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American Red Cross chapter volunteers have been assisting Southern Nevadans in need for 100 years, starting with group of women who knitted sweaters, socks and caps for troops fighting in WWI. (courtesy photos)
A century of good works Growth of Southern Nevada’s chapter of the Red Cross mirrors Clark County’s history By Danielle Birkin | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
One of the Las Vegas Valley’s leading humanitarian organizations will mark a major milestone this year, as the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada celebrates its centennial June 14. ¶ “The Red Cross has been part of the local community before the Strip and before Hoover Dam,” said Scott Emerson, executive director of the local chapter re d cross, Continue d on page 15
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Number of IP addresses Methbot, a Russian hacking operation, is using to commit advertising fraud, according to White Ops, a digital advertising security company. Methbot fools advertisers into sending the host of these ads money, up to $5 million per day.
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Number of years it has been since the last snowfall in the Sahara desert.
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A partner at real estate investment firm KRE Capital talks about the benefits of buying a condominium in Las Vegas, the importance of art to the city, and the next destination he’ll check off on his bucket list of world travel. VIEW FROM THE TOP Our community is what we make of it, so let’s get involved, P16
MEET GRACED BY GRIT
Inspired by the story of an aspiring triathlete who was attacked while on a run, Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan set out to create clothing that empowers women. THE NOTES People on the move, P4 TALKING POINTS The business of nonprofit organizations, 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: Temporary employment agencies and permanent staffing firms, P22
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VINTAGE VEGAS: BEFORE THE SLEEK CAT On Dec. 18, 1993, the MGM Grand opened its doors in Las Vegas, boasting the world’s largest hotel with 5,005 rooms. The casino entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue was adorned by an enormous yawning lion that was criticized by superstitious gamblers who refused to walk through the lion’s mouth. Four years after opening, the front entrance was renovated and replaced with a 45-foot-tall,
50-foot-long lion that rested on a 25-foot pedestal surrounded by water fountains and dramatic lighting. Pictured here is the resort in 1994 before undergoing the $250 million renovation that changed the look of property. MGM’s 100,000-pound ornament is the largest bronze statue in the United States. — REBECCA CLIFFORD-CRUZ
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W. West Allen of Howard & Howard Attorneys is a recipient of the Federal Bar Association’s 2016 President’s Award. Allen was selected for extraordinary service, commitment and guidance to the association and its government relations committee.
Hawthorn Grill is open at JW Marriott Las Vegas, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Chef Joseph Swan is executive room chef, Christian Umlauf is general manager and JW Marriott Las Vegas’ executive pastry chef, Jeremy Choo, will oversee the sweet side of Hawthorn Grill. Blau + Associates served as consultants on the project. allen
Tim Frawley and Jason Beard have joined Locum Integration, an IT program management and IT technology consulting company. Frawley is a former MGM chief technology officer and Beard is a former Caesars Entertainment director. Locum launched On Demand PMO, which provides IT staff on an asneeded basis. Leighton Koehler joined Dickinson Wright as of counsel. He focuses his practice on tax controversy, estate planning and business services. United World Sports promoted Jon Hinkin to tournament director. Hinkin has been inkoehler volved in the growth of the USA Sevens since its inception. The 2017 USA Sevens will be at Sam Boyd Stadium in March. Dr. James Carpenter, an eye and cosmetic specialist, has been named to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Carpenter replaces Pat Lundvall. Southern Nevada lenders were recognized by the Nevada Housing Division with several awards: Fannie Mae MVP: Pierre La Pres, Cornerstone Home Lending
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Treasure Island is adding 12,500 square feet to its existing conference and meeting facilities. The $6.5 million expansion is set to open early this year, bringing TI’s convention space to more than 30,000 square feet. Boulevard Invest, owners of Miracle Mile Shops, completed the sale of the center to an affiliate of Institutional Mall Investors, a co-investment venture owned by Miller Capital Advisory Inc. and CalPERS. Accurate Building Maintenance earned the Cleaning Industry Management Standard Green Building Certification with Honors by demonstrating a commitment to the delivery of environmentally preferable services designed to meet customer needs and expectations. The City of Henderson Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department has been reaccredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies for the third time. It is one of 141 CAPRA-accredited agencies in the country.
Colliers International Las Vegas represented Panattoni Development Co. on a $66.5 million office facility sale to Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT II. Ascaya has begun construction on an 8,678-square-foot Inspiration Home designed by Hoogland Architecture. It is the fifth Inspiration Home for Ascaya and the first designed locally. Sin City Brewing Co. opened at Grand Bazaar Shops, 3635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It’s the local brewery’s fourth location.
Morimoto Las Vegas is open at MGM Grand. The restaurant is helmed by “Iron Chef America’s” Masaharu Morimoto.
The+Source opened its second location, at 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 185, Henderson.
At the UNLV Harrah Hotel College’s 12th annual Vallen Dinner of Distinction, hotel franchise and development executives Tim and Mike Muir were named Harrah Hotel College Hospitality Industry Leaders of the Year. Gaming executive Tom Jingoli is the college’s 2016 Alumnus of the Year.
South Point signed a five-year deal with Stotz Equipment to convert the property’s equipment to John Deere products. The Alto Bar opened at Caesars Palace. Henderson Hospital is open at 1050 W. Galleria Drive. Valley hospitals received top rankings from rating agency Healthgrades for select surgical procedures: n
Bariatric surgery: North Vista Hospital
Hysterectomies: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center; Valley Hospital Medical Center n
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Pacemaker procedures: North Vista Hospital
Total knee replacement: Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Rose de Lima Campus; Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Siena Campus; Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – San Martin Campus; Mountainview Hospital; Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center; Summerlin Hospital Medical Center; Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center; University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Valley Hospital Medical Center n
Coronary artery bypass graft: Mountainview Hospital; Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center; Valley Hospital Medical Center
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Growth Luxury Homes launched in Las Vegas with the introduction of two homes in Southern Highlands.
Home is Possible MVL (Most Valuable Lender), presented by US Bank and NHD: Guild Mortgage, Security National Mortgage Co., Supreme Lending
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PVC plastic keycards, gift cards and other products. Also, Plasticard acquired PSA, a closed-loop card manufacturer. The addition increases PLI’s workforce nationwide from 700 employees to more than 1,000 and doubles the PLI production space from 300,000 to 450,000 square feet.
