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Imagine you and your co-workers receive a mysterious package indicating that a “situation” is afoot. A note leads you to a designated meeting place, where “agents” rush in and reveal grainy footage of your boss being abducted at gun-

point. ¶ Your mission? Break into teams, track down your missing manager and bring the assailants to justice. Sound like a task better suited for police than a group of middle managers?

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$46.59closing price of a barrel of

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05 06 1414 QUESTIONS, 14 WORDSAlan Feldman, executive vice president of MGM Resorts International; and Terri Janison, vice presi-dent of community devel-opment at United Way of Southern Nevada, on their favorite television series, the defi nition of happiness and guilty pleasures.

THE NOTESPeople on the move, P4

MEET: TOTALLY OLIVERobert and Maryann Hutchison are passionate about olive oil and customer service. They opened their business last year and are trying to get the word out about their products, which they let customers try be-fore buying.

TALKING POINTSEconomy in Southern Nevada shows promise, P7

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONA listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.

MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWSCalendar: Happenings and events, P13

The List: Taxicab companies, P18

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Kolleen Kelley was named

2014 Realtor of the Year by

the nevada Association of Realtors. Kelley, of Golden Real estate, served as 2014

president after being presi-

dent-elect in 2013. She also is

a past president of the Greater

Las Vegas Association of Real-

tors. Also honored were Dave tina, Urban nest Realty, Nevada Distinguished

Realtor; Kenneth Gragson, Barrett & Co., Realtor

Active in Politics; Patty Kelley, Kelley & Associ-ates, Joe Nolan Award recognizing spirit, passion

and professionalism.

Thirteen members of the nevada Association of Realtors completed the Leadership NVAR 2014

program, including Jane Armstrong-Morse, Janet Carpenter and Vandana Chima-Bhalla, signature Real estate Group; Jim Fong and Julie Young-blood, Keller Williams Realty southwest; Dave tina, Urban nest Realty; Lisa Weber, Berkshire hathaway home services; Darra Williams, signa-ture Gallery of homes; and Robert Little, Re/Max Advantage.

Jon Krieg is a

financial

services

represen-

tative and

Christine tassone is

a mort-

gage loan

originator at Clark County Credit Union.

Donna DeMarco is vice president, relationship

manager at Meadows Bank.

Alan Diskin is executive direc-

tor of the College of southern nevada Foundation, an inde-

pendent, nonprofit organiza-

tion whose mission is to sup-

port and advance the college

by raising private money to

help its students, faculty and

staff. Diskin was president of

Las Vegas Junior Achievement.

Maria Blondeaux is chief operating officer of

niche Media. Blondeaux began her career at Creel

Printing and has worked at Niche Media since

2006. Blondeaux will continue to serve as vice

president of manufacturing for Greenspun Media Group, Niche Media’s former parent company.

GMG publishes VEGAS INC and The Sunday.

Lauren taylor Whitaker is a physical therapy

assistant at Matt smith Physical therapy. She

will work at the company’s Stephanie clinic, 1505

Wigwam Parkway, Suite 240, in Henderson.

The Las Vegas Chapter of the national Associa-tion of Women in Construction announced 2015

officers and directors. Debbie Mello of Desert Lumber is president, heidi Zupancic of McCarthy Building Companies is vice president, Julie Barra-za of Westcor Companies is recording secretary,

Cheri hickman of Diversified Communications solutions, Inc. is corresponding secretary, Kathy hope of M & K heating & Cooling is treasurer, and

Liz teramoto of tiberti Co. is immediate past

president. Directors are Gina Moore, excalibur/Luxor; Barbara Mumma, sierra Ready Mix; and

Deby Curry, Desert truss.

The Las Vegas Business Academy appointed

its 2015 executive board. Max tappeiner, hotel manager at Mandarin oriental, is president. steve Arcana, chief operating officer of Golden Gaming, Inc., is executive vice president; Marc Rubinstein, senior vice president of Affinity Gaming, is chief legal officer; Paola Armeni, a partner at Gordon silver law firm, is chief administrative officer; Courtney orrock, vice president of analytics and underwriting at Wyndham Consumer Finance, is chief financial officer; and Joe haro, director of sponsorships at hakkasan Group, is chief market-ing officer. Outgoing President Frank Rigley will consult as honorary president.

The nevada system of higher education board of regents approved the Desert Research Foun-dation board of trustees. Officers, who serve two-year terms, are chairman Charles t. Creigh Jr., principal/broker, newMarket Advisors (Las Ve-gas); vice chairwoman stephanie tyler, president, At&t nevada (Reno); treasurer soraya tabibi Aguirre, partner, holland and hart (Carson City); and secretary holger Liepmann, retired execu-tive vice president of nutritional products, Abbott Laboratories (Incline Village). New board mem-bers, who serve four-year terms, are W. Michael Fagan, venture capitalist (Reno); tom skancke, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global economic Alliance, (Las Vegas); and Pat egan, se-nior vice president of customer operations at nV energy (Las Vegas). Reappointed board members include C. Joseph Guild III, attorney (Reno); and John R. Worthington, retired senior vice presi-dent, MCI Corp. (Reno).

Kirk Jacobson and Chris Wilcox opened JW Advisors. They were two of the founding partners of Johnson Jacobson Wilcox. Their new firm will specialize in business financial consulting, litiga-tion support, forensic accounting, assurance and tax services.

Ron eagle is senior vice president of public rela-tions at R&R Partners. Eagle’s duties include working with government and public affairs lead-ers in Washington, D.C., and Mexico City.

Raymond Bartreau, CEO of Best Rate Refer-rals, and Jon Gedde, senior mortgage adviser at Alderus Funding, were named two of Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s Hot 100 for 2015. Ten teams that submitted proposals for strong Cities strong Communities Las Vegas, a global economic development challenge, have advanced to Phase 2 of the competition after a vote by the Las Vegas City Council. The council also voted to award prizes to the top three proposals. A first-place prize of $60,000 was awarded to “Build a Vibrant Las Vegas,” a local multidisciplinary team that proposed to create an unmanned aerial and robotics resource center at Cashman Center; $30,000 was awarded to a team from Gensler, a global architecture and design firm with offices in Las Vegas, which developed a proposal for Cashman Center to become a geographic center for sustainability; and $10,000 was awarded local architect eric strain and community developer Arnold stalk for their plan to develop a mixed-use Mid-Strip/Main Street project. Phase 2 prizes are expected to be voted on by the city council in May.

Neonatologist Farooq Abdulla joined the Foun-dation for Positively Kids team and is seeing pa-tients at the Child haven campus at 701 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas. Abdulla cares for premature and medically fragile infants.

Robin Civish is the 2015 president of the Southern Nevada chapter of Certified Commercial Invest-ment Members. Civish, of Voit Real estate ser-

vices, received her CCIM designation in 2009 and has served as a chapter director since 2010. Other 2015 board of director members and officers are Jarrad Katz, Phillip Dunning, Cathy Jones, Carol Cline-ong, Adam Gregory, eric Larkin, Devin Lee, Richard Lybbert, Ryan Martin, Chris Richardson, Cindy santilena, stacy scheer and Brian sorren-tino.

Urban turban, which serves Indian cuisine and tapas, opened at 3900 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.

Unitedhealthcare, the southern nevada home Builders Association and east West Bank invest-ed in the Las Vegas Global economic Alliance’s “Engage Southern Nevada” investment campaign, which launched in 2013 and is a three-year under-taking to raise $7.5 million for regional economic development.

