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VEGASINC.COM | JULY 5 - JULY 11, 2015 BY DAVID DAVIS | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC In a small garage in downtown Las Vegas, two entrepreneurs from a tiny Canadian startup are working on what some believe will be the next major industry in Nevada: drones. The startup, Fluttrbox, run by Aristo Mohit-Coker and Nadia Shiwdin, wants to connect two of the disparate communities that are converging to grow the sector: DRONES, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 $1B Nevada’s gaming rev- enue in May, a 3.3 per- cent increase from May 2014 and Nevada’s first billion-dollar month since December 2013. $191.1M Table-game revenue on the Strip in May, up 22.9 percent from a year ago. Slot machine revenue was $272.5 million, up 11.9 percent from May 2014. Industry prepares for takeoff Drones are relatively new to most of the country, but in Nevada, their development is decades in the making ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE

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v e g a s i n c . c o m | J U L Y 5 - J U L Y 1 1 , 2 0 1 5

By DaviD Davis | Special to VeGaS iNc

In a small garage in downtown Las Vegas, two entrepreneurs from a tiny Canadian startup are working on what some believe will be the next major industry in Nevada: drones. ¶ The startup, Fluttrbox, run by Aristo Mohit-Coker and

Nadia Shiwdin, wants to connect two of the disparate communities that are converging to grow the sector:Drones, ContinueD on page 15

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05 06 18Q&A WITH FAVIL WESTThe co-founder and presi-dent of the Foundation Assisting Seniors discusses the organization’s HowRU program, the rewards of volunteering and the importance of tailoring his management style ap-propriately to the task and workers.

THE NOTESPeople on the move, P4

MEET: BATTERIES PLUS BULBSDan Hughes owns two of the franchise’s six South-ern Nevada stores, which offer battery installation services for common and obscure devices, as well battery testing and light-ing services.

TALKING POINTSFranchising: Another av-enue for entrepreneurs, P7

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONA listing of local bank-ruptcies, bid opportuni-ties, brokered transac-tions, business licenses and building permits.

MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWSCalendar: Happenings and events, P17

The List: Commercial real estate developers, P22

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OPEN SEASON ON LAS VEGAS HOUSES

As buyers spend more for new houses, Las Vegas homebuilders are having a better year than they did in 2014.

Builders in 2015 sold 2,360 new homes in Southern Nevada through May, a year-to-year increase of 9 percent, according to Home Builders Research. The median closing price in May was $315,250, up 12.6 percent from a year earlier. Builders also pulled 3,289 new-home permits , a year-to-year jump of 23 percent.

Last year, builders struggled with plunging sales and volatile prices. This year, Las Vegas’ economy remains far from robust, but buyers aren’t skimping.

Just 3 percent of new homes sold in May went for less than $200,000, down from 8 percent in September and 18 percent in 2013, according to Home Builders Research. Meanwhile, 31 percent of May’s sales volume sold in the $300,000 range, up from 25 percent in September . Nine percent of May’s deals were priced between $500,000 and $750,000, up from 7.6 percent in September.

Locals are spending more as already-low borrowing costs fall even further and lenders loosen their purse strings.

The average rate in May for a 30-year mortgage was 3.84 percent, down from 4.19 percent a year earlier, according to Freddie Mac. And U.S. lenders are expected to spend $730 billion this year for home purchases, up 14 percent from 2014, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Money is cheap, but in Las Vegas and elsewhere , only time will tell if today’s housing bargains are tomorrow’s mess.

— ELI SEGALL

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Hospital Corporation of America, which includes Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Chil-dren’s Hospital, supported the Nepal earthquake relief efforts with multiple donations. HCA donated $250,000 to Doctors Without Borders and $250,000 to MedShare International, a nonprofit that redistributes surplus supplies and equipment to those in need. Additionally, HCA agreed to match up to $500,000 of donations from HCA employees and vendors to the American Red Cross to support its relief effort in Nepal.

Merryhill Preschool in Las Vegas raised $1,200 for the Nathan Adel-son Hospice Foundation. Students auctioned off more than 55 original art pieces during “All About Art.” Brian Paco Alvarez, Zappos art cura-tor, and Andrew Kerr, director of the Planetarium at the College of South-ern Nevada, spoke at the event.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is providing free sunscreen to visitors at Wet ’n’ Wild. A kiosk at the entrance of the park dispenses the SPF 30 sunscreen, which is paraben-free, oxybenzone-free and waterproof.

Mollie Scott Stewart re-ceived Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women’s Carolyn Helman Lichten-berg Crest Award in honor of her community ser-vice. Stewart aids children with heart conditions through her support for the Children’s Heart Foundation.

Joseph R. Ganley, a senior litigation partner at Hutchison & Steffen, joined the board of directors of Safe Nest, which aims to eradicate do-mestic violence.

Frank Fuentes, communications and social media director at Tro-sper Communica-tions, was elected to the board of di-rectors of Friends of Parkinson’s. Fuentes will con-centrate primarily on public relations, social media and event management.

Create A Change Now unveiled an ed-ible garden at Squires Elementary in North Las Vegas. Sponsors M.J. Dean Construction, Park West, Locsha En-gineering, Grass Roots, Star Nursery and Las Vegas Rock helped build the garden. Create A Change Now adopts at-risk schools and helps them build

gardens.

Mya Reyes, president of the Las Ve-gas Gay Visitors Bureau, received the Ally for Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign’s 10th annual gala dinner. Former Assemblyman James Healey, director of hotel operations at New York-New York, received the Equality in the Community Award. The Human Rights Campaign is the na-tion’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights group.

In conjunction with the Red Cross, Las Vegas firefighters went door to door to educate the public about pool safety as part of the Safe Pools Rule campaign.

Firefighters of Southern Nevada and Fremont Street Experience raised $6,800 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through revenue from SlotZilla.

Southern Nevada Olive Garden restaurants donated $8,000 to Three Square as part of the Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Restaurants Foundation.

At Griffith Elementary School, 105 first-graders received snacks and stu-dent-made, educational math games from Ronnow Elementary School’s fifth-graders in student council. The gift was part of Matt Smith Physical Therapy’s “Change Reaction,” which encourages students to pay it forward to other students to develop a sense of community.

Children from The Shade Tree and their mothers were treated to snacks

at the Smith’s at 2255 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas. Children shopped for Mother’s Day presents with the help of Smith’s employees from Women’s Edge, a group within the Smith’s organization. The kids also decorated cookies and gift bags for their moms, and imprinted their hand-prints on canvas as an added gift.

Nevada State College bestowed its President’s Medal Award to Beverly Rogers, Marydean Martin and Sonia McTaggart-Anderson. The award honors local leaders and philanthro-pists who have shown extraordinary commitment to the college’s mission.

Intelicare Direct, a customer-service support company, partnered with the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow’s ex-offender program. The foundation provides job train-ing, coaching and support to people who were previously incarcerated. For every ICD employee who came to the office with crazy hair, one haircut was donated to someone trying to get back into the workforce. Haircuts were provided by advanced stylist students at Paul Mitchell The School – Las Vegas.

The Nevada 150 Foundation, formed to help the state Sesquicentennial Commission plan events and edu-cational projects, awarded UNLV a $15,000 grant to continue the NV 150 Teaching with Historic Places initiative. The grant supports graduate student interns who share their university re-search results with K-12 teachers and students.

Aristocrat Technologies donated

$22,980 to Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. Money was raised through

a Make-A-Wish Walk and employee

participation in a “Fast for February

Initiative,” in which employees gave

up a favorite food and/or drink for 30

days and donated the money saved

to Make-A-Wish. Those efforts raised

$11,490, and the company matched

the donation.

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks partnered

with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth to provide 2,000

sack lunches and 6,000 hygiene kits

to children. Each week, the Partner-

ship for Homeless Youth distributes

300 to 500 sack lunches and hygiene

kits to at-risk and homeless youths in

Southern Nevada.

Volunteers from the Time Travelers Foundation handed out 1,000 gift

bags to the public. The foundation

aims to teach people about epilepsy.

Señoras of Excellence and Señores of Distinction honored several mem-

bers of the community during its 10th

annual awards gala. The organiza-

tion comprises men and women who

support the educational growth of

young Latinos in the Las Vegas Valley.

