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2016 as chosen by Modern Healthcare.
Shavonnah Tièra Collins is the managing director of the University of Phoenix’s RedFlint experience center, which helps business growth.
MGM Resorts International launched a mobile gaming platform, easyPLAY Mobile Tournaments, the first digital and interactive tournament to be offered by a regulated casino in the United States.
Dallas-based Epic Health Services, a provider of
Smashburger opened a location at the Rio.
Lake Mead Christian Academy cut the ribbon on a 46,000-square-foot campus expansion that includes a new football field and track, 17 new classrooms and a 7,200 square-foot worship arts center for school events, performing arts and campus church services. DC Building Group completed the site development of the Silverado Bermuda Retail Center and the Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center. The 6.15-acre development includes full onsite and offsite improvements with more than 1,000 lineal feet of underground utilities. The 17,035-square-foot Goodwill included masonry walls, steel roof with high parapet and tower, and complete interior improvements. The project was designed by architect Jeff Looker. Colours Inc. is overseeing the interior design of Distill at 4630 N. Durango Drive. At 4,150 square feet, the location will incorporate local artistry, including hand-blown glass light fixtures. Nacho Daddy opened at the Miracle Mile Shops. European gelato purveyor Amorino is open at the Linq. Desert Radiology’s Southwest-Centra Point location is open at 6675 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 105, Las Vegas. Cornerstone, a steakhouse, is open at Gold Coast. Rachel’s Kitchen opened at the Hilton Garden Inn at 1340 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson.
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Q&A with christine brown
Ready for a cruise? Travel agent offers pro tips Christine Brown, cruise sales manager for Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, recently won the Rising Star award, presented by the Cruise Lines International Association. She beat out travel agents from all over the cruise industry for the recognition. “Winning this award speaks first and foremost to my passion for travel, but also to my relationships with my clients,” she said, adding that developing close relationships with clients enables her to “get to the heart of what they want to see and do in the world.” What are the benefits of having a travel agent? There’s a misconception that travel agents are just human booking engines, when really the role holds so much more than just securing the itinerary. The true value of travel agents is thinking of them as personal travel concierges — someone who is at all times an advocate for their client. Some people are comfortable booking online, and that’s OK. For many travelers, though, a trip is a huge investment and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A travel agent can navigate the intricate ins and outs and tailor to specific wants and needs of the client. Where do you see Expedia Cruise Ship Centers going in the next five years? The two Las Vegas locations will focus on getting the brand name out there in the community, letting people know the value and expertise we bring as travel consultants affiliated Christine Brown was promoted to cruise sales manager less than two years after with a big brand. We are constantly joining Expedia Cruise Ship Centers. (mikayla whitmore/Staff) recruiting more agents to our team 5. When the ship is in port, there What is the most valuable and growing our client base. There are some great deals that can be found advice you have for first-time may even be another Las Vegas locaat the onboard spa. cruisers? tion at some point to help navigate 6. Insure your trip. A vacation can be There are so many tips, but here are spectacular vacation experiences for a big investment. Protect it from media few to keep in mind: travelers in the area. cal issues, delays, interruptions, etc. 1. Let your agent know your vacation expectations. What do you think How has the travel industry Where is your favorite place to your cruise will be like, look like, changed over the past 10 visit? What place is still on your where it will go. This will help them years? bucket list? match you with the right cruise line Cruising is becoming more and So far, my favorite trip has been and itinerary. more popular, and the individual Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold 2. On the day of embarkation, pack cruise lines are building more and Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. You a carry-on with cruise boarding passmore new ships to meet demand. Data can’t go wrong when you visit iconic es, passports, any prescription medifrom CLIA say the industry has grown places, famous beaches and a natural cations, a change of clothes and bath68 percent in the past 10 years, which wonder of the world. I also love Paris. ing suit. is incredible. I read that every shipI’ve always been obsessed with every3. Take time to explore the ship yard in the world is in use right now, thing about it — the art, architecture, when you first get on and closely plan so the industry literally cannot grow food and fashion. your days with the nightly newsletany faster. For a long time, my No. 1 bucket-list ter placed in your stateroom (bring a Cruising as a vacation offers trevacation was Vietnam and Cambodia. highlighter to mark it). mendous value in that meals, enterAfter that I’m eyeing the Galápagos, 4. You don’t have to dress up, or tainment and your accommodations Maldives, Seychelles, Iceland and bring a tux or formal wear. Cruise are built into the base cruise fare. It more of Asia. lines are doing away with their “forallows people to plan one trip that mal nights” and replacing them with visits multiple places in a reasonable Whom do you admire? casual elegance or country club caamount of time, while only unpackMy parents have always been sual. ing once.
an inspiration to me. They always taught me that if there was the opportunity to do something unique or travel somewhere new, to jump at the chance. Walt Disney had a vision and made it come to life. Not only does his company tell stories like no other, but the level of service and how Disney treats clients is second to none. I am always studying Disney’s best practices. Marie Forleo is an inspiring female entrepreneur. Ever since her “Everything is Figureoutable” speech on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday, I’ve been following what she teaches, her thoughts, ideas and lessons, and incorporating them into my daily routine. Her words have really changed me as a businesswoman. What is something that people might not know about you? When I was younger, I was an active artist, and I often made paintings of the places where I had traveled. The coolest thing was when someone looking at my painting had been to that place. The feeling was really awesome, knowing I could transport someone back to a special time and place. I think my artistic background has played a key role in me being an agent. Travel can be a super creative thing and requires a lot of planning. It’s my outlet and my art. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Fortunately I’ve had no end to talented business coaches and mentors who have imparted wonderful advice to me. The most memorable piece of advice I’ve received is: “Organize yourself and your business the right way; allocate times during your day and week for certain tasks.” In a world where everyone has their phone on 24/7, I choose to unplug even if it’s for a short amount of time, and make sure to block time off during my day for myself. This allows me to breathe, de-stress, clear my head and shift my energy to carry me through the rest of my day.
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$5.5 billion
Amount Bass Pro is paying to purchase rival outdoor store Cabela’s. Combined, the two brands have almost 200 stores and employ nearly 40,000 people.
5,800
Number of jobs Dutch bank ING will cut and replace with computers. The move is expected to cost about $2 billion, but the bank believes it will eventually save about $1 billion a year. Germany’s Commerzbank has said it’s planning something similar and will automate 80 percent of its processes by 2020.
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Number of times Disney World has closed in its 45-year history. Hurricane Matthew caused the most recent closing of the park.
