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Allan Howard Creel joins employees looking at a product fresh off the press at Creel Printing. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Pressing forward Creel Printing a steadfast Southern Nevada presence for 65 years By Danielle Birkin | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

When Allan Howard Creel took the helm of Creel Printing from his parents, Eugene and Sarah Creel, in 1970, it already was a successful multiplatform enterprise that had grown to almost 50 employees since its humble genesis in 1952 at its original location on Main Street. ¶ Today, the business is among the largest printing companies in the country, creel, Continued on page 15

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Number of people who illegally watched the first episode of the new season of “Game of Thrones,” according to piracy analysis company MUSO.

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The director of client relations at the law firm Las Vegas Defense Group, who worked as a police officer for 17 years, talks about how his former career influences his current one, makes the argument for introducing a lottery in Nevada, and explains why he’s proud to be a New Yorker. THE NOTES Giving, P4

MEET TENNESSEASONINGS In the South, where Laura and Michael Harris are from, tradition and word of mouth can be enough to carve out a niche in the culinary scene. So Las Vegas, a city known for constant change and a transient population, is a new animal for the Tennessee couple. TALKING POINTS In a connected world, risk of identity theft rises, P7

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A science experiment and two mission patches designed by Clark County School District students were sent to the International Space Station. Both projects are part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, Mission 10. The two winning mission patches were selected from more than 3,000 designs. A local panel of judges selected Martha P. King Elementary School students Ella Morris and Julia Tregnan as the winners. Students also were challenged to design an experiment that would test the effects of microgravity. The experiment at John C. Vanderburg Elementary School emerged as the winner. Shari Abeyakoon, Kendall Allgower and Avery Sanford evaluated the effects of microgravity on seed germination as a possible source for food in long-term space travel. Funding and technical assistance was provided by Arcata Associates, Barrick Gold Corp., Desert Research Institute, the Public Education Foundation, the Davis Family Foundation, Nevada Space Grant Consortium, Nevada System of Higher Education, Howard Hughes Corp., the Ozmen Foundation at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Sierra Nevada Corp., UNLV College of Engineering, UNLV School of Community Health Sciences, the UNLV School of Life Sciences and the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education. Walker Furniture donated new furniture and accessories to Walter Johnson Junior High as part of Teacher Appreciation Day. Walter Johnson was chosen thanks to a letter written by eighth-grade student Caitlyn Goddi on behalf of her teacher, Robert Cuccurullo. Goddi received $100 and Cuccurillo received a $150 gift certificate. Nevada Health Centers received a 2006 Ford passenger van from the NV Energy vehicle donations program. The vehicle will be used to help with transportation needs of employees and supplies between NVHC’s 18 primary care health centers throughout Nevada.

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workforce officer at the nonprofit. The Champion Award is Workforce Connections’ highest honor and is awarded to those organizations or individuals who demonstrate consistent outstanding skills, abilities and leadership contributions to the workforce development community. Nevada State Bank donated $5,000 to Street Teens, a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned and at-risk youths. Blossom Bariatrics donated $20,000 to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Foundation. City National Bank and Barnes & Noble delivered more than $20,000 in books and cash to Fay Herron and Lincoln elementary schools in North Las Vegas. (COURTESY) The Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas’ executive committee for 2017 and 2018 includes Craig Gilbert and Travis Lunn as vice presidents, Kevin Ball as treasurer and Tim Bowen as secretary. Melissa Arias remains the executive director. Sean DiCicco is president and Michael Kennedy is chairman of the board. Gilbert is a partner for Drive This! Entertainment, and Lunn is vice president of hotel operations for MGM Grand. Ball is corporate vice president of purchasing — strategic sourcing for American Casino & Entertainment Properties. Bowen is the vice president of food and beverage for Paris, Bally’s and Planet Hollywood.

Nevada State Bank donated $5,000 to the Las Vegas office of SCORE, a nationwide nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs. (COURTESY)

PAL Humane Society is a donation site for Pets of the Homeless. Donations of pet food and supplies can be taken to 4155 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas, that will be delivered to a local food bank, homeless shelter or homeless encampment. U.S. Bank partnered with Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization that provides support to injured military members and their families, in presenting the keys to a renovated, mortgage-free home to medically retired Army Sgt. 1st Class William “Joe” Haney. It is partnership’s the

ninth such donation. The Las Vegas City Council awarded 36 grants totaling $25,000 as part of the annual Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program, which offers grants of up to $1,000 for youths to create and neighborhood-based service learning projects. HELP of Southern Nevada received two awards from Workforce Connections: the 2016 Champion Award in the Organization Category, and the 2016 Champion Award in the Individual Category, which was awarded to Denise Gee, chief executive

Tippetts Mechanical donated plumbing services to the CARE Complex, a resource for the homeless, at 200 Foremaster Lane. Approximately 60 people from the roofing industry volunteered with Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada to provide repairs to Henderson homes at 400 Holick Ave. and 1844 Ward Drive. The project was part of the International Roofing Expo’s eighth annual Community Service Day. Community Service Day sponsor Sika Sarnafil presented $20,000 to RTSNV. Volunteers and sponsors working on the homes included Sika Sarnafil, Damato Enterprises, ABC Supply Co. Inc., D & L Roofing, Carlisle Syntec Systems, Georgia Pacific and CentiMark. Seventy students from Cheyenne and Clark high schools participated in a Google Cardboard workshop at RedFlint to learn how those devices can be used in education. After the workshop, 180 headsets and 30 phones were donated to the schools. After-School All-Stars Las Vegas received $10,000 from Barrick Gold Corp. as primary sponsor of the organization’s All-Star Dodgeball Tournament. Eric DeBonis joined the board of trustees of HELP of Southern Nevada. DeBonis is the senior vice president of operations for Southwest Gas.

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Q&A with David Kohlmeier

Law firm exec: ‘If you want something, go get it’ David Kohlmeier, who worked as a police officer for 17 years and now is director of client relations at Las Vegas Defense Group, helped the law firm land its new home at a building formerly occupied by the UFC. The office is set for a tentative grand opening Sept. 17. You’re originally from New York. What brought you to Nevada? I fell in love with Las Vegas when I visited at age 17. I always thought the hotels, sunny weather and exciting town would be a great place to live. I became a New York City police officer at 22 and served about four years in Brooklyn. I’ve always wanted to help people and be out in the world making a difference. I moved here after 9/11 and worked as a Henderson police officer on patrol and in the community relations unit. Having that opportunity in a newer city like Henderson was exciting, as was the Las Vegas lifestyle. How has your service as a police officer influenced your role at Las Vegas Defense Group? I was the type of police officer who wanted to help and spend additional time to resolve a problem so we wouldn’t have to come back to the same house again and again. I learned to talk to people and help them solve their issues. I actually felt bad for taking some people to jail, even though it was necessary. Life isn’t easy, and going to jail doesn’t always solve the problem. David Kohlmeier, a proud New Yorker and former police officer who moved to Southern Nevada after At the Las Vegas Defense Group, I work with cli- 9/11, guides clients of the Las Vegas Defense Group through the criminal court process and helps their ents to make them understand that there is hope attorneys build a defense against police allegations. (l.e. baskow/Staff) and we will get them through their difficult time. A What is your biggest pet peeve? Let the money help our kids and schools. It sounds lot of people need to be reassured. We have people I hate people who complain and people who don’t like common sense. who make mistakes and get arrested. We have peotake action. If you want something, get up and go ple who get hurt in a car accident. All of these people get it. No one is going to give you anything for free. If you could change one thing about Southneed help to get through the legal system. Make the sacrifice and make things happen for you ern Nevada, what would it be? and your family. We have a serious issue with the homeless, espeWhat has been your most exciting profescially the ones who suffer from mental illness. We sional project? Whom do you admire? need to really tackle this issue. We have tons of nonReal estate has been my hobby for some time now. I admire people who are real and not fake. Many profits and money to make a difference in their lives. I have attended a lot of real estate seminars and people dislike New Yorkers because we speak our I have walked through the homeless camps and met met a lot of real estate investors and agents. I have mind. We may be a little rough around the edges, with tons of homeless people. I have also worked learned a lot, and I am still learning. but New Yorkers are the most honest people in the with Project Homeless Connect at Cashman Center. I was able to help acquire the new building for the world. We won’t be walked over, and we don’t stop We need to do more. I urge everyone to work with firm at 2970 W. Sahara Ave., and I was part of the for anyone. It’s all about survival. a nonprofit to make a difference and to teach your team that worked to acquire one of the UFC’s old kids to give back. Pay it forward. buildings. This was a huge deal for the law firm. The If you could change one thing about yourUFC spent a lot of money inside the building, and it’s self, what would it be? What’s your favorite place in Las Vegas? a real beauty. I probably need to relax more. I’m all about getHopping from hotel to hotel is amazing. Las Vegas ting things done, and it’s my high in life to accomis always changing. Some fun places I recommend What do you see as the biggest issue facing plish projects and to-do lists. are Peppermill (fireplace lounge), Mon Ami Gabi Southern Nevada? at Paris (for people watching and steak), Top of the Unemployment and our school system: I think the What is something that people might not World at the Stratosphere (for lunch) and Mount goal is to get people to work and get them jobs. I’m hopknow about you? Charleston Lodge. Just get out and enjoy Vegas. It’s ing the north Strip projects, the stadium and downDuring 9/11, I worked as a police officer across the one of the greatest cities in the world. town area really take off. The more projects, the more bridge from the Twin Towers. I was involved with jobs, the more money that goes into the economy. the evacuation of New Yorkers to a safe location. I Where do you see yourself in 10 years? We need money for the schools. As a father of two also helped with transporting railroad crane equipI am hoping to take the model of the Defense baby girls, I’m concerned about their education. ment and lighting to ground zero. I am proud to be a Group to every state. I would like to create a network It appears the lottery works well in other cities to New Yorker and was sad and glad to be part of that of Defense Groups that help people for criminal debring money into the school system. If everyone is terrible day. fense, personal injury, immigration and family law. gambling in this town, why not just add a lottery?