Honorees were Cirque du Soleil, cor-

poration of excellence; MGM Resorts International, corporation of distinc-

tion; Wayne Newton, humanitarian

of the year; and Nancy Houssels,

co-founder Nevada Ballet Theatre

and founder of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, lifetime

achievement. Señoras of Excellence

were Angelica Quiroz-Maralason,

public information and special events,

Southern Nevada Water Authority – Springs Preserve, and Tina Quigley,

general manager, Regional Transpor-tation Commission of Southern Ne-vada. Señores of Distinction were Dr. K. Warren Volker, CEO of WellHealth Quality Care, and Bart Patterson,

president of Nevada State College.

The event raised money for the UNLV Foundation, Nevada State College,

College of Southern Nevada, Nevada Hospital Association, Puerto Rican Association Scholarship Fund, CAEO at UNLV, H.E.A.R.T. for Children with Autism, Latin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, City Impact and

Miss Nevada scholarships.

The Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels America, up to $20,000, for

each person who commits at Sun-dayDinnerPledge.com to regularly

scheduling family dinners. “For se-

niors, it’s not what’s on their plate that

matters most at mealtime — it’s who

is at the table with them,” said Bonnie Reppert, owner of the local Home

Instead Senior Care office.

Apricot Lane Boutique in Town

Square donated 20 percent of profits

from a recent sale to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.

STEWART

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The Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas raised more than $60,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. The 11th year of the run brought together more than 950 runners and walkers. Southern Nevada McDonald’s restaurants also raised $42,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas scholarship program during an annual Green for Grads one-day fundraiser. Since the scholarship program was established in 1999, local McDonald’s owner/operators have helped award more than $3.3 million in scholarships to high school seniors in Clark and Nye counties.

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What has made the Foundation Assisting Seniors successful over the past 13 years?

The commitment by the founders, trustees and volunteers to provide services that enable seniors to live and remain safe in their homes as long as possible. All of these volunteers receive no compen-sation, so we are truly grateful for their commit-ment to giving back to our community.

What is the HowRU Program? Over the past several years, in just one of our se-

nior communities, more than 35 seniors died and went undiscovered for extended periods of time (from three days to six weeks.) The HowRU Pro-gram provides a check-in system to minimize the risk of seniors in need of immediate assistance be-ing unable to contact help. Foundation volunteers call each person who signs up for the program every day at a time (or times) they specify. The operator announces, “This is the HowRU operator, how are you? If you are OK, press 1. If you need help, call 9-1-1.” Then, if there is no answer, 15 minutes later, the call is repeated. If there is still no answer, a call is made to the person’s first emergency contact. If that is not answered, a call is made to the second emergency contact. If there is no answer, our moni-tor calls 9-1-1. We believe this program will save lives in the long run.

You’ve received numerous awards for your work with the senior community. What has been your greatest achievement thus far?

Building the Foundation Assisting Seniors into a viable organization that has provided more than 75,000 senior assists in its 14 years of operation.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

The Foundation Assisting Seniors does not pay salaries to people who assist our clients and com-munity. We rely on our volunteer force of more than 100 senior peers to serve our clients. The real chal-lenge is keeping the volunteers motivated.

What has been the most rewarding part of your job?

Seeing, in real time, the appreciation for the as-sistance we provide. The smiling faces, the thank-you emails and letters, telephone calls and one-on-one conversations with those we have helped are icing on the cake.

What do you do after work? Play golf, answer emails, read, play bridge and go

out with friends.

Describe your management style.

Looking back over my working years, I’ve had to use different styles to suit the line of work.

As a developer/general contractor who owned my own company, I listened to all proposals made by staff, then made a decision. You might call that the autocratic, dictatorial or authoritative style, which I found very effective when running a small corpo-ration.

As a retired airline pilot and former union leader, consensus of the crew was the way to have a safe and trouble-free flight.

As a fighter pilot, I made decisions quickly and efficiently, no discussion, no feedback — purely dic-tatorial.

As the president of the Foundation Assisting Se-niors, I listen carefully to all opinions and recom-mendations, and then require a vote. Working with an all-volunteer group of trustees and associates requires more than consensus; it requires obtain-ing a hard commitment. Depending on the issue, I may use several management styles but, in the case of working with volunteers, the style required is more leadership than management.

Where do you see yourself and your com-pany in 10 years?

Being realistic, at my age, 10 years is a long time. But I do expect to continue to develop programs that serve the senior community. We expect to con-tinue our expansion in the Las Vegas Valley, Cali-fornia and the West, effectively multiplying our

services exponentially.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field?

I’ve already held my dream job — being an F-105 combat fighter pilot. I’m a bit beyond that now, as I don’t think I could pull the G’s I once was able to.

Whom do you admire and why? My wife, Pat. After more than 54 years of mar-

riage, she remains a beautiful lady, organized and focused.

What is your biggest pet peeve?People who make promises and don’t keep them.

What is something that people might not know about you?

I don’t watch TV.

Anything else you want to tell us? Last year, the foundation responded to more than

10,000 requests for assistance services, including nonmedical health assistance, limited home-main-tenance assistance, loans of mobility equipment and funding for senior support groups. As it enters its 14th year of service to the senior community, the foundation will continue its development and fund-ing of new services while maintaining and improv-ing its existing services to ensure the safety, secu-rity and independence of the senior community.

Q&A with fAvil west

‘We believe this program will save lives’

Favil West’s nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors. (STEVE MARCUS)

Favil West promised himself that when he retired, he would give back to the community as much as he could. And when the for-mer fighter pilot stopped working for himself and his family, he started working for others. West is co-founder and president of the Foundation Assisting Seniors, a nonprofit organization that provides help to senior citizens in need.

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by the numbers

$96.9 billionEstimated economic impact Tesla Motors’ Reno gigafac-tory could have on Nevada, according to a state-com-

mission report.

$422,380Legal fees Steve Wynn

was ordered by a Califor-nia judge to pay to hedge fund manager Jim Chanos. Wynn had sued Chanos for slander, but the judge dis-

missed Wynn’s lawsuit with prejudice.

4 millionPassengers who flew in

or out of McCarran Inter-national Airport in May. It was the airport’s busiest

month in more than seven years thanks to several

special events, including the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

and Rock in Rio USA.

$44.6 million Revenue received by down-town Las Vegas casinos in

May, a 15.5 percent increase from May 2014.

10 percentShare of Medicaid costs

Nevada will pay for by 2020 for poor residents. Medic-aid is fully funded by the federal government now,

but the state will begin pay-ing 5 percent of the cost in

2017.

$25,000The fine Las Vegas Bitcoin

poker operator Bryan Micon will pay to avoid jail time.

Micon pleaded guilty to one felony count of operating an unlicensed interactive

gaming system.

447Average number of days it takes to foreclose on a

home in Nevada after a no-tice of default is filed. That’s up from 386 days last year,

according to RealtyTrac.

93,000Anticipated square footage

of Hospitality Hall, a new hospitality center proposed

for UNLV.

Describe your business.

Batteries Plus Bulbs provides local consumers and businesses access to more than 50,000 types of batteries, light bulbs and accessories.

Our stores provide thousands of batteries for devices rang-ing from the common to the obscure. The store also tests, conditions and rebuilds battery packs for rechargeable house-hold and business-to-business products. We offer bat-tery installation services for watches, keyless remotes, computers, smart phones, cars, trucks and golf carts. Free car and truck battery testing also is also available, as are automotive accessories.

Batteries Plus Bulbs’ light bulb products include ev-erything from common recessed and track lighting to extraordinary, highly specialized light bulbs.

What is the most common service your store offers?

Testing batteries in devices, computers, cars and trucks is our most common service. Prior to making a purchase, customers want to be sure the problem they are having is actually being caused by a battery that has reached the end of its useful life. Testing batteries also helps customers determine if their charging equipment or systems are functioning properly. It doesn’t help our clients to invest in longer-lasting, higher-capacity bat-teries if their charging systems are defective. Often, we provide a new charger for a client’s computer when they originally thought the battery was the problem.

We offer free and, for the most part, immediate auto-mobile battery testing. The equipment we use not only

will test the critical capacities of the battery but also analyze the vehicle’s charging system. The test usually takes less than 10 minutes.

A popular service has been the installation of batteries at our customers’ homes and plac-es of business. It is especially difficult for people to get their golf cart, mobility device, mo-tor home or boat to our store for

testing and battery replacement.

Who are your customers?

Almost half of all the business at Batteries Plus Bulbs stores is commercial. Retail is still the major component of our business, although we are visited throughout the day and evening by small-business owners and manag-ers maintaining their locations.