$25 billion
Expected value of the IPO Snap Inc. is preparing. Unlike rival social media platforms, Snapchat is thriving. Researchers believe Snap Inc. will make more than $350 million this year in ad revenue and more than $900 million next year.
$302.4 million Amount VirnetX Holding Corp. won in a lawsuit against Apple over patent infringement. The case began in 2010 and has had multiple trials. The final decision will be made in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C.
$3,500
Amount Wal-Mart Stores Inc. raised annual salaries for entry-level managers before a rule change that extends mandatory overtime pay for U.S. workers. The wage increase puts the managers above the $47,500-a-year threshold set by the new rule, which takes effect Dec. 1.
Connecting with the community is top priority for California import Describe your business.
We opened our second location in Downtown Summerlin nearly 40 years after our successful location opened in Manhattan Beach, Calif., in July 1977. We offer traditional and modern Mexican fare, created under the direction of our executive chef, Ramon Hurtado. Our goal at Pancho’s is to Pancho’s Mexican give you an experience. Restaurant We’ve created a fun and Address: 11020 Lavender festive atmosphere with Hill Drive, Las Vegas traditional décor, modPhone: 702-982-0111 eled after a Mexican Email: info@ hacienda, plus a canpanchosrestaurant.com Website: panchosvegas.com tina and bar that serves Hours of operation: more than 35 tequilas, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday handmade margaritas, through Thursday; 11 a.m.and live entertainment 10:30 p.m. Friday and seven nights a week. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Adam Lawrence and Abbott Lawrence Jr. In business since: September 2015
What attracted you to Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a booming business economy that is friendly to familyowned establishments like ours. As this is our first outpost, we wanted to be sure we had the support we needed to thrive. Las Vegas also fit our business philosophy: it’s the epicenter of fine dining and entertainment, and always a place to have a good time. That’s exactly what we wanted for Pancho’s. What have been your most popular menu items?
Our most popular cocktail is our signature, 16-ounce “Naughty Maggie” Margarita, made with Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila mixed with fresh lime juice, sweet and sour and triple sec, hand-shaken and topped with Grand Marnier. For entrees, we see a lot of people order our enchiladas suizas, which are corn tortillas filled and rolled with chicken, then covered with salsa verde, sliced avocados and sour cream, and served with Mexican-style rice and beans. Another popular selection is our carne asada a la ab: prime, flat-iron steak served with a cheese enchilada, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and Mexican-style rice and beans, served in a sizzling-hot skillet. Why do you think it’s important to feature nightly entertainment?
It’s important to us to enhance our customers’ experience; for us, that means offering entertainment that keeps them coming back for a good time. We don’t want to just serve you dinner and say goodbye. We want you to take your time and enjoy your experience with us. What’s the most important part of your job?
$5 million
Amount UNLV will get over five years from Lockheed Martin to help develop space-exploration technology.
Interacting with our community. That means making sure our customers have an excellent experience with us, and creating jobs for locals through our business. Since opening in September 2015, we’ve created approximately 80 to 100 jobs. As we continue to grow, we hope to create many more.
Abbott Lawrence, left, and sons Adam Lawrence, center, and Abbott Lawrence Jr. run Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant. (richard brian/special to vegas inc)
What is the hardest part about doing business here?
Coming from the beachside location, we’ve had to adjust to a different community and adapt our philosophy. We’re recognizing that the needs and wants of Las Vegas locals and Summerlin families differ from the locals we are used to serving, and are in the process of making some changes to how our restaurant operates here. What is the best part about doing business here?
We get to work in a place that has a small-town feel, but offers a big-city experience. We get the best of both worlds. On the business side, Las Vegas also recognizes its tourism-based economy and invests in it. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
While Las Vegas is a great environment for businesses, there are many hurdles we’ve had to overcome to launch our business. If Nevada could streamline its regulation process and provide more support for small businesses, it would make it easier for new, family-owned businesses like ours to come in and stimulate the economy. We’ve met very helpful, great people along the way, but establishing a new business has definitely been a journey. What have you learned from the recession?
The recession taught us to trust in people and trust in the community. We learned that the connections made with our patrons and our community members are what keep business going, even when the going is tough.
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guest column: insurance needs and all other requirements any people put off planning brooke borg for the business in place to allow for a for obvious end-of-life transfer. mechanisms, let alone those related to business n Estate planning. It’s important to ownership. Even if an unfortunate event have documents in place that reflect your isn’t the cause, you may want or need to close your business desires upon your passing or incapacity. These documents or transfer your ownership or managerial power to another should, among other things, name whomever you wish to person or entity. To ensure you maintain control over the exit own or manage your business in the event you are unable process, it’s necessary to have in place a business-succession to. This requires an extensive review of all candidates, plan allowing for the continuance of operations without including family members. At a minimum, you should have interference should you no longer own and direct the business. a will, a trust, power of attorney for medical and financial While every business needs to be evaluated individually, decisions, and property documents. there are three general areas of focus: n Exit strategy. You should have a plan that allows for a smooth transition for your business. First, establish a n Transfer method and corporate structure. When timeline for the succession plan. This includes laying out it’s time to transfer your interests, you’ll need a strategy. a retirement plan (continue working with the company, There are several options you should consider, depending establish a new company, work for another company, travel, on what’s in your business’ best interest. do community service, etc.). This also gives your employees You can sell your business through an outright sale notice to allow them to adapt to the change. It’s most (where your interest in it and payment for it will transfer people’s desire to install a successor himself or herself to immediately) or a gradual sale (where you give certain verify the business is operated according to the plan. This rights to the new owner and payment is prearranged also allows for hands-on training for the successor, which through a long- or short-term payment plan with the entire generally helps with the success of the business. business being transferred upon the final payment). At a minimum, the three areas mentioned above should Additionally, you can transfer your business to a be discussed with a CPA and an attorney to assure a smooth new generation. To do so, you’d need to allow for tax transition of your business under any circumstances. consequences on the sides of both parties in the form of Brooke Borg is a partner with Las Vegas law firm estate or gift taxes. Borg Law Group. You should also have business agreements, licenses,