The southern nevada human Resources Asso-ciation named its 2014 Best Places to Work. In the micro business category, the winners, from first to third place, were McCarthy Building Companies, Provident trust Group and ed Vance & Associ-ates Architects. In the small category, the winners were three square Food Bank, one nevada Credit Union and olin Chlor Alkali. In the medium category, the winners were Comprehensive Can-cer Centers of nevada, nevada state Bank and nathan Adelson hospice. In the large category, the winners were Allegiant travel Company, Wyndham Vacation ownership and hilton Grand Vacations.

supershuttle expanded residential service to include the Centennial and Providence areas of northwest Las Vegas, Spring Valley, and Moun-tains Edge and Rhodes Ranch in southwest Las Vegas. SuperShuttle takes people to and from the airport.

off the strip at the Linq and Coral Academy of science Las Vegas selected Vox solid Com-munications as their agency of record for public relations and social media.

Las Vegas won a Green Power Leadership Award from the environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes efforts to advance the green power market. According to the EPA, the city “reinvests 100 percent of its savings from solar projects into more renewable energy and con-servation, with the goal of becoming a net-zero energy city by 2020. Las Vegas installed 3.3 megawatts of solar photovoltaic panels at its wastewater treatment facility, which, combined with energy retrofits and solar panel installation at city facilities, will save more than $2.5 million per year in energy costs.”

smashburger opened at the Forum Food Court in Caesars Palace. It is the chain’s ninth Southern Nevada location.

The Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Wynn and encore are listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2015 Gold List for high standard of service, luxury, beauty and attention to detail.

Ramirez Group launched a website, ramirezgroup.com/nhl, to provide resources and information to Nevadans seeking health insurance. Ramirez Group is a public relations firm.

Coin Cloud set up a bitcoin ATM in the Gold Spike downtown. It is the company’s second Southern Nevada bitcoin ATM.

shake shack opened at New York-New York.

Volaris Airlines launched a twice-weekly direct flight between Cancun and Las Vegas.

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What modern day invention can you not live without?

A coffee maker.

If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them?

Any famous artist, composer or performer and ask how they overcame early failures.

Name your favorite television series and why?

“Get Smart” — old-school humor. “Mary Tyler Moore Show” is a close second.

What moral values are essential for a successful career?

Integrity. Everything else flows from that.

Define happiness.Being with my family. And a dog

in my lap.

How do you defuse stress or tension?

I listen to opera. The characters’ lives are always worse than mine.

What is your favorite pick-up line?

Whatever it might have been, it was forgotten long ago.

Any guilty pleasure(s)?Caramels. And I’m not the least

bit guilty.

What is your most embarrassing public moment?

Being quoted using the “F” word in a story. Although I did get some fan mail.

What words best describe the city you live in?

It’s the least hypocritical place in the universe.

What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?

Trying to balance family life with work travel. Not certain if it’s accomplished, exactly.

What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session?

Fixing the budget deficit. Everything else flows from that.

Any regrets this past year?None. Regrets aren’t productive.

What is your top priority moving into 2015?

Caramels. And spending more time with a dog in my lap.

14 for ’14

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As 2014 wound down, we asked prominent Nevada businesspeople to answer 14 questions in 14 or fewer words. In this month’s issues, we present their responses.

AlAn feldmAn, executive vice president, mgm resorts internAtionAl

What modern-day invention can you not live without?

My Jeep Wrangler to go off-roading.

If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask?

Princess Diana. Would you do anything differently if you could start over?

Name your favorite television series and why?

“NCIS” — respect for the military and taking very serious situations and inserting humor.

What moral values are essential for a successful career?

Honesty.

Define happiness.To wake up every morning. I

have a great family, a good job and a community I’m involved in.

How do you defuse stress or tension?

Running! It is my mental therapy.

What is your favorite pick-up line?

I have been married 26 years...what is a pick-up line?

Any guilty pleasure(s)?Really good milk chocolate and

wine.

What is your most embarrassing public moment?

My husband (while dating) interviewing me on TV caught me off guard with a dip and a kiss!

What words best describe the city you live in?

Community, family friendly, dynamic, great weather.

What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?

Sending both of my children off to college...with grace.

What is the most important topic for the Nevada legislature to address during the 2015 session?

The funding formula for K-12 education.

Any regrets this past year?Not hitting Megabucks.

What is your top priority moving into 2015?

Continuing to advocate for children in our community/getting more to graduate.

terri jAnison, vice president of community development, united wAy of southern nevAdA

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Want to put your own spin on a recipe? Try a different olive oil

Owner Robert Hutchison displays products at Totally Olive, an olive oil and vinegar specialty store in Henderson. The store opened Dec. 3. (sTeve marcus/sTaff)

by the numbers

1stMcCarran International

Airport’s ranking on a list of airports most mentioned

in online media between Dec. 15 and Jan. 1,

according to media-monitoring

company Zignal Labs.

400Number of film permits issued in 2014 in Clark

County for movies, televi-sion shows and commer-

cials.

$204,000Median sales price of a

local single-family home last month, a 10 percent increase from December

2013.

34,000Number of people who attend the RECon retail

convention every year. The International Council of

Shopping Centers, which hosts the event, announced it would keep RECon in Las Vegas through at least 2019.

$1,399Price of a

Budgee, a “friendly robot assistant” designed to help people with

handicaps. The robot was on display at International CES.

86Number of Allegiant Air

pilots who picketed outside the company’s

Summerlin headquarters as negotiations continued

between the airline and the Teamsters union.

18 percentShare of Southern Nevada

home sales last month that were bank-owned

or short sales, down from almost

74 percent in 2012.

$15,000Amount won by four UNLV students who placed first in the 2014 American Institute

of Certified Public Accountants competition.

A total of $5,000 went to the university’s

accounting program.

Describe your business.

Totally Olive carries a large vari-ety of ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and specialty foods, giving customers the opportunity to taste products before making a purchase. Our staff can make recommendations for recipes and pairings to create unique flavors that enhance the dish being prepared.

Who are your customers?

Our customers are amateur home gourmet chefs look-ing to create new flavors and tastes, beyond the standard way of cooking traditional dishes. People who are health conscious and prefer cooking with a lower calorie and healthier choice such as extra virgin olive oil.

What makes your business unique?

People can come in and taste our products before buying.

What is your business philosophy?

Offer a high-quality product at a reasonable price with excellent, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

What’s the most important part of your job?

Ensuring that a high quality of customer service is maintained and constant training is taking place on the

products we carry.

What is the hardest part about

doing business in Southern

Nevada?

With the amount of people now living in Southern Nevada, it’s hard to get your name out into the mar-ketplace in a cost-efficient manner.

What is the best part about doing business in South-

ern Nevada?

The large population base and the diversity of the population.

What obstacles has your business overcome?

Getting our name into the marketplace and educating people on the health benefits of using extra virgin olive oil versus butter and other types and qualities of olive oil.

How can Southern Nevada improve its business

climate?

Continue with its current direction. Las Vegas has a lot more to offer than just gambling.

What have you learned from the recession?

That you can still offer excellent customer service even though you have to better manage expenses. There are more cost-effective ways to operate than you previ-ously knew.

totally oliveAddress: 10271 S. Eastern Ave.,

Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702-492-9292

Email: [email protected]: totallyolive.com

Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. dailyOwned/operated by: Robert and

Maryann HutchisonIn business since: 2014

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Smith’S world

Mike Smith is an award-winning editorial cartoonist who also draws for the Las

Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate.

See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.

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“las Vegas bank-

owned home prices

lagging behind

other resales”:

It is hard to believe

what they are asking

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you must deal with

slow, drawn-out

procedures with the

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man 2014

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W hen thinking about economic development in Nevada, the giant Tesla Motors battery factory near Reno comes to

most people’s minds. It’s a big deal.But don’t discount Southern Nevada.This past year, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance,

Southern Nevada’s economic development organization, helped facilitate 3,800 jobs and assisted 33 companies ex-pand or relocate to the Las Vegas Valley.