What makes your business unique?

When a customer comes into our store, our associates demonstrate ways to save money on battery and light bulb needs and explain the various purchase options available. We can also recycle old batteries, light bulbs and select portable electronic devices as an added value.

What have you learned from the recession?

Try to be fiscally responsible, don’t spend money you don’t have, don’t promise what you can’t deliver and be willing to accept responsibility for your actions. I think these concepts escape most politicians, which, in my humble opinion, creates recessions. I’ve also learned that elections have consequences.

No charge? Test the battery before you buyDan Hughes owns two Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in Southern Nevada. (STEVE MARCUS/STAff)

batteries Plus bulbsAddress: 1381 W. Sunset Road, in Henderson;

2546 E. Craig Road, in North Las Vegas Phone: Henderson 702-852-2015;

North Las Vegas 702-852-1776Website: batteriesplus.com

Hours and days of operation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday;

11 a.m.-6 p.m. SundayOwned/operated by: Dan Hughes

In business since: 2015

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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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Franchising: Another avenue for entrepreneurs

M any people forget that fran-chising is classic entrepre-neurship.

The basic idea is that fran-chise system sponsors, or franchisers, share their knowledge about running a business. Of course, that is not free. The the franchisee agrees to pay a one-time fee and ongoing royalties, and contribute to umbrella marketing programs. In return, they get to use the franchiser’s estab-lished brand and business model.

Anyone interested in buying a franchise needs to do the homework. A good starting point is the International Fran-chising Association website (IFA.org). Keep in mind, though: It is a trade association, so its view on the industry will be overwhelmingly positive. IFA also sponsors franchising shows around the world and takes positions on legislation that affects franchising.

A great investment for potential franchisees is attending an IFA show to meet with companies and gather informa-tion.

Franchise systems make extensive use of contracts, which govern all aspects of the business relationship. Historically, contracts have addressed mainly the rights of the franchiser. Recently, some systems (e.g. Taco Bell) have introduced more balanced and shorter contracts. Studies have shown that franchisees often sign contracts without legal represen-tation and end up regretting it.

There are several useful websites for people considering

franchising. UnhappyFranchisee.com pres-ents a skeptical look at the industry. There are links on the site to franchise attorneys and a message board. Bluemaumau.com (named after a fish) has a variety of content,

including lists of franchisee failure rates.Recently, the industry has been trying to lure franchisees

with incentives such as fee waivers or programs such as IFA’s VetFran, which focuses on military veterans because of their strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, ability to take charge and lead, and willingness to follow orders. If veterans stick to the franchiser’s proven methods, they have a good chance to be successful. Anytime Fitness currently has a program for veterans.

IFA also has an initiative called NextGen, aimed at young franchisees.

Another issue in franchising is failure rates. The industry often quotes 5 percent, which is low compared with small busi-ness in general. Franchisee screening and training contribute to the lower rate. However, many academic studies poke holes in the 5 percent figure. The industry normally does not count “turnover” as failure, and many locations do turn over.

Overall, franchising is a good compromise between the corporate world and independent business. A franchisee re-ally is a “semi-independent” businessperson.

James Cross is a marketing professor at Lee Business School at UNLV. He has a doctorate from the University of Minnesota and has taught franchising courses in Southeast Asia.

guest column: james cross

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Rules for skill-based slots being writtenBy J.D. MorrisStaff Writer

Nevada’s effort to make casino floors feel more like arcades advanced recently as gaming regulators started crafting the rules to govern the intro-duction of skill into the state’s slot ma-chines.

The Gaming Control Board held its first workshop to receive input on regulations that will implement Sen-ate Bill 9, which Gov. Brian Sandoval signed into law in May. The bill directs regulators to encourage “innovative, al-ternative and advanced technology” in casino games — now the board is mak-ing rules to figure out exactly how that will work.

Once in place, the regulations should let slots play more like arcade and video games by allowing for an element of skill, ideally making the games more appealing to customers who aren’t at-tracted to traditional slots.

Board Chairman A.G. Burnett said he expects the skill-based regulations will bring a “sea change” to the casino industry.

“Really, what we are looking at is at-tempting to steer the state onto a new path, onto a new road, in terms of gam-ing,” he said. “Everyone here knows that we need a complete reinvigoration of slot games.”

The bill was championed by the As-sociation of Gaming Equipment Manu-

facturers in large part to lure younger and more technologically savvy play-ers onto casino floors. The association represents the biggest names in the slot industry, including International Game Technology and Scientific Games.

But while the industry wants the new rules to help it evolve, advocates were clear that the introduction of skill will not entirely replace traditional slots.

“It’s intended to be accretive to what is on the floors today,” attorney Dan Reaser told the board, representing the equipment association. “It is not intended to cannibalize the existing market.”

Reaser presented extensive regula-tory recommendations that brought to light some complications the board will need to work out as it implements the Senate bill. For example, the bill men-tions three distinct game categories: games of chance, games of skill and hybrid games. Determining standards for the third category — namely, how to ensure a proper balance between chance and skill — is a tricky task for regulators.

The workshop also illuminated some of the new game possibilities the regu-lations could afford, such as “in-session features.” Under that proposal, includ-

ed in the recommendations from the equipment association, a player could be presented with an option that would allow him or her to select an item that improves gameplay. New mutliplayer games and the incorporation of social networking technology via video dis-plays are other ideas included in the proposal.

Eric Meyerhofer, the CEO of Gam-blit Gaming, said it’s important that regulators let new games get to the ca-sino floor as quickly as possible.

“If the process we end up with is too slow to move, you’ll aim at a target, and by the time it’s on the floor, it’s too late,” he said.

Gamblit makes products that play a lot like popular video games but with a wagering element added in, and the company has expressed interest in breaking into the Nevada market. In a document submitted to the board, Gamblit said the demographic targeted by the new rules is used to “playing a wide variety of ever changing content,” so casinos need to be able to keep their floors fresh with new or updated games if they want to capture those players.

Burnett said the board would soon schedule another workshop to con-tinue crafting the regulations. Once the board is satisfied, it will pass the baton to the Nevada Gaming Commission, which has the final say over what rules are adopted.

A player operates a joystick for a skill-based bonus game on an IGT slot

machine during the Global Gaming Expo in 2012. (sTEvE marcus/sTaff fIlE)

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By J.D. MorrisStaff Writer

When casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian died, he left behind an unimpeachable legacy in Las Ve-gas, where he built the gaming empire of MGM Resorts International.

He also left behind a significant ownership stake in MGM Resorts. His shares will eventu-ally be sold, a regulatory filing suggested.

While Kerkorian stepped away from an execu-tive role at MGM Resorts years ago, his Beverly Hills-based private investment firm Tracinda Corp. is still the company’s largest shareholder, with a stake of about 16 percent valued at about $1.75 billion.

The firm said in a regulatory filing that Ker-korian’s will calls for an “orderly disposition” of Tracinda’s common stock in MGM Resorts, though it offered few other details.

According to Tracinda’s filing with the Securi-ties and Exchange Commission, the will desig-nated Anthony Mandekic, CEO of Tracinda as well as a director of MGM Resorts, as the execu-

tor of Kerkorian’s estate. “Once such appointment has been formalized,

Mr. Mandekic will be able to implement the di-rections of the Kerkorian will with respect to the orderly disposition of the common stock,” the filing says. “However, Tracinda continues to be-lieve that there is substantial value in the assets of MGM Resorts and that the company is a good long-term investment.”

Chris Jones, an analyst with Union Gaming Group, said he’d be surprised if the shares were sold all at once.

Kerkorian’s death in Los Angeles came nine days after his 98th birthday. He was remem-bered widely as an influential casino industry executive who built the largest hotel in the world three times: first with the International (now the Westgate) in 1969, then the MGM (now Bally’s) in 1973 and then the MGM Grand in 1993.

Kerkorian founded the MGM Resorts gaming giant, which today runs many of the most promi-nent Strip resorts, including the Bellagio, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay.

Kerkorian’s will calls for ‘orderly’ sale of stock

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U.S. Highway 95 will be called the “Electric High-way,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said in announcing that Nevada would join NV Energy to install charging sta-tions for electric cars between Las Vegas and Reno.

Using existing power lines between Las Vegas and Reno, the plan is to partner with five business-es along U.S. Route 95 and install three chargers at each by the end of the year.