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Years that Microsoft Paint has been included with the Windows operating system. Microsoft recently revealed that the basic photo editor will not be included in the next Windows 10 update.

$2.8 billion

Amount Internet Brands will pay for WebMD, one of the largest medical websites on the internet. According to TechCrunch, more than 100 bids were put in for the health portal.

$1.2 billion

Amount Michael Kors will pay to buy luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo. The brand was put up for sale in April.

$90 billion

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ net worth for a brief time July 27, making him the richest man in the world. Amazon’s stock prices were surging that day and surpassed a market value of $500 billion for the first time. However, Bill Gates retook the title by the end of the day because of a late dip in Amazon stock.

328 million

Number of total Twitter users reported in July. The last quarter was the best in terms of user growth since the first quarter of 2015.

71%

Pay cut Nike CEO Mark Parker is taking. Parker made $47.6 million in 2016 and is projected to earn $13.9 million this year. Nike has cut the pay of other top executives and plans to lay off more than 1,000 employees.

$506 million

Amount Apple was ordered to pay for infringing on a Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation patent. The patent has to do with chips in Apple devices. It is estimated that WARF will receive $4.35 for millions of iPads and iPhones that were sold between 2014 and 2016.

Laura and Michael Harris, owners of Tennesseasonings, say the restaurant — which blends barbecue flavors of several regions of the South — is best known for its pork. (Flury Photography)

Couple shares a taste of the South Describe your business.

Tennesseasonings Address: 7315 W. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Phone: 702-342-1260 Email: tennesseasonings@gmail.com Website: tennesseasonings.com Hours of operation: noon-8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Owned/operated by: Michael and Laura Harris In business since: May

We nurture a down-home feel, where walls are decked out with Tennessee Volunteers memorabilia and our staff upholds the same Southern hospitality we were raised on. We also provide food for delivery, pick-up or dine-in, so our menu is fit for tailgaters, party hosts or families who just don’t feel like cooking at home on a busy weeknight. What’s your most popular entrée?

Tennessee is all about the pork. Anyone who takes a first glance at our menu will see that whether it’s pork baby back ribs or pork sausage, we specialize in it. Since we opened, we’ve seen a huge thumbs-up from folks who order our hand-pulled pork. The most popular sides are our beans and country coleslaw. What flavors or methods distinguish East Tennessee barbecue from barbecue in Memphis or Nashville?

In the Southeast, you can almost pinpoint your location on a map based off of what’s cooking nearby. East Tennessee in particular borders North and South Carolina, where good barbecue is dry-rubbed, and brushed with spice and vinegar during the smoking process. We also have Alabama and Georgia as neighbors, so it’s no surprise that a special mustard-based sauce is a favorite on our menu. We often refer to east Tennessee as a blend of all its delicious surrounding influences. What is your business philosophy?

Do it right, keep trying, serve with a smile, and custom-

ers come first. Tenets like these are a part of our blood, and are true staples of where we come from. What obstacles has your business overcome?

It wasn’t easy finding a location that could both accommodate our fast-casual business model and provide the space necessary to carefully prepare our food. Smoking meat is a long, drawn-out practice that requires lots of time and patience. It’s not unheard of for Chef Michael to begin the smoking process at 3 or 4 in the morning.

What has been your hardest lesson in business?

The hardest lesson has been learning how to amplify buzz around your success. Sometimes, word of mouth isn’t everything, like it can be down South. In addition to encouraging those who like our food to tell their family and friends, we’ve invested in outside promotion, harnessing social media and newer channels of communication in the digital age. How can Nevada improve its business climate?

All businesses can learn from one another. Whether you’re a major hotel and casino, tire mechanic or barbecue restaurateur, we all feel a responsibility to do well and succeed for our livelihood and our families. It would be nice to see businesses being more vocal about lessons they’ve learned and insight to triumphs that translate across all walks of business. Of course, we’re all entitled to our own secret sauce; it just never hurts to reach out to other businesses to share thoughts and ideas that benefit our whole community.

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In a connected world, risk of identity theft rises

guest column: cards, open bank accounts and even gain acn a recent study of American fears, Steven Bearak cess to a driver’s license and passport. more than 37 percent of those surCriminals engaging in synthetic identity veyed said they were afraid or very theft often use Social Security numbers afraid of identity theft. That may of those who don’t use credit — such as seem like a lot of people, but 100 percent children — because they’re able to fly under the radar before of Americans should understand the threat. Identity theft anyone figures out what happened. But according to the lead is about more than scams and phishing emails. Because of data scientist for the Verizon Breach Report, 60 to 80 perthe connected lifestyles we have, it’s now woven into our cent of Social Security numbers have been stolen by hackers. everyday lives. If you or someone you love has experienced identity theft, No one is immune to the crime, but some states rank you know what a stressful and potentially costly experihigher for formal identity theft complaints than others. ence it can be. Victims have reported emotional distress and According to a recent Federal Trade Commission report, financial losses, and say they spent hundreds of hours to Nevada ranked ninth for identity theft complaints. Almost restore their identity. 4,000 Nevada residents reported identity theft in 2016. The But there are ways to protect yourself. Be sure to check top five types were credit card fraud (42 percent), employyour credit reports frequently for suspicious activity, update ment or tax-related fraud (32 percent), bank fraud (13 peryour passwords and be mindful to not use the same credencent), phone or utilities fraud (9 percent) and government tials for multiple accounts. Identity thieves are experts at documents or benefits fraud (4 percent). piecing together your personal information and then acting Several factors can lead to higher fraud statistics among on any number of scams, such as financial fraud, medical certain populations. For example, Florida is home to a large identity theft, stealing a child’s Social Security number and population of retirees, who often are targets of medical applying for loans. identity theft, bill collection scams and tax identity theft. My No. 1 recommendation is to be vigilant and get the help States that have a high percentage of reported data breaches, you need to ensure you have peace of mind. Whether you such as Nevada, are more susceptible to having residents’ are going to an athletic event, shopping at the mall or in the personal information used maliciously. airport, you need to be aware both online and offline of your One rising form of fraud is synthetic identity theft, in which activities and how your personal information is being used. thieves use a combination of real and fake information to Steven Bearak is CEO of IdentityForce. create a new identity. They use this identity to obtain credit

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JPMorgan Chase executives optimistic about Nevada’s diversification efforts By paul szydelko Staff Writer

