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Community Profile
Las Vegas just finished celebrating its 100th birthday in 2005 and economic
indicators project a very bright future for our businesses, families and friends.
For more than a decade, the Las Vegas Valley has enjoyed the distinction of
being one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. With
this growth has come great prosperity and a thriving economy that has paid for
new schools, roads and recreational facilities, and brought unlimited choices
for shopping and professional services.
The Las Vegas metro area is a flourishing business center free of corporate
income, unitary, inventory, franchise, personal income, estate/gift and
inheritance taxes. This booming business community offers companies
efficient and cost-effective telecommunications and transportation systems,
and easy access to many major western markets. But most importantly, Las
Vegas offers the opportunity for a quality lifestyle with a feeling of
neighborhood for the people lucky enough to call it home. For business, for
pleasure, for life, Las Vegas is the center of it all. I invite you to become part
of the excitement of the thriving Las Vegas community.
Oscar B. Goodman
Mayor, City of Las Vegas
Table of Contents
Introduction Land Use
Mayor’s Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Future Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 City of Las Vegas Estimated Property Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
City of Las Vegas Assessed Value of Real Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Business Climate Mayor
Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oscar B. Goodman
Las Vegas at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Population
How to Open a Business in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Population Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Councilman, Ward 3
How to Incorporate a Business in Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Historical Housing Counts & Population Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Gary Reese (Mayor Pro Tem)
How to Obtain a Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Population Change & Income by ZIP Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Population Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Councilman, Ward 4
How to Write a Business Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Larry Brown
How to Find Venture Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Demographics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Commercial Development Process Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Councilman, Ward 5
Development Service Center “One Stop Shop” Help Guide . . . . . 16 Quality of Life Lawrence Weekly
Real Estate Financing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cost of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Construction & Impact Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Metro Las Vegas Housing Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Councilman, Ward 2
Planning & Develpment Application Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Steve Wolfson
Master Planned Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Largest Non-Gaming Employers in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Councilwoman, Ward 1
Largest Gaming Employers in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lois Tarkanian
Fastest Growing Industries in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Forbes 2,000 Companies with Councilman, Ward 6
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
a Major Presence in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Steven D. Ross
Customer Service & Back Office Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Community Affairs City Manager
Public Safety - Fire & Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Douglas A. Selby
Major Business Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Office Parks & Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Las Vegas Fire Stations Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Deputy City Manager
Planning & Development Department Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Las Vegas Fire & Rescue - Important Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Steven P. Houchens
Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Deputy City Manager
Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Field Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Elizabeth N. Fretwell
Utility Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Municipal Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Total Amount of Taxable Retail Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Human Resources Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Deputy City Manager
Orlando Sanchez
Nevada Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Information Technologies Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Taxes & Incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Leisure Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Office of Business Development Director
Neighborhood Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Scott D. Adams
Labor
The Southern Nevada Workforce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Planning & Development Director
Redevelopment Agency Margo Wheeler
Employment by Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Overview of the Redevelopment Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fastest Growing Occupations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recent Redevelopment Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Employment Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 CONTRIBUTING STAFF
This publication is a joint effort of the Redevelopment Agency Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Employment & Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Office of Business Development and the Letter from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Unemployment Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Office of Business Development
Planning and Development Department. City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency
Mean Wages by Occupation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Jimmie Pegues, Brenda J. Hughes
Workers’ Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fast Track Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
You may contact them at: Redevelopment Area Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Planning and Development
Richard Wassmuth
Location/Transportation
Office of Business Development Central Access to Major Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nevada Development Authority Planning and Development
400 Stewart Ave. Airports & Air Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Introduction/Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rita Schoonmaker
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Common Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
(702) 229-6551 Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Railways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contact Information CREATIVE
www.lasvegasnevada.gov/obd
Economic Development Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Regional Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Workforce Development Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Creative Director
Planning and Development Department Regulatory Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Erich Victa, Victagraphics, LLC
Development Services Center
Maps
Council Ward/Zip Code Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Research Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
731 South 4th St.
Art Director
Master Planned Communities Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chambers of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Larry Fukuoka, Victagraphics, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Las Vegas City Hall Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Directional Map of Downtown Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
(702) 229-6301 Printing
www.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning CLV Graphic Arts Services
Preface Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Tourism
We are pleased to provide you with the most useful business tool the city of Las Vegas has to offer -
LAS VEGAS TOURISM: BY THE NUMBERS
the Las Vegas Community Profile. The Las Vegas Community Profile is designed to give readers a
thumbnail sketch of the Las Vegas community. Many of you have heard about the strength of Las Questions Answers
Vegas as a gaming and entertainment venue, but we are certain the following pages will provide 2004 2005
insight into what Las Vegas has to offer as a place to live, work and do business. BUSINESS CLIMATE
1. How many visitors come to Las Vegas? 37,388,781 38,566,717
2. What is tourism’s economic impact? $33.7 Billion $36.7 Billion
As you view the pages that follow, you will find information on an array of topics such as business and
redevelopment, labor, demographics, land use, transportation and quality of life, accompanied by 3. How many convention delegates visit? 5,657,796 6,166,194
accurate facts and figures. 4. How many conventions are held per year? 24,463 22,154
5. Convention’s non-gaming impact? $6.9 Billion $7.6 Billion
We believe the information found in this booklet is well-suited to answer many of the basic questions 6. What is Clark County’s gaming revenue? $8.7 Billion $9.7 Billion
you may have about the Las Vegas Metropolitan Statistical Area. We believe the information is vital
whether you are planning to expand an already existing business or relocate a new business to our 7. What is Las Vegas’ gaming revenue? $6.8 Billion $7.6 Billion
community. Readers will find the booklet a great source of information about doing business in Las 8. What is the average gambling budget per trip? $545 $627
Vegas, and we hope it will help you succeed with your company. 9. What is Las Vegas’ city-wide occupancy? 88.6% 89.2%
10. What is Las Vegas’ hotel occupancy? 92.0% 91.8%
If you have suggestions on how we can improve our publication, please take a moment to contact
us. We look forward to working with you throughout the coming year should you decide to relocate or 11. What is Las Vegas’ motel occupancy? 68.7% 72.0%
expand your enterprise to Las Vegas. 12. What is Las Vegas’ weekend occupancy? 95.0% 95.0%
13. What is Las Vegas mid-week occupancy? 85.5% 86.6%
14. What is the U.S. national average occupancy? 61.3% 63.1%
Sincerely,
15. Total enplaned/deplaned airline passengers? 41,441,531 44,267,362
16. What is the average nightly room rate? $90 $103
17. How many hotel rooms are in Las Vegas? 131,503 133,186
City of Las Vegas Office of Business Development 18. What is the average # of nights tourists stay? 3.6 nights 3.5 nights
City of Las Vegas Department of Planning and Development
19. What percent of visitors are under 21? 10% 9%
20. What is the average age of visitors? 49.0 47.7
21. What percent are first-time visitors? 19% 18%
22. What percent of visitors are from So. California? 27% 29%
23. What percent of visitors are international? 13% 12%
Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (March 2006)
Over $1,000,000 When applying for a business license, the applicant will be asked for copies of the following documents as
For the first $1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$375.00 applicable: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Fictitious Firm Name, State License Documentation, Insurance
For each additional $500,000 or fraction thereof . . . . . . . . . . . .$275.00 Binder or Letter of Intent, Original Bond, a letter of authorization, and a lease for use or proof of ownership of the
Maximum fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000.00 business location. In addition, applicants representing corporations should have the name, title, Social Security
Number, date of birth, citizenship, residential address, telephone number and percent ownership in the company of
Same-day 24-hour service is available for an additional fee of $125.00. the top three corporate officers and the local manager. The name and address of the corporation’s Nevada resident
agent is also needed.
Further information may be obtained by accessing: http://sos.state.nv.us
Source: Nevada Secretary of State (October 2005)
Special Licenses
Secretary of State Some businesses must obtain a special license. These businesses include: burglar alarm installation, child care, gun
555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 2900 sales and distribution, gaming, liquor sales and distribution, locksmiths, massage, martial arts, pawnbrokers, psychic
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 arts and secondhand dealers. Restaurants and taverns opening in the city’s Entertainment District qualify for reduced
(702) 486-2880 rates on their liquor licenses. To obtain an application or receive more information, please contact the city of Las
Vegas Department of Finance and Business Services at (702) 229-6321.
Low Documentation Loans Business Startups and businesses Term same as 7(a) LGP Prepare architectural, Your architect will be required to submit an application for a building
with less than $6 million in sales Max Loan: $150,000 or 85% of loan amount structural, plumbing, electrical, permit for your proposed development. The building permit
SBA Export Express Loans Finance export businesses 10-year working capital; 10-15 years mechanical, and fire protection application will be reviewed against your land entitlements and
for machinery; 25 years for real estate plans for building permit building and fire codes before it is approved for construction.
Max Loan: $250,000
Respond to corrections The failure of the owner, architect, or contractor to respond to
CAPLines Provide working capital needs Up to 5 years
(Five programs available) SBA provides 85% guarantee and provide revisions revisions requested throughout the plan check process will cause
Max Loan: $200,000 to plan check comments unnecessary delays for approval of your proposed development.
International Trade Loans Finances businesses engaged in Up to 25 years Pay fees for plans review, When your building permit application is approved, you will be
international trade to purchase Max Loan: $1.25 million sewer connection, traffic required to pay the fees associated with the proposed development.
warehouse facilities, equipment , etc.
mitigation and desert Most of the fees collected are distributed to agencies other than the
SBA 504 Loan Program Provides long-term, fixed assets Up to 20 years conservation Building Department.
subordinate mortgage financing for Max Loan: $100,000 - $1,300,000
acquisition or renovation of capital assets Obtain building permit Many permits are issued with deferred submittals. These permits will
7(m) Microloan Program Working capital, machinery Max Loan; $500 - $35,000 and begin construction include "inspection holds" if the deferred submittals are not provided
to the Building Department as required.
Small Business Investment Company Fills gap between available venture Term is variable
capital and needs of business Call for site inspections Your approved building permit will include a series of required site
Provides debt equity investment and
management assistance as required by Building, inspections by various city agencies. The Building Department final
Construction Services, Fire inspection will be delayed if the other agencies have not approved
ACE-Net Angel Capital Electronic Internet-based service that provides Loans: $250,000 - $5 million and the Planning Department the site for occupancy and signed your inspection hard card.
Network information on business startup to
angel investors interested in providing Obtain a final inspection No one can occupy a new development until a Certificate of Occupancy
venture capital
from the building department has been issued by the Building Department. Plan the opening of your
VENTURE CAPITAL RESOURCES and apply for your establishment after you have received your Certificate of Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy for the site.
Agency Web Site Agency Web Site
Obtain approved business In addition to your Certificate of Occupancy you must also have an
Angel Capital Association www.angelcapital Sierra Angels www.sierraangels.com
association.org license from Planning, approved business license prior to opening your doors for business.