Money for the project will come from NV Energy and Nevada’s renewable energy tax abatements.

Marie Steele, manager of electric vehicles and renewable energy of NV Energy, said 1,400 electric cars are registered in Nevada.

In Nevada, there are 92 electric charging sta-tions with 292 outlets, according to the U.S. Depart-ment of Energy website, compared with Arizona’s 312 electric charging stations and 787 outlets. The numbers do not include residential electric charg-ing infrastructure.

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Why hasn’t marijuana industry sparked to life?By conor shineStaff Writer

In November, Joe Lamarca invited media members for a sneak preview of what he hoped would be the first dispensary in Nevada to begin le-gally selling medical marijuana to patients.

Construction had just begun, with workers tearing up floors, putting in new walls and installing security sys-tems that would turn the building, located next to a bar and a dentist’s office in a shopping center near Jones Boulevard and Robindale Road, into a Fort Knox of pot.

Ever optimistic, Lamarca antici-pated the store, dubbed Euphoria Wellness, would be open to patients in early January.

Seven months later, construction has been completed, inspections passed and employees hired. Lamarca even in-vited the public to tour the dispensary and see the cases where medical mari-juana would soon be displayed.

But still, not a single gram of mari-juana has been sold by Euphoria Well-ness or any other dispensary in Ne-vada, despite it being two years since the Legislature passed a law creating a system of growing facilities, labora-tories and retail dispensaries.

For Lamarca, the issue comes down to one of supply. With growing operations just getting started and crops taking several weeks to several months to harvest, there isn’t much product to sell.

While waiting for their crop to come in, Lamarca and his partners at Eupho-ria Wellness had planned to buy their initial stock from patients who had been licensed to grow their own plants under the state’s previous law.

But a dispute with Clark County over how much medical marijuana Euphoria Wellness can buy from an individual patient has thrown that plan into jeopardy and delayed the dispensary’s opening.

It was just one of many setbacks suffered by operators eager to open.

When the Legislature passed the new medical marijuana laws in 2013, in-dustry insiders projected stores would be up, running and selling to patients by the start of this year. But a lengthy application process followed by even more rule-making and several legal dis-putes have set back the timeline.

“The industry is being held back a little bit by government,” said Jason Sturtsman, who co-owns a cultivation and production facility in North Las Vegas and manages Las Vegas Releaf,

a soon-to-open dispensary in Las Ve-gas. “A lot of these businesses, when they applied in August, started paying rent. They’re already starting to hem-orrhage cash.”

In the meantime, medical marijua-na entrepreneurs have been caught in the lurch after having invested millions of dollars into the licensing process and building their facilities without a single dollar of return on their investments so far. The pinch has forced many businesses to raise additional funding, either by asking current investors to pour in more money or selling off stakes in their operations in return for new capital.

“I don’t think it’s gone as smooth-ly as it could have gone,” said Dave Thomas, whose group NevadaPure recently broke ground on a cultiva-tion and production facility on Boul-der Highway. Thomas estimated that his group has had to raise more than $1 million above what was initially ex-pected to fund ongoing startup costs.

“There were a lot of hurdles to go through,” he said. “You had to sustain your business and your facilities for a very long period of time, which made the thing much more costly than what people initially thought it would be. I think it’s agonizing for people to con-tinue to have to reach into their own finances and their own net worth to keep the business going.”

Patients also have suffered, as the delays mean an even longer wait for access to medical marijuana. The drug has been legal for medicinal use in Nevada since voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2000, but until now patients were required to grow their own plants or turn to a

black market of medical marijuana delivery services.

“There are not options out there for patients,” Sturtsman said. “Do you want your mother or father who’s suf-fering from cancer going out to the street corner to buy cannabis?”

No single factor is to blame for the lengthy delays. Instead, extended de-liberations at multiple steps of the process, generally driven by a sense of caution and thoroughness by regula-tors, have combined to put the indus-try’s launch behind schedule.

After the 2013 law was passed, the state anticipated it would begin its licensing application process in the spring of 2014. But as regula-tors worked to create the rules and evaluation criteria from scratch, that process didn’t launch until August, meaning state licenses needed to op-erate dispensaries and growing facili-ties weren’t awarded until November.

In the meantime, Clark County came up with its own zoning and land use process for medical marijuana businesses.

This caused problems when the state and county disagreed on which busi-nesses should be awarded one of the limited number of dispensary licenses. The two sides agreed on only 10 of the 18 licenses designated for unincorpo-rated Clark County, leaving some dis-pensaries with state approval but no county license and others with sign-off from the county but not the state.

The schism led to lawsuits that put applicants in legal limbo for months, although a new law passed by the Leg-islature during the most recent ses-sion is expected to resolve the issue.

Another key process, writing the

rules for independent testing labora-tories, didn’t begin until January, with regulations being finalized only in the past few weeks. The labs are a crucial piece of the medical marijuana system — without labs to test the product, dis-pensaries can’t legally sell it to patients. So far, one lab has opened and another is expected to open soon, although there hasn’t been anything to test yet because only a handful of cultivation operations have begun growing plants.

With the growing process taking up to three months to produce market-able product, the industry should hit its stride later this year.

Despite the angst and hardship caused by the delays, medical mari-juana operators credit the state for the thoroughness of its regulations.

For instance, Colorado only re-cently imposed uniform standards requiring labs to test for potency and contaminants, while Nevada will have extensive rules covering how labs test for everything from molds to pesti-cides.

“I’m kind of glad they took their time. I think the slower you do things, the more thought-out it is,” said Antonio Del Hierro, CEO of Steep Hill Nevada laboratory. “I can see why a lot of people are upset. I’d rather them get it right the first time than us having to revamp (the rules) every couple of months.”

Derek Peterson, CEO of the public-ly traded Terra Tech, praised Nevada’s regulations for being fair, merit-based and more “entrepreneur-friendly” than those of other states.

“The reason (the industry) invited so much competition is it allowed for people to have a return on their in-vestment. We think it’s going to be one of the largest markets in the country,” said Peterson, whose company holds eight licenses for dispensaries, culti-vation and production facilities state-wide. “The state put out very clear standards in terms of the application process. We had clear, concise info and always got a swift response.”

Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, who played a key role in lead-ing the county’s licensing efforts, ad-mits things have taken longer than ex-pected but isn’t sure what could have been done differently.

“We approved 18 dispensaries and all of the cultivators a year ago,” Sisolak said. “I would have thought it would have been done in less than a year. I think it took a lot longer than a lot of operators anticipated for planning, inspections and tenant im-provements.”

spokesman Jim Ferrence, from left, and owners Deanne Lamb and Joe

Lamarca of Euphoria Wellness hosted an open house in November but have not

yet been able to sell their first ounce of medical marijuana. (l.E. baskoW/staff filE)

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drones, from page 1

Unmanned aerial systems could have up to $8 billion annual economic impactlarge institutional clients who need the detailed data drones can collect and hobbyist drone operators who can collect it.

Drones, once regarded as only mili-tary weapons or hobbyists’ toys, ap-pear poised to become mainstream in the United States and already have become big business in Nevada. Steve Hill, executive director the Gover-nor’s Office of Economic Develop-ment, has estimated Nevada’s drone industry could have an economic im-pact of up to $8 billion annually.

Although drones are new to much of the United States, Nevada has been developing and using them for more than two decades. The Nevada Insti-tute for Autonomous Systems con-siders Nevada “the birthplace of the UAS industry.”

Nevada’s connection with drones can be traced to the 1990s, when the U.S. Air Force began flying Preda-tor drones out of Indian Springs Air Force Base. Today, that base, renamed Creech, is one of the main locations from which Air Force pilots fly drones for military opera-tions around the world.

Anti-drone pro-testers often demon-strate and occasionally are arrested at the base. But the drones have created jobs, both within the military and in support-ing businesses such as Battlespace, which provides support services for military drones.

Drones’ nonmilitary uses also are well-suited to Nevada’s open spaces and sunny weather. The Desert Re-search Institute, for example, has used drones to collect data for sci-entific experiments for more than a decade.

Commercial uses of drones re-mains experimental, but Nevada has proved to be an attractive place for companies to develop and test drones. Two years ago, Drone America, one of the first civilian drone manufactur-

ers in Nevada, started building drones for

sea rch-a nd-res-cue operations and disaster re-lief.