Southern Nevada’s economy is improving. Our regional economic development efforts are paying off.

I have watched Gov. Brian Sandoval transform how Ne-vada pursues economic development, and this new approach is helping guide the state’s nation-leading economic growth.

We no longer are in the throes of the Great Recession, and while the downturn was a catalyst for re-engineering economic development, we’re at the point now where the community wants to know what’s next. The impetus for eco-nomic development in 2011 was to recover from the reces-sion, and we’ve largely done that.

Our efforts are just a sliver of the regional gains in jobs, capital investment and industry diversification that have broadly decreased unemployment and increased economic growth during the past two years. We have seen encourag-ing growth in technology ecosystems, unmanned aircraft systems, logistics and manufacturing.

But before we cheer too loudly, we should realize that though we’ve reached one summit, there are many more mountains to climb if we want to reach the height of true industry diver-sification and sustainable prosperity.

That’s part of the reason why the LVGEA is hosting a “State of Economic Development” breakfast Jan. 28. It’s useful for a community to collectively refine our goals and ensure we’re on a course to a sustainable economic future. At the breakfast, we will discuss the new paradigm for econom-ic development going into 2015 and beyond.

Our gaming, tourism and convention industries are more stable than they were several years ago, but we need to do more to bolster the creation of new industries and improve community institutions so we have safe, quality neighbor-hoods where parents have well-paying jobs, children have quality learning and employment opportunities, and all families have amenities that enhance their lives.

That’s why the LVGEA and its partners will be more involved in education and transportation initiatives, as well as specific industry projects. Southern Nevadans deserve to prosper in a global economy. Ensuring that future is a tall order, but we must embark on that course.

Jonas Peterson is president and chief economic development officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Southern Nevada’s regional economic and community development or-ganization.

Economy in Southern Nevada shows promisejonas

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By J.D. morrisStaff Writer

For evidence of just how important Sam Nazar-ian was to the creation of SLS Las Vegas, look no further than the iconic starfish-like silver sculp-ture that looms large at the front entrance.

It’s reportedly a caricature of Nazarian himself.Nazarian has been the face of the property since

he purchased it when it was still the Sahara in 2007. He closed the Sahara four years later, then reopened it as SLS Las Vegas following a $415 million overhaul.

But now Nazarian is leaving the vision he created in the hands of others, at least for a while. He stepped back from day-to-day operations at the resort amid dramatic hear-

ings before Nevada gaming regulators.It’s a big setback for Nazarian, and the latest in

a series of high-profile speed bumps for the fledg-ling Strip resort. Since opening in August, the re-sort has laid off staff, lost its first president and closed its buffet.

Taken together, these incidents paint a turbu-lent picture for SLS’ first few months. But ex-perts, and the resort’s new president, still see room for success.

“They’ve always had people who know the busi-ness as their top operations person,” said David Schwartz, director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research, referring to the current and former SLS presidents. “So you’ve got somebody directly in the chain of command there who definitely knows what they’re doing.”

Current president Scott Kreeger’s background includes spending more than a decade as an ex-ecutive at locals gaming giant Station Casinos, which is significant in that SLS is also trying to appeal to locals.

SLS faces a challenge in trying to compete for Las Vegas locals in a crowded market, compounded by the fact that locals have been historically hesitant to frequent Strip casinos.

Still, Kreeger said he’s drawing on his experience and working on a strategy that can compete with Station and Boyd Gaming, which appeals to the lo-cals market as well.

Kreeger’s most recent position is also helpful. He was most recently chief operating officer at Revel in Atlantic City, which was one of four casinos there to close in 2014. So he knows how to work in a tough operating environment.

“He knows how to deal with locals, how to deal with the middle market and he comes from very, very severe distress,” said Anthony Curtis, pub-lisher of Las Vegas Advisor. “I think they got a real good guy in there.”

Now the question is: How crippling are the prob-lems Kreeger inherited?

In October, SLS announced it was laying off 2 percent of its workforce after evaluating business needs. Later that month, the resort announced that Kreeger was replacing President and Chief

Operating Officer Rob Oseland, who left to work on another resort project. Then, in November, SLS closed its buffet.

At least some of those changes aren’t unusual for new resorts.

Curtis said it’s typical for properties to open overstaffed and then make adjustments. As for the departure of Oseland, Schwartz said that “often the person who builds the casino doesn’t end up running it for a long time.”

The closure of the SLS buffet is a different story, in Curtis’ view.

“That’s not remotely normal. A buffet is very im-portant in the whole Vegas experience,” he said. “For a place to open and have that happen so quick-ly is definitely a negative sign.”

But Kreeger suggested a buffet might not be es-sential, at least for SLS. He said the resort was poll-ing its customer base to “make sure that the buffet is an amenity that they care to have.”

And despite recent developments, he said ob-servers should be optimistic about the future of the resort. He characterized the operating chang-es as early kinks being worked out on the way to smoother sailing.

“I’ve opened several properties in my career. There’s always this early stage of maturity you go through, and there’s changes,” Kreeger said. “I think that’s a natural process that we’re going through.”

To be sure, SLS has faced some unique obstacles to success. It opened right before the relatively weaker winter season, and its location on the Strip’s north end — up the street from the aban-doned Fontainebleau project — means it doesn’t get much foot traffic.

The location factor could become less of an is-

sue over time. Next year, an open-air venue will open across the street in time to host the Rock in Rio USA music festival. Resorts World Las Vegas is planned to open nearby in the coming years, and that should inject even more life into the area.

Meantime, Curtis said SLS would be on stronger footing once it really nails down its market. He said Nazarian and his company, SBE, are used to domi-nating the nightlife scene in their other markets.

That type of prominence isn’t coming to SLS overnight, which Curtis said has been a hin-drance for a property that was built around chic nightclubs and restaurants but also marketed it-self to locals.

“I think they weren’t sure what they wanted to be when they opened,” he said. Aggressively pursuing the locals market helped, but “what they were for-getting, I think, is the middle market itself.”

Kreeger, for his part, already seems to know what type of customer SLS attracts: younger peo-ple with more disposable income less attracted to the things that entertained previous generations of Las Vegas visitors (i.e., gambling). He said the ethos of SLS is “rooted with that generation.”

Gina Field, an entertainment industry worker in her 30s, arguably fits into that category. She already was familiar with the SLS brand from its presence in Los Angeles, where she lives. She saw advertisements there for the resort and decided to give it a try when she came to the Strip — not to gamble, but to run in a race.

Field said the property felt somewhat isolated, but she didn’t mind.

“If I was looking for a super upscale Vegas ex-perience, this wouldn’t be my top choice,” she said. “But for just a fun weekend … it’s nice. I like the property.”

The silver starfish statue outside of SLS Las Vegas is said to be a caricature of Sam Nazarian. (chriStopher deVargaS/Staff fiLe)

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Cash-strapped Caesars division files for bankruptcy protection

Nevada makes up difference in Medicaid payments to doctors under Obamacare By J.D. Morris

Staff Writer

The main operating division of debt-ridden casino company Caesars Enter-tainment filed for bankruptcy, taking a long-planned step toward a major fi-nancial restructuring.

Caesars filed with the U.S. Bankrupt-cy Court for the Northern District of Il-linois. If the restructuring plan put for-ward by Caesars is instituted, it would slash the operating division’s $18.4 bil-lion debt by nearly $10 billion.

Caesars announced in December that the division — called Caesars En-tertainment Operating Co., or CEOC — would file for bankruptcy after agreeing on the restructuring plan with certain senior creditors. And the company said this month a crucial number of credi-tors were on board.