Fire, Health District and Each business must have a Certificate of Occupancy and a valid
Center for Entrepreneurship www.newnevada.com Vegas Valley Angels www.angel-investor-network.com
and Technology Business Licensing departments business license to operate in the city.
Nevada Ventures www.nvven.com Technology Business Alliance www.technevada.org/sponsor For more information, contact the Office of Business Development at (702) 229-6551.
Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006)
of Nevada
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GUIDE Public participation, especially providing incentives, is generally based on the understanding that a project would not
happen but for the use of incentives to finance it. Included below is a typical private sector financial process along
Building and Safety Information Desk Cashier’s Desk
with some public sector financial tools that can be utilized when developing a project.
■ Building permit applications ■ All fees are paid here
■ On-site plans checks ■ Approved permits are picked up here after payment Part I: Private Sector Real Estate Financing Process
■ Plans check submittals ■ Building code appeal applications
Typically the financing options of developers are limited only by the economics of the project—the attractiveness of
■ Call (702) 229-6251 for general information and appointments ■ Call (702) 229-6251 for general information and appointments
the financing package to investors. The financial structure that the developer chooses can have a significant impact
Plans Information Desk Public Works Land Development Desk on the profitability of a project. Below is a typical financing procedure for a real estate project:
■ Setbacks and zoning ■ Civil/off-site plans and bonds 1. A developer obtains or contracts to purchase or lease a parcel of land and then prepares a development plan.
■ Height of buildings ■ Encroachments, deviations and covenants 2. The developer secures a long-term, fixed-interest rate mortgage from a long-term lender or institutional investor
■ Home-based business and business license ■ Subdivisions and civil mylars
such as an insurance company.
■ Demographics and future planning ■ Sewer taps, water taps, driveways, cuts, sidewalk replacement
3. Since the developer is expected to provide equity, he/she secures a letter of intent from an anchor tenant promising to
■ Call (702) 229-6301 for general information and appointments ■ Call (702) 229-6371 for general information and appointments
locate in the building. With a long-term lending commitment the developer can then go to a commercial bank to obtain a
Fire Protection Office/Special Use Hazards Public Works Development Coordination Section short-term construction loan or operating capital.
(Fuel/Propane/HAZMAT) (2nd Floor) (2nd Floor) 4. Construction loans are drawn down as construction is completed.
■ Utility civil drawings (i.e., zoning changes, use permits, ■ Comments and coordination prepared for land use applications Part II: Public Sector Financing Tools
variances, etc.) ■ Call (702) 229-6578 for general information and appointments
■ Building plan
Public entities often use bonds to finance various projects and services. Bonds are especially useful for
■ Special use hazards (fuel/Propane/HAZMAT) redevelopment projects that may involve a substantial investment, but lack financial resources. Bonds help
■ Fire protection systems (fire sprinklers/fire alarms) communities spread the cost of a project over its life span. Public debt, in the form of municipal bonds, provides a
■ Call (702) 229-5397 for general information and appointments community with the ability to build now and repay debt later with future income. Public use bonds are used for
purposes such as highways, schools, bridges, sewers, jails, parks and government buildings. A major benefit of bonds
Public Works Flood Control Section Public Works Transportation Planning Section is a relatively low interest rate. Below are examples of public/local funding tools used for development projects:
(2nd Floor) (2nd Floor)
■ Drainage studies ■ Comments and coordination prepared for land use applications
■ Reviews civil improvement plans for drainage ■ Call (702) 229-6578 for general information and appointments
■ Comments prepared for land use applications
For more information contact the Office of Business Development at (702) 229-6551.
Source: International Economic Development Council (2005); Office of Business Development (January 2006)
CITY OF LAS VEGAS BUILDING PERMIT FEES, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - FEE SCHEDULE
SEWER & WATER CONNECTION FEES & IMPACT FEES* Title 18 (Subdivisions & Related)
Fee Type Costs/Fees Tentative Map $750
BUSINESS CLIMATE Final Map $750 BUSINESS CLIMATE
Parcel Map $300
■ $35 issuance fee for each permit Extension of Time $300
■ $14 minimum permit fee, plus a zoning check fee if applicable Vacation Petition $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
■ Building permit fees are based on construction valuation.
Boundary Line Adjustment $300
Building Permit Fees Waiver Application (non-public hearing) $300
– $561 for the first $100,000 of valuation, Waiver Application (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
plus $3.10 for each additional thousand dollars of valuation. Notification/Advertising Fee $300
Title 19 (Zoning Applications - General)
■ 65% of the building permit fee and 5% Zoning Check Fee General Plan Amendment $1,000, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
■ Additional Residential Combination Fees: Master Plan of Streets & Highways Amendment $900, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Rezoning $700, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Plans Review Fees – Mechanical Permit Fee is 15% of Building Permit Fee Extension of Time (non-public hearing) $300
– Plumbing Permit Fee is 20% of Building Permit Fee Extension of time (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
– Electrical Permit Fee is 20% of Building Permit Fee Administrative Site Development Plan Review $500
(non-public hearing)
Site Development Plan Review (non-public hearing) $500
■ $1,720 Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Site Development Plan Review (public hearing) $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
■ Commercial fee is a percentage of ERU.
Review of Condition (non-public hearing) $300
Review of Condition (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
■ Fee percentage is dependent on the type of business. Special Use Permit $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Sewer Connection Fees ■ Fees are based on occupancy usage and number of drainage fixtures. Variance $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Administrative Deviation $100
■ Each fixture is counted to determine the fee – sink, toilet, hose bib, etc.
Waiver Application (non-public hearing)* $300
■ Single family home fee is $1,720 each. Waiver Application (public hearing)* $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
■ Condo fees are $1,720 plus $774 for each fixture outside dwelling. Development Agreement $1,000, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Temporary Commercial Permit $100
■ Apartment fees are $1,204 plus $774 each fixture outside dwelling.
Home Occupation Permit $50
Street Name Change $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
All Other Applications (non-public hearing) $300
State of Nevada ■ $.75 per square foot for commercial construction. All Other Applications (public hearing) $300, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
Transportation Fees For residential construction, the fee is $700 per single family dwelling. Notification/Advertising Fee $300
Title 19 (Special Purpose Districts)
■ $550 per acre. Fees go toward acquiring habitat for the desert tortoise Development Plan Review $700
Habitat Conservation Plan and other endangered fauna and flora. Minor Modification $300
■ Administration fee - $25.00 Major Modification $500, plus Notification/Advertising Fee
LAS VEGAS 27 Wells Fargo 446 Pulte Homes 1,088 International Gaming
Technology
44 Merrill Lynch 604 Kerr-McGee
Hotel/Casino No. of Employees Hotel/Casino No. of Employees
72 Home Depot 664 Southwest Airlines 1,114 Las Vegas Sands
Bellagio, LLC 9,500 - 9,999 Excalibur Hotel 3,000 - 3,999
Wynn 9,000 - 9,999 Circus Circus Casino 3,000 - 3,499 97 US Bancorp 723 MGM Mirage 1,120 Rite Aid
MGM Grand Hotel 8,000 - 8,499 Harrah's Las Vegas 3,000 - 3,499 121 Coca-Cola 801 KB Homes 1,196 Northwest Airlines
Mandalay Bay Resort 8,000 - 8,499 Las Vegas Hilton 3,000 - 3,999 218 Walgreen 842 PacifiCare Health 1,303 Continental Airlines
Mirage Casino Hotel 5,000 - 5,999 221 HCA 869 Harrah's Entertainment 1,354 Mandalay Resort Group
Rio Suite Hotel & Casino 4,599 - 4,999 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS 288 Union Pacific 887 Caesars Entertainment 1,979 Sierra Pacific Resources
Caesars Palace 3,500 - 3,999 Hotel/Casino No. of Employees
299 Clear Channel 1,020 AMR
Treasure Island 3,500 - 3,999 Golden Nugget 2,500 - 2,999
Communications
Flamingo Hilton 3,500 - 3,999 Stratosphere Tower 2,000 - 2,499
Rampart Casino 3,500 - 3,999 California Hotel 1,500 - 1,999
Company Name Gross Sq. Ft. Lease Rates Per Sq. Ft. Per Month Total Building Percent Commercial/ Percent
Permits Difference Industrial Permits Difference
The Crossing Business Center at Summerlin 818,000 $2.20 NNN, MG, FSG
Charleston Festival 444,869 $2.10 - $3.20 NNN 1995 16,572 0.6% 753 3.5%
Sahara Rancho Corporate Center 350,000 $2.20 FSG
1996 16,611 0.2% 779 36.5%
Centennial Gateway 350,000 $1.50 - $4.00 NNN
Cheyenne Corporate Center 318,000 $2.20 - $2.25 MG 1997 16,110 -3.0% 1,079 1.5%
Corporate Pointe at Summerlin Centre 291,000 $1.50 NNN
Las Vegas Technology Center II 290,000 $1.30 - $1.85 MG 1998 15,809 1.9% 1,210 12.1%
Molasky Corporate Center 265,000 $3.00 - $3.50 MG
Bank of America Plaza 255,164 $2.40 FSG 1999 16,612 5.1% 1,055 -12.8%
Rancho Gowan Business Park 240,000 $1.25 - $1.35 MG 2000 14,913 10.2% 1,000 -5.2%
Canyons Center at Summerlin 216,291 $2.10 - $2.25 FSG
City Center West 211,928 $2.35 - $2.40 FSG 2001 14,477 -2.9% 818 18.2%
Wells Fargo Financial Center 207,368 $1.85 FSG
1700 Vegas Drive 186,000 $1.25 NNN 2002 14,916 3.3% 1,005 22.9%
Mountain View Professional Park 160,000 $1.95 NNN
2003 18,193 21.6% 886 -11.8%
Nevada Financial Center 157,624 $2.45 FSG
Rainbow Corporate Center 152,000 $2.25 MG 2004 19,147 5.2% 852 -3.8%
Carson Building 148,879 $1.75 - $1.80 FSG
Westcliff House 145,000 $2.00 MG 2005 15,267 -25.0% 1,093* 28.0%
The Atrium Business Tower 138,000 $1.85 FSG
Longford Medical Center 132,000 $2.20 MG
* This number is a combination of new, addition and remodel permits.