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Making the Game: Quest for the next specialty-table hit not for the risk-averse By Dan Michalski Special to the Sun
You win some, you lose some. For Young Gi Lee, the game that stood to deliver on this promise was Color War. “It’s a simple bet. Choose red or black,” he said. Lee, 28, learned in July that Nevada’s Gaming Control Board had approved a game he invented as a UNLV student in a gaming innovation class in 2013. Lee shared his excitement with friends and family by posting to Facebook pictures of the board’s letter of approval for a 45-day field trial, and his new Nevada license plate declaring, COLRWAR. A field trial is the final step for a game prior to full approval by Nevada gaming regulators. It’s also a chance for casinos to assess the game’s likelihood for continued success. “It’s the easiest game on the planet,” said Lee, explaining his game’s appeal. “Anybody can play right away.” In Color War, seven-card stacks are dealt face down from a standard 52card deck to players and a dealer, who then flips each hand to see if there are more red or black cards in each hand. If the majority of your cards match your color choice, you win even money, unless the dealer has six or more cards of the opposite color, which results in a push. Side bets pay bonuses. Six cards of the same color pays 5:1; seven cards of the same color pays 30:1. If all seven of your cards are the same color and the dealer’s seven cards are all the opposite color, the bonus pays 300:1. If all seven of your cards are the same color and all seven of the dealer’s cards are the same color as your cards, the “royal color” bonus pays 1,000:1 Color War fits in a gaming category known as specialty table games. Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Spanish 21, Blackjack Switch and Ultimate Texas Hold’em are among the dozens of branded games that populate casino floors. Casinos pay game creators a monthly licensing fee for each table placement, between $300 and $2,000, depending on popularity with players. These games cover about 25 percent of all table gaming floor space in Nevada casinos. While game developers attended the Global Gaming Expo last month for insight into the next
Gamblers at a Let It Ride poker table at the old Riviera. (steve marcus/staff file)
“We’re not playing baseball; we’re playing home run derby. We’re looking for a game that can make millions of dollars a year.” — Roger Snow, senior vice president of table games at Scientific Games
wave of gaming, revenue numbers and a few table-game experts revealed how these derivatives of poker, blackjack, pai gow and baccarat are evolving. Since 1985, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved more than 900 specialty table games, with the number of applications continuing to rise over the years. Most, however, have come and gone. “The process of getting a game from concept to casino is a long and winding road,” said Dan Sahl, associate director of the Center for Gaming Innovation at UNLV. Beyond conceptualizing the product and doing the math, game makers have to contend with patents, trademarks and then regulatory testing before finally getting to a field trial. It is hard to quantify how much revenue specialty tables generate for casinos, in part because gaming auditors don’t track every title as a single line item. Some of the most popular new
games are variations of traditional games such as blackjack and baccarat, or consist of progressive overlays. “The general rule is if it’s a variation of a certain game type, put it in with that game type,” said Mike Lawton, senior research analyst for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Specialty table games carry extra significance as a way to appeal to new gamblers, and because they deliver some of the highest win percentages for casinos. While traditional table games carry a house win percentage between 12 and 18 percent of all money wagered on them, according to Nevada gaming revenue reports, specialty table games are more likely to return win rates for the house closer to 25 percent. (Players can reduce the house advantage to less than 2 percent in blackjack, craps and baccarat, but most don’t play optimally, especially with specialty games, as these gaming revenue numbers indicate.) “It works because most players don’t understand the math,” said Mark Yoseloff, founder and executive director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation, who was Lee’s professor in the gaming innovation class. “They think they’re getting something special because of all the special rules.” “The challenge for a game inventor is a table game takes up space and requires dealers,” Yoseloff said. “To replace one game, they have to make more money with a specialty game than they could with a traditional game. Will it do better than their
worst-performing blackjack table?” Branded games emerged in the 1980s and came of age in the 1990s, as casino markets were proliferating nationwide and new properties were seeking ways to stand out and keep customers coming back. Their presence and influence have been growing steadily ever since. Roger Snow, senior vice president of table games at Scientific Games, compared the expansion to TV. “You used to only have three or four networks,” he said. “Now, you have Netflix, Hulu and hundreds of other options. Table games imitate the rest of the entertainment industry, and people like choices.” Yoseloff, a former chairman of Shuffle Master (now SHFL Entertainment, owned by Scientific Games), said technology also played a role in his company’s expansion, as it was designing games in part to help create a market for automatic shufflers. “Most of these games offered some sort of jackpot,” he said. “When you’re offering a $25,000 prize for a particular hand in a game, you don’t want to put the cards in the hand of a person to shuffle and deal. It’s just that simple.” The most successful specialty table game of all time, Three Card Poker, delivers one of the highest house win percentages of any game — 31.7 percent in 2015. The game generated $149.2 million in Nevada in 2015, or 3.6 percent of the state’s total win for all table games. While the game itself has hardly changed since it was introduced in 1996, last year Scientific Games used Three Card Poker to introduce the concept of tournament play and live events to specialty table gaming. The second annual Shuffle Master Classic Three Card Poker National Championship took place Sept. 26 at the Venetian. Ninety-one players from across North America won expenses-paid trips to Las Vegas by hitting different jackpot hands on 10 specialty table games offered at more than 220 casinos. This earned them a chance to compete for a share of a $250,000 prize pool, with $100,000 going to the winner. Sherman Landry won his seat by flopping a royal flush playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em at Bear River casino in Loleta, Calif.
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a game that whooshes through its field trial and gets removed two days after it’s approved.” Color War was two weeks into its six-week trial field trial in August when Lee got word, unexpectedly, that Palace Station was pulling the plug, saying it wasn’t meeting revenue expectations.