JPMorgan Chase, which has offered financial services in Las Vegas since 2008, expanded its commercial banking business to Nevada in June, part of a long-term growth plan throughout the Western region. VEGAS INC recently interviewed JPMorgan Chase’s Douglas Petno, CEO of commercial banking; John Simmons, head of middle market banking & specialized industries, and Megan Ackaert, market executive for Nevada’s middle market banking & specialized industries business. Here are excerpts from the interview: Why did you decide on Las Vegas now for expansion? Petno: We’ve been in certain parts of the country for many years, hundreds of years — New York City, 220 years. Houston, 150 years. With the Washington Mutual acquisition in 2008, we acquired branches in some interesting and exciting parts of the U.S. literally overnight in the middle of the financial crisis. From that moment, we decided to organically build out a middle-market banking franchise in tandem with our small-business banking team next door (in the Hughes Center) — using local branches to attract relationships with exciting and dynamic small and midsized companies. In 2009, we put a gentleman in California to be the anchor to build out our whole Western franchise, and he’s been methodically going market by market building out systematically. We’re taking a long-term view, think, 100 years, comparable to New York and Chicago and Houston. We’re making a bet on a lot of these different geographies. We feel good about everywhere we’ve gone based on business climate, the number of existing clients, where we think client growth will be over time, the types of clients, industries we’re excited about. Simmons: Vegas was actually the largest market that we did not have a commercial banking presence. We obviously have a branch presence and a business banking presence. We’ve effectively been covering clients in the Las Vegas and Nevada area for the last decade. But if you really want to have a 100year strategy, you need someone who is terrific in the market in the community who’s connected and who can then hire a team locally where you’re intersecting with companies and different organizations on a regular basis. As that point person for the company here since February, what are your impressions of Las Vegas so far? Ackaert: The city’s been incredibly welcoming. I’ve spent a lot of time meeting with business leaders, the UNLV team and others to get a feel for what’s important in the community. There’s been a real push, a real focus on diversifying the types of businesses in

Speaking of the market opportunity, it’s pretty robust and growing. And the bet we’re making is it’s going to keep getting better and better. Where do you see the whole industry of commercial banking in the next five or 10 years in terms of regulation or what’s happening in Washington, D.C.? Petno: We’ve absorbed all or most of the banking regulations that have come out of the financial crisis. JPMorgan is spending a lot of time making sure we get that right. We live by the letter and the spirit of all these new rules, and company’s doing well. We’re also trying to be a leader in the market to help shape if there’s going to be any legislative reform or JPMorgan Chase’s commercial banking executives in- change. We want to do it on behalf of the country and clude, from left, John Simmons, Megan Ackaert and the economy broadly because that’s the right thing to do. And it’s better if the local economy’s stronger, and Doug Petno. (courtesy) it’s better for all of us — not just JPMorgan. There are some things we think Washington can Las Vegas. We just feel the excitement and optimism do to refine the rules that they’ve imposed on the inhere, and we want to be part of it. dustry — not just financial services but the regulatory framework. That’s all playing out in real time. What kinds of companies are you reaching And you’re on the same roller coaster everybody out to? else is, watching what’s happening in Washington, Petno: It’s a breadth of industries. The real opporbut there is a chance for a lot of good, pro-economic tunity is to work hand in hand as the state diversifies actions to be taken in Washington that would be good from its more traditional industry categories. You’ve for America. Whether that can happen politically — seen the influx of technology, health care and energy the devil’s in the details — we’ll see what happens. companies. It sounds pretty generic, but those are industries where we have a lot of specific expertise and How do you counter the impression of some experience. And that’s why it’s a pretty exciting time. small businesses that you’re too big to help them? So you’re optimistic about the variety here? Petno: Let our actions speak louder than any kind Petno: There’s a lot of potential. It’s a good proof sales pitch. It starts with strong leadership, being growth business climate. There’s a good infrastrucvisible in town. It starts with a strong and growing ture. The government seems like it’s in a good place. physical presence of our branches and the presence It has all the right ingredients to accomplish what it of a business banking partner. We also have our priwants to accomplish. vate bankers here. We have investment bankers flying into Nevada every day. We bank the governments What types of businesses are flourishing here, we bank hospitals. We ask and expect our local here, what types are struggling? leaders to be visible civically and active in their comAckaert: Every CEO I’ve met since I got here is munities. excited about growth. They’re expanding into new What’s unique about Nevada is that focus on the states. They’re buying new buildings. They’re buying importance of philanthropy and community. That’s more equipment. They’re hiring new people. Everysomething we’ve gleaned from the business leaders one seems positive. we’ve met with so far. That’s likewise important to our company. What metrics do you look at to have that We made a $2 million grant to the state of Nevada sense of optimism about entrepreneurship? to help with job skills. Access to skilled labor is a maPetno: It’s hard to measure entrepreneurship, but jor pinch point for the economy and for small busiwe look at macroeconomic indicators for the state nesses in particular. We think the grant will help deal in terms of the health of the business environment. with a structural problem in the labor market. More specifically, we have a unique big-data capabilAckaert: There’s no substitute for showing up. ity that helps us catalog private businesses in certain And that’s a lot of what my team and I are doing. We geographies. do get asked, “You know my business isn’t big enough If you started a company today, it’s hard for a bank for JPMorgan Chase?” My response is, “That’s not to know you’re even in place, let alone know how suctrue. We bank companies just like yours across the cessful you are, what your needs are, where you’re country.” Once we do a great job for a business ownlocated. We feel like we’ve got a pretty good sense for er, they tell their friends and they tell other people. the universe of names out there, and it’s a pretty rich That’s really how we do it. It’s a grassroots effort. market for us.

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Decades later, Las Vegas pipeline project remains stalled by legal challenges By daniel rothberg Staff Writer

In 1989, when Clark County’s population was about 700,000, the Las Vegas Valley Water District faced the possibility of a water shortage going into the 21st century. The water district, a predecessor of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, proposed a multibilliondollar pipeline to convey billions of gallons of groundwater from rural counties northeast of Las Vegas. Nearly three decades later, plans to build the pipeline have stalled, as the water authority awaits decisions expected this year from a federal judge and the state engineer, Nevada’s chief water regulator. The delay is the result of a multipronged legal challenge from environmentalists, ranchers, farmers, local governments and tribes that have argued the drawdown would irreparably harm rural communities, wetlands and pastures in eastern Nevada. At issue are questions of how pumping would affect the environment, given uncertainties in forecasting groundwater recharge. The coalition, organized as the Great Basin Water Network, argued in court recently that the Bureau of Land Management had improperly approved a right-of-way for 250 miles of pipeline that would run over its land. Lawyers said the agency took a piecemeal approach and failed to consider several variables, including the location of groundwater wells, pumping facilities and climate change. A BLM lawyer said the analysis was appropriate for a project of this scale and that there would be future environmental impact reports. He noted that this land-use application was unique because federal law directs the BLM to grant rights-of-way to the SNWA for conveying water. In 2012, the federal government approved the water authority’s right-of-way to pump about 83,000 acre-feet of groundwater — enough annual water to supply about 160,000 Las Vegas homes — from basins in Lincoln and White Pine counties. “(The pipeline) will provide a sustainable water supply source independent of the Colorado River,” the water authority said in a recent statement on why it was still pushing the pipeline. “While Southern Nevada only uses 5 percent of Nevada’s statewide water resources, it is responsible for approximately 70 percent of the state’s economic activity — a modest investment in water resources for considerable economic returns that benefit Nevada as a whole.” Through conservation, Las Vegas has man-

aged to stall the water shortage it predicted in the ’80s, even cutting its water use while growing its population. But with the driest city in the U.S. expected to expand and a shrinking Lake Mead, Las Vegas is likely to face a water problem down the road. And the water authority sees the $3.2 billion pipeline as insurance. The agency isn’t sure when it will need to tap water from the northern basins, but given growth and changing climate patterns, it wants to decrease its reliance on the Colorado River, the source of about 90 percent of Las Vegas’ water. It’s this argument, in part, that frustrates rural communities. White Pine County Commissioner Gary Perea operates the Border Inn, a motel and gas station outside of Baker, a small town of about 100 people on the eastern border of Nevada and Utah. He stressed that talking about the issue in purely economic terms was unfair. “They are saying the rural areas in Nevada don’t matter,” Perea said before the hearing. “To me, it is really making a dividing line between the north and south of the state.” Perea is concerned that pumping groundwater in perpetuity will leave the area dry and dusty, comparing it to Owens Valley in California. He worries the move to pump water also could disturb the rights of ranchers and farmers who use their water rights to irrigate alfalfa fields and pastures. Though the project would include mitigation, the Center for Biological Diversity, which was part of the federal lawsuit, argued that altering wetlands and streams could affect species such as fish and antelope. “The whole ecosystem relies on springs and creeks to survive,” said Patrick Donnelly, the Center for Biological Diversity’s Nevada representative. Bronson Mack, a water authority spokesman, rejected the Owens Valley comparison. “Owens Valley occurred at a time when we didn’t have the same types of environmental protection laws in place,” Mack said in June. This gets into the second prong of the Great Basin Water Network’s legal fight — to challenge the amount of water the state has allowed the water authority to pump from the basins. Nevada’s state engineer is responsible for allocating water in the basin. In a separate lawsuit, Great Basin Water Network sued over the amount of water allocated to the water authority. A judge ordered the regulator to reconsider what amount of pumping would be sustainable to avoid drying the region over time. The state engineer will open a new hearing in September.