Red Feather Center 130,000 $1.45 - $1.75 NNN
For more information, contact the Department of Building and Safety
Centennial Corporate Center 127,000 $2.10 NNN
731 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 229-6251
The Plazas at Paseo Del Prado 120,000 $1.55 - $1.85 NNN Source: City of Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety (February 2006)
Park Sahara Office Center 123,709 $1.65 - $1.85 FSG
City Centre Place 103,100 $2.25 - $2.62 FSG
Note: NNN = Triple Net, MG = Modified Gross, FSG = Full Service Gross
For more information visit: http://propertyline.com
Source: In Business Las Vegas Book of Lists 2006; LV Business Press Book of Lists 2006, Propertyline.com
For additional information, contact Business Services Division at (702) 229-6281. ELECTRIC POWER COST COMPARISON - MAJOR WESTERN CITIES
Source: City of Las Vegas Business Services Division (February 2005)
Commercial Rates Industrial Rates Residential Rates
Finance and Business Services 21,600 kWh & 50 kW 1,100,000 kWh & 2,500 kW Typical NV Power customer
400 Stewart Ave. Provider (Demand per month) (Demand per month) (1,250 kWh per month)
Las Vegas, NV 89101 Nevada Power (Las Vegas) $8.98 $7.88 $9.79
Sierra Pacific (Reno) $9.97 $9.28 $11.34
AZ Public Service (Phoenix) $7.95 $5.53 $8.97
LA Dept of W & P $8.90 $7.65 $10.42
Highest 20% 32,400 gallons $58.18 $80.61 $22.43 Source: City of Las Vegas Business License Department (January 2006)
Nevada Taxes Contact the Nevada State Department of Taxation at www.tax.state.nv.us/taxes for further information.
Source: Nevada Department of Taxation (January 2006)
Department of Taxation
The benefits to incorporating in Nevada are many. Businesses operating in Nevada are among the least taxed in the 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 1300
nation and are offered opportunities for tax deferrals and abatements based upon their job growth. The following Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
taxes, common in many of the other 49 states, are not imposed in Nevada: (702) 486-2300
Property Tax Abatement – Real and personal property tax abatement is available to qualified recycling businesses. Further, the critical mass of technical, engineering and scientific personnel generated by Nellis Air Force Base and the
At least 50% of the material or product must be recycled on site. Fifty percent of real and personal property tax can Nevada Test Site represents an important contribution to the Las Vegas area’s workforce. In addition to the 11,000
be abated for up to 10 consecutive years. An acknowledgement from local government entities and a commitment employees at Nellis Air Force Base, which is expected to expand its Department of Defense role over the next two
from the company to stay in Nevada is required. decades, it is estimated that over 12,200 military retirees live in the region.
Business Assistance Programs The retired population is growing more rapidly locally than nationally as seniors seek out the region’s climate, low
Tax Increment Financing - is the abatement of a portion of the taxes due resulting from the increased valuation of a taxes and quality of life. This pool of workers could be beneficial to certain industries.
property generated from capital investment. Eighteen percent of the new taxes go to affordable housing, and up to
50% of the remainder, or 41%, can be abated. For more information contact the Office of Business Development at: As for growth, approximately 5,000 to 7,000 individuals continue to migrate to Southern Nevada monthly and the
(702) 229-6551 Las Vegas regional population is expected to grow at nearly six times the U.S. rate. Strong population growth even
during a national economic turndown should continue to provide new employers with a steady flow of job applicants.
Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006)
In addition, the state of Nevada offers many business assistance programs designed to encourage the growth and
development of private enterprise. Some of the most popular programs are Green Building Abatements, Renewable &
Energy Storage Abatements, Nevada Hub Zone Development, Train Employees Now, and Industrial Development
Bonds. For more information, contact the Nevada Commission on Economic Development at:
www.expand2Nevada.com
Employment by Industry
Source: Nevada Commission on Economic Development (January 2006)
For more information, contact the state of Nevada Commission on Economic Development at: www.expand2Nevada.com
Source: Nevada Commission on Economic Development (January 2006)
Nevada Commission on Economic Development, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 486-2127
For more information visit: www.nevadaworkforce.com
Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006)
THE 10 FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS IN LAS VEGAS MSA LAS VEGAS MSA OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT & PROJECTIONS, 2002-2012
Occupation Growth Rate % 2002 2004 2012 Annual Percent Avg. Annual
Occupation Title Employment Employment Employment Openings Change Growth Rate (%)
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors 6.2
Management 36,523 40,283 54,863 2,512 50.2% 5.0
Personal Financial Advisors 6.1
Business & Financial
Coil Winders, Tapers, Finishers 6.0 Operations 21,631 24,102 33,652 1,585 55.6% 5.6
LABOR Network Systems & Data Communication Analysts 5.8 Computer & LABOR
Mathematical 7,112 7,949 11,180 497 57.2% 5.7
Pharmacists 5.8
Loan Officers 5.8 Architecture &
Engineering 9,024 9,820 12,918 592 43.2% 4.3
Credit Analysts 5.8
Life, Physical
& Social Science 3,764 4,100 5,406 252 43.6% 4.4
Computer & Information Systems Managers 5.7
Social & Human Services Assistants 5.6 Community &
Social Services 5,245 5,723 7,582 334 44.6% 4.5
Respiratory Therapists 5.6
Legal 5,490 6,037 8,159 330 48.6% 4.9
For more information access DETR at: www.nevadaworkforce.com Education, Training
Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006) & Library 28,807 31,679 42,825 1,987 48.7% 4.9
Farming, Fishing
& Forestry 228 251 339 17 48.7% 4.9
Construction &
Extraction 72,036 78,669 104,469 4,688 45.0% 4.5
Installation,
Maintenance 33,277 36,499 49,013 2,347 47.3% 4.7
& Repair
Production 24,766 26,752 34,504 1,562 39.3% 3.9
Transportation & 64,264 69,693 90,860 4,100 41.4% 4.1
Material Moving
Total, All Occupations 834,111 912,373 1,216,649 59,599 45.9% 4.2
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Database Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.69 File Clerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.56
Year Network Systems & Data Communications Communications Equipment Operators,
Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.84 All Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.03
For more information visit: http://detr.state.nv.us Switchboard Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.44
Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (January 2006)
Architecture & Engineering
Chemical Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38.31 Construction
Civil Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37.25 Brick Masons, Block Masons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.95
Unemployment Rate Electrical Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38.28
Environmental Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.25
Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.78
Carpet Installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.81
Industrial Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.10 Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.88
Nuclear Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59.97 Drywall/Ceiling Tile Installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.58
Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.09
AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES: 1995 - 2005
Legal
Lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.22 Mechanics/Machining
7 Legal Support Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.68 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters . . . . . . . . .$15.91
Paralegals & Legal Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.63 Machinists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.72
National Average
Law Clerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.09 Mobility Heavy Equipment Mechanics,
Las Vegas MSA Judges, Magistrate Judges & Magistrates . . . . . . . .$54.66 Except Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.89
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Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28.60 For a complete list of all Nevada occupations and wages,
Nurses Aides, Orderlies & Attendants . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.94 visit: http://detr.state.nv.us
5 Occupational Therapists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.63 Source: State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training &
Rehabilitation (February 2006)
Dental Hygienists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38.50
Physical Therapists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.31
Recreational Therapists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.21
4 Dental Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.67
Medical Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.02
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Chefs & Head Cooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.59
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Maximum disability compensation in Nevada is 66-2/3% of the average monthly wage (NRS 616.065 and McCarran International Airport: McCarran International Airport is part of the Clark County Airport System, which
616C.475). If earned wages on the date of injury were less than $4,505.97 per month, compensation is 66-2/3% of owns and operates six airports, including five general aviation facilities: North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson
the actual earned wage. Executive Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, Overton/Perkins Field and Searchlight Airport. McCarran International
Airport has the third longest civilian runway in the United States. The Las Vegas airport is ranked the fifth busiest
Maximum Average Monthly Wage airport in North America based on passenger counts, serving more than 40 air carriers. With approximately 1,100
flights arriving and departing daily, McCarran International Airport offers direct flights to over 120 U.S. cities.
$4,505.97 X 66-2/3 = $3,003.98 Internationally, Virgin Atlantic has six non-stop flights per week to London, and BMI has three non-stop flights per
$4,505.97 X 8/12 = $3,003.98 week to Manchester, England, plus over 20 flights per week to Mexico and Canada.
In 2005, 11 new gates were added to Concourse “D” and Wi-Fi became available in all public areas of the airport
Maximum Compensation (travelers do not need to look for a hot spot). McCarran was the first airport to provide this as a free service for the
entire facility.
Per Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3003.98
Per Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$690.83
A total of 16 major construction projects, from roadway improvements to a pedestrian bridge are part of the final
Per Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98.69
build-out of McCarran. Plans also include the last wing of the “D” gates expansion and Terminal 3, a new terminal
14 Day (Usual Payment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,381.66
for scheduled carriers. McCarran will ultimately house a total of 117 gates, which will enable the airport to host 53
million passengers annually by 2011.
NOTE: Nevada law protects employers who provide coverage for their employees at the time of injury from additional
damages claimed by their employees as a result of an injury on the job.
The Clark County Department of Aviation is in the planning stage of developing the Ivanpah Valley Airport to augment
available capacity at McCarran. This new airport, situated on a 5,934-acre site about 25 miles south of Las Vegas,
For additional information visit: http://dirweb.state.nv.us
Source: Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (February 2006) will serve international and long-haul scheduled flights, all charter flights, as well as international and domestic air
cargo demand. Initial operations are expected to begin in approximately 2017.
Source: Clark County Department of Aviation (January 2006)
State of Nevada Las Vegas International Air Cargo Center: The International Air Cargo Center at McCarran International Airport has
Department of Business & Industry positioned Las Vegas as a major West Coast air-truck distribution center. Complete custom services are available at
Division of Industrial Relations McCarran. Las Vegas is considered “an inland port of entry,” where efficient services allow foreign goods to quickly
1301 North Green Valley Pkwy., Suite 200 clear customs. The Cargo Center is located less than one mile from a major interstate highway and railroad access.
Henderson, Nevada 89014 The 160-acre site is a first-rate cargo handling area consisting of three buildings totaling more than 170,000 square
(702) 486-9000 or 9080 feet and is capable of handling heavily loaded, long-haul and wide-body aircraft.