“Two weeks is not enough time to prove anything,” said Lee, now a graduate student at UNLV, pursuing master’s degrees in business administration and hospitality administration. Lee says he’s not giving up on Color War. “I still believe in my game,” he said. “It was just in the wrong place at the
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“Don’t bet the sucker bet,” said Landry, explaining his strategy of avoiding an optional bonus bet with high payouts but low probability. The ability to control the size of your bets as the hand takes shape, supporting the perception that the players can influence the outcome, is part of the appeal of Three Card Poker. “Skillful play can’t eliminate the house advantage, but the ability to feel yourself getting better makes the game more attractive,” Sahl said. “There’s still some skill, but Three Card Poker requires less strategy than regular poker,” said Alan Cuiwilko, who hit a royal flush while playing Caribbean Stud at the Turning Stone casino in Verona, N.Y., to win his seat. “Some people don’t have the skill or patience for all the nuances of regular poker. But in Three Card Poker, you don’t have to bluff. All you have to do is beat the dealer.” Snow said the Shuffle Master Classic could one day consist of multiple events, like the World Series of Poker, providing a chance to crown national champions in Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud and other proprietary games. But while that vision may be many G2Es away, Snow said one trend taking hold is simple: intercasino-linked side bets overlaid on standard tables. “The fastest-growing element in our business is adding progressives onto table games, particularly blackjack,” he said. He pointed to Blazing 7s, now at the Wynn, Palazzo and 400 other casinos “from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania.” The game offers players an optional bet that pays off different amounts based on the number of 7s in a player’s hand. (Three 7s of the same color, for example, pays out 500:1 on some tables, 10 percent of the progressive on others.) Still, only a tiny percentage of these proprietary offerings make it to the casino floor for any significant time. According to Snow, beyond a good hook and enticing jackpot, games require a “secret sauce” to connect with players. “It takes a little bit of alchemy, and a little bit of timing to succeed,” he said. “If you’re in this business, you’re in the failure business,” said Snow, noting that a large company might expect 1 in 10 new games to succeed, while for smaller operators and individual entrepreneurs, 1 in 100 is a better estimate. “We’re not playing baseball; we’re playing home run derby. We’re looking for a game that can make millions of dollars a year,” Snow said. “Proprietary table games can be frustrating because you put the same amount of effort into a game that becomes wildly successful as
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Lawsuit seeks to quash initiative to end NV Energy monopoly By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
A lawsuit asks a Nevada court to invalidate the Energy Choice Initiative, a November ballot measure seeking to end NV Energy’s monopoly and create a competitive electricity market. Opponents are not challenging the initiative’s placement on the ballot this year but are using the case as a preemptive measure to block it from appearing on the ballot again in 2018. For the measure to pass, voters would need to approve it twice. The lawsuit argues that the initiative is improper because instead of enacting specific legislation, it would unlawfully bind future Legislatures to create a competitive electricity market by 2023. The suit was filed by Jacqueline Sue Bird and Gail Tuzzolo, an AFL-CIO lobbyist who created a political action committee — No Handouts to Billionaires — to oppose the Energy Choice Initiative. Supporters of the initiative, funded by a group of
large businesses, called the lawsuit “a desperate political stunt to block the right of Nevadans to vote on their own economic freedom.” A deadline to block the initiative on the November ballot passed several months ago. The Nevada State AFL-CIO opposes the Energy Choice Initiative, claiming a competitive electricity market could raise rates for residential customers. NV Energy has said it would remain neutral. With a competitive market, NV Energy would no longer have the sole responsibility of sourcing and supplying electricity to Nevadans, but it would continue to operate the grid. Energy customers, from big businesses to households, could choose their own electricity supplier. Backers of the initiative argue that other open markets have been shown to drive down rates, create more opportunities to deploy renewable energy and give customers more choice to decide where their power comes from.
William Hill, Amaya confirm merger talks By Thomas Moore Staff Writer
William Hill, an English-based bookmaker that operates online around the world and manages brickand-mortar sports books in the U.K. and Nevada, and Amaya Inc., a Canadian-based online poker and gaming company that owns PokerStars and other online poker properties, released a joint statement recently confirming that they are discussing a merger. The companies said Amaya had been reviewing its strategic alternatives since February and William Hill had been evaluating options to diversify. Chris Jones, director of equity research for Buckingham Research Group, a New York-based stock research and brokerage company, said Amaya had been
looking for a buyer for some time, especially since securities regulators in Quebec began investigating it this year. “And,” he said, “William Hill has been spending a fair amount of time looking to diversify its business globally … so Amaya makes sense.” However, preparing for a major regulatory change in the U.S. may be a more important, if unstated, goal of the deal, he said. “Most importantly, it would be in a very dominating position if the U.S. market becomes legal from an online perspective,” Jones said. “This is more about positioning than anything else. From that perspective, the long-term opportunity is to be in the best position if or when online gaming becomes legal here.”
Hooters keeping its name amid management changes By Thomas Moore Staff Writer
The Hooters Casino Hotel, a property that’s seen several name changes through the years, will likely remain Hooters even after the company now managing casino operations is replaced. The Navegante Group took over as the licensed operator of the casino after the property went through bankruptcy in 2011 and before the current owners, Trinity Hotel Investments of New York, purchased it in 2015. Trinity has indicated it would likely keep the Hooters brand after the new casino management company it hired, Paragon Gaming, takes over. “As close to the Strip as it is, it’s still a funky spot
squashed in there between the huge MGM across the street and the Tropicana right beside it,” said Anthony Curtis, author of Las Vegas Advisor, a gambling and casino deal blog. “There’s not like a huge walk-in thing going on there because there’s nothing beyond it to walk to.” Curtis said branding has been a challenge for the property since it opened as Howard Johnson in 1973, but the Hooters motif it’s had since 2006 should be a good fit. “That thing’s gone through lot of names,” he said. “First it was the Treasury, then the 20th Century, then it was the San Rémo, and even another one in between that. It’s gone through a lot of that, but nobody’s changed it since Hooters. And when you think about Hooters, you think girls, so it makes sense.”
Creel honored in publishing competition By vegas inc staff
Las Vegas publishing and print provider Creel received seven Gold Ink Awards in a competition presented by Printing Impressions magazine. Creel’s honors — four pewter, two bronze, and one gold — span consumer magazines, catalogs, consumer books and event promotions and bring the company’s five-year Gold Ink Award total to 36. A 32-page insert celebrating the 100th issue of V Magazine won the gold merit. The Creel team put in more than 50 hours of planning; reviewed 20 design, stock, and bindery mockups; and conducted 15 bindery tests to achieve the exacting quality and detail of the finished piece. “Our team is second to none. These talented individuals go the extra mile to ensure the finest quality for our customers,” said Allan G. Creel, president of Creel. “Creel’s commitment to superior craftsmanship, coupled with industry-leading technologies, continues to make us a preferred partner of publishers and marketers.” Considered the industry’s most influential competition, the Gold Ink Awards drew almost 800 submissions worldwide in 50 categories. Judged by recognized printing experts, the contest is known for its selectivity in print quality, technical difficulty and overall visual effectiveness. Creel prints a number of Greenspun Media Group products, including VEGAS INC, The Sunday, Las Vegas Weekly and Las Vegas Magazine. Founded in 1953, Creel ranks among the top 50 commercial printers, 10 largest publication printers and 10 largest commercial digital printers. Creel’s capabilities include full-color web and sheet-fed printing, variable digital production, digital editioning, integrated publishing and digital solutions, web-based storefronts, digital rights management and mobile marketing. Creel runs a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot headquarters in Las Vegas and four digital facilities, including a plant in France. Creel holds G7 master certification and environmental tri-certification, along with numerous mailing, production and lean manufacturing distinctions.