Plasticard Locktech International, a keycard manufacturer and gift and loyalty card specialty printer, added a third shift that is bringing up to 75 new jobs to its 300-employee workforce in North Las Vegas. The company launched a sustainable product made of chalk, the PLI-Nu eCard, that will serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to
Total hip replacement: Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Rose de Lima Campus; Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – San Martin Campus: Mountainview Hospital; Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center: Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center; Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
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n Esophageal/stomach surgeries: Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Rose de Lima Campus; Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – San Martin Campus
Colorectal surgeries: Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Rose de Lima Campus
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Caesarian section delivery: Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican – Siena Campus; Valley Hospital Medical Center; Summerlin Hospital; Spring Valley Hospital
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ER at The Lakes – a department of Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center — is open at 3325 S. Fort Apache Road. Service King partnered with iCollision and opened its seventh Las Vegas repair center at 6905 W. Charleston Blvd.
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Q&A with uri vaknin
‘Las Vegas is having a last-call sale’ for condos A former art gallery owner in Atlanta, Uri Vaknin took up real estate sales after a client suggested he would be good at it. Now, he’s a partner at KRE Capital, the real estate investment firm that purchased the Ogden high-rise and Juhl condominium complexes in downtown Las Vegas. The Ogden, Vaknin said, recently became the first condo building in Las Vegas since 2007 to get Fannie Mae mortgage approval, meaning eligible buyers can purchase a home with as little as 3 percent down. How do Atlanta and Las Vegas differ when it comes to the housing industry? In Atlanta, I was senior vice president of a national condo sales and marketing company. I worked on the development, marketing and sales of condo, mixed-use and townhome communities all over the country. While there are a lot of similarities to other markets, Las Vegas is unique in many ways. In other cities, you typically know exactly who your market is and where your buyers are coming from. In Las Vegas, you are selling to the world. And therefore, you have to figure out how to market to the world. This past year, I spent three weeks in China promoting our condos and Las Vegas Uri Vaknin owned an art gallery in Atlanta — with a client list that included Elton to Chinese buyers — that is something John — before changing careers to real estate. (Christopher DeVargas/staff) I have never done in any other marThe city will be donating a signifigot to explore Europe’s greatest art ket, particularly not in Atlanta. cant parcel of land at Symphony Park museums and architectural wonders. for the art museum. We believe, as a Upon returning to Atlanta, where What type of homes are Las company, in the importance of art and I finished college, I worked my way Vegas residents looking for? Are culture in creating a vibrant and liveup from being a gallery assistant to condos a hard sell? able community. It’s the last missgallery director at several prominent In cities all over the country, there ing ingredient in making Las Vegas a Atlanta galleries. During the 1996 is a shift from suburban living to world-class city. Olympics in Atlanta, I worked on urban living, particularly when it But I also infuse art and design into monumental art projects, including comes to empty nesters and millenevery project I do. We created an Artturning the AT&T skyscraper into a nials. Both of these groups desire the ist-in-Residence program at Juhl. \ 48-story light sculpture. Eventually, amenity-rich, connected, walkable, This spring, we will sponsor “Tilting I opened my own contemporary fine lock-and-leave lifestyle that condos the Basin,” an exhibition of 34 artart gallery. provide. ists from Nevada. At ONE Las Vegas But selling contemporary art isn’t Condos are easy to sell in Las Vegas. — our two-tower condo community easy; people don’t feel like they need Las Vegas is still the most affordable on the south Strip — I commissioned art like they need housing. Eventuallarge city in America. I like to say that renowned photographer Marilyn Suly, when I went into selling real estate, Las Vegas is having a last-call sale — riani to create a 54-foot-long photomy art clients became my real estate savvy buyers know this is their last graphic installation called “Waterway” clients. It could not have been a more chance to get a great value on condos to adorn our grand lobby. While I don’t perfect combination. before they go back to or exceed their plan on opening a gallery in Las Vegas, pre-recession prices. I do plan to continue to contribute to Will you open a gallery here? the cultural landscape of Las Vegas. I am still involved in the arts, but Talk about your career in the art just from a different perspective. I’m industry. Why do you think mixedon the executive committee of the Some of my earliest and most inuse development and green board of the Art Museum at Symphodelible childhood memories were of developments are important? ny Park — the organization leading my mother taking me to the greatest As cities grow, climate change inthe effort to bring a world-class art art and history museums in New York tensifies and resources become scarcmuseum to downtown Las Vegas. City. I have always been transfixed by er, cities will require smarter, more It’s an exciting time for arts and art, architecture, design and creativefficient, better designed and planned, culture in Las Vegas. With the Smith ity. During high school, I got involved mixed-use and sustainable developCenter, the Mob Museum, the Neon in the Atlanta contemporary arts ments to survive. I am excited that Las Museum and the Arts District, Las scene and community. During colVegas is on the forefront of this type Vegas is getting on the cultural map. lege, I lived in Germany for a year and
of planning and development — particularly with Vision 2045, the Downtown Las Vegas master plan. I also am so proud that our city is the largest in America to run on 100 percent renewable energy. But pushing this initiative doesn’t always require grand gestures. When we purchased the Ogden and Juhl, we added electric car-charging stations, installed Nest Learning Thermostats, replaced halogen lighting with LED lighting and sourced locally available and recycled products. You’ve traveled the world. Where are you going next? Traveling is my passion. I have been to every continent except Antarctica. This past year, I traveled to Venice, Rome, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. The funny thing is when I travel to cities, I spend the bulk of my time checking out real estate and housing developments. I believe it’s one of the things that keeps me ahead of the curve. I also love adventure travel. Several years ago, I spent a month in Africa summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and on safari. For my birthday this past summer, I went to Rio and was mesmerized. So next on my list is to explore more of Brazil. Whom do you admire? Something most people don’t know about me is that I am fascinated by U.S. presidents. Since I was a kid, I would devour biographies and autobiographies about our presidents. Although I admire so many of our country’s presidents, I am probably most enamored with Thomas Jefferson. Although he clearly had his flaws, he was one of this great country’s founding fathers and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. What is your biggest pet peeve? Ignorance and closed-mindedness. One of the best traits you can have is curiosity. You can learn so much just by being curious and open-minded. I don’t understand how people wouldn’t want to learn more and experience new things and ideas.
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$800 million Amount Uber lost in the third quarter this year, bringing its losses to over $2 billion this year.
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Cost of a life-size Iron Man suit produced by The Toys Asia. At the push of a button, the suit uses 46 motors to open up much like in the movies. However, because of the 567 individual parts, there is not enough room for a person fit inside.
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Number of deliveries 7-Eleven has made by drone in Nevada. After Amazon announced its first drone delivery, 7-Eleven revealed it made weekend deliveries to about 12 customers. The convenience store chain uses the company Flirtey to fulfill drone deliveries.
Graced by Grit owners Kimberly Caccavo, front, and Kate Nowlan, recently opened a store at Tivoli Village. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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Number of times Super Mario Run was downloaded in its first four days on the App Store. The app is free but requires a $10 purchase to play more than the first few levels. According to Sensor Tower, a mobile app data company, about 8 percent of people who downloaded the game have purchased the full version.
