VP/General Manager Alston Construction Company, Inc. (17 years in NV) “Life is too short to do something that you don’t like.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Spokane, WA | 14 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas and Reno How did you first get into your profession? My dad was in the construction industry and I followed in his … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton
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Around the State: July 2016
UNLV Releases White Paper on Fiscal Impact of Nevada Sales Tax In an effort to determine future impacts of a possible sales tax on services, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has released a white paper, A General Sales Tax on Services in Nevada: Fiscal Impacts & Stability. The white paper found that the best-case scenario for potential revenues from a uniform tax of 2 … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2016
Red Report: July 2016
E Sale, Retail ADDRESS 5061 E. Sahara Ave., 89142 BUYER JARM, LLC SELLER East Sahara & Nellis, LLC DETAILS 9,200 SF; $2,550,000 APN 161-09-115-003 SELLER’S REP Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank H Sale, Office ADDRESS 139 E. Warm Springs Rd., 89015 BUYER Daniel J. Beumer SELLER Foundation Executives Suites, LLC DETAILS 6,300 SF; … [Read more...] about Red Report: July 2016
Retail Summary First Quarter 2016
Southern Nevada The Las Vegas Valley retail vacancy rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 10.1 percent in Q1, 2016, a positive start to the year. At the end of Q1, Southern Nevada’s vacancy rate was again lowest in power centers at 7.2 percent. Neighborhood and community centers were almost even with vacancy rates of 10.9 and 11 percent, respectively. As of the end of Q1, … [Read more...] about Retail Summary First Quarter 2016
Gold Town Casino Remodels Café, Adds New Eatery. Openings Part of Golden Entertainment’s 2016 Remodeling Plan of Pahrump Properties
LAS VEGAS – Golden Casino Group (GCG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN), and owner and operator of the Golden Entertainment in Pahrump, announced the completion of the café’s remodel, rebranded as Back Porch Café, and the opening of the new concept, Slices & Scoops. Both casual eateries are designed to meet the needs of guests looking for a variety of … [Read more...] about Gold Town Casino Remodels Café, Adds New Eatery. Openings Part of Golden Entertainment’s 2016 Remodeling Plan of Pahrump Properties
The Sunny Plumber and Goettl Air Conditioning Partner With Bishop Gorman Football Players to Help Las Vegas Widower
For most people, facing Las Vegas’ summer heat without air conditioning or running water is the stuff of nightmares. But for Jim Siler, a recently widowed man in his 70s, that nightmare was reality. Siler has been living in the Las Vegas Valley without working plumbing or air conditioning for several months. First, his air conditioning unit stopped functioning. Then a … [Read more...] about The Sunny Plumber and Goettl Air Conditioning Partner With Bishop Gorman Football Players to Help Las Vegas Widower
Nevada State College Outstrips Fundraising Goals, New School of Education Building and More Scholarships In Sight
HENDERSON, NEVADA – Nevada State College on June 30 concludes the first major fundraising initiative in its history. The two-year Comprehensive Capital Campaign has raised $16.8 million to date and is on pace to hit $17 million by the month’s end, surpassing its initial goal of $10 million. Now the college is ramping up to raise millions more. The funds raised helped … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Outstrips Fundraising Goals, New School of Education Building and More Scholarships In Sight
Four Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
3 Partners Earn Spots on Rating Service’s “Top” Lists LAS VEGAS – Four attorneys from the Las Vegas boutique litigation firm Pisanelli Bice PLLC have been named to the prestigious Mountain States Super Lawyers lists, the firm’s founding partners announced today. Firm founders James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice and Managing Partner Debra L. Spinelli were selected to … [Read more...] about Four Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
Big Band Jazz Concert Features Saturday Night Live Band’s Steve Turre on July 16
Music lovers are in for a treat with an upcoming concert combining Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul, Latin, R&B, Old School, New School, and even Con Shells. Mevans Live presents – Steve Turre with the Michael Evans Big Band featuring Sandy Wyatt of "Hitzville the Show" on vocals will be Saturday, July 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland … [Read more...] about Big Band Jazz Concert Features Saturday Night Live Band’s Steve Turre on July 16
Lake Las Vegas Opens Seasons Market — New Lakeside Grocery Store and Specialty Market in MonteLago Village
The new Seasons Market has opened in MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas. The official opening of the 5,000-square-foot, neighborhood grocery store was marked by a ribbon-cutting event today and responsiveness from Lake Las Vegas developer Raintree Investment Corporation in bringing back a food and coffee shop to the residential, golf and resort master planned … [Read more...] about Lake Las Vegas Opens Seasons Market — New Lakeside Grocery Store and Specialty Market in MonteLago Village
Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Jeni Chavez Appointed by Governor Sandoval to the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness
Carson City – Jeni Chavez, director of rental and housing programs for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA), has been appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to Nevada’s Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). Chavez was recognized by Governor Sandoval and officially commissioned for the role by Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske because of her commitment to helping … [Read more...] about Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Jeni Chavez Appointed by Governor Sandoval to the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness
Project 150 and Klas-Tv 8 News Now Donation Drive Gives Homeless High School Students Big Boost
LAS VEGAS – The outpouring of community support last week for homeless high school students heartened KLAS-TV 8 News NOW and the local nonprofit Project 150, who called on viewers and others to help these teens make it through the summer by providing items of essential need. The effort was in honor of the 8 News NOW parent company Nexstar’s, 20th anniversary -- Founder’s Day … [Read more...] about Project 150 and Klas-Tv 8 News Now Donation Drive Gives Homeless High School Students Big Boost
Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Jun. 21, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International – Las Vegas announced the finalization of the following sale to Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship. The approximately 7,000 square foot church property is located at 5621-5719 Judson Ave. in Las Vegas. The transaction value was $730,000. Al Twainy, CCIM of Colliers International represented the seller, Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox … [Read more...] about Colliers International | Las Vegas Updates Jun. 21, 2016
REMSA Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
Reno - REMSA has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience heart attacks. REMSA is the first emergency medical services provider in northern Nevada and the only private EMS provider in the state to achieve this award. The Mission: Lifeline Silver … [Read more...] about REMSA Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
Golden Entertainment Declares Special Cash Dividend Estimated to be $1.71 Per Eligible Share
LAS VEGAS – Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) (“Golden” or the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of an aggregate of approximately $23.5 million, payable on July 14, 2016 to eligible shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2016 (“Record Date”). The Company estimates that the special cash dividend … [Read more...] about Golden Entertainment Declares Special Cash Dividend Estimated to be $1.71 Per Eligible Share