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Certification can open doors for LGBT businesses researching the process, Proto discovered the Supplier Diversity Initiative, created in 2004 by the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, which certifies LGBT businesses. The goal is to make connections with the country’s leading corporations and each other. “As a new business owner, I thought certification might give me a foot in the door with regard to building relationships,” Proto said. “More than one-third of the Fortune 500 not only recognize but seek LGBT businesses for procurement and contracting, and as a certified LGBT business, you have the opportunity to meet key decision-makers within each company.” Proto parlayed her certification experience into a legacy that will benefit Southern Nevada for years to come by founding a local affiliate chamber in 2014, the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada. The state has about 125,000 LGBT residents, with more than 9,700 LGBT business owners who are missing the advantages afforded to them through certification, Proto said. “Increasing awareness regarding the benefits of certification for business owners, as well as effecting legislative change to be more inclusive at the state, city and municipal levels, would all directly affect the economic opportunities for Nevada at not only local, but national and global levels,” Proto said. Certification allows Proto to have a seat at the table to obtain procurement opportunities, she said. “That is good business. As Justin Nelson, cofounder and president of NGLCC, has said many times, ‘That’s a piece of the pie’ that Nevada should have.” Founded in 2002 to be an advocate for diversity, inclusion and equality for LGBT-owned businesses, the NGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Initiative works to enhance LGBT businesses’ visibility. “We’re the only LGBT-certifying body in the world, with 47 affiliate chambers in the U.S., and 11 global affiliates on five continents,” said Jonathan Lovitz, a senior vice president with the organization, which is based in Washington, D.C. “We do the legwork of advocacy, lobbying and creating visibility, while our local affiliate chambers work with us, growing business-development and
networking opportunities at a local level.” There are 1.4 million LGBT business owners in the U.S., with 909 certified as LGBT-owned Business Enterprises. To qualify for certification, a business must be at least 51 percent owned, operated, managed or controlled by an LGBT person or people who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents; operate independently from any non-LGBT business enterprise; and be a legal entity formed and based in the U.S. Business owners must complete confidential application documents, with a site inspection a mandatory element of the process. It takes 60-90 days for the NGLCC to process an application, and certification lasts for two years. NGLCC waives the certification fee ($400) and recertification fee ($200) for applicants who submit proof of current membership with their local affiliate chamber. Among the 20 certified LGBT businesses in Nevada is Fresh Wata, an event-planning, design and construction firm in Las Vegas. “It’s only been a couple of months, but I’ve already been meeting and connecting with other business owners, and (anticipate) additional opportunities,” said Tricia Costello, CEO of the company. “Now that I’m a member, I really want to see the Las Vegas chamber grow, and I hope to strengthen my relationships with the network.” Gina Webb, founding principal and CFO of construction-management firm KMG Solutions, achieved certification status in 2014 and sees it as a way for the LGBT community to realize its economic potential. “For many years, the LGBT community has been identified as a community concerned with health, social and political issues, so I am excited that we are now representing ourselves as a business community as well,” Webb said. “The supplier-diversity world used to consist of women- and veteran-owned businesses. Now when I register my company in a supplierdiversity portal, there is an option to identify as an LGBT-certified company, and it’s exciting to see that this is becoming the norm.” While Proto works at a grassroots level, the NGLCC is making strides
across the country. Several states have enacted legislation to be more inclusive, including California, which in 2014 passed Assembly Bill 1678, which allows certified LGBT businesses to bid on public utilities contracts alongside women, minority and disabled-veteran business enterprises. “Every time we have a major victory, we get a huge jump in numbers, with a 203 percent increase in certified businesses in California following the passage of AB 1678,” said Lovitz, adding that Massachusetts and Pennsylvania enacted similar statewide initiatives. “The NGLCC is also urging the White House to make LGBT businesses part of all federal contracting procurement as part of a broader push to ensure nondiscrimination in contracting at the federal level.” Lovitz said the organization has memoranda of understanding with seven agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration. In February 2015, the NGLCC and the SBA entered a historic partnership designed to bolster and support the LGBT business community. Dubbed the LGBT Business Builder, the agreement unites the expertise and resources of both SBA district offices and the NGLCC’s local chambers. “We cannot separate the fight for civil rights from the fight for market rights and economic empowerment,” SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet said at the time. “This agreement is not about what we will do here in D.C., but what we will do together in all 50 states to help LGBT entrepreneurs grow their revenues and their payroll.” In addition to the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada, the Lambda Business Association is working to promote diversity and inclusion. Co-founded in 1991 by Terry Wilsey of A Answer on Travel/CruiseAholics, which arranges LGBT-friendly travel packages, Lambda formed through a business-networking breakfast for the LGBT crowd and supporters, although breakfast meetings have been replaced by monthly luncheons and other events. The organization has more than 250 members. “We focus on business network-
ing and the related Lambda Smart Pages,” said Wilsey, who serves on the board. “(We) advocate for LGBT equality, with the current focus on our ‘T’ brothers and sisters. We (also) raise funds every month for charitable organizations.” Wendy Kraft of Kraft-Sussman Funeral Services has been a member of Lambda for eight years and previously served on the board. “As the only women-, Jewish- and LGBT-owned funeral home, we are culturally sensitive and welcoming to families of diverse backgrounds,” Kraft said. “As a small business, we strongly believe in networking, and word-of-mouth is critical to us.” She noted that Lambda has a monthly luncheon the second Wednesday of each month at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. The Center also hosts career fairs and provides other services. “One of our goals for the career fairs is to engage employers who are welcoming and inclusive in their hiring processes for the LGB and especially T community,” said André Wade, director of operations for the Center. “We strive to increase outcomes for the LGBTQ community, and what better way to do so than through encouraging gainful employment?” As the movement toward diversity and inclusion continues to build momentum, Southern Nevada will reap economic benefits next year when the NGLCC stages its annual International Business & Leadership Conference from Aug. 1-4 at Caesars Palace. The organization has committed to holding the event in Las Vegas every three years. “It’s the largest LGBT business conference in the world, with our event two years ago leaving behind a $4 million footprint,” Lovitz said. He noted that NGLCC member Nikki Barua, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based digital-innovation firm BeyondCurious, summarized the mission of the organization and the advantages to certification. “She said: ‘NGLCC certification creates visibility for LGBT businesses; visibility creates awareness; awareness leads to acceptance; and widespread acceptance ends discrimination. You can’t change hearts, minds and attitudes if you’re invisible.’ ”
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Calendar of events MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Congressman Cresent Hardy’s Fall Business Series Time: 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: North Las Vegas City Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Information: Call 702-912-1634 This topic of this seminar will be “Unlocking the Global Market through Exporting.”