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Graced by Grit manufactures athletic apparel. We design all of our products to empower women and keep them safe. Each of our pieces are designed with UPF 50+ sun-protective Italian fabrics. Our designs are elegant, figure slimming, functional and built for performance so women can look their best doing what they love.
graced by grit Address: 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Phone: 702-202-0199 Email: kimberly@gracedbygrit.com Website: gracedbygrit.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m.9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.6 p.m. Sunday In business since: 2013
patterns, buy the fabric and trim, sew, package the garment and ship everything to you ready to go. In the U.S., we have different vendors for each step. Managing them can be tough, but we know it is worth it. The “athleisure” industry is booming. How much do you focus your products on function versus form?
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Our customer is gritty. She is between 30 and 50 years old. She is educated, sophisticated and successful. She is a mother and a professional. She is an athlete; the younger version of herself and a wise, mature woman.
Our products are designed to make women look and feel great, and are built for performance. All of our pieces have pockets in the front and back waistband of all leggings to accommodate a phone, credit cards and keys. Each of our pieces also comes with a discreet, high-pitched safety whistle.
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Why the whistle?
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Make it happen.
We are in a completely new location. This phase of Tivoli Village just opened. We can’t wait for the residents of Summerlin to find their way to our store. What obstacles has your business overcome?
When we first started, we sought funding from a group that funds startups in the sports industry. They had a pretty chauvinistic approach to the business. It was frustrating. The biggest challenge has been moving production back to the U.S. In China, it is one-stop shopping. They make the
Six years ago, 17-year-old Chelsea King was murdered in a brutal act of violence while on a run. Chelsea had always wanted to complete a triathlon, but her life was cut short and she was not able to fulfill that dream. A friend of the King family asked all of her friends to participate on the Tri’n for Chelsea team in Chelsea’s honor. At one of the Tri’n for Chelsea team meetings, Kelly King, Chelsea’s mother, mentioned that if Chelsea had a phone or a whistle — something to attract attention — her death may have been prevented. We took this into consideration while training for the triathlon and developing the first of Graced by Grit apparel, deciding to include a detachable whistle with each piece.
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On Thomas Moore’s lasvegassun. com story “Forget a casino ticket? Here’s what happens to the money”: The casino keeps 25 percent; I wonder if they are taxed on that. Also, 75 percent free money to the state sounds excessive to just “disappear” into an untraceable general fund. It should go to vets or children’s services directly. — Protech89074 I have had very good success cashing in expired vouchers. Be very nice and let them know you will “take care of them” if there is anything they can do. I’ve never been told no and always follow through with a nice tip. — Rob767 On Thomas Moore’s story in The Sunday, “Parking plan: A Las Vegas local’s guide to navigating the new reality on the Strip”: Resort fees are more heinous than parking. I pay for using the lot but what do you get for resort fees? — Dumluk2002 On Thomas Moore’s lasvegassun. com story “Southwest Airlines website down for several hours”: Southwest’s chaotic operations usually manage to result in a satisfactory travel experience. And that works great, until it doesn’t. — wysoumible
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guest column: community. o money, no mission.” scott emerson In the case of the Red Cross, that reciproIt’s a phrase often cation comes in many forms. For instance, heard among senior leadevery lifeguard in the area’s resort pools ership at the Southern and neighborhood recreation pools are Red Nevada chapter of the American Red Cross. Cross trained to save lives and keep our children safe. We The role of our volunteers and most paid staff is to deliver recently concluded a veteran employment program with the mission in a compassionate and empathetic manner. The MGM Resorts International, mobilizing partners to find role of our board of directors and senior leadership is to get employment for veterans across the valley. Daily, workers resources that enable volunteers to deliver on the mission. are trained in first aid and CPR not only to meet OSHA workThis means collaborating with local donors, partners, govplace safety requirements but to save lives at home, school ernment agencies and businesses. and places of worship. We provide employee engagement opThe standard for nonprofits is high. I’ve seen people have portunities through volunteer service, hosting blood drives, what seems like an allergic reaction when the words overgoing door-to-door with us to install free smoke detectors, head and investment are applied to nonprofits. The reality is and myriad other ways. that nonprofit is nothing more than a category on a business We will continue to evolve to meet the need and grow to application form. You must operate the organization like a meet the demand. We will continue to run our operations business. You must make investments into infrastructure. like a business and our mission like a charity to ensure lonOur major donors understand. Recently, a local foundation gevity for the next 100 years. donated $375,000 for a new blood mobile. They understand As you begin your new year, I challenge you do something the return on investment of such a gift. different. Fully trust in the charities you support. Give an Nonprofit organizations put money, services, time and unrestricted gift for them to use in the best manner needed. talent into the community every day, helping people when Volunteer and see operations from the inside. Together, we they need it the most. Many people in our community are can make a difference. just one or two major life events away from becoming clients Thank you to the Las Vegas business community for your of the Red Cross themselves. A loss of job, cancer diagnosis continued support for the years past and the years to come. or serious accident can cause a setback to anyone. So it’s Scott Emerson is executive director of the Southern Nevada vital that the doors stay open, which means making the most chapter of the American Red Cross. of every dollar donated and being a partner to the business
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For some, gaming-license hearings are emotional By thomas moore Staff Writer
Stephan Michael Galdau stood waiting for judgment, his hands curled over the edge of the wide lectern in the wood-paneled hearing room of the Nevada Gaming Control Board on East Washington Avenue. Galdau was asking to withdraw his application for a gaming license for his restaurant, Owl, so he could quickly reapply, then install slots at his struggling business. It was the second time he had been there. The first was in April, when the board reviewed his gaming application and his background investigation. It had not gone well. So on Nov. 3, Galdau stood before the three-member board again, this time asking for a do-over. And this hearing, too, was not going his way. “I mean, I can see that you love your mom and dad. You have, what, their initials tattooed on your hands there?” asked the board’s chairman, A.G. Burnett. It was one of several attempts Burnett made to stay positive with Galdau while gently leading him to accept the conclusion that was clearly coming. It had been a long morning, and Burnett gave Galdau plenty of time — an hour and a half — to plead his case. Galdau used every minute to justify the decisions he’d made since moving to Las Vegas and explain why he deserved a license despite what the investigators had found. Galdau often got emotional during the hearing, at one point struggling to find the bottle of water the board typically leaves under the podium for speakers to moisten their throats. Talking fast, he described how he had changed since April; he hadn’t placed a bet since January, hadn’t used drugs since May; and how — if he didn’t get a gaming license soon — he would lose his restaurant. “I essentially live at the bar,” Galdau said. “I sleep there six nights out of the seven nights. Go home Sundays to sleep. But I can’t cut any more. I’m trying to cut my labor, that is why I bartend all the time, trying to live on my tips. But without that gaming revenue to attack those loans, I estimate conservatively I have 60 to 90 days before I will be forced to close.” Owl occupies one end of an Lshaped building on Russell Road just west of Valley View Boulevard. The area is filled with warehouses and businesses that sell electrical equipment, restaurant supplies and parts
Stephen Galdau, frustrated and emotional, sits in his bar, Owl, and talks about his experiences appearing before the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board. (photos by L.E. baskow/staff)
for four-wheel-drive vehicles. When he took over a year ago, Galdau says, the place was “rife with drug dealers, addicts and pimps.” But now, his clientele includes mostly couples and women. Still, despite the changes he’s made, sales have dropped significantly. He sees a gaming license as an economic lifeline. Galdau’s desperate testimony highlights something few outside of the gaming license process know. For some people, the journey to getting a coveted gaming license is marked by intensely personal stories filled with details of crime and drug use, and permeated with themes of hope and disappointment. Restricted vs. Nonrestricted Typically, the board has two days of hearings each month. The first is for nonrestricted licensees — casinos with 16 or more slot machines and table games, game manufacturers and other large gaming-related businesses. At nonrestricted hearings, welldressed, often highly paid executives come before the board with lawyers from some of Nevada’s most prominent law firms to talk about their backgrounds and how they’ll run their multimillion-dollar companies.