Nevada casinos end fiscal year with winnings up 2.9 percent By thomas moore Staff Writer

Nevada’s gaming revenue was up in June and for fiscal 2017, according to numbers released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. For the fiscal year ending June 30, gaming revenue for all of Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees — casinos with 15 or more slot machines — increased by 2.9 percent, a good number compared with fiscal 2016, when it increased by 0.7 percent. Slots and table games showed positive increases in different ways. Slot volume, also known as coinin, was up, and slot win, the amount casinos kept from coin-in, also was up. “Slot volume increased 1.5 percent and was $108.4 billion. That’s three consecutive years that’s happened (volume has increased), and that hasn’t happened since 2005 2006, and 2007,” said Michael Lawton, senior research analyst for the Tax and License Division of the board. Nevada and its larger casinos kept more of that slot money, too, with win increasing 2.9 percent in fiscal 2017. The story at the tables was different. Even though the overall amount of action — also known as volume or drop — was down this past fiscal year, the amount the industry kept — also known as win or hold — increased by 3 percent. “Luck played a lot into that, because the drop was down 2.4 percent with $29.8 billion in game and table volume,” Lawton said. “The hold was 13.97 percent. That’s the highest game and table hold percentage since fiscal year 2004. It’s a little bit of an anomaly.” Lawton said part of the increase in table game hold can be attributed to rule changes and other tweaks made by casinos, but most of it was luck. For the month of June, meanwhile, Nevada’s gaming revenue at nonrestricted casinos was $895.4 million, up 0.9 percent from June 2016. Compared with June 2016, revenue on the Strip was up 1.65 percent, and in downtown Las Vegas, it was up 8.72 percent. North Las Vegas, Laughlin and the Boulder Strip, however, were down by 11.14 percent, 4.13 percent, and 15.14 percent, respectively. Revenue in Mesquite was up 3.7 percent, while the remainder of Clark County was up 5.84 percent. Lawton said the drops in North Las Vegas, the Boulder Strip and Laughlin were largely the result of when the casinos in those areas tallied their numbers. “In the big picture, those markets are fine,” he said. June’s gaming revenue resulted in a July Nevada gaming tax and fee collection of $51.8 million, which is up 5.77 percent from the same period last year.

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Marijuana businesses struggle to find bankers By chris kudialis Staff Writer

Making a bank deposit for marijuana store owners in Colorado could involve complex routines: Some spray Febreze on stacks of cash to mask the marijuana smell, and others deposit money orders to avoid federal suspicious activity reports from depositing too much cash, dispensary owners there say. Some of Colorado’s nearly 1,000 licensed dispensaries operate under “don’t ask, don’t tell” circumstances when banking and share little information with banks so they’re allowed to open accounts. To skirt the system, license holders use generic-sounding entities as their business names, such as Denver’s Royal Asset Management and RK Enterprises. Otherwise, they’re stuck with cash — tens of thousands of dollars of it, and no place to deposit their money. “As soon as a bank here gets wind you’re affiliated with the marijuana industry, they’re going to prevent you from getting an account, or close it if you already have one,” said Neil Demers, owner of the Denverbased Diego Pellicer dispensary. “It’s smart to have two or three accounts in case one gets shut down.” “It’s all on the down low,” he added. Nevada weed store owners, who have seen a spike in cash flow since the all-cash business of recreation sales began July 1, have that same problem. Banks here won’t allow dispensaries to open accounts because marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and most banks are federally insured. A small number of dispensaries in Colorado, Oregon and Washington have accounts where the banking institution knows deposited money comes from marijuana sales, and are happy to have these clients. But it will cost you — fees on deposits can be as high as 10 percent, Demers said. Las Vegas-based First Security Bank of Nevada offered banking for medical marijuana stores for less than a year, but stopped dealing with the industry because banking with weed stores was “cost prohibitive” and “burdensome,” CEO Jason Awad said. Ensuring marijuana licensees don’t violate the many state laws governing the industry forces banks to hire compliance staff to monitor their marijuana clients, resulting in added expenditures, Awad said. First Security Bank employed an additional seven full-time staffers to routinely inspect about 120 marijuana clients they serviced, which resulted in “a lot of extra work.” Marijuana is still federally illegal, classified as a Schedule I narcotic, which puts the plant on the same level as heroin in the eyes of the federal government. That imposes a risk for banks, even if marijuana dispensaries are following state laws and regulations, Awad said. “All of a sudden we’re getting visits from the FDIC twice or three times in a span of one year, compared with once every two years before we started marijuana banking,” Awad said. “All of that combined just really paralyzes the bank.” Hope may have been on the horizon following the 2013 publication of the Cole Memorandum, which suggested the U.S. Department of Justice should not devote law enforcement resources to crack down

Andrew Jolley of The+Source said while proxy bank accounts for pot companies were prevalent in other states, he did not think the practice was common in Nevada. Jolley, president of the Nevada Dispensary Association, said banks often catch on to dispensaries operating under vague pretenses within months of opening an account, and such accounts are rarely successful. “My experience is that they’re very good at sniffing that out,” Jolley said. “Once you start depositing large amounts of cash, the red flags are going to go up. And I’m not willing to lie to a bank about that.” The hope is to have banking privileges similar to Joseph Gadsden of Denver’s Native Roots. His disCash changes hands at the Essence cannabis shop as pensary is one of about 120 marijuana-industry clirecreational sales of marijuana begin at dispensaries ents accepted at banks and credit unions that have July 1. (l.e. baskow/staff) opened their doors to weed businesses. Gadsden said access to banking is exclusive, addon those complying with marijuana laws within ing that unless a dispensary owner “knows someone their state. And in 2014, the Obama administration or has a recommendation,” he or she is placed on a published guidelines for banks to serve marijuanawaiting list with dozens of other dispensaries seekrelated businesses following their respective state ing a haven for their cash. His bank, Safe Harbor of laws. Partner Colorado Credit Union, is sought by thouStill, most banks have been unwilling to deal with sands of weed entrepreneurs statewide, but accepts the combination of added expenses and ongoing risk only five new marijuana businesses per month. of criminal prosecution, Awad said. “Once you’re in, you’re in, but getting there can If banking wasn’t a priority for Nevada’s marijuatake months to years, if you get in at all,” Gadsden na industry before the launch of recreational sales said. on July 1, it is now. While medical sales have been Safe Harbor CEO Sundie Seefried said the proongoing since the state’s first dispensary opened in gram banks $80 million per month for the cannabis July 2015, store owners saw their clientele — and industry and demand would cause them to max out cash on hand — multiply by as much as 10 times their pot banking capacity by the end of 2017. when recreational sales began. While known as a national leader in cannabis A study from Headset Inc. found the average disbanking for her work in Colorado, Seefried too said pensary trip costs between $27 and $64, and some her company had been challenged by an “overdispensary owners are reporting an average spend whelming amount” of compliance work. upward of $100 per customer. That means a Las “Banking cannabis businesses opens the door Vegas dispensary averaging 800 daily transactions to potential prosecution for money laundering if would have more than $25,000 on hand by the end you’re not extra careful,” Seefried said. “And the of the day — and that’s a low estimate. consequences can be severe.” “It’s not only a hassle for the business, it’s a hassle For Nevada, the immediate future of marijuana for the customers because they have to get cash, banking is unclear. too,” said David Goldwater, owner of Inyo Fine CanAwad said First Security Bank of Nevada is not nabis dispensary in Las Vegas. “Banking would proplanning to restart cannabis banking anytime soon, vide more security for employees and customers, and no other Nevada financial institutions have anand the lending would give me a source of capital to nounced their intention of doing so either. Nevada vastly improve my ability to operate my business.” state Sen. Tick Segerblom, a long-time marijuana Once giving back every penny generated by sales advocate, added the state’s pot industry is “still tryin Nevada’s medical-only industry for bills, employing to figure banking out.” ee salaries and products, Goldwater says Inyo is just “There are a whole lot of ideas and discussions, now starting to accumulate more cash than the disbut nothing concrete that’s happening,” Segerblom pensary spends. said. “It’s a longer process, and it’s not going to be While banking “would be a great benefit,” he noted fixed tomorrow.” that other Nevada industries, like casinos and gamOne solution, Awad said, lies in the hands of the ing taverns, also operate with substantial amounts federal government. If and when marijuana is reof cash. If any city is used to dealing with the extra moved from the list of Schedule I drugs, he said he’d paper money, it’s Las Vegas, he said. expect more banks, both state and federally char“This is a town where businesses are used to hantered, to open their doors to pot businesses. dling large amounts of cash,” he said. “Our circum“If they don’t change it, marijuana banking is alstances are not completely unique, just unnecessarways going to be in limbo,” he said. “For as much ily cumbersome.” as banks would love to provide the service here, it’s Until banks open their vaults to marijuana dissimply just not worth the risk.” pensaries, some owners — in Nevada and elsewhere Editor’s note: Brian Greenspun, the CEO of Greens— indicated they have unofficial accounts they operpun Media Group, which owns VEGAS INC, has an ate under the radar with hopes banks don’t realize ownership interest in Essence Cannabis Dispensary. marijuana money is going through their system.