For many years, Federal Aviation Ad-

m i n i s t r a t i o n regulations made

using drones for commercial purposes

impractical or illegal, which restricted the growth

of the industry. That changed in 2013, when Nevada applied for and was selected as one of six states where the FAA could test how to use unmanned vehicles in civilian airspaces, including for commercial purposes.

The FAA now is using Nevada air space to test how to integrate drones with current and next-generation air-traffic control systems.

But the symbolic value of Nevada’s selection appears to have had a bigger impact on the industry than the FAA tests themselves. Last year, the Gov-ernor’s Office for Economic Develop-ment created the nonprofit Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems

to coordinate with the FAA and to promote business uses for drones in the state. And there already has been a spike in the number of drone companies launching in or moving to Nevada.

In 2014, two UNLV students start-

ed Skyworks Aerial Systems to make drone development kits; Australian company Flirtey partnered with UNR to develop a commercial drone delivery service; local company Ar-rowData began offering aerial film-ing and data collection using drones; and drone manufacturer Ashima Devices said it would move its head-quarters from Pasadena, Calif., to Reno, where it expects to employ 400 Nevadans by 2018.

To support these and other compa-nies expected to arrive soon, the Ne-vada System of Higher Education has started programs to teach students about drones. Engineering schools at UNR and UNLV now offer UAS minors, and in April, UNLV opened its Drones and Autonomous Systems Laboratory. Paul Oh, the Lincy Pro-fessor of Unmanned Aerial Systems, directs the laboratory.

Although the future looks good for the drone industry, its present remains turbulent. FAA regulations still prevent many commercial uses of drones, such as the delivery service Flirtey provides in Australia but can-not legally offer here. Regulations are so strict, Amazon moved its drone-testing program to Canada, which has more lenient laws.

Congress has responded by intro-ducing interim legislation designed to encourage companies such as Am-azon and Google to keep their drone development programs in the United States.

In early 2017, the FAA is expected to release new rules for drones. The regulations could lead the public to stop regarding drone companies as experimental and accept them as more mainstream businesses, simi-lar to the shift that happened to In-ternet businesses in the late 1990s. And that could mean a surge of in-vestment as drone companies be-come seen as safer bets.

Until then, Nevada’s drone compa-nies are pressing forward. This year, ArrowData was approved by the FAA to use drones for news gathering, and in early September, Las Vegas will host InterDrone, promoted as the largest commercial drone show in North America.

sen. dean Heller, r-nev., was on hand at an event to announce the Federal Aviation

Administration’s first issuance of an unmanned aerial systems test site special

airworthiness certificate last year near Boulder City. (AssoCiAted press File)

Nevada droNe timeliNe

n 1990s: Air Force starts piloting Predator military drones from Indian Springs Air Force Base

n 2004: Desert Research Institute starts using drones to collect data for scientific experiments

n 2007: Battlespace Flight Services opens

n 2011: Drone America opens

n 2013: FAA selects Nevada as one of six national drone test sites

n 2014: Nevada Institute for Autono-mous Systems established; UNR and UNLV start offering minor programs about drones; Nevada gets more drone companies, including Skyworks Aerial Systems, Ashima Devices, Flirtey and ArrowData

n 2015: Nevada legislators introduce two drone-related bills; UNLV opens its Drones and Autonomous Systems Laboratory; the InterDrone conference will be in September at the Rio

Many in the drone

industry prefer the term UAS, or

unmanned autonomous system, over the more

colloquial drone, in part to distinguish commercial

and civilian devices from military

drones.

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Calendar of eventsTuesday, July 7

Large Vision Business Network Mixer

ninth anniversary luncheon

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35

Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Email [email protected]

The event will include more than 6,000 exhibits

and 50,000 attendees. There will be live enter-

tainment, lunch and a silent auction.

Thursday, July 9

Society for Marketing Professional

Services Las Vegas: City Hall tours

Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free for members,

$15 for nonmembers

Location: Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St.,

Las Vegas

Information: Email [email protected]

Las Vegas City Hall has won awards from the

American Public Works Association, U.S. Con-

ference of Mayors and Association of Energy

Engineers. Tour the building, and learn about the

city’s past and plans for the future.

CDC Gaming webinar: “Protecting

your casino from card counters”

Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $149

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Learn how to detect vulnerabilities in a casino

and how to equip yourself with the skills to

catch card counters.

Friday, July 10 Federalist Society luncheon

Time: 11:45 a.m. Cost: $50 for general admis-

sion, $35 for state, county and city attorneys

and students

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

Las Vegas

Information: Email [email protected]

Randy E. Barnett, a professor of legal theory and

director of the Georgetown Center for the Con-

stitution, will discuss Democratic and Republican

views of the Constitution.

Monday, July 13 Vegas Young Professionals

Toastmasters meeting

Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free

Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Com-

merce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las

Vegas

Information: Email [email protected]

Learn new speaking, presentation and leadership

skills.

Tuesday, July 14 Henderson Chamber of Commerce

networking breakfast

Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for

nonmembers

Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road,

Las Vegas

Todd Hutchison, of Barclaycard US Henderson,

will discuss ways banks can protect themselves

and their customers from fraudulent activity.

Wednesday, July 15 Small business lending forum

Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: Free

Location: InNEVation Center, 6795 Edmond St.,

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Information: Email [email protected]

Bankers, small-business owners, chamber of

commerce officials and government agency

representatives will explain how to use Nevada’s

small-business loan programs and technical as-

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Marketing Success Seminar Las Vegas

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Location: Southwest Event Center, Hampton Inn

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Members of Dex Media will discuss business-

building strategies. Local business leaders will

offer tips on how to increase the productivity of

your business.

Friday, July 17

Rumsfeld’s Rules

Time: 8-10 a.m. Cost: $100

Location: Emperor’s Ballroom, Caesars Palace,

3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

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Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

will share his experiences in business, politics

and war. A breakfast buffet is included, and at-

tendees will receive a signed copy of Rumsfeld’s

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BiD OppOrtunitiesWEDNESDAY, JULY 82:30 p.m.Fluke one-touch and supportState of Nevada, 8349Nancy Feser at [email protected]

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BrOkereD transactiOnsSALES $6,750,000 for 75,999 square

feet, retail2797 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas 89109Seller: MLCFC 2007-7 Maryland Parkway LLCSeller agent: Joseph Bonifatto of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Jahan Moslehi Buyer agent: Did not disclose

$2,500,000 for 34,560 square feet, industrial 4635 Andrews St., North Las Vegas 89081Seller: JPET Las Vegas LLCSeller agent: Dean Willmore of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Highland Properties 1415 LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose

$715,408 for 5,864 square feet, office 1661 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suites 200 & 250, Las Vegas 89012Seller: Sunstone Horizon LLCSeller agent: Bridget Richards and Jason Lesley of Colliers Interna-tionalBuyer: David Hauser Buyer agent: Did not disclose

$580,000 for 7,362 square feet, multifamily residential 311 S. 10th St., Las Vegas 89101Seller: IDL PropertiesSeller agent: James Slack, Michael Shaffner and Michael LaBar of Avison YoungBuyer: Chloe Collections LLC Buyer agent: Susan Hunt-Krygiell of Realty Executives

LEASES $370,327 for 2,800 square feet, industrial for 60 months912 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89145Landlord: Weingarten Nostat Inc.Landlord agent: Bob Miller of Gatski CommercialTenant: James Restaurant II LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose

$302,000 for 6,728 square feet, office for 39 months 181 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd., Suite 105, Henderson 89074Landlord: Samrose HendersonLandlord agent: Kris Watier and Brian Seibold of Avison YoungTenant: M.E.P. CAD Inc. Tenant agent: Marc Magliarditi and Jason Brooks of the Equity Group

$198,0782 for 2,358 square feet, industrial for 72 months9320 Sun City Blvd., Las Vegas 89134Landlord: South Grove Ave.Landlord agent: Bob Miller and Laramie Bracken of Gatski Com-mercialTenant: McKay Law FirmTenant agent: Did not disclose $65,520 for 1,200 square feet,

retail for 39 months 3635 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 203, Las Vegas 89147Landlord: Twin 168 LLCLandlord agent: Troy Tobler of Virtus CommercialTenant: Yuchun Wang & Five Star Gold LLC Tenant agent: Frak Liu of NVWM Realty $54,000 for 1,034 square feet, office for 69 months 6787 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89118Landlord: 6787 Tropicana LLCLandlord agent: Barton Hyde of Avison YoungTenant: Apex Properties and Management Tenant agent: Did not disclose

Business licensesG-five Medical Consultants LLCBusiness type: Business support services3400 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite 10, Las VegasOwner: Larry Smith

G-Star Raw Retail Inc.Business type: General retail sales575 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3115, Las VegasOwner: Kathleen M. Kundar

Gourmet Creations LLCBusiness type: Personal servicesDid not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Guy Frenkel

Growingone Inc.Business type: Domestic corpora-tion170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 300, HendersonOwner: Growingone Inc.