Source: Nevada Development Authority, CLV Office of Business Development (January 2006)
Foreign Trade Zone: Foreign Trade Zone #89 in Las Vegas allows firms to bring foreign goods or raw materials for Trucking Services
manufacturing and/or assembling into the United States without formal customs entry or payment of customs duties From Nevada cities, truck shipments arrive overnight throughout the West, including the important consumer and
and government excise taxes until products leave the zone. If the final product is exported from the United States, port cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a tourist-based community, Las Vegas is a “net-importer” (more
no U.S. Customs duty or excise tax is levied. If the final product is imported into the United States, fees are only freight arrives than leaves), which makes shipping costs to other cities very low.
due at the time of transfer of the product or its parts, whichever is lower. Because of the relief in tariffs and duties
offered by the Foreign Trade Zone and reduced rates in trucking, international businesses have found that it is often DISTANCE FROM LAS VEGAS
less expensive to bring their goods to Las Vegas and then ship to various markets in California and the southwestern City Miles Kilometers
United States. Contact: (702) 361-3422. SEATTLE
Albuquerque 586 938
Atlanta 2,000 3,200 PORTLAND
Merchandise entering a foreign trade zone may be:
Chicago 1,800 2,880
NEW YORK
Denver 758 1,213 CHICAGO
Assembled Manipulated Repaired RENO DENVER
LOCATION/ Houston 1,467 2,347 SALT LAKE LOCATION/
SAN FRANCISCO CITY
TRANSPORTATION Cleaned Manufactured Salvaged Los Angeles 272 435 TRANSPORTATION
LAS VEGAS
New York 2,550 4,080 ALBUQUERQUE
Destroyed Processed Sampled Phoenix 287 459 LOS ANGELES
PHOENIX
Portland 996 1,594 ATLANTA
Displayed Re-Labeled Stored Reno 445 711 SAN DIEGO
HOUSTON
Mixed Repackaged Tested Salt Lake City 419 670
San Diego 336 538
Source: Clark County Department of Aviation, Nevada Commission on Economic Development San Francisco 570 912
(January 2006) Seattle 1,180 1,888
Dallas 5,580 12.7 223.1 308.7 364.3 270.5 421.2 355.0 344.3 440.5 Regional Transportation
Rio Rancho 1,590 46.8 32.2 8.9 56.8 33.6 73.7 44.8 58.5 78.3
Denver 4,200 167.4 9.5 142.6 193.8 173.3 200.3 101.7 205.6 241.6 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) provides transportation services within Southern
Las Vegas 2,310 127.7 78.4 5.2 28.3 30.0 47.0 44.1 34.8 59.7
Nevada including approval and funding of major arterial and highway construction, county-wide mass public transit
Los Angeles 9,450 614.3 436.1 115.7 21.4 158.9 222.8 295.2 51.4 164.1 and metropolitan transportation planning. The RTC strives to provide a safe, convenient and effective regional
transportation system that enhances both mobility and air quality. The agency’s governing body is comprised of
Phoenix 5,250 253.7 206.6 68.3 88.5 11.9 211.6 158.0 84.3 179.0 representatives from Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, North Las Vegas and Clark County.
Portland 2,610 251.8 148.7 136.2 114.3 157.8 68.5 90.8 128.3 75.1
Southern Nevada’s annual growth in population and visitor volume continues to place substantial demands on
Salt Lake City 2,610 166.1 63.1 49.7 81.5 78.4 61.4 5.9 89.0 87.1 transportation infrastructure. In 2005, vehicles traveled approximately 34 million daily miles in the Las Vegas Valley.
San Francisco 4,200 330.0 243.3 108.3 72.9 143.2 41.5 140.1 95.4 9.5
During fiscal year 2006-2007, the Streets and Highways division of the RTC is expected to fund more than $877
million in roadway projects from Question 10 funding and gas tax revenue.
Seattle 4,200 419.5 253.6 239.7 216.7 286.9 143.0 160.3 239.1 153.7
TOTAL 42,000 $2,377.2 $1,481.6 $874.3 $874.3 $1,074.1 $1,069.7 $1,040.8 $986.4 $1,048.0
Ramp Meters
Ramp Meters were activated in March 2005 on selected freeway on-ramps during scheduled ramp improvement
*Annual charges reflect truckload lots of 30,000 lbs using contract over-the-road carriers to market city location. Projected charges based on projects. A preliminary study showed a net reduction in total delay of 6.2 vehicle hours. In a second study, the
estimated $2.04 per mile, which includes factors such as labor, fuel maintenance, insurance certificates and operation rights. calculation yielded a net reduction of 28 vehicle hours of delay. The Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation
Source: The Boyd Co., Inc., Princeton NJ, Las Vegas Perspective 2005 (FAST) expects the net benefit to increase as ramp metering is installed at additional freeway on-ramps in the future.
Double Deck Buses: “The Deuce” Construction on the nearly 2,000-foot-long Colorado River Bridge, a composite concrete deck arch, began in early
The character of the Strip poses unique transportation issues that require innovative thinking and creative problem- 2005. The completion of the entire Hoover Dam Bypass Project is expected in 2008. Below is a partial list of
solving. One answer is growing tall instead of long. With that in mind, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) objectives this project will accomplish:
purchased 50 double-decker buses for the Las Vegas Strip.
• Minimize the potential for pedestrian-vehicle accidents on the dam crest and on the
On October 27, 2005, the RTC officially launched “The Deuce.” With breathtaking views from the upper deck and Nevada and Arizona approaches to the dam.
plenty of comfortable seats, The Deuce has recruited riders in record numbers. In just its first week of service, The • Remove a major bottleneck to interstate and international commerce and travel in the
Deuce carried more than 257,000 passengers, and expectations are high for continued success. west by reducing traffic congestion and accidents in this segment of the major
The Strip transit service has always paid for itself, but The Deuce is expected to generate revenue that will help pay commercial route between Phoenix and Las Vegas.
for other residential service, making The Deuce a true community success story. • Replace an inadequate highway river crossing with a new crossing that meets current
roadway design criteria and improves through-vehicle and truck traffic capacity on U.S.
Regional Fixed Guideway 93 at the dam.
In addressing our current and future transportation issues, the Reginoal Transportation Commission is proposing a • Reduce travel time in the dam vicinity.
33-mile Regional Fixed Guideway (RFG) to link the cities of North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson with the • Protect Hoover Dam employees, visitors, equipment, power generation capabilities and
Las Vegas resort corridor. In January 2006, a citizen's review committee recommended moving forward with the Colorado River waters, while enhancing visitors’ experience at Hoover Dam.
proposed rapid transit system using diesel light-rail technology. If approved by the RTC Board of Commissioners, an Source: Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration January (2006)
Environmental Impact Study will begin in late 2006. The RFG could carry its first passengers by 2014.
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Source: City of Las Vegas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (June 30, 2005)
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89134 26,897 26,697 (200) $60,854
POPULATION 89138 6,951 9,700 2,749 NA POPULATION
89143 10,533 11,677 1,144 $58,918
QUALITY OF LIFE B/O - Built Out St. Rose Dominican Hospital 138 6 220,000 QUALITY OF LIFE
- Rose De Lima Campus
102 E. Lake Mead Dr., Henderson NV
(702) 616-5000
SPECIALTY HOSPITALS
Post-Secondary Education
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) and Nevada State
Facility Specialty Patient Beds Sq. Ft. College (NSC) are part of the University and Community College System of Nevada. The combined enrollment is over
60,000 students each year. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies UNLV as a
Desert Willow Treatment Center Child psychiatry 58 58,000
6171 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Doctoral/Research University – Intensive, furthering the university’s goal of becoming a leading research institution.
(702) 486-8900 All of the universities and colleges listed below have locations in the Las Vegas Valley.
Harmon Medical & Rehab. Hospital Sub-acute care 118 Unk
2170 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV Nursing care
(702) 794-0100 Respiratory care
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
HEALTHSOUTH Rehab. Hospital Brain injury 79 67,000
1250 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Pulmonary program University/College Programs Contact Information
(702) 877-8898 Stroke program
Arts, Business, Education, Law,
HEALTHSOUTH Rehab.Hospital Brain injury 70 50,567 www.unlv.edu
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Engineering, Health Services,
2500 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV Pulmonary program (702) 895-3011
Hotel Administration, Sciences
(702) 562-2021 Stroke program
www.unr.edu/med
HEALTHSOUTH Rehab. Hospital Brain injury 60 58,000 University of Nevada School of Medicine M.D./PhD and M.D. (702) 671-2240
10301 Jeffrey St., Henderson, NV Pulmonary program
(702) 939-9400 Stroke program Arts, Business, Health Services, www.ccsn.nevada.edu
Community College of Southern Nevada Information Technology, (702) 650-2276
Horizon Specialty Hospital Respiratory care 61 Unk Sciences, Education
640 Desert Ln., Las Vegas, NV Rehabilitation www.nsc.nevada.edu
Business, Nursing, Education,
(702) 382-3155 Complex medical care Nevada State College Environmental Science (702) 992-2000
Kindred Hospital - Desert Springs Hosp. Long-term acute care 40 Unk Fashion, Design, Media, www.ailv.artinstitutes.edu
2075 E. Flamingo Rd, Fifth Floor Ventilator weaning Art Institute of Las Vegas Culinary Arts (702) 369-9944
Las Vegas, NV Low-level rehabilitation
www.bethany.edu/APPL/degrees.htm
(702) 866-2000 Bethany College of Las Vegas Church Ministries (702) 838-2929
Kindred Hospital - Flamingo Long-term acute care 92 133,000 www.devry.edu
2250 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV Ventilator weaning DeVry University Business, Technology (702) 933-9700
(702) 784-4300 Low-level rehabilitation
www.erau.edu
Kindred Hospital - Sahara Long-term acute care 52 57,289 Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Aviation, Aerospace (702) 643-0762
5110 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV Ventilator weaning
www.hightechinstitute.edu/
QUALITY OF LIFE (702) 871-1418 Low-level rehabilitation High Tech Institute locations/state/NV QUALITY OF LIFE
Health Care/Life Sciences
Montevista Hospital Psychiatric care 80 47,872 (702) 385-6700
5900 W. Rochelle, Las Vegas, NV Chemical dependency Computer Engineering, Electrical www.itt-tech.edu
(702) 364-1111 Suicide prevention ITT Technical Institute Engineering, Info Technologies (702) 558-5404
So. NV Adult Mental Health Services Adult psychiatric care 50 Unk www.heritagecollege.com
6161 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Mental health counseling Heritage College Associate of Arts (702) 644-1234
(702) 486-6000 www.lasvegas-college.com
Accounting, Medical Assistant,
Spring Mountain Treatment Center Adult psychiatric Las Vegas College (702) 567-1920
82 Unk Business Administration
7000 W. Spring Mountain Rd. Adolescent psychiatric www.vegasculinary.com
Las Vegas, NV Adolescent residential treatment Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Culinary Arts (702) 365-7690
(702) 873-2400
www.nu.edu
National University Arts, Business, Sciences (702) 531-7800
Source: Individual Entities (February 2006)
Nevada Institute of Business Business (702) 386-2612
www.nova.edu
Nova Southeastern University Education, Business (702) 942-3450
www.regis.edu
ON THE HORIZON FACILITIES Regis University Business Administration, Education (702) 990-0375
Facility Beds Opening Date Sq. Ft. www.sierranevada.edu
Sierra Nevada College Education (702) 434-6599
Centennial Hills Hospital 171 2007 354,000 Touro University www.tu.edu
Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing,
6900 North Durango Dr. College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Asst (702) 777-8687
Las Vegas, NV
Business, Criminal Justice, www.phoenix.edu/lasvegas
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital University of Phoenix Education, Human Services,
1650 Community College Dr. 190 June, 2006 Unk (702) 638-7279
Technology
Las Vegas, NV www.usn.edu
St. Rose Dominican Hospital University of Southern Nevada Business, Pharmacy (702) 990-4433
- San Martin Hospital
Warm Springs & Durango Blvd. 111 Summer, 2006 Unk
Source: Individual Entities (January 2006)
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 492-8000
The state of Nevada offers a variety of programs to help make college affordable. The Millennium Scholarship Average High/Low in January 57.1 / 36.8 F
Program awards up to $10,000 to eligible seniors who wish to remain in state. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, Average High/Low in July 104.1 / 78.2 F
the Upromise College Fund 529 Plan, and USAA College Savings are all designed to assist parents in saving for their
children’s education. Annual Precipitation 4.49 Inches
Source: Office of Business Development (January 2006)
QUALITY OF LIFE
student/teacher ratio varies depending on grade level:
Recreation QUALITY OF LIFE
Grade Level Student / Teacher Ratio
Grade 1 18:1
Grade 2 17:1 The Las Vegas Lifestyle
Grade 3 20:1 Living in Las Vegas offers the excitement and sophistication of urban areas, or peaceful hometown living in one of
Grades 4 & 5 28:1 the surrounding rural communities. Spectacular mountains, the Lake Mead Recreation Area, lush valleys and desert
scenery form a perfect backdrop for world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
The district also includes 17 magnet schools emphasizing aerospace and aviation, communications, fine and
performing arts, languages, law and leadership professions, tourism and travel, math and science, and technology. In
Family Attractions
addition, there are over 50 private and parochial schools operating in the Las Vegas area.