On Nov. 2, the day before Galdau’s hearing, executives from Lucky Dragon spoke about their plans to market to wealthy gamblers from China, along with Asian people in Las Vegas and the western U.S. During that same hearing, Burnett had some fun with Philip Hedley Bowcock, an executive with international sports bookmaking company William Hill, who was applying for suitability as a key executive. It was the kind of relaxed, conversational banter heard at business luncheons or in conference rooms as people enter and sit down for meetings. Burnett praised Bowcock’s background investigation — “the results were glowing” — and asked if the rumors about him becoming CEO were true. Bowcock politely deflected the question. The contrast between that exchange and the one Burnett had with Galdau during the next day’s hearing, for restricted gaming licensees, was stark. Burnett spoke about why Galdau was back before the board and having to review issues the board had with his personal gaming activities, business operations, experience and, Burnett said “some issues in regards to your personal life regarding use of drugs.” Restricted licenses typically are
given to small businesses, and they allow the operation of 15 or fewer slot or video poker machines. The people who appear at these hearings operate convenience stores, grocery stores or small bars and restaurants, like Galdau’s Owl. Burnett said the differences between their hearings and those of the nonrestricted businesses were dramatic. “When you sit through our Wednesday sessions, you have people who are of very educated backgrounds with a high net worth, sometimes billionaires,” Burnett said. “And when you go to the restricted agenda, you see people who in many cases are simply trying to make a living.“ Burnett said emotional hearings like Galdau’s are not unusual, but the licensing process usually filters most of the drama. When the board receives an application for such a license, it reviews the location to see if it’s manageable and then conducts a background check on the applicant, talking to law enforcement agencies and examining criminal and financial records. “We share that information with the applicant,” Burnett said. “A lot of times, if there are a lot of issues or problems, it doesn’t even get further than that. It doesn’t get to the agenda.”
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In fact, many times, there’s no drama to uncover. That was the case for one application heard an hour or so after Galdau’s. Maria Liza Ochia, who with her husband owns several Las Vegas Valley restaurants, was asking to have 15 slots in her restaurant on Maryland Parkway. Burnett asked Ochia about her business and her life in the community. After a few minutes of discussion, the board approved her application. Conversely, it’s also true that some drama can sometimes sneak through at the nonrestricted hearings. During the nonrestricted hearings on Nov. 2, one executive had to explain his run-in with drugs. He showed the requisite contrition — explaining that it was a one-time act he did when his marriage was failing — and the conversation returned to issues like his work history. A wake-up call In Galdau’s case, however, despite his repeated expressions of contrition, the board wouldn’t cut him a break. “They only focus on the red flags,” he said. “If a candidate doesn’t have any red flags, then it’s easy-peasy. You know, it’s like sometimes when you date a woman and she only focuses on one bad thing. They’re going to focus in on that one bad thing.” Looking back, Galdau described the process in two seemingly contradictory ways. On one hand, the ordeal was a much-needed wake-up call. “They were right about everything they said about me,” Galdau said. “In all their issues and all their concerns, they were spot on. Sometimes it takes another person to see who you really were. That was the board saying to me, ‘Are you kidding me? You’re selfdestructing. You’re acting immoral.’ ” At other times, he said the board simply didn’t understand him. “I had never gambled in my life when I moved here in 2012. I didn’t even know what a progressive was. So in 2015, I gambled $150,000,” he said. “I bet at gaming bars, and I was developing a relationship with hard-core gamblers. They didn’t understand I was using it as a form of gambling research. So that was very difficult for them. “One issue they had was they hated my social media,” he said. “I was constantly promoting myself, and so I was out gambling, drinking and eating. And they saw me at all those bars at the time.” Burnett wouldn’t share the results of Galdau’s investigation — those files
are confidential. And he was reluctant to talk details. He would only speak generally about the hearings. “While it was gut-wrenching and long and difficult, it played out as it should have,” Burnett said. “It was a fair hearing, and he had every opportunity to state his case.” Still, whether it was a learning experience or a process filled with misunderstandings, Galdau said it was emotionally devastating. “That was two hours, I have to say, that were worse than anything I’ve ever experienced as an adult,” he said.
“You know what they say, that speaking in public is what a lot of people are afraid of? “Now take going before a commission and a board and not just speaking in public but talking about (stuff ) you want nobody to know about. And it was all on public display. Even a day or two after, I was still traumatized from being judged and ripped and ridiculed.” But this is government, so of course November’s board meeting wasn’t the end. Galdau still had one more hearing to attend.