But some creditors aren’t going along with the restructuring plan, which would convert the operating division into one part that owns casinos and an-other that runs them. A group of hedge

funds filed court papers attempting to force the company into bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware.

The hedge funds, who are junior cred-itors, told the Delaware bankruptcy court that Caesars was generally not paying its debts and requested an exam-iner to investigate assertions that insid-ers “plundered” away billions of dollars in value from the operating division. They also pre-emptively asked for a stay on Caesars’ filing, but the court denied that request.

A judge will decide in which venue the Caesars bankruptcy proceedings take place. The junior creditors said in court papers that Delaware is appropriate be-cause that’s where the operating divi-sion is incorporated; Caesars has justi-fied choosing Illinois by pointing to the fact that it has properties there.

Caesars has struggled to manage its billions of dollars in debt since it was acquired in a leveraged buyout in 2008. The company has lost money for each of the past five years.

By cy ryanStaff Writer

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s primary care physicians are safe, for now, from a 38 percent cut in fees collected for treating Medicaid patients.

Under the Affordable Care Act, federal payments in Nevada were reduced an average of 38 percent.

But Gov. Brian Sandoval and the 2013 Legislature, foreseeing the problem, put enough state money in the budget to make up the dif-ference and continue payments at the current level until at least June 30.

Sandoval’s chief of staff, Mike Willden, said an extra $4.5 mil-lion was included in the state budget to keep reimbursements at a steady level.

There are 1,344 primary physicians treating Medicaid patients in Nevada.

Stacy Woodbury, executive director of the 2,000-member Ne-vada State Medical Association, said she has made the Sandoval administration aware of possible pay reductions beyond June 30.

According to a report by Kaiser Health News, five states have put up money to maintain Medicaid payment levels. The group said federal payments vary among states, and some would experience up to 50 percent reductions in the payments to primary physicians.


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What’s in store for Las Vegas real estate in 2015?By eli segallStaff Writer

Las Vegas’ real estate market, after getting battered by the recession, had one of its busiest years in a while in 2014.

Investors built retail, apartment and office projects in the suburbs, the housing market stayed volatile and new projects were proposed and took shape along the Strip.

What lies ahead? Here’s a rundown of what happened in 2014, and what insiders expect this year.

HousingAfter hitting bottom, home prices

rose at one of the fastest rates nation-ally in recent years as investors paid cash, sight unseen, for low-priced houses to turn into rentals.

But now, with fewer bargains out there, investors are pulling back. They triggered a valleywide slowdown last year as more listings went ignored, sales volume dropped and prices rose at a much slower pace.

Real estate pros expect the market to keep cooling in 2015. But with more reliance on regular, mom-and-pop buyers, that could turn a slowdown into a slump, as many locals can’t get a mortgage because of tighter lending requirements and past bankruptcies, foreclosures or short sales.

Meanwhile, homebuilders had a topsy-turvy 2014.

Sales totals dropped hard as would-be buyers, saddled with financial woes and sticker shock, backed off. Through November, sales volume was down 20 percent year-over-year in Southern Nevada, prices were flat and builders pulled fewer construction permits.

All told, there’s little reason to feel “warm and fuzzy” about 2015, Home Builders Research President Dennis Smith recently said.

But even as business slumped, developers laid out plans last year to build big. They revived massive projects that were derailed during the downturn, including 1,700-acre Skye Canyon in northwest Las Vegas; 2,700-acre Park Highlands in North Las Vegas; and 1,900-acre Inspirada in Henderson.

In 2015, developers likely will sell land there to homebuilders. But don’t expect a surge of new subdivisions anytime soon.

These days, builders typically break ground on a house only after they find a buyer. Given the current slowdown, getting a rush of customers at every

project seems all but impossible.

RetailThe biggest story in Las Vegas’ retail

sector last year was the opening in Oc-tober of the long-delayed Downtown Summerlin, the 1.6 million-square-foot retail and office complex at Sa-hara Avenue and the 215 Beltway.

Previous owner General Growth Properties stopped construction in fall 2008 amid the national economic meltdown, leaving a steel skeleton off the freeway. Current owner Howard Hughes Corp., a spin-off from General Growth, resumed work in 2013.

The mall opened with a four-day extravaganza of fireworks, live music and food trucks. As of a few months ago, 69 percent of the retail space had been leased.

Meanwhile, Ikea announced plans last year to open its first store in Las Vegas. The popular Swedish retailer is slated to open in summer 2016 at Sun-set Road and Durango Drive, in the southwest valley.

Other retailers taking space around the valley include discount clothing shops, dollar stores and quick-service restaurants, brokers say.

However, shopping centers also got hit with grocery-store closures, which could lead to a big drop in sales for other retailers in the plazas because of decreased foot traffic.

Albertsons closed three locations last year, and Food 4 Less executives announced they were pulling the dis-count grocer out of Las Vegas by early this year.

They planned to close eight loca-tions in the valley and convert six others to Smith’s Food & Drug stores.

Both brands are owned by Kroger Co.

officeDespite some progress, Las Vegas’

office market is arguably the most-struggling aspect of the valley’s com-mercial real estate industry.

Leases are being signed, investors are buying buildings and some office-users are expanding. But overall, the market, which was vastly overbuilt by speculators during the boom years, has a glut of empty space and flat rent-al prices.

The vacancy rate was roughly 19 percent in the third quarter of 2014, down from 21 percent a year earlier, and average asking rents have been stuck around $1.87 per square foot since late 2012, according to Colliers International.

The office market’s recovery “is not pretty, but it is a recovery of sorts,” John Stater, Colliers’ Las Vegas research manager, said in a report last fall.

Sales prices, for instance, are not even close to those of the boom years, but they are rising for high-quality buildings. And although landlords haven’t cut back on the pot of money they give tenants for interior build-outs, some larger property owners are either raising rents or not budg-ing much from the asking price, said broker Dan Palmeri, a director with Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Real Estate Solutions.

In recent years, tenants jumped at the chance to move into higher-qual-ity office space at bargain prices. So now, even though Las Vegas’ vacancy rate is high, “quality space is few and far between,” Palmeri said.

At the same time, development is a

fraction of what it used to be but hasn’t stopped.

Perhaps the most notable office property built last year was the nine-story tower at Downtown Summerlin.

As of a few months ago, the tower was just 25 percent pre-leased, ac-cording to Howard Hughes Co.

However, the landlord hopes to soon finalize deals that would bring the occupancy to 50 percent and aims to have the building 70 to 80 percent filled by the end of this year, said list-ing broker Randy Broadhead, a senior vice president with CBRE Group.

The tower’s asking rent is $3.10 per square foot, well above the market av-erage.

Construction is finished, but the first tenants won’t move in until April 1, Broadhead said.

stRipMuch of the ground-up construc-

tion on the Strip last year involved re-tail projects.

The Linq promenade opened and other projects underway included Grand Bazaar Shops, in front of Bal-ly’s, and a three-story shopping center at Treasure Island.

Investors haven’t given up on the corridor’s main cash cow, though.

Australian casino mogul James Packer and former Wynn Resorts ex-ecutive Andrew Pascal acquired the former New Frontier site in August through foreclosure and announced plans for a new resort. They expect to start construction late this year and finish in 2018.

Plans for sports arenas also ad-vanced, even though developers haven’t signed any teams. MGM Re-sorts International and sports gi-ant AEG broke ground in May on a 20,000-seat arena just off the Strip. Also, former UNLV basketball and NBA player Jackie Robinson received county approvals in August for his $1.4 billion project on the north Strip.