Source: Clark County District (January 2006) Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world for adults and children alike. There is plenty to choose from,
with circus acts, amusement parks and roller coasters, aquariums, wild animal habitats, art museums, pyrotechnic
displays and outdoor shows, many of which are free. And when the weather gets hot, head to Mt. Charleston, about
50 minutes from downtown.
Many archeological, heritage and historical museums in the valley focus on the 12,000-year history of human
settlement in Nevada. You can immerse your family in the history and culture of Native American tribes like the
Anasazi and Paiute or follow the story of the Mormon farmers who settled in Moapa Valley. Catering especially to
children are the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and the Southern Nevada
Zoological-Botanical Park. Just a few hours away in Southern California are Disneyland, Sea World, the San Diego
Zoo, Legoland and Universal Studios.
Outdoor Activities
With ideal weather and scores of activities to choose from, valley residents like to get outdoors and enjoy the
sunshine. Las Vegas' centralized location makes it an ideal stepping off point for visiting Southern Utah (Bryce
Canyon and Zion National Park), Arizona (Lake Havasu and Grand Canyon) and Southern California (Death Valley and
the Pacific Ocean), most of which are within a four-hour drive. With over three million acres of public land
surrounding the city and nearly 90 miles of recreation and transportation trails, many outdoor activities are available
close to home. These include a mix of golfing, skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, biking and swimming.
The first 10 miles of the River Mountains Loop Trail opened in 2005. When completed, the trail will form a 35-mile
long continuous paved path for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. It is designed to link up to a multiple-use trail
system and will eventually connect Boulder City and Henderson and allow access to Lake Mead National Recreation
Area, as well as offer connections to Boulder Dam, Clark County Wetlands and metropolitan Las Vegas via other trail
networks.
The Las Vegas area boasts over 800 holes of golf spread out over 34 public and semi-private courses and 10 private
QUALITY OF LIFE courses. In addition, you can lob, volley and practice your overhand smash to your heart's content on one of the
many Las Vegas public, private and hotel courts (open to non-guests for a fee). Many of the 60 public parks in the
city also have well-maintained, lighted basketball and tennis courts available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Adventurous athletes can find a slew of activities available in the valley, such as sky diving; motocross; race car AFFAIRS
driving; indoor and outdoor paintball fields; Laser Tag arenas; and skate parks for skateboarders, in-line skaters and
bikers. There are also several ice rinks for ice-skating and hockey.
Spectator Sports
Sports aficionados will enjoy watching the Las Vegas 51s, an AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers; the Las Vegas
Wranglers, an expansion team for the East Coast Hockey League; and NBA exhibition games. In fact, the 2007 NBA
All-Star Game will be held in Las Vegas. The city is also home to one of the nation's fastest racing tracks, the Las
Vegas Motor Speedway, where top contenders compete every March in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, the UAW
DaimlerChrysler 400. For college sports fans, UNLV offers Division I sports, pitting their Rebels against other schools
in the Mountain West Conference.
Shopping
From the convenience of the traditional mall to the bargains at the factory outlets to upscale boutiques and specialty
shops, Las Vegas has it all. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, art, antiques, electronics, furniture, collectibles, memorabilia,
and of course, western wear, abound for your purchasing pleasure. Las Vegas Premium Outlets is the newest mall in
the city, featuring name brand designs such as Armani, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Lacoste, Kenneth Cole,
Polo Ralph Lauren, St. John and Theory at affordable prices.
Arts
Whether its performing arts, visual arts or humanities – Las Vegas has it all. With over 25 museums, 65 galleries and
25 performing arts centers, the valley abounds with rich cultural opportunities for you and your family to share.
Whether you are interested in dance, theatre, art or music, or if you enjoy exploring arts from other countries, you
will find an abundance of organizations dedicated to showcasing their skills in Las Vegas.
Source: Office of Business Development (February 2006)
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I.S.O. Class One Rating and CFAI Accredited Agency: The Insurance Services Office (I.S.O.) rates the city of Las Vegas
as CLASS ONE, the very best rating a city can obtain. The rating is used to set insurance premiums by many
insurance companies across the United States t oset insurance premiums. Las Vegas residents enjoy savings on Station 47 opening November, 2006. Temporary Station 47 in operation March 2006.
premiums as a result of the Class One rating. The department is also an Internationally Accredited Agency of the
Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Less than ten fire departments worldwide have been able to hold
both a Class One Rating and a CFAI accreditation.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue - Important Phone Numbers
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS - LAS VEGAS FIRE & RESCUE
Department Phone Department Phone
EMERGENCY 9-1-1 Urgent – Non Emergency 3-1-1
Fire Headquarters (702) 383-2888 Fire Chief’s Officer (702) 229-0323
Fire Prevention Division (702) 229-0366 New Construction Inspections (702) 229-2071
Fire Protection Engineering (702) 229-5397 Emergency Management (702) 229-0313
Public Information & Education (702) 229-0145 Complaint Hotline (702) 229-0340
TDD Las Vegas (emergency) (702) 384-4044 TDD Las Vegas (non-emergency) (702) 386-9108
Emergency Info (recorded) (702) 38ALERT (702) 382-5378
Web Site: www.lasvegasfire.org e-Mail: fire-rescue@LasVegasNevada.Gov Emergency Information: www.lvalert.com
The total jurisdiction for the LVMPD consists of 7,560 square miles. In 1973, the city and county’s population under Prior Year Accomplishments
the LVMPD’s jurisdiction was listed at 270,406; by February 2006 it had grown to 1,747,025. The Las Vegas Valley
More than $102.4 million was spent on public projects in 2005. A combination of roadwork, sewer system and
is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country with over 6,000 people moving to the valley each
storm drainage projects, paving and other infrastructure improvements, including new traffic signals and a new park,
month. Police officers patrolling the valley (approximately 400 square miles) are assigned to seven area commands,
were completed during the year.
and there is an eighth station, located at McCarran International Airport, which services the airport only. The
commands are strategically located throughout the city to provide better policing to the area’s neighborhoods.
As part of the city’s particulate matter PM-10 program, several dirt roads were paved at a cost of approximately
Citizens can request information, file crime reports, report accidents, and talk to the police officers who serve their
$58.1 million. A total of 16 Las Vegas intersections received new traffic signals. Crews installed some 895 new
area from any of their respective centers, which are listed below:
traffic and street signs, and 859 new streetlights. The Public Works Department completed a new $41 million park
and regional tennis facility located on 110 acres on the north side of Summerlin Parkway, a new fire station at 633
Northwest: 9850 W. Cheyenne Ave. South Central: 4860 Las Vegas Blvd. South North Mojave Road, and renovations to the historic downtown post office and at the Fifth Street School.
Southeast: 3675 E. Harmon Ave. Downtown: 621 N. 9th St.
Northeast: 831 N. Mojave Rd. Bolden: 1851 Stella Lake St. The Environmental Division of Public Works is responsible for the safe treatment of wastewater from the city’s three
Southwest: 5925 Spring Mountain Rd. facilities. Since 1989, more than $200 million has been spent to improve and expand wastewater treatment
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AFFAIRS processes. An average of 70 million gallons of wastewater is treated daily. Collectively, these facilities can treat up to AFFAIRS
Further, the department handles calls for police services in the unincorporated portions of Clark County as well. 91 million gallons per day, to serve the community’s needs for many years to come.
Resident officers patrol the areas outside of the Las Vegas Valley. These officers may actually live in the outlying areas
to which they are assigned, some of which are as far as 85 miles south and 60 miles north of downtown Las Vegas. Due to the region’s history of flash flooding, flood control is an important issue. Since 1987, more than $216.8
million has been spent on regional flood control facilities. Today, 13 detention basins and 286 miles of local
The department also maintains a complete and comprehensive Forensics Laboratory that includes fingerprint drainage facilities are in place and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS)
identification, an automated fingerprint system, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and extensive analytical capabilities rates the city of Las Vegas as a Class Six community. This means that 20% of insurance holders in Las Vegas save
including DNA testing. These capabilities are available to all Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies. money on flood insurance premiums as a result of the city’s CRS rating.
The department’s Communications Bureau operates out of a new state-of-the-art building that was constructed in In 2005, the Public Works Department achieved accreditation by the American Public Works Association, making it
1999/2000 through a medium-term financing issue. The center also serves as the public safety answering point for the only 23rd public works department in the nation and the first city in Nevada to earn this prestigious status.
Source: Department of Public Works (March 2006)
the LVMPD. It boasts a computer-assisted dispatch system that is tied to mobile communication terminals in patrol
vehicles. It also has an enhanced 9-1-1 system, which includes resident telephone address files on dwellers within
the LVMPD jurisdiction that are shared with the city of North Las Vegas on an as-needed basis.
A unique functional aspect of the LVMPD is its autonomy in terms of personnel processes. The department
independently recruits for new hires through promotion and allocation processes subject only to budgetary
constraints and the approval of the Fiscal Affairs Committee and Civil Service Boards. As of January 1, 2006, there
were 4,289 authorized, full-time positions within the LVMPD. Some 689 of these positions are assigned to the
Detention Services Division; 70 are assigned to the airport, 2,100 are commissioned officers and 1,180 are civilian
personnel. Both the airport and detention officers are funded entirely by the county and are not a part of the Las
Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s budget. Civilian staff, which makes up about one-third of the department,
handles crime scene analysis, communications, records, information systems and finance. Currently the department
is staffed at 1.8 officers per 1,000 citizens, but this number is expected to increase in the future.
Major Field Operations Department initiatives for fiscal year 2006 include: 1. Visit our Human Resources Department on the 2nd floor at City Hall.