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The last stop While the board receives the applications and investigates, at the end of the day, it only makes recommendations. The five-person Nevada Gaming Commission has the final say, either upholding or rejecting the board’s recommendations. It’s the last stop for applicants who have failed to impress the board. In this case, the board recommended to deny with prejudice Galdau’s application for a license and his request to withdraw that application. If the commission agreed, Galdau would have to wait a full year to reapply, rather than just a few months like he had hoped. So once again, on Nov. 17, Galdau found himself standing at the same lectern, in the same wood-paneled room, asking for one last shot at quickly getting the license he says he needs to save his restaurant. And once again, it did not go well. This time, the conversation was mostly with Dr. Tony Alamo, the commission’s chairman. But it sounded a lot like the exchange Galdau had with Burnett a few weeks earlier. It began with the formalities, Galdau stating his name for the record and Alamo explaining how the hearing would proceed. Alamo then adopted the tone of a concerned and patient father about to spell out some of life’s hard truths. “Do you need some water? Did you not show up today with counsel? Are you here by yourself?” Alamo asked before explaining that the commission has to unanimously overturn the board’s recommendation. If even one commissioner objects, the recommendation stands. “I wish we had the ability of a withdrawal or other options like the board does,” Alamo said. “But we don’t. And that is statutory. I’m here to follow the law, not break it.” Galdau, realizing there was no hope, gave up. “I’m not going to waste the commission’s time or the board’s time,” he said. “I did not know there wasn’t a middle ground. “I’m not ready. I’m not the suitable, traditional candidate that you require or that the license demands. I have only begun that process both in my personal life and in my business life. So if there is no middle ground and if I understand that correctly, Mr. Chairman, that it is either uphold the decision of the board or license, I wouldn’t waste your time. I would say uphold the decision of the board.” And that’s exactly what happened.
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Blood services are just part of the overall mission of the international emergency-assistance and disaster-relief agency, which also is known for its blood-services programs. “At the time, there wasn’t a proliferation of nonprofits like there is today, so the American Red Cross was one of the only conduits for citizens who wanted to get involved.” Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., in 1881. The local chapter — originally chartered as the Clark County Red Cross — was formed in 1917 through the volunteer efforts of a small group of women who rolled bandages and knitted sweaters, socks and caps for soldiers fighting in cold climates overseas in World War I. “There was a real sense of national identity in those days, and people really pulled together as a country in response to a call for support for WWI,” Emerson said. “One of our principles is to ensure that folks have their basic humanitarian needs met, and even today we still have a knitting club at Nellis Air Force Base, so that 100-year-old legacy lives on.” After the war ended, Emerson said the organization began looking for other ways to support the community, and turned its efforts toward the Boulder Dam project. Constructed from 1931 to 1936 during the Great Depression, the project — later renamed Hoover Dam — attracted thousands of unemployed people to Southern Nevada, which was unprepared to accommodate the massive influx. “People began flocking here and often had no housing or food or even clothing,” Emerson said. “We created some tent cities and offered other assistance, even providing gasoline for folks to leave town and relocate elsewhere when overcrowding became an issue.” Then Nellis Air Force Base opened in 1941, and the organization began focusing on providing services to the military, which is still an integral component of its core mission. When Nevada became ground zero for nuclear testing in the 1950s, the American Red Cross shifted its local role to preparedness, school defense and water safety. Other major services now include health and safety programs such as CPR and first-aid training, international services and blood services, with the organization serving as the
“There was a real sense of national identity in those days, and people really pulled together as a country in response to a call for support for WWI. One of our principles is to ensure that folks have their basic humanitarian needs met, and even today we still have a knitting club at Nellis Air Force Base, so that 100-year-old legacy lives on.” — Scott Emerson, CEO of the local chapter of the American Red Cross
largest supplier of blood in the U.S. The local chapter is the primary blood provider for 10 area hospitals. A volunteer-led organization, the Southern Nevada chapter of the American Red Cross has 502 people serving in this capacity, with Christina Aberle acting as the local volunteer services specialist, responsible for recruitment and outreach. “The American Red Cross is recognizable, so people trust us,” Aberle said, adding that attracting volunteers is an easy sell. “We get a lot of folks interested in our Disaster Action Teams, and others who don’t realize that we also have a huge military involvement. And a lot of people just say, ‘Where do you need me to help?’ ” Historically, disaster response and disaster preparedness have been cornerstones of the organization’s mission. Donna Robinson, the local disaster program specialist, oversees the Home Fire Campaign, in which volunteers install free smoke alarms and teach people about escape plans and ways to avoid having a fire. She also directs the Pillowcase Project. “We go into elementary schools and give kids pillowcases printed with a list of things to put in them in order to be prepared for a disaster like a flash flood or a fire,” she said. “This includes items like clothing, a flashlight, a radio, a first-aid kit and snacks.” She said the organization installed 1,343 smoke alarms in homes in Southern Nevada in fiscal year 2016, which ended June 30, while 1,951 students were educated in disaster preparedness through the Pillowcase Project. The Disaster Action Team is on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies in the valley, which averages a fire about every 20 hours.
Over the years, the organization also has taken action in the wake of tragedies that have made national headlines, such as the Nov. 21, 1980, fire at the MGM Grand Hotel, which killed 85 people and remains the worst disaster in Nevada history. Volunteers from the local chapter were on hand for days to support victims and their families, reunite victims with their loved ones, provide emotional support and supply catering and other essential services. The organization also was there to help when a blast at the Pepcon (Pacific Engineering and Production Co. of Nevada) chemical plant in Henderson shook the community on May 4, 1988, killing two people, injuring hundreds and damaging or destroying thousands of homes. More recently, the organization rendered aid during the Carpenter 1 fire on Mount Charleston, which began July 1, 2013, and wasn’t fully contained until Aug. 18. The blaze consumed nearly 28,000 acres and resulted in the evacuation of residents and business owners. “We mobilized volunteers for several days, and worked with multiple agencies to help support displaced families,” Emerson said. “Most folks left their homes thinking they’d only be gone for a few hours, so some of the local hotels provided free rooms, and the YMCA put together extendedcare kits and activities for the kids. We even partnered with the city of Las Vegas and Animal Control for a mobile pet shelter. One of our core strengths is being able to pull people together.” United Way of Southern Nevada is among the myriad agencies that boasts a long-standing partnership with the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada, according to Bob
Morgan, president and CEO of the local chapter of United Way, adding that the organizations often work in tandem to build a stronger community by ensuring that families have the assistance they need in times of crisis. “We are tremendously thankful for the support of American Red Cross of Southern Nevada as they provide disaster services, support to the armed forces and help to reconnect families,” Morgan said. “Through United Way of Southern Nevada’s fundraising efforts, over $1.35 million has been directed to American Red Cross of Southern Nevada over the last decade.” As the organization prepares to mark 100 years of service to the local community, Emerson said plans are in the works for a centennial event — or possibly a series of events. To that end, a centennial committee has been created to iron out details. The committee includes Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and former Mayor Oscar Goodman, both of whom are avid supporters of the agency. “For 100 years, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada has been working to rebuild lives affected by disaster,” Mayor Goodman said in a prepared statement. “The Red Cross and its volunteers are heroes to countless people throughout our community, providing emergency services, supporting military families and training citizens in life-saving CPR and firstaid skills. They are always with us to provide compassionate care to those in need.” And having weathered a century of economic downturns, world conflicts and ever-changing social conditions, it is clear that the American Red Cross is here to stay, having become deeply rooted in the communities it serves. “While I cannot predict where we will be in the next 100 years, I do know that the Red Cross will be here, because the community continues to support it,” Emerson said. “It’s an iconic organization that is part of the American DNA, the connection to our history, our families and our communities. It also is a springboard for the betterment of our future — our children. We are not your grandparent’s Red Cross — we are your Red Cross. And in the future, we will be the Red Cross your children can count on in time of need.”