Robinson’s plans have called for a 22,000-seat arena with retractable roof, a 44-story hotel and 16-screen movie theater, as well as nightclubs, a grocery store, ice rink and movie-production studio.

Overall, with megaresorts on the drawing board but not under con-struction, including Genting Group’s Chinese-themed property on the north Strip, “there really isn’t that much excitement in the market, in terms of development,” said Brent Pirosch, director of gaming consult-ing for CBRE’s global gaming group.

People photograph fireworks as Downtown Summerlin celebrates its grand opening Oct. 9. (Steve marcuS/Staff file)


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Chad Hardy, owner of local strategic team-building firm Adventure Games, makes his living getting offices of co-workers away from their desks and working together “to build morale and interpersonal communication skills in a fun and refreshing way.” (l.E. bAskow/stAff)

team building, from page 1

Don’t waste workers’ time, and don’t preach to them

Not if Chad Hardy, owner of local strategic team-building firm Adven-ture Games, is behind the charade.

“Our Spy-Game is very theatrical but really helps teams come together to build morale and interpersonal com-munication skills in a fun and refresh-ing way,” said Hardy, who founded Ad-venture Games in 2005 and has grown it into a national company with clients that include Facebook, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Telemundo.

Savvy supervisors and business owners recognize the value of team-building activities, be it an afternoon playing putt-putt, a morning scaling a rock-climbing wall, an overnight retreat with a treasure hunt, obstacle course and marshmallow-roasting contest … or an afternoon spent hunt-ing down your kidnapped CEO.

“A group of people who understand each other will work more harmoni-ously and therefore more efficiently,” said Gary Kramer, founding partner of WITS (Workplace Interactive Team Building Seminars), which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas and works with clients such as Nike, American Express, ESPN, Home Depot and GE. “A team event can get people to see each other in a more hu-man way and understand that they have more similarities than differences.”

Team-building activities can be a powerful way to unite a group of workers, cultivate their strengths and tackle their weaknesses. But whether you plan to gather in the company conference room to play trust games with string, ping pong balls and a blindfold, or enlist professionals such as Kramer and his crew of comedians, actors and improv performers, there are a few factors to consider.

Define your purposeWhatever your industry, your team

likely faces challenges. Identifying those challenges is job No. 1, Eliza-beth Eyre writes in “Team-Building Exercises: Planning Activities that Actually Work.”

Supervisors should ask:n Are conflicts among team mem-

bers creating distractions?n Do team members need to get to

know one another better?n Does poor communication hin-

der progress?n Do employees need to learn to

work together better?n Is resistance to change thwarting

development of the group?n Is a morale boost needed?Addressing such questions can

help you plan activities, exercises and events that will have an impact.

Assess previous Attempts How did that morning on the rock-

climbing wall or those barrel-sack rac-es in the parking lot affect the team?

The event might have been fun, but Eyre suggests assessing whether there was tangible conflict resolution.

“What happened when your team members returned to the office?” she asked. “Did they go back to their usual behavior — perhaps arguing over small assignments or refusing to cooperate … or did (they) actually use any of the lessons they learned?”

If you plan an activity with no real goal in mind, you will waste time and lose the team’s respect.

pick your poisonThere are three main types of team-

building activities, according to Doug Staneart, founder of the Leader’s In-stitute, which teaches team building.

n Small-group, shared-experience team activities: Best for groups small-er than 20, these events allow your

staff to have fun and bond. Think bowling or barbecuing.

n Classroom team building: These exercises are best for achieving spe-cific goals. A facilitator can help make the event livelier.

“Since participants learn faster when they are having fun, a group can get fantastic results and feel like … it was time well spent,” Staneart said.

n Big-group, shared-experience events: These are much more chal-lenging to pull off, so “this is where you really want to invest in a profes-sional team-building company,” espe-cially if your reputation is on the line, Staneart suggests.

office gAmes to overnighters

Countless team-building games can be played in the office and require nothing but employees’ time and par-ticipation, and maybe a few props. Many are devised to accomplish cer-tain objectives, such as building trust, easing conflict, increasing collabora-tion and improving communication.

For details, search the Internet for “Salt and Pepper,” “Take What You Need,” “Human Knot,” “Circle of Questions,” “Silence!” or “Mine Field.”

On the opposite end of the spec-trum are corporate getaways. Among their benefits:

n Employees can interact in a low-

pressure environmentn It’s a way to reward employees

and show appreciation for their workn Employees can bond, which helps

them work to achieve common goalsn It’s an opportunity for managers

to observe employees’ behavior and team rapport.

Bring in the prosConsider hiring a professional fa-

cilitator to run a session or plan an ac-tivity. Having an expert lead the way takes management out of the equa-tion and can allow the event to be less message-heavy.

“The best way to turn your staff off is to crowbar a message into a fun event,” Kramer said. “We don’t want it to feel like an after-school special.”

WhAt not to Do

irregulArityMany managers plan team-

building exercises once or twice a year, with no regular follow-up. Rather than scheduling events sporadically, incorporate team building into corporate culture, with activities planned monthly or even weekly.

“If you were a marathon runner, would you train just a few times a year for your next race?” author Elizabeth Eyre asked. “Of course not … because only through regular, continu-ous training and exercise would you have a chance at winning.”

AthleticsWhile soccer and softball

might appeal to sportier em-ployees, not everyone is a born athlete — and many folks don’t want to have to pretend.

Also, employees may have physical limitations that pre-clude rigorous activities, so save the trampoline for your own backyard barbecue.

“A sporting event or physical activity where a few people will excel while others look on or do poorly is the opposite of an ef-fective session,” Gary Kramer, founding partner of Workplace Interactive Team Building Semi-nars, said. “In my opinion, any event that doesn’t make every-one feel equal doesn’t work.”

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Calendar of eventsTuesday, January 20

“The Great American Business Mixer”

Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free

Location: Blue Martini, Town Square, 6593 Las

Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit dannyvegaslive.com

Network with local business leaders and entrepre-

neurs.

Wednesday, January 21 Science education luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free for students

and researchers, $40 for general public

Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard

Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Call John Laub at 623-256-0503 or

email [email protected]

Attendees will discuss education news and the

different approaches UNLV and Nevada State Col-

lege take in teaching science.

Stirling Club luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26

Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road,

Las Vegas

Information: Email Bruce Merrin at merrinpr@

gmail.com

Rich Pearlman, who worked for the Internal Rev-

enue Service for more than 30 years, will be the

guest speaker.

Technology Business

Alliance of Nevada luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45

Location: Fogo de Chao, 360 E. Flamingo Road,

Las Vegas

Information: Visit tban.com

Mike Novak, chief information officer for Hakkasan

Group, will be the guest speaker.

American Institute of Architects

Las Vegas January meeting

Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for AIA members;

$30 for nonmembers; RSVP required

Location: Fifth Street School auditorium, 401 S.

Fourth St., Las Vegas

Information: Contact Kelly Lavigne at 702-895-

0936 or [email protected]

A panel of transportation experts will address the

question, “Now that the I-11 Corridor connecting

Phoenix and Las Vegas has become a reality and

the Nevada Department of Transportation has

designated U.S. Highway 95 as the proposed route

between Las Vegas and I-80, what will this mean

for growth and development in and around Las

Vegas?”

“Beating the Line: The Inside

Story on Sports Betting in America”

Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $22.50 for members, $25

for nonmembers

Location: Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., Las

Vegas

Information: Visit themobmuseum.org

Panelists will include former Nevada Gaming Com-

mission Chairman Pete Bernhard; Station Casinos

sports book director Art Manteris; professional

sports bettor and media commentator Ted Sevran-

sky; and moderator Barry Lieberman, a legal

expert on sports gambling.