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Healthcare Media AllianceBusiness type: Management or consulting service3011 Rigel Ave., Las VegasOwner: Healthcare Media Alliance LLC

Heat Transfer WarehouseBusiness type: General retail sales3170 Polaris Ave. Suite 22, Las VegasOwner: Heat Transfer Warehouse Inc.

Hollywood Furniture IIIBusiness type: General retail sales2416 Tam Drive, Las VegasOwner: Hollywood Furniture LLC

Hussong’s CantinaBusiness type: Restaurant 740 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 7, Las Vegas

Owner: Hussong’s Summerlin LLC IcarepsychiatryBusiness type: Professional services6759 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Impress InvitationsBusiness type: Express/delivery service9893 Canyon Peak Drive, Las VegasOwner: Agnes Yates

Integrated Voice SolutionsBusiness type: General retail sales385 Main St., Las VegasOwner: Gerald Bolton

International Lining TechnologyBusiness type: Contractor850 Maestro Drive, Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

J Cassell LLCBusiness type: Professional servicesDid not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Janell Cassell

J Robert GamboaBusiness type: Real estate sales5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: J Robert Gamboa Ltd.

Jackie-Bee Boba ExpressBusiness type: Restaurant 6250 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110 and 120, Las VegasOwner: Sweetea Inc.

Jancorp Enterprises Inc.Business type: Management or consulting service501 S. Rancho Drive, Suite E34, Las VegasOwner: Janet L. Clark

Jessy House CleaningBusiness type: Property mainte-nance3985 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Jessica Marisol Tamayo Orozco

Jeudy TolentinoBusiness type: Bail/enforcement agent626 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Jeudy Tolentino

JMI Auto SalesBusiness type: Automotive sales3003 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 185, Las VegasOwner: Vicourtor Izquieroado

Joanne I. MaioliBusiness type: General retail sales1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite J01, Las VegasOwner: Joanne Maioli

John Ryan Company Inc. Business type: Contractor 149 Camelot Drive, Las VegasOwner: John Ryan

J.T.B. LandscapersBusiness type: Contractor2109 Langdon Way, North Las VegasOwner: J.T.B Property Beautifica-tion - Landscape Design

Kaiafit Las VegasBusiness type: Instruction services7595 W. Washington Ave., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Alpha Female LLC

Karma Hookah LoungeBusiness type: Tobacco sales/lounge6430 N. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las VegasOwner: David A. Atwood

Ken Black MotorsportsBusiness type: Automotive965 Wagner Valley St., HendersonOwner: Jamaal Nacoste

Kidz PreschoolBusiness type: Commercial nursery4645 W. Ann Road , North Las VegasOwner: Ann Kidz LLC

Kimberly JohnsonBusiness type: Real estate sales777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Kimberly Johnson

Kmg Solutions Inc.Business type: Contractor7800 Via Costada St. , Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Krystal Clear Pool Care/Fence RepairBusiness type: Residential prop-erty maintenanceDid not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Yosnay Malvarez-Perez

La Providencia Shoe Shine ServiceBusiness type: Personal services1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite J31, Las VegasOwner: Marisol Garcia Carmona

Las Vegas Addiction Services LLCBusiness type: Addiction treat-ment1546 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 130, HendersonOwner: Las Vegas Addiction Services LLC

Las Vegas Luxury BedsBusiness type: General retail sales495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 219, Las VegasOwner: Selecourt Luxury Beds Inc.

Las Vegas Rooter LLCBusiness type: Contractor5360 Cameron St., Suite 3, Las Vegas

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Records and TransactionsOwner: Las Vegas Rooter LLC

Las Vegas Sports CafeBusiness type: Food services/cafe1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Jean Paul Mercier

Law Office of Janice Brown PLLCBusiness type: Law firm2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, HendersonOwner: Law Office of Janice Brown PLLC

Law Office of William H JacksonBusiness type: Professional services6110 Elton Ave., Las VegasOwner: William H Jackson

Leap 4 FunBusiness type: Landscape contrac-tor73 Ancient Hills Lane, HendersonOwner: Kids N’ Motion Inc.

Life Coaching By NanciBusiness type: Psychic arts2400 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Nanci Stone

Liquor LineupBusiness type: Liquor sales/full liquor off-sale6462 Losee Road, North Las VegasOwner: Elite Wine and Spirits Inc.

Lisa Kaye WeathermanBusiness type: Real estate sales9420 W. Sahara Ave. Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Lisa Weatherman

Love Cloud LLCBusiness type: OfficeDid not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Andriveew Johnson

Lovo CigarsBusiness type: Tobacco sales/lounge216 S. Seventh St. Suite 1, Las VegasOwner: Egda Ramaz

Lowrys Catering Inc.Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Robert W. Lowry

Luis HerreraBusiness type: Tailor1829 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Luis Herrera

Luna’s FashionBusiness type: General retail sales1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B06, Las VegasOwner: Diana R. Garay

M5 Networks LLCBusiness type: Public utility telephone

960 Stewart Drive, Las VegasOwner: Michael Healy

Made In Heaven Tcups LLCBusiness type: Internet sales2421 Morocco Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Made In Heaven Tcups LLC

Main Street Las Vegas LLCBusiness type: Business space rent or lease1233 S. Main St., Las VegasOwner: Rebeca Miller

Mango Tango Bar & GrillBusiness type: Tavern2101 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite 1, Las VegasOwner: Gus Escobar LLC

Mannie’s Flooring Inc.Business type: Contractor645 Desert Passage St., Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

MarketingsBusiness type: Management or consulting service418 W. Mesquite Ave., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Market Engs LLC

Marval Lawn ServiceBusiness type: Repair and main-tenance5248 Blanton Drive, Las VegasOwner: Jesus Tapia Morales

Maui Wowi HawaiianBusiness type: Food services/cafe1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D50, Las VegasOwner: Xanadu International Corp

McDonald’s Business type: Restaurant 10290 W. Charleston Blvd. and 1980 Village Center Circle, Las VegasOwner: Worktolive LLC

Metropolitan Auto Body And Paint of HendersonBusiness type: Electronic repair731 Susanna Way, HendersonOwner: Hexbex Works LLC

Misty BourneBusiness type: Real estate sales1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Misty Dawn Bourne

Molly’s TenayaBusiness type: Tavern3250 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Molly’s Tenaya LLC

Moran Equestrian Inc.Business type: Equistrian business2553 Lockerbie St., HendersonOwner: Moran Equestrian Inc.

Morganne BaumBusiness type: Psychic artsAddress: 9550 S. Eastern Ave.,

Suite 130, HendersonOwner: Morganne Baum

MorphitureBusiness type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: James McDonald

Morris D. CourtneyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Morris D. Courtney

Munson Pump SystemsBusiness type: Contractor Address: 19799 Hirsch Court, Las VegasOwner: Jason Munson

Nice Cleaning ServiceBusiness type: TruckingAddress: 2317 Isabelle Ave. , Las VegasOwner: Nice & Clean Corp.

Nicholas W. NolfBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 10181 Park Run Drive, Suite 190, Las VegasOwner: W Nicholas Nolf

NKB Properties LLCBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1401 Foothills Village Drive, HendersonOwner: NKB Properties LLC

Norse Skin Care LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 5643 Centennial Center Blvd., Suite 150, Las VegasOwner: Kristine Yuhas

Northstar Realty Group Inc.Business type: Real estate salesAddress: 7730 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105, Las VegasOwner: Patricia A. Burton

Omelet House SummerlinBusiness type: Alcohol beverage catererAddress: 2227 N. Rampart Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Azzurri LLC

On Deck Baseball Academy LLCBusiness type: Outdoor sports centerAddress: 4482 N. Rancho Drive, Las VegasOwner: Andrive Concepcion

Ortiz Enterprises Inc.Business type: Merchandise brokerAddress: 7040 Laredo St., Las VegasOwner: Joey Ortiz

Otte Mobile MixBusiness type: Supply salesAddress: 120 W. Delhi Ave. , North Las VegasOwner: Nevada Mobile Materials LLC

Parti Pak ProductionsBusiness type: Alcohol beverage catererAddress: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suites 2C and 3C, Las VegasOwner: Parti Pak Productions Inc.