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Company, Las Vegas have grown up together coming in at No. 35 on the 2016 Printing Impressions 400 and reporting most recent fiscal year sales of $130.1 million, a 4 percent increase over the previous year. A pioneer in digital printing, Creel’s capabilities include full-color web and sheet-fed printing, variable digital production, digital-rights management, mobile marketing, web-based storefronts, and integrated publishing and digital solutions. With about 800 employees, Creel has six locations, including its 250,000-square-foot headquarters on Sunset Road. It has digital facilities in Las Vegas, Idaho, New Jersey and California, as well as a plant in France. The company recently entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired Mike Weimer, operations manager, checks the registration of a calendar at by Chicago-based LSC Communica- Creel Printing, 6330 W. Sunset Road. (STEVE MARCUS/staff) tions. The sale (the terms of which have not been announced) will have “We feel like we were along for the maiden voyage, like little effect on local operations, acbeing in Goldfield when they discovered gold. We were cording to Creel, who has watched proud to be a part of the initial growth of the city, the the company grow along with Southern Nevada. county and the state, and there’s also a great sense of “When the company was founded pride in being able to pass the business along to my in 1952, there were only two other printing companies in town,” said son as it was passed along to me.” Creel, who recently celebrated his — Allan Howard Creel 80th birthday and now serves as company chairman. He passed the titles of president (2011) and CEO also been a consistent and continuing ing grew to become the benchmark (2015) to his son, Allan Gary Creel. customer through Greenspun Media for quality in the printing industry “Back then, it was all letter-press Group, as well as a business partner in Las Vegas and beyond,” said adverequipment, and my dad was the first in various other ventures,” Greentising guru and international media to put in offset presses,” Creel continspun said. consultant Sig Rogich, president of ued. “We went into the catalog- and “Yes, (Creel) has been sold, but Aladvisory firm the Rogich Communimagazine-printing business, and did lan Jr. will remain at the helm to concations Group. work for the Las Vegas Convention tinue a family stewardship well into “I have known Allan Creel Sr. since Center before it was even built. We the future, carrying on the legacy 1970 or so when we met socially, but I also had the hotel business — El Ranthat Allan Sr. and Debbie gave life really got to know him in 1974, when cho, Riviera, Desert Inn and the Flato,” Greenspun added. “It ain’t easy I started R&R Advertising and needmingo. The city was totally different to be successful in a family busied a printer,” Rogich said. “It took a back in those days. People were ridness and it doesn’t often endure, but while for him to know that we were ing horses on the Strip.” Debbie and Allan sure made it look going to potentially be a good cusA graduate of Las Vegas High that way. And as lifelong members tomer, because R&R started out as a School who studied business and draof the community, I can’t remember small three-person operation. Howma at UNR, Creel went on to attend Debbie or Allan ever saying ‘no’ to a ever, it quickly grew and I became Woodbury Business College in Los charity, an individual or even a small Allan’s largest customer. He never let Angeles. He returned to Southern business in need.” me down, and that’s the way it’s been Nevada when his father fell ill and Rogich expressed a similar sentiwith our business relationship and asked him to come home and take the ment, noting that the Creels have our friendship to this day.” reins of Creel Printing. supported organizations such as OpBrian Greenspun (CEO of GreensAlong with his wife, Debbie Creel, portunity Village, the Boys & Girls pun Media Group, which publishes who has a background in finance and Clubs, Boy Scouts of America and VEGAS INC), also has a long-standoversees accounting functions for Make-A-Wish. ing business and personal relationthe company, Creel has been a driv“I’ll bet there are 200 organizaship with Creel. ing force for the company and an adtions that his company has helped, “My wife and I have been close vocate for Southern Nevada. and I probably asked him to help 100 friends of Allan and Debbie for as “The Creel name is a pioneer name of those just by myself,” Rogich said. long as I can remember, and I have in this community, and Creel Print-

“And it was always the same answer: ‘Yes, we will do that for you.’ ” Larry Ruvo, senior managing director of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Nevada and founder of the Keep Memory Alive foundation and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, is another longtime Creel Printing customer and friend of the family, having known Creel for more than 40 years. “He has been a wonderful friend, a great member of our community and a superb businessman, and we continue to do business with Creel Printing to this day,” Ruvo said. “Allan is an honest, honorable and hard-working man, and his word is his bond.” Third-generation president and CEO Allan Gary Creel grew up in the family business. “My first job was cleaning the alley between the buildings, and I reported to the janitor,” he said. He held a number of positions over the years, learning the business from the ground up before assuming his current post. A graduate of Bentley University who holds a degree in business management, the younger Creel is optimistic about the future of the company as well as the acquisition, which is expected to close this month. “The alignment of the two companies will be a tremendous opportunity not only for our employees, but for our long-term customers and all of our clients,” he said. “With LSC Communications’ depth and with what we’ve done to drive technology in the printing industry in the past five or six years, we’ll be able to continue to grow the platform that was built on my dad’s success as a businessman not only here in Las Vegas, but on a national scale.” Looking back, the company’s growth mirrored the city’s, Allan Howard Creel said. “We feel like we were along for the maiden voyage, like being in Goldfield when they discovered gold,” Creel reflected. “We were proud to be a part of the initial growth of the city, the county and the state, and there’s also a great sense of pride in being able to pass the business along to my son as it was passed along to me. It’s a young man’s world, and with his advanced knowledge and his proficiency in electronics and the digital world, he can’t help but be successful.”

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ribbon cut on new hospital campus In June, North Las Vegas celebrated a new hospital on the corner of Craig Road and Martin Luther King Boulevard, the first of four opening in the valley this year through the partnership of Dignity Health, St. Rose Dominican and Emerus. Emerus, which develops, operates and manages hospitals, provided the “micro-hospital” model. The North Las Vegas space has departments for inpatient and emergency care, with two nurses and one physician serving each patient. In the past month, it has provided care to more than 1,500 people, about 50 patients a day. “Our strategy with all four of the campuses in the Las Vegas market is to provide health care to patients who don’t have access to it currently,” said Erin Monroe, communications manager for Emerus. The promising first-phase numbers lent spirit to the July 20 ribbon cutting on the partnership’s Blue Diamond Campus at 4855 Blue Diamond Road. Representatives of Nevada’s congressional delegation took part in the event, which heralded the planned openings of the next two facilities in August (9880 W. Flamingo Road) and November (4980 W. Sahara Ave.). Overall, the new hospitals are expected to bring 250 jobs to the valley.