Thursday, January 22 Henderson Chamber of Commerce

Roadmap to Success: “The Amazing

Secrets to Networking in the Chamber”

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson

Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for non-

members; additional $10 for walk-ins; RSVP by

Jan. 20

Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo

Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson

Information: Call Donna Israelson at 702-565-

8951 or visit hendersonchamber.com

David Dassow, director of the Las Vegas Marketing

Association, will discuss how to network and com-

mon mistakes people make while networking.

Asian Chamber of

Commerce monthly luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members;

$45 for nonmembers

Location: Salon E, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo

Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit lvacc.org

Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the Las Vegas Con-

vention and Visitors Authority, will be the guest

speaker.

“Printing Futures: Exploring 3D Printing”

Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free

Location: Marjorie Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505

S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visitunlv.edu/news-story/exhibition-

reflecting-and-projecting

UNLV assistant professor of architecture Jonathon

Anderson will discuss ways designers use 3-D print-

ing and how it changes the way designers think.

Friday, January 23 Urban Chamber of Commerce coffee mixer

Time: 9-10 a.m. Cost: Free

Location: Coffee, Tea or Me? Espresso Bar, 2600

W. Sahara Ave., Suite 121, Las Vegas

Information: Call 702-648-6222 or visit

urbanchamber.org

Guests will receive free coffee and can mingle and

network.

Association of Fundraising

Professionals meeting

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for AFP mem-

bers, $45 for nonmembers

Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard

Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visit afplasvegas.org

J. Russell Raker III of Nevada State College; Diane

Carlson, principal at 1-2-1 Philanthropic Services;

and Alan Adams, counsel to the nonprofit sector,

will discuss how to fundraise ethically.

Tuesday, January 27 North Las Vegas State of the City luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40

Location: Dallas Ballroom, Texas Station, 2101

Texas Star Lane, Las Vegas

Information: Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will be the

featured speaker. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of

Commerce President Kristin McMillan will provide

a business outlook.

Wednesday, January 28 Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance State

of Economic Development address

Time: 7-8:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for early-bird phone

registration before noon Jan. 27, $50 for online

registration, $55 day of the event

Location: Ballroom C, Mandarin Oriental, 3752

Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Call 702-791-0000 or visit lvgea.org

Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s

Office of Economic Development, and Jonas Pe-

terson, president and chief economic development

officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance,

will be the featured speakers.

Certified Commercial Investment member

meeting: “The Buck Starts Here”

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for members,

$40 for nonmembers

Location: Convention area, Gold Coast, 4000 W.

Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit snccim.org

A panel will discuss debt options for real estate

investors in 2015.

Convention Services Association - Las Vegas

luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members,

$35 for nonmembers, additional $5 at the door

Location: Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las

Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit conventionservicesassociation-

lasvegas.org

Meet 2015 board members. Also, a representative

of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

will give a State of the Industry presentation.

Thursday, January 29 Henderson State of the City 2015

Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45

Location: Grand Events Center, Green Valley

Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com.

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen will deliver the an-

nual speech on the city’s economic climate and

future.


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Records and TransactionsBankruptciesChapter 77677 Real Street LLC322 Karen Ave., Suite 3004 Las Vegas NV 89109Attorney: Marjorie A. Guymon at [email protected]

Ameri-Dream Realty LLC4875 Nevso DriveLas Vegas, NV 89103Attorney: Ryan J. Works at [email protected]

Bid OppOrtunitiestuesday, January 202 p.m.A multiple-award, open-term contract for aggregate, riprap, screenings and concrete sandState of Nevada, 8298Marti Marsh at [email protected]

thursday, January 222 p.m.Milk and dairy products for Southern Nevada Department of CorrectionsState of Nevada, 8296Sharon Knigge at [email protected]

2:15 p.m.Searchlight Justice Court: security and casework improvementsClark County, 603558Sandy Moody-Upton at [email protected]

3 p.m.Annual requirements contract and patrol service for county court locationsClark County, 603530Susan Tighi at [email protected]

3 p.m.Current production model medium duty chassis remount rescue ambulanceClark County, 603534Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

3 p.m.Current production model midsize plug-in hybrid sedanClark County, 603517Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

Friday, January 233 p.m.Current production model 12-pas-senger prisoner transport vanClark County, 603554Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

3 p.m.Operation and management of a

golf courseClark County, 603268Jim Haining at [email protected]

BrOkered transactiOnssales$11,730,000 for 300 units, multi-housing4545 Pennwood Ave.Seller: Emerald Park LLCSeller agent: Doug Schuster, Curt Allsop and Vittal Ram of Newmark Grubb Knight FrankBuyer: Langdon Street CapitalBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$7,750,000 for 35,440 square feet, automotive1700 and 1710 E. Sahara Ave.Seller: Kerry D. VinciSeller agent: Grant Traub of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Jay KimBuyer agent: N/A

$2,836,000 for 6,100 square feet, retail6495 S. Pecos RoadSeller: Argyris Enterprises LLC and JoAnn ArgyrisSeller agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight FrankBuyer: Ebrahim KaabipourBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$2,050,000 for 11,865 square feet, industrial2606 La Madre WaySeller: Trench Plate Rental CompanySeller agent: Eric Molfetta of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Roberts Ranch Venture LPBuyer agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International

$1,500,000 for 9,250 square feet, retail1030 E. Flamingo RoadSeller: 1030 E. Flamingo LLCSeller agent: Chris Richardson and Jason Otter of The Equity GroupBuyer: LV Data LLCBuyer agent: Grant Traub and Chris Connell of Colliers International

$1,460,000 for 8,865 square feet, medical office1950 E. Desert Inn RoadSeller: Fran/Glo Investments LLCSeller agent: Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL GroupBuyer: Constantino NovalBuyer agent: Gloria Levy

$999,000 for 19,810 square feet, industrial3068-3076 Fremont St.Seller: Heitkotter Family LPSeller agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight

FrankBuyer: Caliente NV LLCBuyer agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

$459,000 for 5 acres, industrialMountain View Industrial Park, near Interstate 15 and Highway 93 Interchange Seller: FNBN Kapex LLCSeller agent: Pat Marsh and Scott Gragson of Colliers InternationalBuyer: TAD GroupBuyer agent: N/A

leases$692,000 for 2,580 square feet, retail for 120 months3565 S. Rainbow Blvd.Landlord: W&W PartnershipLandlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison YoungTenant: Tropical SmoothieTenant agent: Mike Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

$488,983 for 3,533 square feet, retail for 60 months7537 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suites 101-103Landlord: DM Rainbow LLCLandlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight FrankTenant: Cebu Inasal LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose

$209,138 for 2,535 square feet, retail for 32 months1750 N. Buffalo Drive, Suites 101-102Landlord: New Deal-Seabreeze LLCLandlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus CommercialTenant: SAS ShoesTenant agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial

$164,461 for 8,516 square feet, industrial for 37 months950 Pilot Road, Suite GLandlord: The Realty Associates Fund IX LPLandlord agent: Kevin Higgins, Garrett Toft and Zac Zaher of Voit Real Estate ServicesTenant: Genesis Interactive Technologies Inc.Tenant agent: Paul Arroyo of Gavish Real Estate

Business LicensesLeonard FloresBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Leonard Flores

Liberty Gold TraderBusiness type: Secondhand dealer classAddress: 4229 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: Antoinette Hernandez

Lowrys Catering Inc.Business type: Alcoholic beverage catererAddress: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Robert W. Lowry

Maciel MassageBusiness type: Independent massage therapistAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Stephanie A. Herrera Maciel

Manuel MorenoBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Manuel Moreno

Mark LeeBusiness type: Solicitors and peddlersAddress: 2675 Windmill Parkway, Suite 1011, HendersonOwner: Mark Lee