Party CandyBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite G2, Las VegasOwner: Valentino Catalina

Patrick ThomasBusiness type: Massage therapistAddress: 4238 Belkin Court, North Las VegasOwner: Patrick Thomas

Perfect Touch Mobile DetailingBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 10162 Lemon Thyme St., Las VegasOwner: Cambreque Q. Lennon

Petland Las VegasBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 8800 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las VegasOwner: TLC Strategy Inc.

Petro Stopping CentersBusiness type: Restricted gamingAddress: 6595 N. Hollywood Blvd., North Las VegasOwner: Ta Operating Nevada LLC

Professional Cleaning Multiser-vicesBusiness type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Delia G. Enriquez

Ramirez CleaningBusiness type: Residential prop-erty maintenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Monica Ramirez

RE Wyatt TransportationBusiness type: Towing Address: 1125 Bluff Ave. , North Las VegasOwner: R.E. Wyatt Transporation LLC

Reflections Dance CenterBusiness type: Instruction servicesAddress: 2250 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Just Dance LLC

Renewable Energy ElectricBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 7180 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Richard BlakeyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Richard Blakey LLC

Richard Lowery

Business type: Real estate salesAddress: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Richaroad Lowery

Ries Clothing LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Jarad Ries

Rockwell Healthcare Inc.Business type: Residential home care providerAddress: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105, Las VegasOwner: Mary Pastrano

Ryan ToddBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 4325 W. Rome Blvd., Suite 2131, Las VegasOwner: Ryan Todd

S and D WholesaleBusiness type: Tobacco sales/loungeAddress: 21 N. Pecos Road, Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: S&D Wholesalers LLC

S&S EnterpriseBusiness type: Tobacco sales/loungeAddress: 21 N. Nellis Blvd., Las VegasOwner: S&S Enterprise LLC

Safe Insight LLCBusiness type: Automotive salesAddress: 600 W. Sunset Road, Suite 102, HendersonOwner: Safe Insight LLC

Sarah PamiesBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Sarah Pamies

Short Sale Success LLCBusiness type: OfficeAddress: 170 S. Green Valley Park-way, Suite 200, HendersonOwner: Jaleeter LLC

Sin City ThairapyBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 950 S. Durango Drive, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Heather Garfield

Skew Mediterranean GrillhouseBusiness type: Food services/cafeAddress: 2521 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 102, Las VegasOwner: Food Co Inc.

SMA Convenient CareBusiness type: Medical OfficeAddress: 75 S. Valle VeRoade Driveive, Suite 100, HendersonOwner: Linda L. Johnson

Smokes & Vapors 4Business type: Tobacco dealerAddress: 9101 W. Sahara Ave.,

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Records and TransactionsSuite 101, Las VegasOwner: Royale Singhs Inc.

Soto CorporationBusiness type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Francisco Soto Huerta

Southwest ElectricBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 1196 Wigwam Parkway, HendersonOwner: South West Electric & Solar LLC

Southwest Medical Associates Inc.Business type: Medical OfficeAddress: 75 S. Valle Verde Drive, Suite 100, HendersonOwner: Southwest Medical Associ-ates Inc.

Space City AssemblyBusiness type: Furniture salesAddress: 6520 N. Butterfly Sky St., North Las VegasOwner: Vincent Mendez

Spectrum Services Inc.Business type: Engineering firmAddress: 8905 W. Post Road, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Spectrum Services Inc.

Spel Group LLCBusiness type: Internet Entertainer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 1K, Las VegasOwner: Lonn Feuer

Sponge & Bubbles Cleaning ServiceBusiness type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Jesus Oropeza Peralta

Starbucks Coffee Business type: Food services/cafeAddress: 4717 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Starbucks Corp.

Stateside ExpressBusiness type: Convenience storeAddress: 905 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las VegasOwner: Guru Ramdas Inc.

Steinberg Diagnostic MedicalBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 800 Shadow Lane, Las VegasOwner: SDMI Limited Partnership

Sumits YogaBusiness type: Instruction servicesAddress: 9330 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 160, Las VegasOwner: Summerlin Pilates Inc.

Sunny Smoke ShopBusiness type: Tobacco sales/lounge

Address: 240 N. Jones Blvd., Suite C, Las VegasOwner: Kulvir & Amar LLC

Sunset Lock and Key LLCBusiness type: LocksmithAddress: 115 Dogwood St., Hen-dersonOwner: Sunset Lock and Key LLC

Tammy PittsBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Tammy Pitts

Taylor Sullivan LilleyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 3658 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Taylor Sullivan Lilley

Tec Equipment IncBusiness type: Automotive serviceAddress: 3848 Civic Center Drive, North Las VegasOwner: Tec Equipment Inc.

The Arts Factory LLCBusiness type: Alcohol beverage catererAddress: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: The Arts Factory LLC

The Crafting WizardBusiness type: SalesAddress: 1814 Stanford St., North Las VegasOwner: Bobbi Mccarroll

The Pool Shark LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 660 Hardroad Way, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

The Smoke ShopBusiness type: Tobacco sales/loungeAddress: 1965 N. Decatur Blvd., Las VegasOwner: The Smoke Shop LLC

Thomas J WescottBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Thomas J. Wescott

Tiny Little PadsBusiness type: DesignerAddress: 817 S. Main St., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Tiny Little Pads LLC

Tlm Networks LLCBusiness type: OfficeAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Thomas Mutters

Tobacco LeafBusiness type: Tobacco sales/loungeAddress: 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Tobacco Leaf LLC

Top FlightBusiness type: SalesAddress: 6221 Boulder Rise St., North Las VegasOwner: Robert Jensen

BuIlDING PERMITS$15,400,000, commercial - altera-tion333 W. Gowan Road, North Las VegasCapitol Steel Constructors Inc.

$1,150,000, commercial - remodel2290 Corporate Circle LLC, Suite 100, HendersonBurke Construction Group Inc.

$750,000, block/retaining10031 Centennial Parkway , Las VegasHirschi Masonry LLC

$577,000, office2453 Ernest May Lane, Las VegasCaliente Construction Inc.

$500,000, commercial1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las VegasRadix Construction Inc.

$383,000, commercial2453 Ernest May Lane, Las VegasCaliente Construction Inc.

$352,500, commercial - remodel3021 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, HendersonStengel Hill Architecture, Suite B

$351,200, electrical333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las VegasAmerican Southwest Electric

$338,522, residential - custom1600 Villa Rica Drive, HendersonJames Frantz

$279,024, residential - production64 Bella Lago Ave., HendersonWilliam Lyon Homes

$270,000, commercial - new3950 N. Bruce St., North Las VegasWindset Nevada Properties Inc.

$259,865, commercial - alteration2705 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las VegasMarco Contractors Inc.

$250,412, residential - production909 Vegas View Drive, HendersonBlue Heron

$240,000, retail1651 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110, HendersonTFD Construction

$230,949, residential - produc-tion2577 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$225,000, tenant improvement6690 N. Durango Drive , Las VegasLC & D Construction Inc.

$214,758, residential - production229 Viale Aventino, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$213,871, residential - production2134 County Down Lane, Hender-sonToll Henderson LLC

$212,004, pool and/or spa1517 Champion Hills Lane, Las VegasOzzie Kraft Enterprises Inc.

$210,000, restaurant725 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las VegasDC Building Group LLC

$206,440, residential - production2572 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$205,456, commercial - remodel60 Corporate Park Drive, Hender-sonNDI Group Inc.

$200,000, commercial1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las VegasRadix Construction Inc.

$200,000, electrical2453 Ernest May Lane, Las VegasCaliente Construction Inc.

$188,340, mounted photovoltaic system1614 Phillips Ave., Las VegasCentrair electrical

$187,255, residential - production2569 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$186,257, residential - production338 Via Dante, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$186,257, residential - production843 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$179,769, residential - production224 Viale Aventino, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$179,769, residential - production1081 Via Della Costrella, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$179,658, residential - production2186 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$178,000, single-family residential1728 Ivanhoe Way, Las VegasCopper Creek Construction

$175,008, single-family residential - production3237 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas

Adaven Homes LLC

$174,300, commercial430 Parkson Road, HendersonTWC Construction Inc.