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Bowling with Waddell & Reed Professionals Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with Waddell & Reed, a pioneer in the financial planning industry. Cocktails and Creatives Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Golden Tiki, 3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with the American Institute of Graphic Arts Las Vegas and industry professionals.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Business 101: How to Start a Small Business Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-507-3459 Get information about how to start a small business from Service Corps of Retired Executives. “The World is Open for Your Business” learning session Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members Location: Nevada State College, James & Beverly Rogers Students Center, Salon A, Henderson
Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com The U.S. Commercial Service will present on global networking.
Sarah Brown, consultant with FranNet, will discuss how to identify characteristics of a business that can perform well in any economic condition.
Made in Henderson Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free to one representative of a Henderson Development Association member’s business; $25 for HCC members and guests of HDA members; $45 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; RSVP by Oct. 18 Location: Nevada State College, 1125 Nevada State Drive, James & Beverly Rogers Students Center, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com This panel discussion will focus on manufacturing, featuring some of the leading manufacturers of the community.
President’s Club Breakfast: Election 2016, an Insider’s Perspective Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3851 Join the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and the American Gaming Association for a look at the 2016 election.
Communicate for Results Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for ATD members; $15 for guests; $20 for first-time attendees; $30 for nonmembers Location: Nevada State Bank, 750 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit snv.shrm.org Learn how to adapt to the communication styles of others and make a strong impression. Nonprofit Awareness Expo 2.0 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also Oct. 21 Cost: $15 for a single day; $25 for two days Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Visit eventbrite.com This event will build awareness for nonprofit success. Day One will feature a community panel, and Day Two will feature an “ask an expert” session. Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951
Vegas Young Professionals Biz 101: Blurred Lines, Setting Boundaries at Work Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3834 Attendees will discuss what a healthy workplace relationship is and why it’s important to set boundaries with coworkers.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Chamber University webinar Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call 702-586-3834 This webinar will focus on the U.S. Department of Labor’s rules relating to overtime regulation for salaried employees, which take effect Dec. 1.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Toastmasters Division C: Humorous & Evaluation Contest Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $15 Location: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-892-2983 The Urban Chamber’s Ken Evans and Dalisa Steward will compete.
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Brokered transactions Sales $66,500,000 for 222,268 square feet, office 6355 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Southwest Corporate Campus LLC Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Taber Thill, SIOR, Ryan Martin, CCIM, SIOR, Patti Dillon, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International
$800,000 for 2.31 acres, land APN: 1776-030-402-002, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Donovan Family Trust Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: GKT 5 LLC Tenant agent: Steven Haynes, Robert Torres and Scott Gragson of Colliers International
Leases $1,356,250 for 25,000 square feet, industrial 3920 W. Sunset Road, Suite C, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Majestic Realty Landlord agent: Rod Martin of Majestic Realty Tenant: JKZ Properties Tenant agent: Matthew Kammeyer, CCIM of Five Star Real Estate & Property Management $100,861 for 1,403 square feet, office 9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 212, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Makia Creations Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Leeds & York Tenant agent: Did not disclose
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Deleon Bros. Furniture Direct License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Juan De Leon
Excellence Promotion Agency License type: Promotional products distributor Address: 1 Lago Turchino Court, Henderson Owner: Dan Smithman
Herrera Tires License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 1021 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lucky Eleven
Fabio Sanvoisin License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1280 S. Eighth Place, Las Vegas Owner: Fabio Sanvoisin
Hickory Farms License type: Specialty food store Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (kiosk), Henderson; 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5000, Las Vegas Owner: Hickory Farms
Family and Child Treatment License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 8080 W. Sahara Ave. D, Las Vegas Owner: Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada
Hill Electric License type: Contractor Address: 3644 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Mark A. Hill and Chris Hazelton
Desmoni Plumbing License type: Plumbing Address: 1610 E. Deerskin St., Pahrump Owner: Desmoni Plumbing Destination-Las-Vegas License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3753 Rocklin Peak Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Dilone-Instill Devine Treats by Georgette License type: Gift basket service Address: 1192 Tranquil Rain Ave., Henderson Owner: Georgette Rosenberg Downtown Transmission License type: Automotive garage Address: 1501 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Rigoberto Acosta East West Refrigeration License type: Commercial refrigeration equipment Address: 3065 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 182, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph F. McDonald and Amanda McDonald El Borrego Viudo License type: Open-air vending Address: 6050 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas Owner: Laura M. Mejia and Fernando Garcia Elizabeth Mejia License type: Janitorial service Address: 12 Calm Winds Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Elizabeth Mejia Enrique Nicholas Varela License type: Bail agent/enforcement agent Address: 626 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Enrique Varela Enterprise Risk Management Solutions License type: General retail sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: John Snyder III and Cameron Marshall Era Engineering Group License type: Engineering firm Address: 1094 Bradley Bay Ave., Henderson Owner: Era Group Events With a Twist License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer
Fashion and Fairytales Boutique License type: Apparel store Address: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 173, Henderson Owner: Fashion and Fairytales Lawrence Foutz License type: Sign removal Address: 350 Lime Circle, Henderson Owner: Lawrence Foutz Gilbert & England Law Firm License type: Professional services Address: 610 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas Owner: Law Offices of Gary M. Gilbert & Associates Gimi’s Household Supplies License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave. G110, Las Vegas Owner: Yaneth Bailon Guatemala Go Calendars License type: Calendar store Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1725, Henderson Owner: WPS Grimaldi Janitorial Service License type: Janitorial service Address: 3412 Edgehill Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Monica J. Lee
Hofbrauhaus of America License type: Restaurant Address: 2560 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Hofbrauhaus of America Holly 4 Fitness License type: Fitness instructor Address: 418 Crestway Road, Henderson Owner: Holly Jerla Houssels Family Ltd Partnership License type: Business support Address: 2820 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite B20, Las Vegas Owner: John Houssels and Nancy Houssels HSH Las Vegas License type: Television broadcast station Address: 1500 Foremaster Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Howard Stirk Holdings II Imatrex License type: Business support Address: 7391 Prairie Falcon Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Douglas P. Boyd Ivelin Petkov License type: Trucking Address: 7812 Bluewater Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Phonko
H&C Associated License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Carlos E. Rodriguez and Hector Ibarra Vela
J.M. Landscape Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jorge Martinez
Half Price Furniture License type: Furniture sales/ repair Address: 1925 W. Craig Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas Owner: Half Price Furniture