Market Liquor Services LLCBusiness type: Trade show alcoholAddress: 455, 475, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las VegasOwner: Pedro Carlos Zapata

Martin-Harris Construction LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 3030 S. Highland Drive, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

MDM Cleaning ServicesBusiness type: Repair and maintenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Victor M. Barragan Lopez

Michael John HildebrandBusiness type: Trucking - service vehicleAddress: 2861 Desert Zinnia Lane, Las VegasOwner: Michael John Hildebrand

Mr. Rooter PlumbingBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 3935 W. Reno Ave., Suite B, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Nevada Integrated Behavioral Services Inc.Business type: Special care facilityAddress: 1721 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Festus Ebonka

Oliver LawBusiness type: Law firm or law officeAddress: 540 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 5603, HendersonOwner: Seebald Law PLLC

Original Innovations LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Tashi Lewis

Our Country Cares Products and Services LLCBusiness type: Merchandise brokerAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Ruth Jackson

Pamela L. JensenBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Pamela L. Jensen

Parker Air CorporationBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 5200 Mustang St., Las VegasOwner: Julia C. Cullina

PBR Consulting Services LLCBusiness type: Construction con-sulting servicesAddress: 745 Barnegat Bay St., HendersonOwner: PBR Consulting Services LLC

PLANV LLCBusiness type: Legal assistanceAddress: 954 Noah Valley St., HendersonOwner: Professional Legal Assis-tance of Nevada LLC

Pro Restoration Co.Business type: ContractorAddress: 1527 W. Oakey Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Sarkis Abgaryan

Quartz Carpet LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Willy Janssens

Rob VelascoBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Rob Velasco

Robert J. Langan EngineeringBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 241 Greyhawk Court, Las VegasOwner: Robert Langan

Robert SachsBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Robert Sachs

Rosalee GrayBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Rosalee Gray

RS Realty Inc.Business type: Real estate salesAddress: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, HendersonOwner: RS Realty Inc.

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Records and TransactionsSabrina’s Beauty SalonBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 1942 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Edna Vacio Ulloa

Sandy VongBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Sandy Vong

Scalp AestheticsBusiness type: Permanent makeupAddress: 1800 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 117, Las VegasOwner: Imagen LLC

Schaeon WarrenBusiness type: Solicitors and peddlersAddress: 2615 W. Gary Ave., Suite 2060, Las VegasOwner: Schaeon Warren

Selectbuild NevadaBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 6255 Range Road, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Shelley DavideitBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Shelley Davideit

Silvergate Homes LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Brad C. Boe

SnackadeBusiness type: Vending servicesAddress: 1753 Crystal Stream Ave., HendersonOwner: Zachary Lee

Spin-Spun Cotton CandyBusiness type: Food services or cafeAddress: 2915 Lake East Drive, Las VegasOwner: Spin-Spun LLC

Stone Fox Salon Las VegasBusiness type: Cosmetological establishmentAddress: 520 Fremont St., Las VegasOwner: Condace Campbell

Sweet SouthwestBusiness type: Candy salesAddress: 2031 Angel Falls Drive, HendersonOwner: Patrick Doyle

Sweetpotato AwesomeBusiness type: Food specialty storeAddress: 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 104, Las VegasOwner: Stewy’s LLC

Telepacific CommunicationsBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 3300 N. Cimarron Road,

Las VegasOwner: Nextweb Inc.

The Funnel Cake CafeBusiness type: Food services or cafeAddress: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las VegasOwner: The Funnel Cake Cafe LLC

The Little Sweet PlaceBusiness type: Food serviceAddress: 8609 W. Sahara Ave. , Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

The MarketBusiness type: Ancillary tastingAddress: 611 Fremont St., Las VegasOwner: DT Market LLC

The Sandwich Spot LVBusiness type: Food services or cafeAddress: 3250 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 104, Las VegasOwner: The Sandwich Spot Las Vegas LLC

Thomas RowanBusiness type: Solicitors and peddlersAddress: 4525 Denali Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Thomas Rowan

Tri-Arc Construction Co. Inc.Business type: Repair and maintenanceAddress: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las VegasOwner: Yousef Lazarian

Trypl M. GraphicsBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Trypl M Graphics LLC

Ty’s Hairtricks Beauty SalonBusiness type: Cosmetological establishmentAddress: 6110 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Tyrone Patterson

Vegas Signs Inc.Business type: ContractorAddress: 30 Research Lane, Las VegasOwner: Philip Mullins

Vogel MultimediaBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Vogel Vanguard Group LLC

WaterworldBusiness type: Scuba salesAddress: 789 Middlegate Road, HendersonOwner: DRK Enterprises LLC

Western Sales LLCBusiness type: Municipal equipment salesAddress: 22 Reyburn Drive, Hen-

dersonOwner: Western Sales LLC

Xtreme Financial Services Inc.Business type: Automotive sales with minor repairAddress: 1401 Mineral Ave., Las VegasOwner: Don F. Ahern

Young CleanersBusiness type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and servicesAddress: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite I-102, Las VegasOwner: Young Won Kim

7 Mares Mexican RestaurantBusiness type: Beer, wine, cooler on saleAddress: 2000 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Rosa Diaz LLC

Abel AdjustersBusiness type: Property claim adjustingAddress: 84 Misty Rain St., HendersonOwner: Abel Adjusters LLC

Adam’s Dynamic DetailingBusiness type: Automobile detailingAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Adam L. Wood

Aggressive MarketingBusiness type: Marketing firmAddress: 1970 Sunset Bend Drive , HendersonOwner: GRR Enterprises LLC

Alibi Las VegasBusiness type: Travel and ticket agencyAddress: 5626 Deer Creek Falls Court, Las VegasOwner: Las Vegas Theater Inc.

Alison OrciBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 211, Las VegasOwner: Alison Orci LLC

Amaze LLCBusiness type: Repair and maintenanceAddress: 3074 Constable St., Las VegasOwner: John Horner

Bail Bonds LVBusiness type: Bail bond brokerAddress: 929 Viscanio Place, Las VegasOwner: Bail Bonds LV LLC

Beauty BarBusiness type: Coin amusement machineAddress: 517 Fremont St ., Las VegasOwner: Red Wolf Dead LLC

Berg Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Business type: A/C repair, service and installationAddress: 1409 Equestrian Drive, HendersonOwner: Johnny Lopez

BMW of Las VegasBusiness type: Insurance salesAddress: 6900 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: JRJ Investments Inc.

Building permits$5,000,000, commercial-education building2568 Fire Mesa St., Las VegasNevada General Construction

$4,200,000, tenant improvement129 Fremont St., Las VegasThe Penta Building Group LLC

$1,200,000, commercial-parking lot lighting2568 Fire Mesa St., Las VegasNevada General Construction

$1,053,063, commercial-new713 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las VegasClifford & Cruz Inc.

$1,050,628, commercial-alteration5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las VegasBurke Construction Group Inc.

$599,971, commercial-remodel311 N. Pecos Road, HendersonIZ Design Studio

$598,900, pool and/or spa12213 Lost Treasure Ave., Las VegasAnthony & Sylvan Pools Corp.

$549,975, commercial-remodel10050 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, HendersonB.A.R.

$400,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements2009 Western Ave., Las VegasAll Pro Maintenance Services

$260,435, pool and/or spa1609 Enclave Court, Las VegasOzzie Kraft Enterprises Inc.

$221,911, residential-new2513 Pont Marie Drive, HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$221,911, residential-new2568 Pont Marie Drive, HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$214,758, residential-new1120 Via Della Costrella, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$199,010, residential-new1087 Vibrance Drive, HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada Inc.