• Drafting a new sidewalk maintenance section for the Municipal Code to ensure compliance with new state 2. Call our Jobs Hotline at 229-6346.
laws, analyzing costs to construct sidewalks where there are none. 3. Log on to www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Click “on Apply for", navigate to Jobs, and then click on the job
• Developing an expanded Bus Circulator System to better serve citizens and tourists in the downtown corridor. opening of interest to you. You may access a paper employment application by clicking on the
• Taking an even more pro-active approach to energy conservation by closely monitoring all utility usage, and Employment Application link. Or, you may apply on line by clicking the Online Employment Center
making adjustments to increase efficiency when appropriate. link, to create an employment profile and completing the online employment application.
The Department of Human Resources recently upgraded its online application process. The online application
Prior Year Accomplishments (2005)
gives the applicant the ability to apply for an open position with the city in a secured setting via the Internet.
• Maintained more than 119 miles of streets to include 222,000 square feet of permanent pavement patching,
The online application can be used for any recruitment except for those that limit the number of applicants.
520,000 pounds of rubber asphalt crack sealant, and 2,350,000 square yards of pavement surface If recruitment is limited, the applicant must come to Human Resources to receive a numbered application in
treatments valued at $2.8 million. person. Applicants will also have the ability to submit interest cards for certain positions which have been difficult
• Constructed over 23,000 linear feet of curb and gutter concrete drainage repairs, 16,000 linear feet of to recruit for in the past. For those jobs in which interest cards are accepted, applicants will be notified via their
sidewalk, 7,000 linear feet of driveway and 37 individual valley gutters values at $2.3 million. email address of record that the recruitment is currently open for applications.
• Completed construction of Centennial Plaza in downtown Las Vegas.
• Built the city’s first trail project in the northwest Centennial Hills area. When applying for a job, applicants may also submit a resume in addition to the required employment application;
• Constructed a pedestrian bridge to improve student safety to and from Eileen Conners Elementary School. however, resumes alone are not accepted. To determine if you are qualified for a particular job opening, carefully
• Installed an automated security gate in the Sun City Summerlin Community to provide direct access for review the qualification requirements for that position listed on each job announcement in the Minimum
COMMUNITY emergency crews and significantly shorten response times for fire and medical responses. Qualifications section of the announcement. COMMUNITY
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• Completed significant modifications and upgrades at the Darling Tennis Center complex in Summerlin for the
first Tennis Channel Open tennis tournament. Applicants filing for positions with the city can receive veteran’s preference points by attaching a DD214 showing
character of service along with their application. The applicant must have served in the military during a conflict or
• Parks Division crews maintained over 980 park acres, nearly 205 acres of city facilities, 300 acres of
war and attain a passing score of 70% or above on their examination in order to receive an additional 5% on their
medians/roadways and 85 acres belonging to the Clark County School District. Through staff efforts, the
final score.
National Arbor Day Foundation named the city of Las Vegas a “Tree City USA” for the 13th year.
• The Facilities Management Division completed over 140 improvement projects including a major renovation at In addition to job opportunities, the city’s website also contains helpful hints on how to prepare for oral or written
the Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau, and negotiated a $1 million cellular tower/land examinations. Click on the Success Tips link to take advantage of the valuable test taking tips that are offered.
lease agreement with Nextel, Cingular and Mountain Union Telecom.
• In 2005 the Fleet Services Division: The city of Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular, full-time employees that is equal in
• Increased the total number of hybrid vehicles to 19. value to approximately one third of their salary. Part-time employees are eligible for certain benefits on a pro-rated
• Expanded the use of biodiesel fuel (B20) to virtually the entire fleet of diesel-powered vehicles. basis. These include medical, dental, vision insurance, employer-paid contributions to the Public Employee’s
• Negotiated a two-year contract with Honda Motor Company of America to use two Honda FCX fuel cell Retirement System, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible benefits program, and
vehicles, making Las Vegas the first city in the world to have them in an arid desert climate. holiday, sick, and annual leave.
• Negotiated a contract with Collier Technologies to convert seven city-owned trucks to
hydrogen/compressed natural gas blend, funded through a subcontract with the Department of Energy. Other than the upgraded online application system, major initiatives for FY 2006 include the adoption of the
revisions to the Civil Service Board rules and regulations, which govern the recruitment and hiring process for all
classified positions, and the development of new methods of providing customer service to citizens and city
Source: Department of Field Operations (February 2006)
departments, and participation in the second annual Las Vegas Citizen’s Leadership Academy. The Academy is a
seven-week series of interactive workshops and facility tours for 25 selected residents within the community.
Participation in the academy provides an excellent opportunity for residents to gain an in-depth look at the roles
and responsibilities of local government. For further information on the Human Resources Department, please call
(702) 229-6315. Source: Human Resources Department (February 2006)
Emergence of “Real Time Government.” Traditionally, government adjusts to changing conditions through Through seven community centers, 10 community schools, one year-round and five seasonal swimming pools, the
predictable timetables; i.e. budget, legislative mandates and elections. The city of Las Vegas has elected to operate Recreation Division has activities for young and old alike. Arts and crafts, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, music and
in “real time” to respond quickly to fluctuations in the economy, growth and social conditions. More specifically, this educational classes are among the programs the Recreation Division provides, along with youth and adult sports
is evidenced in the city’s ability to be open for business 24/7 utilizing telephone, Internet and wireless systems. We leagues, after-school Safekey, and summer, holiday and track break children’s camps.
also post many of our transactions as they happen, rather than wait for off-hours batch processing. An example of
this is our direct communications with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on parking citations, allowing the The Cultural Affairs Division offers concerts, stage productions, dances, art exhibitions, community festivals, and a
DMV to update their records nearly as soon as a transaction is processed at City Hall. wide-ranging variety of classes in four cultural centers. Outdoor programs take place in its large amphitheatre and
park locations throughout the city. The division also is involved in downtown redevelopment, including the conversion
Interdependence is a Driving Force. It is now commonly agreed that government programs cannot operate of the historic post office into a cultural facility.
independent of each other. The need to leverage commonalities and structures in each department that support
The city’s growing senior population is certainly not overlooked. The Senior Citizen Programs Division operates seven
business strategies has become obvious. An example of this principal can be seen in the standardization and
senior centers, where residents, age 50 and older, can find classes, workshops, sports opportunities and social clubs
interlinking of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and an internal services portal throughout the entire Las Vegas
that cater to the interests of the mature person. Free legal advice also is available to those over 60 years old through
valley. This is an enormous benefit to local businesses and agencies that use the many services provided through GIS
the Senior Citizens Law Project that now is conveniently located in the new Downtown Senior Services Center at 310
and this Internet site. Just take a look at www.mynevada.gov
South Ninth Street. The program services provided out of this facility are a result of a partnership between the
departments of Leisure Services and Neighborhood Services.
The city is also a leader in implementing an Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP), supporting continuously updated
information through integrated systems such as financials, purchasing, human resources/payroll, payables, leisure
Inclusionary programming is an important element that is addressed by the Adaptive Recreation and Sports Division.
programming, courts, land development, public works assets, and customer relationship management. The city has
From wheelchair sports to services for those suffering from traumatic head injuries, the division provides programs
experienced improved efficiencies and is now able to provide expanded services.
that serve people with and without disabilities. The Amanda & Stacy Darling Memorial Tennis Center opened in 2005
at 7901 West Washington Avenue. In addition to operating a municipal sports office and two multipurpose sports
Service Needs are Growing. As the city of Las Vegas experiences growth in the information age, the IT department complexes, the division coordinates Corporate Challenge, an Olympic-style competition involving nearly 15,000
will see a greater demand for services. Within the last 12 months, the department has experienced a 10% increase participants. Corporate Challenge is the single largest amateur athletic event of its kind in the state.
COMMUNITY in service requests, expanded the network to 20 new facilities and added 20 new servers to its server farm. COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS The department is continuously looking at ways to improve services for the Valley’s ethnically and socially diverse AFFAIRS
Service delivery methods are changing and expanding. Prior to 1995, the prevalent method of delivering business residents. Programs may be added, modified or eliminated based upon the needs and desires of the department’s
information was through mainframe terminals, with citizen access provided by over-the-counter interaction with city patrons. Facilities have been constructed and/or remodeled in both the rapidly expanding suburban areas and the
departments and agencies. Since that time, we have added local and remote desktop data services, intranet and inner city. A new mile-long, 130-acre park opened on Buffalo Drive at Washington Avenue in 2005. The new
Internet services, interactive voice response (IVR), fax-back capability, mobile networking services and wireless Mirabelli Community Center opened in February 2006.
networking. New technologies and applications will greatly enhance our use of IVR’s and the Internet as information
delivery systems. These solutions are becoming more inexpensive, easier to administer, and more reliable than ever For more information about the Department of Leisure Services and all of the opportunities it provides,
before. Consequently, our citizens and staff will have increased access to the information they need and will be able call (702) 229-6297.
to transact with the city without visiting City Hall. Source: Department of Leisure Services (February 2006)
For further information contact the city of Las Vegas Information Technologies Department at
(702) 229-6291. Source: Information Technology Department (February 2005
Neighborhood Services provides a foundation of services that citizens rely upon, while proactively developing
innovative programs to meet the expanding, complex needs of our growing and evolving city.
Source: Neighborhood Services Department (February 2006)
The Redevelopment Area has experienced unbelievable growth and development over the past five years. Downtown Regional Justice Center
Las Vegas is well on its way to turning a faded city core of aging casinos and motels into a vibrant urban village Located at 200 Lewis Ave., the Regional Justice Center, the newest addition to the Las Vegas skyline, was opened in
brimming with everything from coffee houses and art galleries to new homes and night clubs. Now signs of urban 2005. It houses all area supreme, district, justice and municipal courts under one roof. The 717,000-square-foot,
renewal are surfacing all over downtown. In 2005, 11 major development projects were completed in the downtown 17-story facility is being lauded not only for its functionality but also for its beauty. A large share of the funding for
area, 15 are under construction and more than 50 high-rise residential projects totaling over 19,200 units are the $185-million facility came from bond initiatives and a quarter came from administrative assessments on
proposed, approved or under construction. misdemeanor offenders in justice and municipal courts. It is estimated that more than 5,000 people per day will
access the facility. The opening of the facility has already boosted the need for shops and other amenities in the
World Market Center – Design Center Debuts in Las Vegas area, adding to the revitalization of the downtown core.
Just north of the Las Vegas Premium Outlets at the southwest corner of downtown is the World Market Center furniture
mart, a gargantuan campus of showrooms expected to generate thousands of jobs and possibly transfer the title of The Las Vegas Premium Outlets
“furniture capital of the world” from High Point, North Carolina, to downtown Las Vegas. The July 2005 grand The Las Vegas Premium Outlets mall, with open-air courtyards and food courts, features shops by Armani, Coach,
opening left more than 62,000 industry professionals, home furnishing buyers and more than 1,000 exhibitors Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Lacoste, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren, St. John and Theory. It is projected to add
amazed and excited. another 109,370 square feet and a three-story parking structure in the near future.