$173,935, residential - new3717 Blissful Bluff St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$173,935, residential - new2511 Endearing Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$171,562, residential - production2194 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$170,342, residential - production847 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$169,954, residential - production2187 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$169,732, residential - production839 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$168,673, residential - new1020 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$168,673, residential - new1017 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$167,685, single-family residential - production351 Rezzo St., Las VegasPulte Homes Of Nevada

$167,685, single-family residential - production12228 Nasino Ave., Las VegasPulte Homes Of Nevada

$167,685, single-family residential - production12224 Nasino Ave., Las VegasPulte Homes Of Nevada

$161,809, residential - new1024 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$161,809, residential - new1021 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$160,639, residential - production2576 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes

$160,639, residential - production2573 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes

$160,639, residential - production

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Records and Transactions2568 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes

$158,479, residential - new2410 Endearing Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$158,479, residential - new3721 Blissful Bluff St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$158,479, residential - new3004 Chiefs Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$158,404, residential3612 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las VegasJ.F. Shea Co. Inc.

$156,203, residential - production2191 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$155,000, tenant improvement855 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1501, Las VegasHorizon Retail Construction

$152,756, tenant improvement8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las VegasDonald B. Webb

$147,941, residential - complete model274 Inflection St., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$147,148, residential - new1796 Gentle Brook St., North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$145,723, residential - production2190 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$145,723, residential - production2195 Tortona St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$143,336, residential - new1012 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$143,336, residential - new1025 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$142,396, residential - production710 Gulf Pearl Drive, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$141,287, residential - complete remodel278 Inflection St., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$140,919, single-family residential - production12266 Argent Bay Ave. , Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.

$140,289, residential - production889 Spring Tide Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$139,734, residential - complete remodel695 Fantasy Court, HendersonStorybook Contracting LLC

$138,815, single-family residential - production7290 Zonal Ave., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$136,906, residential - production936 Harbor Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$134,910, residential - production3025 Ash Creek Ave., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$134,910, residential - production3017 Ash Creek Ave., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$134,910, residential - production2516 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$134,910, residential - production2521 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$134,483, single-family residential - production12233 Terrace Verde Ave., Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.

$134,440, single-family residential - production3245 Grayson Lake Court, Las VegasAdaven Homes LLC

$134,440, single-family residential - production3241 Grayson Lake Court, Las VegasAdaven Homes LLC

$134,434, single-family residential - production6679 Conquistador St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$133,118, single-family residential - production447 Astillero St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$133,048, residential3913 Coleman St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$132,764, residential - new5645 Pleasant Palms St., North Las VegasJ.F. Shea Co. Inc.

$129,143, residential - production1080 Via Della Costrella, Hender-sonGreystone Nevada

$129,143, residential - production225 Viale Aventino, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$129,039, residential - new3012 Chiefs Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$129,039, residential - new3917 Coleman St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$129,039, residential - new3841 Coleman St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$129,039, residential - new3720 Blissful Bluff St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$126,260, residential - complete model696 Fantasy Court, HendersonStorybook Contracting LLC

$125,705, residential - production3021 Ash Creek Ave., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,705, residential - production3029 Ash Creek Ave., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,705, residential - production2517 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,705, residential - production2520 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,705, residential - production2525 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,540, residential - new1324 Lamance Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,540, residential - new1325 Lamance Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$125,404, residential - new1324 Lamance Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$124,605, single-family residential - production7844 Blue Lake Peak St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$124,605, single-family residential - production

7836 Blue Lake Peak St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$123,813, single-family residential - production9168 Sea Mink Ave., Las VegasDR Horton Inc.

$122,822, residential - production383 Gracious Way, HendersonRyland Homes

$121,327, residential - new3837 Coleman St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$121,327, residential - new2513 Festive Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$121,327, residential - new3716 Blissful Bluff St., North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$121,327, residential - new24006 Endearing Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$121,269, residential - production2528 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$121,269, residential - production2524 Bankhurst St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada

$120,835, residential - new5832 Brown Tree Lane, North Las VegasBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.

$117,277, residential - production969 Harbor Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$115,901, residential - new1404 Lamance Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$115,901, residential - new1408 Lamance Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$113,728, residential - production844 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada

$113,617, residential - complete model270 Inflection St., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$113,227, single-family residential - production9174 Sea Mink Ave., Las VegasDR Horton Inc.

$113,227, single-family residential

- production9156 Sea Mink Ave., Las VegasDR Horton Inc.

$111,777, single-family residential - production7126 Orion Bands St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$111,399, residential - production399 Ambitious St., HendersonRyland Homes

$111,399, residential - production272 Persistence Court, HendersonRyland Homes

$111,399, residential - production872 N. Water St., HendersonRyland Homes

$110,047, residential - new1016 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$110,047, residential - new1013 Pine Vista Court, North Las VegasPardee Homes of Nevada

$108,025, commercial - alteration2315 E. Cheyenne Road, North Las VegasMilestone Construction Inc.

$107,887, single-family residential - production9150 Sea Mink Ave., Las VegasDR Horton Inc.

$107,510, single-family residential - production7840 Blue Lake Peak St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$107,510, single-family residential - production7857 Blue Lake Peak St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$103,549, single-family residential - production9162 Sea Mink Ave., Las VegasDR Horton Inc.

$102,527, residential - production711 Gulf Pearl Drive, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$102,527, residential - production707 Gulf Pearl Drive, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$101,806, residential - production287 Via San Gabriella, HendersonCentury Communities of Nevada LLC

$100,420, residential - production401 Ambitious St., HendersonRyland Homes

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* Grand Canyon Development Partners listed 32.8 percent of its development as “other.”

Source: VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC charts,

omissions sometimes occur and some businesses do not respond. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to Julie Ann Formoso, research associate, VEGAS INC, 2360 Corporate Circle, Third floor, Henderson, NV 89074.

Category: CommerCial real estate developers(ranked By square feet developed By april 30)

Company Year est.Sq. ft. developed Office Industrial Retail

Sq. ft. under construction Top executive

1 Harsch Investment Properties3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite K101Las Vegas, NV 89102702-362-1400 • harsch.com

1995 8.2 million 9% 84% 7% 0 John Ramous, senior vice president, regional manager

2 Majestic Realty Co.4050 W. Sunset Road, Suite HLas Vegas, NV 89118702-896-5564 • majesticrealty.com

1994 5.8 million 10% 89% 1% 0 Rodman C. Martin, senior vice president

3 EJM Development Co.7140 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 1200Las Vegas, NV 89118702-597-1852 • ejmdevelopment.com

1994 4.5 million 14.2% 85.1% 0.7% 0 Susan Wincn, vice president of Nevada properties

4 Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services4755 Dean Martin DriveLas Vegas, NV 89103702-221-8226 • gatskicommercial.com

1993 3.2 million 18% 22% 60% 0 Frank Gatski, president and CEO

5 Prologis Inc.4031 N. Pecos Road, Suite 107Las Vegas, NV 89115702-891-9292 • prologis.com

1994 2.9 million - 100% - 153,700 Jeff Foster, vice president, market officer

6 Panattoni Development Co.3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1405Las Vegas, NV 89169702-269-1360 • panattoni.com

1996 2.8 million 10% 90% - 416,000 Doug Roberts, partner

7 Impact Development3275 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 105Las Vegas, NV 89146702-363-4788 • impactlv.com

1986 2.3 million 38% - 62% Did not disclose

Jeff Susa, managing partner

8 Juliet Cos.8375 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 200Las Vegas, NV 89147702-368-5800 • julietcompanies.com

1986 2.1 million 8% 22% 70% Did not disclose

John Stewart, principal

9 Summerlin/The Howard Hughes Corp.10801 W. Charleston Blvd., Third FloorLas Vegas, NV 89135702-791-4000 • summerlin.com

1990 1.6 million 12.5% - 87.5% 0 Kevin Orrock, Summerlin president

10 H&H Development2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 306HHenderson, NV 89074702-568-8412 • handhdevelopment.com

1998 480,000 40% 50% 10% Did not disclose

Greg Hyde, member

11 Grand Canyon Development Partners6841 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 103Las Vegas, NV 89119702-492-5300 • grandcanyoninc.com

2005 137,000 3.7% N/A* 63.5% 48,000 Sam Nicholson, president

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