Jacke Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3579 Japan Way, Las Vegas Owner: Jaqueline Rojas Rojas
Hernandez Landscaping License type: Lawn maintenance
Jaelin James Inspections License type: Professional services
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Records and Transactions Address: 7639 Belgian Lion St., Las Vegas Owner: Steven Bielen JK Dental Lab License type: Clinic or Laboratory Address: 9061 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Hun K. Kim and Jin H. Kim Jonalco Carpet Care License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Francisco Martinez-Rodriguez and Maria Cisneros Jorgen R. Nielsen License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jorgen R. Nielsen
Owner: Dimitrios Stamatakos Laser Quest License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 7361 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Laser Quest Lee’s Heating and Cooling Corp. License type: Contractor Address: 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 38, Las Vegas Owner: Lee Williams and Earnest N. Patton Jr. Life Storage License type: Mini warehouse Address: 9770 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Life Storage
JT Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 5557 White Cap St., Las Vegas Owner: James Snow
Liquid Courage License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jobo Enterprises
Jubille Party Supply License type: General retail sales Address: 4821 W. Craig Road H4 and H5, Las Vegas Owner: Fredy R. Castillo
Daniel Looman License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 6661 Lund Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Looman
K Nails & Spa License type: Cosmetology Address: 1970 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Chi K. Ton-Nu
Jonathan Lord License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 1632 Keena Drive, Henderson Owner: Jonathan Lord
K Smoke Shop License type: Tobacco sales/lounge Address: 5704 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Taurian KDM Auto Repair License type: Automotive sarage/ service station Address: 3013 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Venance Munganga and Rostand Munganga Conrad Edwin Kiefer License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 9145 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2054, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Konnie Hoang License type: Permanent makeup Address: 950 S. Durango Drive, Suite 120 Room H, Las Vegas Owner: Konnie Hoang Las Vegas Business Solutions License type: Business support Address: 1830 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Lakeysha R. Johnson Las Vegas John License type: Apartment house Address: 230 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
LTE Design and Contracting License type: Contractor Address: 220 W. Cypress Drive, Henderson Owner: LTE Design and Contracting Ramona Lugo License type: Property maintenance Address: 3800 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 163, Las Vegas Owner: Ramona Lugo Lunas Beauty Tec Italy License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Adolfo Luna and Guadalupe Luna LVNV Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Bradley E. Lawson Makeup in the 702 License type: Personal services Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250, Las Vegas Owner: Makeup in the 702 Michael Kenny License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Michael J. Kenny
Michael Matejovsky License type: Real estate sales Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Stuart Matejovsky Mission Spring Properties License type: Parking lot Address: 100 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Charron and David Charron MVP Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 3735 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 1201, Las Vegas Owner: MVP Industries
Owner: Brandon Wright Productos Naturales Bethel License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite A3, Las Vegas Owner: Guillermo Vasquez Sr. Purses Shoes Clothes Etc. License type: General retail sales Address: 2249 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lauretta Ita Pyritz Pyrotechnics Group License type: General services Address: 4224 Arcata Way, Suite F, Las Vegas Owner: Garden State Fireworks
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 1680 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Shriners Hospital for Children Sierra Treatment and Recovery Services License type: Social work, behavioral therapy Address: 600 Whitney Ranch Drive A3, Henderson Owner: Sierra Treatment and Recovery Services Skyline Events License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2500 Chandler Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Skyline Events
National Institute of Clinical Research License type: Business support Address: 2810 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite E50, Las Vegas Owner: Maria Rodriguez
Quickdry Response License type: Property maintenance Address: 4655 Quality Court, Suite G, Las Vegas Owner: Quickdry Response
Nevada Family Law Group License type: Law firm or law office Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Nevada Family Law Group
Rapid Tree Care License type: Property maintenance Address: 2005 Trailside Village Ave., Henderson Owner: James Robert Sinclair
Nevada Spine Clinic License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7455 W. Washington Ave., Suite 480, Las Vegas Owner: Jaswinder S. Grover MD
Rattiya Baingam License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 7871 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Rattiya Baingam
Nosey Dogs Detection Services License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nosey Dogs Detection Services
Ray Walker Shooting Academy License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Did not disclose
Soka Gakkai International-USA License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 2725 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Adin Strauss, Michael Bynum and Tariq Hasan
Red E. Fire Protection Services License type: General services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Vaughn Valenti and Thomas Valenti
Solutions Home Health Care License type: Home health services Address: 708 Cades Cove Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Solutions Home Health Care
On Time Trucking License type: Car transportation Address: 833 Aspen Peak Loop, Suite 1024, Henderson Owner: Gregory Stephen Pickrom
Nick Ribas License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 9530 Quiet Valley Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose
Spirit Media License type: Advertising Address: 2026 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Dorazio
Open Mind Meditation License type: Instruction services Address: 1025 S. First St., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Karishma Hossain
Rockstar Nails & Spa License type: Cosmetology Address: 6770 N. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Bopha Ly and Lang Tran
Palacios Realty License type: Real estate firm Address: 2050 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Palacios Realty
Rosy’s House Keeping License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Veronica Talamantes
Performance Builders License type: Contractor Address: 4275 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Performance Builders
S7NC Media License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jason Bishop
Oasis Trailer Park License type: Trailer park Address: 2905 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: NVLA Oasis MHP
PGPBB Clothing License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose
Serious Plumbing and Mechanical License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sean Ronan
Snap Back King License type: General retail sales Address: 1960 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Ismael Gibson Society Sports License type: Type 6 Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Society Sports
Squidhat Records License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Squidhat Records Stagewise Production Co. License type: Production company Address: 2461 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Stagewise Production Co. Success City Online License type: Website design Address: 46 Moraine Drive, Henderson Owner: Twice M T.R.Y. Trauma Recovery Yoga License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Darwin Bosen and Joyce Sportsman
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Records and Transactions Target Plumbing Specialists License type: Plumbing Address: 1536 Silandro Drive, Las Vegas Owner: James D. Back The Cellulite Solution License type: General services Address: 2480 Professional Court, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Shelly Lyden Tire Xpress Decatur License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 327 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Tire Xpress Group Toto’s Car Wash License type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 3512 Del Rio Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Roque Vazques and Roberto Soto Toys R Us License type: General retail sales Address: 805 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1981, Las Vegas Owner: Toys R Us Delaware Trident Pool Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Gina C. Massenzi and Ryan E. Virgo Tropical Smoothie Cafe NV15 License type: Food services or cafe Address: 3390 Novat St., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: MVfeight Twenty47Atm License type: Automated teller operator Address: 1780 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Joshua R. Works