The city of Las Vegas has adapted to a changing demographic and recreated itself with a signature style. What better
place to introduce the new World Market Design Center. And only Las Vegas can deliver a first-class infrastructure for CONDO TOWERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
a facility of this kind. Known as the “Convention Capital of the World,” Las Vegas offers more amenities sought by
buyers and exhibitors than any other destination in the world. Project Location Price Stories Units Value Delivery
Allure 200 W. Sahara Ave. $400K - $3.6 Million 41 428 $210 Million 4Q 2007
REDEVELOPMENT Union Park REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY Nearby the World Market Center is Union Park. The Smith Performing Arts Center, the Keep Memory Alive Lou Ruvo Newport Lofts 200 Hoover Ave. $300K - $1.8 Million 23 168 $82 Million 1Q 2007 AGENCY
Alzheimer’s Institute, Class A office space, retail and condos are slated for the 61-acre parcel that is called “the future SoHo Lofts 900 Las Vegas Blvd. $380K - $3.2 Million 23 120 $72 Million 1Q 2006
of Southern Nevada.” Planners envision Union Park becoming an epicenter of commerce, medicine and culture,
surrounded by a revitalized downtown featuring walkable neighborhoods, shops and restaurants weaving around high-
rise residential towers.
Streamline Condos. Will replace the vacant Golden Motel at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street, which was
The Internal Revenue Service Building demolished recently to make way for this $125 million, 26-story condo tower. It will consist of 251 luxury units and
The Internal Revenue Service building, a 90,000 square foot, $17-million chrome-and-glass facility opened in the ground floor retail.
Union Park District in 2005 adding to the Class A office scene in downtown Las Vegas.
L’Octaine Apartments. An upscale, 51-unit complex featuring studios, one- and two-bedroom units and lofts. It
Southern Nevada Water Authority Building opened in the summer of 2005, with 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space facing Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority building, which is an $87-million, 15-story facility, is under construction and
scheduled for completion in 2007. It will be one of the largest office structures downtown and like the IRS facility
next-door will house hundreds of employees and draw many visitors each day, people likely to also patronize
downtown eateries and shops.
Sandhurst Las Vegas, Tower One. Will be the tallest building downtown when it is completed in September 2006. 18b – The Las Vegas Arts District
The massive $245 million project, which will have 409 units priced from $300,000 to $2 million-plus, is a 31-story The Las Vegas Arts District is located in the area south of downtown Las Vegas, roughly bound by Commerce Street,
tower with 35,000 square feet of commercial space on the lower floors. Hoover Avenue, 4th Street, Las Vegas Boulevard (at Charleston) and Colorado Avenue. Its new name, 18b the Las
Vegas Arts District, is a reference to the original 18 blocks that were designated as an arts neighborhood in 2003.
18b is home to the city’s most eclectic mix of live-in artists, galleries, funky stores and creative cuisine. Its cultural
OTHER MAJOR HIGH-RISE CONDO PROJECTS UNDERWAY diversity is celebrated each month with “First Friday,” an ongoing and ever-growing arts, entertainment and social
Project Name Location Number & Building Height Number of Project block party. First Fridays bring over 6,000 people downtown on the first Friday of each month for an evening filled
Type of Units in Feet Stories Value with gallery receptions, music, food and conviviality.
Celo Vista, Washington & 414 Units 312 ft. 28 Stories $144.4 The Las Vegas Arts District, long the center of creativity for historic downtown Las Vegas has set the stage for citizens
“aka” Skyview Veterans Memorial Mixed-Use Million to live and work among a wealth of artistic shops and boutiques. The new Soho Lofts, located in the arts district, is
Club Renaissance Casino Center & 912 Unit 750 ft. 60 Stories $560 the first high-rise condominium development downtown. This project has met with success – in fact, the units are
Bonneville Residential & Million already sold out and the property is projected to open in the first quarter of 2006.
Commercial
The development plan the Las Vegas Arts District Development Corporation prepared seeks to shape an arts district
Flatiron Las Vegas Blvd. & 319 Unit Mix- 582 ft. 50 Stories $159.5
that will become an engine of economic growth in the downtown area.
4th Street Use Towers Million Source: Las Vegas Review Journal, CLV Planning and Development and CLV Office of Business Development (February 2006)
Grand Central Bonneville @ 1 Million Sq. ft. 450 ft. 16, 24, 32 $385
Parkway Center Grand Central of Hotel, Office, Stories Million
Parkway & Condos
Grandview Towers 3200 S. Rancho Dr. 1445 Units 274 ft. 20 Stories $722.5 Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs
Million
juhl, “aka” 3rd & Bonneville 355 Units Pending 15 Stories $177.5
Redevelopment Agency Assistance Programs
City Mark Mixed-Use Million
There are a variety of tools to encourage and assist in the redevelopment of property. Each tool provides some form of
Simayof 4th & Clark 450 Units Pending 42 Stories $175 aid to the developer such as the reduction of development financing or operating costs. Below are several assistance
Million programs offered by the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency as incentives to spur development and assist
Stan Hi SWC Gass & 3rd St. 425 Units 760 ft. 65 Stories $212.5 developers interested in redevelopment projects.
Million
Tax Increment Financing
Wall Street Towers Wall Street & 3,012 Units 950 ft. Pending $1,506
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a mechanism to capture the future tax benefits of real estate improvements to pay
Western Residential & Billion
the present cost of these improvements. This is accomplished by freezing property taxes at a base year and all tax
Commercial
revenue up to the base year assessment continues to go to the taxing jurisdiction (city, county, school district);
however the incremental tax revenue collected from rising property values is allocated to the TIF district through the
Other Downtown Development governing agency.
REDEVELOPMENT Fifth Street School. A historic school at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue will be converted into a REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY cultural center, including the North American hub for the International Network of Cities of Asylum for dissident Public participation, especially the provision of incentives, is generally based on the “but for” test - the project AGENCY
writers seeking harbor from repressive governments. would not happen “but for” the use of incentives to finance the project. TIF can be used to fund private
development in strategic areas and finance infrastructure, property acquisition, relocation assistance and façade
The Block. A few blocks east on Third Street at Ogden you’ll find a Las Vegas edition of the famous western bar improvements. Public investment is reimbursed by future incremental tax revenue.
“Hogs and Heifers,” as well as an upscale steak and seafood restaurant, “Triple George,” and other venues such as
“Sidebar” and “Celebrity.” There are many characteristics and variations of TIF, as shown in the following table. TIF is typically administered by
a city or county department or a non-profit redevelopment agency. Sometimes the redevelopment agencies are
The Downtown Entertainment District governed by the city council. In others, they are governed by a private or combined public/private-sector board of
In the entertainment capital of the world, the downtown Las Vegas’ entertainment district will focus on intimate club commissioners. Some of these variations are also outlined in the table.
venues that are absent from the Strip. The Fremont East Entertainment District runs a block each side of Fremont
Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Eighth Street. The goals of the district are to attract a pedestrian-friendly
collection of jazz and blues clubs and other entertainment venues to the area extending the success of the Fremont
Street Experience. The city has made it easy to build, too, with the issuance of special non-gaming Tavern Limited
Licenses available at a third of the cost of similar licenses. Separation and height restrictions have also been eased
to lay the groundwork for a wider array of entertainment options for residents and visitors. This will help rehabilitate
our old commercial center into a vibrant, eclectic entertainment district like Bourbon Street in New Orleans or the
Gaslamp District in San Diego - and without any public subsidy. On the horizon is a $6-million dollar streetscape
upgrade planned of the district, which will extend the sidewalk one traffic lane each way and provide new façades for
the buildings in the area.
Program Benefits
• Participants are eligible to receive up to $50,000 maximum cash rebate of pre-approved
improvement costs
• A 20% bonus up to a maximum of $10,000 is available for projects that add neon and
animated signage, substantial in scope, and is clearly visible from the city’s public right-of-way
• Redevelopment Agency provides dollar-for-dollar (1:1) matching funds to each dollar
participating businesses contribute to upgrade their project
• Funds are used to upgrade building facades, permanent landscaping, parking facilities and
other external improvements
As executive director of the agency, I am committed to providing the best possible service, not only to our RDA A. Contacting the Office of Business Development/Redevelopment Agency is the first step in the
clients, but to all those we serve. We are here to work with you to help you achieve your development goals. We development process. Redevelopment staff will be able to discuss your project and establish a
believe the information outlined in the following pages will streamline the approval process and guide you to the right review process that includes:
city agency the first time.
1. State of Nevada incentives for job creation
Future RDA projects will include a mix of housing and offices along with services, shops, parks, educational and 2. New ideas for the project and/or Redevelopment Area
cultural amenities. I invite you to share in our vision for unique real estate development opportunities in the 3. Help you navigate through the following city services:
downtown core that will serve the residents and visitors alike for generations to come.
i. Development Coordination at the Development Services Center
The agency is authorized by the state to provide the following incentives, and conducts these activities in the course 1. Planning & Zoning Required Reviews & Procedures
of economically improving the redevelopment area: 2. Public Works & Land Development Procedures
3. Fire Department Permits & Procedures
• Buy, own, manage, sell or lease real property 4. Building & Safety Permit Review Procedures
• Prepare sites for redevelopment, including demolition 5. Public Utility Coordination and Easements
• Install and construct public improvements and utilities
• Provide relocation assistance ii. Business Licensing Requirements
• Conserve buildings and sites of historic or architectural significance 1. All General Business Licenses
• Dispose of personal property acquired 2. Special Privileged Licenses, Gaming & Liquor Licenses
• Pledge future new property taxes to issue bonds or offer tax increment financing (partial tax 3. Temporary Event & Special Event Business Licenses
rebate), if no other reasonable method of financing is available
B. The Redevelopment Agency’s Fast Track Program is focused on the following target market
Please let me know if I can assist you or provide you with additional information regarding the Redevelopment opportunities:
Agency’s Fast Track Program. Again, I welcome you and encourage you to explore all that our Redevelopment Agency
has to offer. • Market Rate Residential Development
• Class A Offices
• Medical Research & Development Offices
• Renovating & Expanding Downtown Casinos
• Supporting the Downtown Entertainment District & Arts District
• Supporting Retail & Family Entertainment Venues
Douglas A. Selby, PhD
City Manager / Executive Director, Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency C. You can help the Fast Track Team by these steps:
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1. Clearly define the scope and nature of your proposed project in a letter format
2. Identify site requirements and the preferred locations suitable for your project
3. Prepare a conceptual site plan, floor plan and building elevations
4. Utilize the Downtown Plans Pre-Review Process to identify issues early
5. Hire a strong design team to assist you with your project
6. Demonstrate the financial and managerial capacity to undertake and successfully complete the project,
the need for the agency’s assistance, and the benefit of the completed project to downtown Las Vegas
Redevelopment Agency Fast Track Promises A Sampling of Existing Fast Track Project Partners:
The Redevelopment Agency has always committed itself to providing the best and most reliable service to our
customers. Our commitments are based on the following concepts as they apply to the FAST TRACK program: • Mixed-Use Residential Towers • Commercial Developments
o Soho Lofts o Beauty Bar
o Newport Tower o Downtown Cocktail Lounge
• F acilitation: Staff will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings between your o Stanhi Tower o The Griffin
design team and the appropriate city staff members to provide a collaborative o Streamline Tower o Hog’s & Heifer’s Saloon, Triple George,
public/private effort on behalf of your redevelopment project. o Allure Celebrity and Sidebar
o Club Renaissance o Hennessey’s Tavern and Mickie Finnz,
• Accountability: Staff will explain regulatory and procedural timelines to help your o Sandhurst Tower
o Cielo Vista
o Artistic Iron Works
o Douglas Parking
design team identify and understand significant project milestones. The Fast Track team
o Evolution Condominiums o Lewis Street Parking Garage
will ensure city staff and your design team are accountable for the progress of your
o Juhl o Downtown Coffee Company
plans.
o Neon Heights o Expertise School of Beauty
o H.U.E. Lofts o Edmond Town Center
• Speed: Staff will identify potential development issues and provide suggestions on how o Urban Lofts o Vegas Thai & Chinese Restaurant
your design team can avoid these common pitfalls. “Pre-review” meetings with your
design team and city staff are employed to provide an efficient permit review process.