Local dignitaries, including Gene Bassett, senior vice president of operations for Dignity Health Nevada (fourth from right at top) cut the ribbon on the Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Blue Diamond Campus. (photos by mikayla whitmore/Staff)

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Divas in Business Entrepreneur Expo Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (also Aug. 8) Cost: $99-$199 Location: New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 614-354-4166, email info@fabulouscsevents.com or visit divasinbusiness.org Keynote speakers at this interactive expo include Pastor Kimberly Jones Pothier; Cynthia Kiser Murphey, president of New York-New York; Andrea Eppolito of Andrea Eppolito Weddings & Events; and Trish Drake, founder of Divas in Business.

Air & Waste Management Association Nevada Section luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m. Cost: $15 for full-time students; $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers with RSVP; $40 for walk-ins Location: Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Ted Lendis at 702-4551653 or lendis@clarkcountynv.gov U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., will talk about environmental issues.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

Water Street District Business Association business networking mixer Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free for members; $20 for nonmembers Location: Nevada Health Centers, first floor of the St. Rose Dominican Medical Plaza Rose de Lima campus, 98 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 103, Henderson Information: Visit wsdba.org Meet, chat and connect during this event.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $35 for members; $55 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson at 702565-8951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Mingle, eat and learn at this event dedicated the Vegas Golden Knights. Connections Silent Auction Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: $40 (registration encouraged at bit.ly/2tENfm2) Location: Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall in the Richard Tam Alumni Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Sarah Chung at 972-9224832 or sarah.chung@unlv.edu Enjoy food and drinks, entertainment and the opportunity to meet members of the community and hotel industry.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 Business by the Book: Grow Your Web Presence Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Amargosa Room, Lied Library at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-4517 or visit library. unlv.edu/bbtb Learn how to establish an e-commerce website and build a social media presence, optimizing your web presence in search engines. Basic

Nevada State Veteran’s Home mixer Time: 5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada State Veterans Home, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City Information: Contact Kassie Ackerson at 702293-2034 or kassie@bouldercitychamber.com Join the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce for its monthly networking mixer. Christian Women in Business meeting Time: 9 a.m. Cost: Free for members; $25 for nonmembers (RSVP at bit.ly/cwibnv) Location: Nevada Hispanic Business Group Conference Center, 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas Information: Email Christy Echols at cechols@ gopdg.net Share your thoughts, ideas, inspirations, truths and accountability with other businesswomen who understand your priorities and commitment.

THURSDAY, AUG. 10 Market Trends in Marijuana Panel Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free (RSVP requested) Location: Kush Lounge, 6154 Coley Ave., Las Vegas

Information: Contact John Laub at 623-2560503 or john.k.laub@gmail.com Mike Brunson, founder and CEO of Caviar Gold; Juliana Whitney, founder and CEO of cannabis business consulting firm the J. Whitney Group; and Ray Schiavone of Tahoe Hydro & Stix will talk about trends in the marijuana industry. Southern Nevada Society for Human Resource Management legal update Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $15 for students; $25 general admission Location: 1385 E. Pama Lane, Suite 111, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-362-0388 or visit snv. shrm.org/events Human resources professionals will hear about recently adopted legislation in the Nevada Legislature and recent developments in the courts that may affect them. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee meeting: K-12 education and workforce/workplace development Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free (open to elected officials and Metro Chamber of Commerce members; RSVP requested) Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Joi Holliday at 702-5863812 or jholliday@lvchamber.com Hear from Frank Woodbeck, vice chancellor for workforce development at the Nevada System of Higher Education; Gia Moore, director of magnet schools and career and technical academies for the Clark County School District; and Niki Bates, director of educational media services for Vegas PBS.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11 Essentials of Gaming Law & Regulation Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $255 Location: Executive Board Room at the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Robert Horgan at 702895-2445 or robert.horgan@unlv.edu This course provides participants with basic knowledge about the systems and laws governing the gaming industry as well as an understanding of how gaming regulations affect the industry.

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National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Finance and Accounting conference

Caesars Palace

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES Chapter 11 Greenlight Organic dba Greenlight Apparel 10624 S. Eastern Ave., Suite A-881 Henderson, NV 89052 Attorney: Gregory Garman at ggarman@gtg.legal

Bid Opportunities Aug. 7 3 p.m. Current production model Type 5 wildland engine Ford F550 Clark County, 604551 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

Aug. 8 2:15 p.m. Russell campus, building and fire protection: public address and audio visual upgrades Clark County, 604534 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

Aug. 9 3 p.m. Current production model 3/4-ton pickups and 12-passenger van Clark County, 604569 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

Aug. 11 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for glass repair and replacement countywide Clark County, 604537 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Aug. 17 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for new chain link fencing and parts Clark County, 604566 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $5,220,000 for 59,303 square feet, industrial 3853 and 3873 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Landlord: 1031 Services Inc. QI for T Properties Landlord agent: Mike DeLew of Colliers International Buyer: Craig Business Park Buyer agent: Greg Pancirov of Colliers International

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411 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: CIII Landlord agent: Scott Donaghe of Avison Young Tenant: Madyson Capital Management Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Taproot Labs License type: Temporary production Address: 4635 Andrew St. Suites B-C, North Las Vegas Owner: TRNVP098 Tax Samaritan License type: Bookkeeper/income tax preparer Address: 3465 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Tax Samaritan Team Bang License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite G102, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Shoemaker Team Mufflers Auto Glas License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 1845 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Ruben Alulema The Donut Bouquet License type: Restaurant Address: 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: The Donut Bouquet Tide Dry Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and services Address: 10140 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson Owner: Looloo LLC

network Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Rasier LLC United Enterprise Holdings License type: General retail sales Address: 7540 Oso Blanca Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Jude Kourdie Vegas Auto Sales & Remarketing License type: Secondhand dealer Address: 1628 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: BCB NV

nance Address: Did not disclose Owner: 4 Aces Carpet Cleaning 702 Tatt Spot License type: Tattoo parlor Address: 4040 W. Craig Road, Suite 112, North Las Vegas Owner: Lash Vegas Tatt Star A Senior for Seniors Handyman License type: Trucking Address: 6005 Winter Meadow St., Las Vegas Owner: Bradford Hutchison

Vegas Bling Queen License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Deborah Palmer-Brower

A2Z Transactions License type: Business support Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Amy Bishop

Vegas Valley Auto License type: Auto sales (new and used) Address: 3853 E. Craig Road, Suites 3-4, North Las Vegas Owner: Deals on Wheels

Aacosta License types: Arcade; residential property maintenance Address: 333 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 300, Las Vegas Owner: Anthony Acosta

Vegas Valley Growers North License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 5785 N. Hollywood Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Vegas Valley Growers North

Acceptance Now #09708 License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2201 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: RAC Acceptance West

Vertec Eco Lawn Maintenance & Design License type: Property maintenance Address: 1020 Perfect Berm Lane, Henderson Owner: Vertec Eco Lawn Maintenance & Design

All Star Driver Education License type: Instruction services Address: 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas Owner: Brent Wall

Vestar Green Valley License type: Real estate sales Address: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 171, Henderson Owner: Vestar Green Valley

Title Boxing Club-Henderson License type: Health/fitness Address: 2581 Anthem Village Drive, Henderson Owner: Tracy Impact

VIP Pest Control License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 4706 Valley Drive, Las Vegas Owner: George Dredla

Tomas Jeronimo Agustin License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jeronimo Agustin

Vitality Bowls #050 License type: Restaurant Address: 7170 N. Durango Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Nutrient Café

TRH Development License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 2673 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Tim Haughinberry

Walter Strickland License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1830 N. Pecos Road, Suite 223, Las Vegas Owner: Walter Strickland

Twearl License types: Designer/draftsman; general retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Twearl & Co.