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as Vegas is a community like no other. One of the unique aspects of this city is that only a small percentage of the population is actually from here. Most of us came from somewhere else. I hear people say that this makes it hard to feel a sense of community, but I feel the opposite. I think it provides an opportunity for us to create a special community, one that’s even better and more caring than where we came from. Since most people in Las Vegas are transplants, we are relatively free from the cliques and exclusive social networks Guest column: seen in other cities. tyler corder There are no barriers to involvement here. Doors are open in Las Vegas. I’ve noticed that people here are quick to accept newcomers, and it’s easy to get involved. Individual involvement makes a community great. At Findlay Automotive, we have been active in the community since our founding in 1961. We
Since most people in Las Vegas are transplants, we are relatively free from the cliques and exclusive social networks seen in other cities. There are no barriers to involvement here. Doors are open in Las Vegas. People here are quick to accept newcomers, and it’s easy to get involved. believe it is a responsibility of every business to give back to the community. We encourage our people to join charity boards, volunteer and support local organizations. It’s a way to improve the area where we live and, incidentally, we also feel it’s good for business. If people see us out doing good things in the community, they just might remember us when it comes time to look for a new car. If you’d like to get involved but aren’t sure where to start, consider this: What are you passionate about? What moves you? If you have children, it may be youth sports or schools. If a friend or relative has had a disease, you can find a charity that deals with it. If you love the arts, there are plenty of organizations that can use your help. Whatever it is that you care about, find an organization that addresses that issue and call them. Local charities and community organizations need you. In my case, I’ve been fortunate enough to be a
part of organizations that do wonderful things. I knew someone who worked at Safe Nest, so I got involved in the battle against domestic violence. Then I got involved in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the American Heart Association. I’ve had family members dealing with both of those issues. Then I joined the board of the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) to help people get good jobs and off of public assistance. Most recently, I’ve become the board president for the American Red Cross, which helps people in so many ways. Along the way, I’ve met some great people and developed strong relationships with people whom I otherwise would never have met. Once you take the first step toward community involvement, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Author David McGee said this about giving: “What we spend, we lose. What we keep will be left for others. What we give away will be ours forever.” There is a unique happiness only found in serving others. It gives a sense of purpose that can’t be found in just doing your job and trying to make a living. We are all blessed to live in this great city in the greatest country in the world. It is our responsibility to try to give back a little bit. You’ll be glad you did. Tyler Corder is CEO and chief financial officer at Findlay Automotive Group.
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Calendar of events WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Stirling Club business network luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit celebrityspeakersentertainment.com Writer, health coach and cancer survivor Danny Efron will discuss the power of perspective and how it contributes to personal and business success. Groundbreaking Ceremony of HUVR Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada State College, 1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson Information: Visit cityofhenderson.com Join local officials for the groundbreaking of the Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range.
Information: Call 702-586-3812 Join Southern Nevada legislators, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, local government officials, business leaders and other community stakeholders to discuss and review regional priorities for the 2017 legislative session.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Women in Cable Telecommunications Signature Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $500 (CES badge required) Location: Aria (Level 1, Bristlecone 6), Tech South, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit wictsignatureluncheon.com The luncheon will showcase the importance and impact of gender diversity in the media.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
Startup Night Downtown Vegas Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free (RSVP required) Location: Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Information: Visit ces.tech CES and Tech.Co present an evening of startups, technology, networking and cocktails.
CES Closing Party Time: 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Cost: Complimentary for CES attendees w/badge or event pass Location: Marquee Nightclub at Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit ces.tech Celebrate the end of the annual show.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
The Art of Execution: A Cerebral Experience Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $25 Location: The Beacon Center, 4505 W. Hacienda Ave., Suite G2, Las Vegas Information: Email bridget@bridgetwashington. com Attendees will learn how to bring their goals into action.
CES Opening Party Time: 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Cost: Complimentary for CES attendees w/badge or event pass Location: Tao Nightclub at Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit ces.tech Mingle over drinks with CES attendees after the first day of the convention. Southern Nevada Forum Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free (registration required) Location: Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas
What’s Your Story Workshop Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45 advance; $50 door Location: Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Successful business owners and professionals will share their stories.
Startup Grind Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $35 Location: Private residence in Henderson; address provided upon registration Information: Visit startupgrind.com Authors Robert Scoble and Shel Israel will discuss their new book, “The Fourth Transformation: How Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything.” SPOTLIGHT 17 Las Vegas Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door Location: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-610-4133 This is Nerium International’s inaugural brand partner event. It will provide brand partners with the opportunity to partake in comprehensive training, new product announcements, recognition, talks from guest speakers and more.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 CCRA Travel Commerce Network Las Vegas Area Chapter Meeting Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Total Wine Summerlin, 730 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-347-8921 Attendees will discuss business goals and challenges for 2017 while mingling with other travel industry professionals. Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $30 for Henderson Chamber members; $50 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Sunset Station, Sunset Room, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 The topic of this monthly event will be “Building a More Educated Workforce: The 529 College Savings Program.”