BUILDING PERMITS $17,388,409, commercial - new 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $5,000,000, tenant improvement 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas SR Construction $3,700,000, commercial 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group $1,321,420, electrical 14075 Grand Valley Parkway, North Las Vegas Rosendin Electric $1,000,000, commercial 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group $1,000,000, commercial 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las
Vegas Witcco $650,956, commercial - alteration 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $632,800, tenant improvement 6110 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Golden Creek Construction
$168,303, single-family dwelling 9714 Yellow Shadow Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $161,809, residential - new 6704 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$300,000, tenant improvement 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group
$154,092, single-family dwelling 6528 Havasupai Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$296,105, commercial - alteration 2225 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas MS Whittington Construction
$152,488, residential - production 2625 Romanesque Queen St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada
$288,831, multifamily residential 601 S. 11th St., Las Vegas Primaris Construction
$148,950, commercial - alteration 6201 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas LM Construction
$252,852, residential - custom 291 Sutton Hills Place, Henderson DR Horton
$148,699, single-family dwelling 12257 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada
$236,823, single-family dwelling x2 428 and 493 Bosco Di Fiore St., Las Vegas Toll South LV
$146,944, single-family dwelling 12253 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada
$236,823, single-family dwelling 492 Venticello Drive, Las Vegas Toll South LV
$143,336, residential - new x2 6712 and 6724 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$205,004, commercial - remodel 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 105, Henderson Park Place III
$139,512, residential - production 509 Wildflower Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$203,466, single-family dwelling 9615 Ramon Valley Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $199,096, single-family dwelling 12155 Dorada Coast Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV $186,273, single-family dwelling 8850 Saxon Canyon St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $180,000, tenant improvement 9151 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 104, Las Vegas McSharry Construction
$138,815, single-family dwelling 9675 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling 9730 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $136,795, residential - production 855 Via Campo Tures, Henderson Greystone Nevada $136,795, residential - production 202 Via Del Salvatore, Henderson Greystone Nevada
Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $129,458, residential - new x2 1212 and 1221 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $128,778, residential - new 1220 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $128,755, residential - production 852 N. Water St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $126,204, residential - production 854 N. Water St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada
Richmond American Homes of Nevada $114,045, single-family dwelling 5513 Deodar Drive, Las Vegas Graeagle Construction & Development $113,501, residential - new x3 1205, 1213 and 1216 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $113,342, single-family dwelling x2 6774 and 6783 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,173, residential - production 3153 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$125,728, single-family dwelling 6759 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$113,173, residential - production 2221 Via Firenze, Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$125,000, single-family dwelling 2337 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas Matthew L. Howard
$113,173, residential - production 3140 Cartanda Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$125,000, tenant improvement 2250 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 295, Las Vegas Lewis K. Construction & Development
$112,841, residential - production 2441 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$124,319, residential - production 2461 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $124,319, residential - production 3130 Abetone Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $121,546, residential - production 2638 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada $120,327, residential - production 2482 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$111,399, residential - production 371 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $110,125, residential - new x3 4016, 4024 and 4028 Mills Bay Lane, North Las Vegas DR Horton $110,047, residential - new 6716 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $107,585, single-family dwelling 10824 Cowlite Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$119,872, residential - new 4020 Mills Bay Lane, North Las Vegas DR Horton
$105,133, residential - production 1326 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada
$119,495, residential - production 386 Pretissimo Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$104,850, commercial - alteration 3825 Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Nevada General Construction
$119,273, residential - production 645 Rose Apple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$103,232, single-family dwelling 12249 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada
$172,807, single-family dwelling 8843 Pauley Hills St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$134,411, residential - production 450 Aubade Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$170,342, residential - production 841 Via Del Castello, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$132,788, residential - new x2 1209 and 1217 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$117,887, residential - production 1156 Via San Pietro, Henderson Century Communities Nevada
$100,000, commercial 4501 Eagle Nest Peak St., Las Vegas Mariner Development
$132,764, residential - new 3632 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas SHALC GC
$114,172, residential - production 474 Aubade Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$100,000, disaster 223 N. Ninth St., Las Vegas Edward Homes
$131,315, single-family dwelling 10565 Constant Spring Ave., Las
$114,172, residential - production 439 Barcarolle Lane, Henderson
$169,732, residential - production 840 Via Del Castello, Henderson Greystone Nevada $168,673, residential - new 6708 and 6720 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
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The List
Category: credit unions (Ranked by assets as of june 2016) Net income (loss)
Members
Insurance
Top executive
$7,716,639,881 $6,528,651,318
$41,847,596
781,258
Federal
John Lund, CEO
One Nevada Credit Union 2645 S. Mojave Road Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-457-1000 • OneNevada.org
$795,344,056
$675,396,963
$4,280,999
77,544
Federal
Bradley Beal, president, CEO
3
Silver State Schools Credit Union 4221 S. McLeod Drive Las Vegas, NV 89121 800-357-9654 • SilverStateCU.com
$698,077,833
$643,589,939
$7,763,008
51,910
Private
Scott Arkills, president, CEO
4
SCE 6475 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89146 800-866-6474 • SCEfcu.org
$659,744,973
$544,882,631
$1,082,323
50,306
Federal
Daniel Rader, president, CEO
5
Clark County Credit Union 2625 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-228-2228 • CCCULV.org
$618,429,730
$537,655,526
$5,730,663
39,470
Private
Matt Kershaw, president, CEO
6
Boulder Dam Credit Union 530 Avenue G Boulder City, NV 89006 702-293-7777 • BoulderDamCU.org
$558,545,035
$498,550,544
$2,603,300
20,823
Private
Eric Estes, CEO
7
Weststar Credit Union 2775 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-791-4777 • WestStar.org
$157,924,249
$135,169,180
$472,688
21,674
Federal
Rick Schmidt, president, CEO
8
Sierra Pacific 5241 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89150 702-876-7229 • SierraPacificfcu.org
$117,104,002
$99,925,539
$283,780
8,603
Federal
Jim Hunting, CEO
9
Plus Credit Union 1900 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-871-4746 • PlusCU.org
$81,827,832
$68,332,895
$166,410
10,789
Private
Carol Schumacher, CEO
Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union 320 N. 10th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-382-9688
$4,327,868
$2,919,958
$487
916
Federal
Nektaria P. Felecos, CEO
Company
Assets
America First Credit Union 370 N. Stephanie St. Henderson, NV 89014 702-968-1100 • AmericaFirst.com
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1
10
Deposits
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