Wondergear License type: General retail sales Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Kiosk 47, Las Vegas Owner: K & F Services

Uber License type: Transportation

4 Aces Carpet Cleaning Co. License type: Repair and mainte-

Alpha Group Consulting License type: Merchandise broker Address: 720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 205, Las Vegas Owner: Shawn Brown

Owner: Anthony Beltran Antojitos Jalisco License type: Restaurant Address: 2510 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Pulido Family Corporation Araceli Maurina Gonzalez License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Araceli Gonzalez Arriba El Norte License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 3977 Vegas Valley Drive, Suites 4-5, Las Vegas Owner: Fidencio Garcia Artifakt Design Group License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 901 American Pacific Drive, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: 11th Avenue LLC As You Wish Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: KH Productions Ashcraft & Barr License type: Professional services Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 900, Las Vegas Owner: Alicia Ashcraft and Jeffrey Barr ASI Landscaping License type: Lawn maintenance Address: 1350 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 317, Las Vegas Owner: All Services Included

American Defense License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Joseph Politi

Assured Real Estate License type: Real estate sales Address: 160 E. Horizon Drive, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Assured Real Estate

American Locksmith Institute of Nevada License type: School Address: 1625 Athol Ave., Henderson Owner: American Locksmith Institute of Nevada

Banfield Pet Hospital #1896 License type: Professional services — medical Address: 6980 N. Fifth St., North Las Vegas Owner: Medical Management International, Inc.

Angeles Boutique License type: General retail sales Address: 2245 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite J, Las Vegas Owner: Rey Angeles-Pille and Angelica Ulloa-Lopez

Barker Contracting License type: Contractor Address: 2127 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose

Anthem’s Pet Sitter License type: Pet services Address: 12 Hammock Dunes Court, Henderson Owner: Vanessa Tiegs Anthony Beltran License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas

Baughman and Turner License type: Professional services — land development Address: 1210 Hinson St., Las Vegas Owner: Baughman and Turner Best Meat Co. License type: Restaurant Address: 2362 Lexington St., Las Vegas Owner: Quane Ware

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Records and Transactions Best’s Tailor License type: Rental and leasing Address: 1616 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Somsamorn Chianchitlert Big Apple Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and services Address: 7910 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Dynamica Big Bros Grill License type: Restaurant Address: 2312 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Big Bros Grill Big Dawg Plumbing License type: Contractor Address: 2267 W. Gowan Road, Suites 101-117, North Las Vegas Owner: Big Dawg Plumbing Bigg Maxx’s Doggs License type: Temporary merchant Address: 1950 J St., Las Vegas Owner: Max Allen Blackstad, Hrabe & Kirkorsky License type: Professional services Address: 8020 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 225, Las Vegas Owner: Mark Kirkorsky Bogus Productions License type: Professional promoter Address: 8020 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suites 100-407, Las Vegas Owner: Bogus Productions/Graphics Brianna Coklin License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Brianna Conklin Brimhall Eye License type: Professional services — medical Address: 6850 N. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Tyree Carr, M.D. Cafe 525 & Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 1044 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Owner: Garry Hart Canyon Falls Spa and Salon License types: Personal services; barbershop and cosmetology Address: 9310 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, Henderson Owner: CF5 LLC

Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mind on the Move

Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Juliet Hebert

Casitas On Cheyenne License type: Apartment house Address: 5507 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Tomo JD

Dionysios Natsis License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Dionysios Natsis

CBM License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Capital Building Maintenance

Ditronics License type: Automated teller operator Address: 515 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Ditronics Financial Services

CGI Mfg. License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3365 W. Craig Road, Suite 3, North Las Vegas Owner: CGI Mfg. Cheyenne Pest Control License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Eugene Wellnitz Concierge Software Design License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1696 Clovercrest Court, Henderson Owner: Concierge Software Design Custom Garage Storage Solutions License type: Contractor Address: 2701 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 2076, Las Vegas Owner: Custom Garage Storage Solutions Cynthia McCarter License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Las Vegas Owner: Cynthia McCarter D-Raw Tech LV License type: Designer/draftsman Address: 1417 John Bevy Court, Las Vegas Owner: Ramon Juarez D.A. Inghram License type: Contractor Address: 7021 Snow Hill Road , Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose D’s Smokeshop and Gifts License type: Product sales including tobacco Address: 10445 Spencer St., Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Rameshwer

Cardiac Imaging License type: Professional services — medical Address: 1075 American Pacific Drive, Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Sam Kancherlapalli

Delta Gunite and Shotcrete License type: Contractor Address: 120 W. Delhi Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Delta Gunite and Shotcrete

Cari Marshall Coaching License type: Management or consulting service

Dennis Hebert License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage

Ecker Law Group License type: Professional services Address: 3303 Novat St., Las Vegas Owner: Howard Ecker Economy Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 4618 Lost Creek Court, Las Vegas Owner: Rosa Castaneda Ehsan Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 9500 Hillwood Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Ehsan Realty Elite Pro Products License type: General retail sales Address: 6130 Elton Ave., Suite 530, Las Vegas Owner: Hinsong Leung Envelopes of Nevada License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2287 Crestline Loop, Suite A, North Las Vegas Owner: Inland Envelope Co. Enviro-Clean Facility Services License types: Lawn maintenance; trucking Address: 3711 Malner Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Jorge Garcia Erick Pedraza License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4610 Mohave Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Erick Pedraza Euro Master Tek License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3730 Capella Ave., Suite 2, Las Vegas Owner: Carlos Pazramazzini Event Service Solutions License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 282 Juniper Springs St., Henderson Owner: Event Service Solutions Events With a Twist License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Colacion

Events With a Twist License type: Catering with alcohol Addresses: 475 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas; 203 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas; 205 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Colacion Excellent Collision License type: Storage facility — large Address: 3873 E. Craig Road, Suites 9-10, North Las Vegas Owner: Excellent Collision Eztech Electronics License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite E45, Las Vegas Owner: William Woollam and Victor Lazcano Faulkner Wright Fine Art Studio License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: William Wright Fortney & Weygandt License type: Contractor Address: 31269 Bradley Road, Las Vegas Owner: Gregory Freeh Freddie Ramon Design Fine Art Furnishings License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Freddie Ramon Full Circle Events License type: Rental and leasing Address: 6435 Karms Park Court, Las Vegas Owner: Jason Gray and Rudy Lekar Gel Nails & Spa License type: Cosmetology Address: 8221 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Khuat LLC Glacier Eco Clean Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 7416 Spencer St., Las Vegas Owner: Calletano Garcia Global Equity Holdings License type: Collection agency Address: 160 E. Horizon Drive, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Global Equity Holdings Good Chemistry License type: Medical marijuana cultivation facility Address: 491 Eureka Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Good Chemistry Nevada Gort’s Gifts License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2425 Manchester Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Stephanie Gort Gracie Barra Las Vegas

License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 55 S. Gibson Road, Suite 117, Henderson Owner: Las Vegas Jiu Jitsu Greek Delights License type: Restaurant Address: 301 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: It’s Greek to Me Green Therapeutics License type: Medical marijuana production Address: 4635 Andrews St., North Las Vegas Owner: Green Therapeutics Grouchy John’s Coffee License type: Restaurant Address: 6350 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Grouchy John’s Coffee Hector Miguel License type: Real estate sales Address: 7495 W. Azure Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Hector Miguel Hope Medical & Dental Clinic License type: Nonprofit medical Address: 200 Foremaster Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Operation H.O.P.E. Ion Mereuta License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Ion Mereuta J Ravage Productions License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 216 Sharp Edge Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Lawrence James Burton Jr. James Christensen License type: Professional services Address: 601 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Owner: James Christensen Jasmine Ice Cream Shop License type: Restaurant Address: 1306 W. Craig Road, Suite A, North Las Vegas Owner: Chavez Holdings Jasmine’s Cleaning Services License type: Janitorial service Address: 5938 Abyss Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Hugo Vivanco JC’s License type: Handyman/maintenance services Address: 3413 Benson Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: JandC’s LLC Jelly the Pug License type: Clothing sales Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson

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Jennifer Wilde License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Wilde

Las Vegas Zemin Ra License type: Management or consulting service Address: 5430 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Ya Zhou