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
CES 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center
Jan. 5-8
165,000
Promotional Products Association International Expo
Mandalay Bay
Jan. 8-12
20,000
ATD TechKnowledge Conference and Exposition
Caesars Palace
Jan. 11-13
1,200
WFG Continental Cup of Curling
Orleans
Jan. 12-15
7,500
World of Concrete
Las Vegas Convention Center
Jan. 17-20
60,000
Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show
Sands Expo and Convention Center
Jan. 17-20
64,500
Adult Entertainment Expo
Hard Rock Hotel
Jan. 18-21
25,000
International Surface Event
Mandalay Bay
Jan. 18-20
25,000
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 11 Nutrition Rush 5815 Emerald Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 Attorney: Samuel A. Schwartz at sam@nvfirm.com
Bid Opportunities January 5 3 p.m. Current production model compact minivans Clark County, 604315 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
January 11 2:15 p.m. Clark County Public Works multiuse center Clark County, 604252 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
January 17 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for armored car services Clark County, 604193 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
January 18 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for air conditioning parts and supplies Clark County, 604289 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
January 19 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for traffic signals and street light lamps and ballasts Clark County, 604295 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sale $4,950,000 for 28,762 square feet, office 1700 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89012 Landlord: Corley, LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: First Savings Bank Tenant agent: Did not disclose $3,725,000 for 15,976 square feet, retail 7083 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas
89129 Landlord: Wells Fargo N.A. Landlord agent: N/A Tenant: Craig 95 Holdings LLC Tenant agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank $325,000 for 4,051 square feet, industrial 2551 E. Washburn Road, North Las Vegas 89081 Landlord: AMP Development LLC Landlord agent: Ben Millis, Chris Beets and Dave Wrzesinski of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: 2567 E. Washburn Rd LLC Tenant agent: Dan Doherty of Colliers International
Lease $366,808 for 3,290 square feet, retail 4245 S. Grand Canyon Road, Suite 109, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: E-Grand Ventures LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Crossqueens Fitness LLC dba Orangetheory Fitness Tenant agent: N/A
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business Address: 3651 Lindell Road, Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: Prestige Installations Primo Electric License type: Contractor Address: 2829 Synergy St., North Las Vegas Owner: Primo Electric Pro Tech Wireless License type: General retail sales Address: 707 Fremont St., Suite 2300, Las Vegas Owner: Luis Cordero and Ana Jimenez Prologix Distribution Services License type: Trucking Address: 6180 S. Pearl St., Suite F, Las Vegas Owner: Prologix Distribution Services Punk Rock Bowling License type: Professional promoter Address: 4450 Campbell Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Byo Records
Noah Records License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite G108, Las Vegas Owner: Valentin Guinac Herrera
Pure Prudential License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 5261 Shreve Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jose Martinez Nunez
NV Multi Services License type: Professional services Address: 3712 E. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: NV Multi Services
Quality Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 2024 Losee Road, Las Vegas Owner: City Towing
Oasis To Zen Wellness Center & Transformation License type: Professional services Address: 5715 W. Alexander Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Cheri Petroni
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers License type: Restaurant Address: 110 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Mrg-Rc10
Ono’s Island BBQ License type: Open-air vending Address: 5740 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Good Times Billiards Paul D. Lemus License type: Real estate sales Address: 8704 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Southern Realty PKWY Rampart License type: Gaming restricted Address: 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: PKWY Summerlin Preferred Gaming & Entertainment License type: Type 7 Address: 1664 Liege Drive, Henderson Owner: Preferred Gaming & Entertainment Prestige Installations License type: Interjurisdictional
Ratio Cyber Systems License type: General services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Theodore A. Hovig Robertson & Olson Construction License type: Contractor Address: 4857 NW Lake Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Matti Olson Safedoggy Pet Sitting License type: Personal Services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rebecca Wittmeyer Sam’s Appliances Sales & Repair Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 2400 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 4, Las Vegas Owner: Brito Air Conditioning & Heating Scaffold Design Systems License type: Marketing and consulting
Address: 867 Sumner Ranch Road, Henderson Owner: Scaffold Design Systems Selbert Perkins Design License type: General services Address: 432 Culver Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Robin Perkins Silver State Flooring License type: Contractor Address: 7600 Homemade Court, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Sloan & Bri License type: Online sales of women’s clothing Address: 1078 Swinford Court, Henderson Owner: Sloan & Bri Smoke Shop License type: Tobacco dealer Address: 1451 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Krishan Lal Snap Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 350 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: B&E Sneed Coaching and Consulting License type: Management or consulting service Address: 321 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 107, Las Vegas Owner: The Sneed Group St. Vincent Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 1521 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: CCSN Sro Stacks and Yolks License type: Restaurant Address: 3200 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Emam Gabriela Stafford License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3189 Castle Canyon Ave., Henderson Owner: Gabriela Lizzeth Stafford Stericycle Environmental Solutions License type: Miscellaneous Address: 595 Corinthian Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Stericycle Environmental Solutions Susan C. Gallahar License type: Real estate sales Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Susan C. Gallahar Sweet Gerken Quilts License type: Quilt sales Address: 2337 Aztec Ruin Way, Henderson
Owner: Mary Gerken Tech Force National License type: Burglar alarm service Address: 1555 N. Freedom Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: JRM Management and RJH Enterprises Terraxd License type: General retail sales Address: 5348 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Terraxd The Haunted Museum License type: General services Address: 600 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Zak Bagans’ the Haunted Museum The Museum Store License type: General retail sales Address: 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: The Marshall Retail Group The Spa at Suncoast License type: Cosmetology Address: 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Summerlin Spa Thierry Maioli License type: Real estate sales Address: 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Thierry Maioli Thompson Neon Sign License type: Contractor Address: 1931 Losee Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Thompson Development Tio Pepe License type: Business support Address: 2028 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Ideal Tres Living License type: Real estate Address: 12211 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 160, Henderson Owner: Richard J. Golden Triggernometry Guns and Ammo License type: Firearm sales Address: 701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Triggernometry Ultra Genicks License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Paul S. Genick Vacation Hotpads License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1800 Runningbear Drive, and 341 Tobler Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Vacation Hotpads Virtuous Vinyl License type: General retail sales
Address: Did not disclose Owner: Francisco Eclarin and Riannon Eclarin Whip-Lashes License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2016 Orchard Valley Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Issarin Sayavong Wud Wireless License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas Owner: RDJD Yanni’s French Bistro License type: Beer, wine, spiritbased products on-sale Address: 10345 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Gummy Enterprises 148 Acevending License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Daniel Vega 4D Commissary License type: Restaurant/food court-service Address: 2987 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: 4D Management Holdings A Perfect Hue License type: Hair salon Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: A Perfect Hue A&A Auto Sound License type: General retail sales Address: 1333 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Lucas Martinez Aa Super Cleaning Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Hongzhi Yang Ability Plus Home Health Care License type: Residential home care provider Address: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Healthone Acrx Specialty Pharmacy License type: Drug store Address: 3200 Soaring Gulls Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Eghomware Igbinovia Affairs to Remember Catering License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 13, Las Vegas Owner: Michael G. Whitesides Agustin Sequeira License type: Real estate sales Address: 1735 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas
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Records and Transactions Owner: Agustin Sequeira All In Wireless License type: General retail sales Address: 3131 N. Rancho Drive, Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: L&G Enterprise All N One Insurance Services License type: Insurance agency Address: 629 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Renshaw Amerifirst Financial License type: Professional services Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Eric M. Bowlby Anago of Las Vegas License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2881 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 7, Las Vegas Owner: Adak LLC Anderson, Amanda Joy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1000 Black Olive St., Henderson Owner: Amanda Anderson Anthony’s Watch & Jewelry Repairs License type: Watch and jewelry repair and sales Address: 2633 Windmill Parkway, Henderson Owner: Anthony’s Watch & Jewelry Repairs Arts Montage License type: Three PCS frameless panels Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Arts Montage Asian Cafe License type: Food services or cafe Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H27, Las Vegas Owner: Narit Chaiwon Avaruus Architecture License type: Architectural firm Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 240, Henderson Owner: Avaruus Architecture Barbara Burchfield License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Barbara G. Burchfield Big Foote Transport Corporation License type: Express or delivery service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Tarrance Foote and Kimberly Foote CA Salon License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 2663 Windmill Parkway,
Henderson Owner: Charles Azzi Beauty Center Canopi License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 1324 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Clark NMSD Cashman Equipment Co. License type: Building, plant nursery and hardware supplies Address: 3300 St. Rose Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Michael C. Pack, Robert Vanderpool II and Mary Kaye Cashman Chinese Village License type: Restaurant Address: 608 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Wheel of Gold Cici’s Pizza License type: Restaurant Address: 309 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Al-Wahhab Class A Cleaners License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3651 Lindell Road, Las Vegas Owner: Fildel Clear Vision Eye Centers License type: Professional services - medical Address: 8230 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 121, Las Vegas Owner: Pritchett Eye Care CML Las Vegas 2 License type: Open-air vending Address: 506 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: CML Las Vegas Cor3 Studios License type: Pilates classes Address: 2475 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Cor3 Studios Cork and Thorn License type: Beer and wine room Address: 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Naakiti Floral Design Costa Rica Land 4 Sale License type: Business support Address: 510 S. 10th St., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Beach Cities Investments Cottrill Research License type: Research services Address: 1136 Via Fellini, Henderson Owner: Cottrill Research
BUILDING PERMITS $7,420,000, commercial 4899 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas
Martin Harris Construction
Woodside Homes of Nevada
$3,143,000, commercial 4900 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction
$180,000, WDS 8451 Farm Road, Las Vegas National Pipeline Contractors
$2,000,000, commercial 7395 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas Avenir Construction
$175,721, residential - production 1161 Scenic Edge St., Henderson PN II
$663,182, apartment - production 160 Cielo Abierto Way, Building 14, Henderson Horizon Range
$170,000, restaurant tenant improvement 494 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Galileo Galleria
$654,865, apartment - production x3 160 Cielo Abierto Way, Buildings 9, 10 and 11, Henderson Horizon Range
$167,751, single-family dwelling 264 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$371,285, fireproof 2855 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Southland Industries $325,000, mechanical 301 Fremont St., Las Vegas Corporate Air Mechanical Services $279,634, residential - production 42 Bella Lago Ave., Henderson Lyon William Homes $250,000, tenant improvement 4850 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas Starnes & Oswalt Construction $239,537, fireproof 3730 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas XL Fire Protection $223,720, demolition 2222 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Ampco Contracting $216,072, single-family dwelling 8326 Beldina St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $215,811, residential - production 2425 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $196,016, residential - production 384 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $195,981, medical office tenant improvement 2904 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 101, Henderson Parikh Nutan KMD $193,849, single-family dwelling 8930 Sable Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $192,301, residential - production 997 Cedar Cliff Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $181,244, single-family dwelling x2 12114 and 12122 Rojo Roma Ave., Las Vegas
$156,203, residential - production 157 Sand Lake St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $155,395, wall/fence 6151 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas DR Horton $155,315, residential - production x2 33 and 37 Costa Tropical Drive, Henderson Century Communities Nevada $154,866, single-family dwelling 7299 Ellington Park St., Las Vegas Toll North LV $154,151, residential - production 904 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Talesera Hills $149,105, residential - production 149 Shear Peak Ave., Henderson PN II $143,000, commercial - remodel 168 N. Gibson Road, Henderson Holdco One Sub #1 $138,306, single-family dwelling 8955 Sable Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling 9698 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $132,055, residential - new 3648 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc Gc
$124,319, residential - production 933 Midnight View Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Talesera Hills $121,935, residential - production 342 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $118,437, single-family dwelling 353 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $118,050, commercial - addition 501 Executive Airport Drive, Henderson Levi Strauss & Co $117,338, single-family dwelling 6622 Radiant Red Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $114,449, attached residence production 715 Orange Plume Walk, Henderson Greystone Nevada $112,841, residential - production 3102 Berceto Court, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $110,235, attached residence - production 723 Orange Plume Walk, Henderson Greystone Nevada $109,957, attached residence production 719 Orange Plume Walk, Henderson Greystone Nevada $108,411, residential - new 2106 Johnstown Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $107,510, single-family dwelling 10548 Galleon Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes $107,510, single-family dwelling x2 10616 and 10648 Kennedy Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes $105,743, attached residence production 727 Orange Plume Walk, Henderson Greystone Nevada $102,527, residential - production 3217 Brescia Bank Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$132,055, residential - new 3805 Avondale Breeze Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc Gc
$100,742, residential - new 3713 Garnet Heights Ave., North Las Vegas Shalc Gc
$130,000, tenant improvement 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas SR Construction
$100,475, residential - production 2184 Via Zoran, Henderson KB Home Inspirada
$125,535, residential - new 2103 Johnstown Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes
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Category: permanent staffing firms (Ranked by number of permanent placements in 2015) Year established locally
Number of placements
Number of recruiters
Industries served
Top local executive
The Foundation P.O. Box 53132 Henderson, NV 8905 godfatherlv.com
2004
50
1
gaming, high tech
Mark Wayman, CEO
2
CasinoRecruiter.com 313 Pilot Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-798-0180 • casinorecruiter.com
1999
28
casinos, gaming manufacturers, hotels
Marc Weiswasser, managing member
3
Manpower of Southern Nevada 231 S. Third St., Suite 285 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-363-2626 • manpowerlv.com
1964
25
full service
Beatrice Katz, CEO
4
PrideStaff 3110 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 300 North Las Vegas, NV 8903 702-395-5314 • staffinglasvegas.com
2007
15
full service
Robert Daniel, strategic partner/owner
Firm
1
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15
Category: temporary employment agencies (Ranked by w2s mailed for the 2015 tax year)
Firm
Year established locally
Number of W2s mailed for 2015 Number of tax year recruiters
Industries served
Top local executive
full service
Beatrice Katz, CEO
full service
Robert Daniel, strategic partner/owner
1
Manpower of Southern Nevada 231 S. Third St., Suite 285 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-363-2626 • manpowerlv.com
1964
6094
2
PrideStaff 3110 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 300 North Las Vegas, NV 8903 702-395-5314 • staffinglasvegas.com
2007
350
15
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