$179,693, residential-new5601 Mackenzie Park Court, Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$171,881, commercial-addition5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las VegasBrylor Construction LLC

$167,681, residential-new824 Loch Katrine Ave., HendersonDR Horton Inc.

$165,241, residential-new739 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., HendersonDR Horton Inc.


$158,864, residential-new1083 Vibrance Drive, HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada Inc.

$154,151, residential-new876 Maybole Ave., HendersonDR Horton Inc.

$150,366, commercial-carport3521 N. Durango Drive, Las VegasBaja Construction Co. Inc.

$145,834, residential-new1069 Barby Springs Ave., HendersonDR Horton Inc.





$143,061, residential-new743 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson


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$142,396, residential-new728 Gulf Pearl Drive, HendersonKB Home

$142,396, residential-new712 Nerka Drive, HendersonKB Home

$142,050, residential-new5013 Alejandro Way, North Las VegasWilliam Lyon Homes Inc.

$141,198, residential-new7306 Hellman Park St., Las VegasToll North LV LLC









$132,090, disaster9204 Kentucky Oaks Drive, Las VegasHar-Bro Construction & Consulting

$131,060, commercial-alteration2711 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las VegasInverson Construction & Remodel


$127,980, demolition2201 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas

Gluck Development Company Inc.


$122,253, commercial-alteration4335 Arcata Way, North Las VegasHelix Electric

$118,413, residential-repair2825 Bluegrass Lane, Suite 104, HendersonKalb Industries of Nevada Ltd.


$115,734, residential-new8933 Hand Painted Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada

$113,173, residential-new3116 Zara Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$113,173, residential-new2395 Via Firenze, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.


$106,108, residential-new4369 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.

$106,108, residential-new4408 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.


$103,530, residential-new7239 Mulberry Forest St., Las VegasGreystone Nevada











$66,739, plumbing206 N. Third St., Las VegasQuality Mechanical Contractors

$64,250, tenant improvement2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 103, HendersonBuilders United LLC

$60,000, demolition4610 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasPacificore Construction Inc.

$59,662, tankless water heater/pool heater206 N. Third St., Las VegasQuality Mechanical Contractors

$55,000, commercial-parking garage300 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las VegasSletten Construction of NV Inc.

$54,675, pool and/or spa9313 Hollycrest Drive, Las VegasAnthony & Sylvan Pools Corp.

$51,397, roof-mounted photovoltaic system6428 Mecham Ave., Las VegasSummerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC

$50,000, residential-remodel2312 Karli Drive, Las VegasPreferred Construction LLC

$50,000, wall/fence8555 W. Centennial Parkway, Las VegasMonty Malloy Masonry Inc.

$50,000, commercial-addition3011 Coleman St., North Las VegasLittle Mountain Development

$45,000, commercial-remodel1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2829, HendersonKWDG

$44,666, roof-mounted photovoltaic system8513 Vivid Violet Ave., Las Vegas

SolarCity Corp.

$39,550, tenant improvement40 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 140, HendersonElegant Homes LLC

$39,000, pool and/or spa6020 Guild Court, Las VegasAA Everclear Pools Inc.

$37,128, roof-mounted photovoltaic system8080 Black Orchid Ave., Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$36,000, pool and/or spa4310 Horizon Homes St., Las VegasGreencare Designs LLC

$34,434, roof-mounted photovoltaic system7720 Leon Ave., Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$31,320, electrical7331 Bachelors Button Drive, Las VegasPremier Solar Solutions LLC

$30,000, roof-mounted photovoltaic system9004 Thornbury Lane, Las VegasVIP Electric

$30,000, pool and/or spa6112 Canova Dossi Ave., Las VegasEdgewater Custom Pools

$29,070, roof-mounted photovoltaic system200 Courtney Circle, Las VegasITS Electric Inc.

$27,724, roof-mounted photovoltaic system9225 Evergreen Canyon Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$27,442, roof-mounted photovoltaic system1212 Benicia Hills St., Las VegasHilco Electric Inc.

$26,954, roof-mounted photovoltaic system2116 Marble Gorge Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$26,183, roof-mounted photovoltaic system1337 Clifton Circle, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$26,015, roof-mounted photovoltaic system10040 Barengo Ave., Las VegasHilco Electric Inc.

$24,686, residential-alteration1402 Firecrest Court, North Las VegasJMB Construction Co. Inc.

$23,873, roof-mounted photovoltaic system6546 Brooklyn Heights St., Las

VegasSolarCity Corp.

$23,200, roof-mounted photovoltaic system5108 Sequin Drive, Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$22,651, roof-mounted photovoltaic system8220 Calico Wind St., Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$22,466, electrical8828 Tumblewood Ave., Las VegasPremier Solar Solutions LLC

$22,333, roof-mounted photovoltaic system6216 Valley Grove Court, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$22,000, pool and/or spa6013 Rolling Meadow St., Las VegasLaguna Pool & Spa Inc.

ConventionsArmy Navy Military Expo 2015Location: RioDates: Jan. 18-20Expected attendance: 3,000

Las Vegas Market - Winter 2015Location: World Market CenterDates: Jan. 18-22Expected attendance: 50,000

Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show 2015Location: The VenetianDates: Jan. 20-23Expected attendance: 67,000

International Builders Show 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: Jan. 20-22Expected attendance: 49,000

Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: Jan. 20-22Expected attendance: 24,000

AVN Adult Expo 2015Location: Hard RockDates: Jan. 21-24Expected attendance: 25,000

Surfaces 2015Location: Mandalay BayDates: Jan. 21-23Expected attendance: 25,000

AVN Awards 2015Location: Hard RockDates: Jan. 24Expected attendance: 3,000

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1 Frias Transportation Management5010 S. Valley View Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-888-4888 • lvcabs.com

$104,833,907 7.4 million $14.20 710 ANLV Cab, Ace Cab, Union Cab, Vegas Western Cab, Virgin Valley Cab

Phyllis Frias, president, founder

2 Yellow Checker Star Transportation5225 W. Post RoadLas Vegas, NV 89118702-873-8012 • ycstrans.com

$98,711,710 7 million $14.19 603 Checker Cab Co., Star Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co.

Gene Auffert, general manager

3 Bell Trans1900 Industrial RoadLas Vegas, NV 89102702-739-7990 • bell-trans.com

$57,260,290 4 million $14.46 371 Henderson Taxi, Whittlesea Blue Cab Co.

Brent Bell, president

4 Desert Cab4675 Wynn RoadLas Vegas, NV 89103702-386-9102 • desertcabinc.com

$31,771,861 1.9 million $16.87 159 Desert Cab George Balaban, owner

5 Nellis Cab Co.5490 Cameron St.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-248-1111

$29,028,966 1.8 million $16.24 154 Nellis Cab Co.

Ray Chenoweth, president

6 Western Cab Co.801 S. Main St.Las Vegas, NV 89101702-736-8000 • westerncabcompany.com

$25,142,778 1.7 million $14.55 158 Western Cab Co.

Janie Tobman Moore, president

7 Lucky Cab Co.4195 W. Diablo DriveLas Vegas, NV 89118702-477-7555 • luckylimolv.com/luckycab

$20,070,135 1.3 million $15.35 114 Lucky Cab Co.

Jason Awad, president

8 A-Cab Co.1500 Searles Ave.Las Vegas, NV 89101702-365-1900 • acablv.com

$9,076,390 560,271 $16.20 75 A-Cab Co. John Gathright, general manager

9 Deluxe Cab Co.6055 Emerald Ave.Las Vegas, NV 89122702-568-7700 • deluxetaxicabservice.com

$5,605,984 274,180 $20.45 66 Deluxe Cab Co.

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