Jose Pantoja License type: Real estate sales Address: 7942 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jose Pantoja Joy’s Restaurant License type: Restaurant Address: 1430 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Felix Rivera Jumpstart 911 License type: Towing Address: 4438 Ryder Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Jumpstart 911 Karin Lawson-Mauck License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Karin Lawson-Mauck Karl Larsen, O.D. License type: Professional services — medical Address: 8660 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Karl Larsen Karl Larsen, O.D. License type: General retail sales Address: 8660 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Karl Larsen Krista Pasick-Bezner License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Krista Bezner L Makeup Institute License types: School; general retail sales Address: 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: L Makeup Agency & Institute L.A. Laser Hair Removal LV License types: Professional services — medical; general services (counter/office) Address: 621 S. Tonopah Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: L.A. Laser Hair Removal LV Las Vegas Auto Sales License type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 2100 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lopez Investment Group Las Vegas Sno License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 439 Rock Quarry Way, North Las Vegas

BUILDING PERMITS $3,598,980, commercial — new 3940 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Momeni Construction $2,831,550, commercial — alteration 4450 N. Walnut Road, North Las Vegas J.S. Leavitt Enterprises $976,000, tenant improvement 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas W2007 Stratosphere Propco $850,000, tenant improvement 411 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Bank U.S. National Association Trust and C-III Asset Management $813,000, electrical, tenant improvement x2 6605 Grand Montecito Parkway, Las Vegas Waitt-Montecito Real Estate

Las Vegas Rehabilitation Hospital and Healthsouth $278,250, OTC 1025 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas KRG Rampart and D Sink Executive Vice President and CEO $277,000, tenant improvement 740 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas W2007 Arizona Charlie’s Propco $238,827, residential — new 904 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $203,900, tenant improvement 300 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas CCRP/AG Bofa Plaza Owner, M. Stefan and S. Anderson $198,944, residential — new x3 820, 824 and 825 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $180,767, residential — new x3 2278, 2286 and 2290 Pendray Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $180,000, grading 9945 Bright Angel Way, Las Vegas D.R. Horton $169,621, residential — new 2223 Via Italia, Henderson Did not disclose

$750,000, tenant improvement 8855 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Crossroads Commons

$168,731, residential — new 905 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$740,000, commercial — addition 4545 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 4545 West Sahara Ave. LLC

$165,795, residential — new 308 Kindly Way, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada

$626,000, tenant improvement 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas KRG Rampart and D Sink Executive Vice President and CEO

$160,084, residential — new 3164 Hazy Hills Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada

$490,000, commercial — addition 8481 Farm Road, Las Vegas Farm & Durango Investors $470,400, tenant improvement 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Great Wash Park $400,000, tenant improvement 1001 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas KRG Rampart and D Sink Executive Vice President and CEO $310,000, tenant improvement 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas Valley Health System

$158,975, residential — new 1338 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $158,546, residential — new 5741 Petrified Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $153,319, residential — new 2294 Pendray Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $153,319, residential — new 800 Gosworth St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$300,000, tenant improvement 2390 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas C Eagle Spirit

$150,000, commercial — addition 501 Executive Airport Drive, Henderson SDI Industries

$297,700, OTC 1250 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

$150,000, tenant improvement 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 333 MSA Fremont II and GLL Real

Estate Partners $149,659, residential — new 1177 Cold Breeze Drive, Henderson Pulte Homes $149,493, residential — new 312 Kindly Way, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $148,550, residential — new 2259 Palatino St., Henderson KB Home $146,887, residential — new 1358 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $145,833, residential — new 2457 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home $145,000, pool and/or spa 80 Basque Coast St., Las Vegas Romuald and Barbara Pycior $144,669, residential — new 1161 Cold Breeze Drive, Henderson Pulte Homes $141,342, residential — new 23 Porto Malaga St., Henderson Did not disclose $139,900, residential — new 1355 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $139,900, residential — new 1351 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $139,172, residential — new 207 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $138,236, residential — new 796 Gosworth St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $138,236, residential — new 2282 Pendray Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $136,906, residential — new x3 2912, 2920 and 2922 Tranquil Brook Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $130,584, residential — new 3110 Paladi Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $125,926, residential — new x2 2519 and 2547 Ballatore St., Henderson Did not disclose $124,596, residential — new 1330 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $118,103, residential — new x2 211 and 215 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$117,276, residential — new 2919 Tranquil Brook Ave., Henderson KB Home $115,373, residential — new x3 203, 219 and 223 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $115,000, mechanical 2189 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas M & K Heating and Cooling Service $114,781, residential — new 2637 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings $114,171, residential — new 457 Cornelius Kelly Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $113,837, residential — new x3 5113, 5121 and 5125 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $113,837, residential — new 1816 Quartz Ridge Court, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $113,173, residential — new 2342 Borgaro St., Henderson Did not disclose $113,173, residential — new 2343 Via Firenze, Henderson Did not disclose $106,852, residential — new 388 Pulse Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $105,000, tenant improvement 5051 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas LDR & Associates, Ten 15 Development and G. Shelton $102,859, residential — new x2 2902 and 2918 Tranquil Brook Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $102,527, residential — new x2 2908 and 2911 Tranquil Brook Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $100,475, residential — new x2 2344 and 2346 Borgaro St., Henderson KB Home $100,315, commercial — alteration 2805 W. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas Accelerated Construction

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Category: subcontractors (Ranked by number of permanent full- and part-time employees as of june 27)

Year est.

Employees Specialty

Recent projects

Top local executive

Hirschi Masonry 4120 Losee Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-399-2211 • hirschimasonry.com

2009

500

Masonry

Ford & Riley Elementary, Reverence by Pulte Homes and Axis by Pardee Homes

Chad Hirschi, president/CEO

Helix Electric 3078 E. Sunset Road, Suite 9 Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-732-1188 • helixelectric.com

2001

450

Electrical

Credit One, River Mountain Solar and Fanatics

Victor Fuchs, president

WestCor Cos. 5620 Stephanie St. Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-433-1414 • westcorcompanies.com

1989

418

Carpentry, concrete and masonry

Inspirada, Summerlin and Rhodes Ranch

Michael Coronado, CEO

Tradewinds Construction 1714 W. Bonanza Road Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-310-6088 • tradewindsconstruction. com

1988

185

Carpentry and painting/ decorating

Tivoli Village, Goddard School and Children’s Learning Adventure

Jeffrey Vilkin, president

Commercial Roofers 3865 W. Naples Drive Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-876-1777 • commroof.com

1996

150

Roofing/siding

T-Mobile Arena, Ainsworth Gaming and Henderson Hospital

Scott Howard, president

KHS&S Contractors 6680 Amelia Earhart Court Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-597-3200 • khss.com

1996

Carpentry

Tropicana Bridges, Aria Sky Villas and Palm’s Cafe

Shawn Martin, senior vice president

Cal Pac Painting of Nevada 900 S. Commerce St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-383-5144 • calpac.us

1997

Painting/ decorating and painting contractor

Nevada State College, Axis by Pardee and Allegiant Air Headquarters

Sherrie Hermann, president

Sting Alarm 7120 Rafael Ridge Way Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-737-8464 • stingalarm.com

2003

Electrical and security/low voltage

TopGolf

Jon Perry, president

Heritage Surveying 1895 Village Center Circle Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-474-6277 • hs4maps.com

2006

Land surveying

Henderson Hospital, Ikea and Downtown Summerlin

Dennis Layton, president

BEC Environmental 7241 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-304-9830 • becnv.com

2002

Environmental consulting

Interstate 11 Boulder City bypass, Rural Desert Southwest Brownfields Coalition and State Brownfields Program

Eileen Christensen, principal

RTC Technology 5840 La Costa Canyon Court, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89139 702-434-3344 • rtctechnology.com

2007

Structured cabling

Agassi Preparatory Academy and Toll Brothers Community at Summerlin

Sargon Kannya, president

12a

Paragon Pools 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-251-0500 • paragonpoolslv.com

2001

Commercial swimming pool and spa construction and renovations

Holiday Inn Express — Mesquite, South Beach Luxury Resort Apartments, the Rising Star — Mesquite and the Cove Community Pool in Southern Highlands

Joseph Vassallo, president

12b

Philipp’s Communications 8965 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120L Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-647-3000 • go-pcc.com

1986

Electrical and telecommunications

Salvation Army, Pointe Flamingo Business Center and Atomic Motors

Clayton Philipp, president

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