Please contact us to share your experience, complaints or compliments at dbratcher@lasvegasnevada.gov
or (702) 229-2201.
• Transparency: The RDA strives to make all aspects of the development process
understandable and expedient. Prompt, clear and honest information is provided.
• T ask Driven: The Fast Track Team will monitor and communicate the status of
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What We Do
As a non-profit agency, the NDA is dedicated to fostering an attractive, business–friendly environment through building key
relationships while assisting and targeting new and expanding businesses. The NDA puts business leaders on the right track for
success in Southern Nevada and works to diversify and improve the local economy. Involvement in the NDA helps individuals and
businesses connect, grow and prosper.
Other Development Contacts
Each year, the NDA hosts many networking opportunities including breakfast meetings, business mixers, luncheons and special
events. In addition, the NDA helps to keep its members up-to-date on the latest economic development news through quarterly
newsletters, an interactive Web site and daily interaction. Nevada Commission on Economic U. S. Small Business Administration City of Las Vegas Housing Authority
Development 400 S. 4th St., Suite 250 340 N. 11th St., Ste. #180
How We Can Help You 555 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89101
As the area’s leading regional development authority, the NDA provides the necessary resources and assistance for companies Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 388-6611 P.O. Box 1897
(702) 486-2700 www.sba.gov/nv Las Vegas, NV 89125
interested in doing business in Southern Nevada – free of charge.
www.expand2nevada.com Provides assistance to small business (702) 386-2973
The Commission on Economic startups and business expansion. Fax (702) 922-6648/9
Companies can save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars by utilizing NDA’s comprehensive and confidential services. Development seeks to bring high-wage Services include one-on-one Assists businesses with Housing
The NDA’s professional expansion relocation specialists provide an extensive list of services to assist businesses in decision primary jobs to Nevada by attracting counseling, technical assistance, Authority procurements, provides general
making including: companies, subsidiaries, corporate business information center, small assistance in business development,
startups and investment. business development centers and the technical assistance and other services
• Research & Information Services – Including accurate cost assessments and comparisons Nevada Micro Enterprise Initiative. for emerging and established
enterprises, including women,
Nevada Development Authority
• Customized Site Tours – Undeveloped sites, industrial parks and both build-to-suit-lease and build-to-suit-own and minorities, and disabled veterans.
6700 Via Austi Pkwy., Suite B Black Business Council of Nevada
existing buildings Las Vegas, NV 89119 626 S. Ninth St.
(702) 791-0000; (800) 634-6858 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Nevada Micro Enterprise Initiative
• Interface with Regulatory Agencies – Licensing, incentives, incorporations, workers’ compensation, employment security, Fax (702) 796-6483 (702) 382-9522 1600 E. Desert Inn Rd., Ste. 210
NEVADA and government www.nevadadevelopment.org Fax (702) 382-0375 Las Vegas, NV 89109
DEVELOPMENT The NDA works to attract new A non-profit business and trade (702) 734-3555
AGENCY • Interface with Professional Services – Including local business leaders and service providers businesses to the Las Vegas MSA. association whose mission is to Fax (702) 734-3530
Supports existing businesses for promote black business and economic Not-for-profit, micro-enterprise,
The NDA strives to make each company’s move or relocation to Southern Nevada as easy and efficient as possible. After a business expansion in/out state; and provides development in Nevada. development program partially funded
relocates, the NDA continues to provide resources and services. This ongoing relationship not only helps companies make the information to in/out state businesses by the U.S. Small Business
to help them become operational and Administration, providing training,
transition to the area, but also ensure they remain stable and productive members of the business community.
diversified. Distributes the “Las Vegas
Community Development Programs CONTACT
Center of Nevada small loans, technical assistance and
Perspective.” startup for the socially and INFORMATION
The NDA’s economic foresight has helped many businesses realize increased profits and lower liabilities. Working with the NDA 2009 Alta Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106 economically disadvantaged business
is essential for business success. Contact us today, to learn more about doing business in Southern Nevada and how we can enterprises.
help you. Nevada Power Company Economic (702) 873-8882
Development Fax (702) 873-8942
6626 W. Sahara Ave. Specializes in Community & Economic
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 98910 Development, small business and
Las Vegas, NV 89151 mortgage loan packaging, homebuyer
Nevada Development Authority (702) 367-5707 counseling and down payment
6700 Via Austi Pkwy., Ste. B alopez@nevp.com assistance credit counseling.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Assists businesses with Nevada Power
Phone: 1-888-4NO-Taxes / (702) 791-0000 procurement, provides general
Fax: (702) 796-6483 assistance in business development,
technical assistance and other
Web site: www.nevadadevelopment.org business services for emerging and
E-mail: info@nevadadevelopment.org established enterprises.
Nevada Small Business Development Southwest Gas Corporation U.S. Small Business Administration Nevada Department of Business & Nevada Gaming Control Board Nevada Department of Transportation
Center 5241 Spring Mountain Rd. 400 South Fourth St., Ste. 250 Industry 555 E. Washington Ave. 1263 S. Stewart St.
851 E. Tropicana Ave., Bldg. 700 P.O. Box 98510 Las Vegas, NV 89101 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 4900 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Carson City, NV 89712
Las Vegas NV 89119 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8510 (702) 388-6611 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 (702) 486-2000 (702) 385-6500
(702) 895-4270 (702) 876-7348 Fax (702) 388-6469 (702) 486-2750 http://gaming.nv.gov www.nevadadot.com
Fax (702 895-4273 Fax (702) 222-1672 www.sba.gov http://dbi.state.nv.us State agency responsible for collecting NDOT distributes information on traffic
Web site: www.nsbdc.org Assists businesses with Southwest Gas Provides assistance to small business The department's activities include and distributing gaming revenue volume for all highways and interstates
Assists existing and new small Corporation procurements, provides startups and businesses seeking regulation of business and industrial information. In addition to regulating throughout Nevada.
businesses to plan growth potential as general assistance in business expansion. Services include one-on- enterprises; promotion of worker gaming they publish many booklets
well as develop and maintain development, technical assistance and one counseling, technical assistance, safety, protection and rights; regarding gaming regulations, the U.S. Nevada Secretary of State
professional management skills other business services for emerging Business Information Center, Small administration of bond programs; and gaming industry and the Nevada 555 E. Washington Ave.
through free assistance programs and and established enterprises owned by Business Development Centers and educating and informing the public Gaming Control Act. Suite 4000
educational seminars. Partially funded minorities, women and disabled Nevada’s Micro Enterprise Initiative. and business and industry of their Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
by the U.S. Small Business veterans. legal rights and responsibilities. Nevada Department of Taxation (702) 486-2880
Administration. 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 1300 http://sos.state.nv.us
State of Nevada Commission on Nevada Division of Industrial Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The purpose and mission of the
Service Corps of Retired Economic Development Relations (702) 486-2300 secretary is to protect Nevada investors
Executives (SCORE) Procurement Outreach Program 400 West King Street, Suite 400 www.tax.state.nv.us through the licensing of investment
400 South 4th St., Suite 250 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 5400 Carson City, Nevada 89703 The Department of Taxation provides professionals, the registration of
Las Vegas, NV 89101 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (775) 684-7260 fair, efficient and effective securities offerings, the enforcement of
(702) 388-6104 (702) 486-2716 http://dirweb.state.nv.us administration of tax programs for the statutes regarding securities law, and
Fax (702) 388-6469 Fax (702) 486-2701 The Division of Industrial Relations state of Nevada in accordance with education of the public.
SCORE is an all-volunteer service www.nvoutreachcenter.com promotes and enforces safety in the applicable statutes, regulations and
organization that provides free The Procurement Outreach Program workplace and workers’ compensation, policies.
business consulting services, including (POP) is a cooperative effort between and training. Should injury occur, the
how to start your own business the state of Nevada and the Federal division ensures the timely and
seminars. Non-profit national Government assisting Nevada appropriate delivery of benefits.
association sponsored by the U.S. businesses with initiating and
Small Business Administration. expanding marketing efforts of their
Services provided by retired business products and services to the Federal
owners and executives. Government.
Institute for Business & Industry Management Assistance Partnership UNLV Professional Development Research Agencies
Community College of Southern Nevada (MAP) Center
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 2409 Las Verdes, K1B 4505 Maryland Pkwy.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Box 451019 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors McCarran International Airport UNLV Center for Business and
(702) 651-4479 (702) 651-4360 7Las Vegas, NV 89154 Authority P.O. Box 11005 Economic Research
www.ccsn.nevada.edu www.mapnv.com (702) 895-3867 3150 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89111-1005 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
The Institute for Business and Industry MAP is the industrial extension http://edoutreach.unlv.edu Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 261-5100 Las Vegas, NV 89154-6002
is a partnership program that program of the University and The UNLV Professional Development (702)892-0711 www.mccarran.com (702) 895-3191
specializes in occupational training Community College System of Nevada Center and the Division of Educational www.lvcva.com; pr@lvcva.com Collects information on airline www.unlv.edu/Research_Centers/cber
skills. The program helps businesses and its partners. Its primary purpose is Outreach provides a variety of The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors passengers, average daily fights, load CBER was established to aid
find skilled labor through training to work directly with Nevada companies professional development courses, Authority (LVCVA) is the official factors and other statistics regarding businesses and agencies by providing
partnerships subsidized by state and to strengthen their global competitive- workshops, seminars, and conferences
destination marketing organization of scheduled, charter and commuter air information that encompasses aspects
federal programs. ness by providing information, decision for the business community. Many of
support and implementation assistance these courses are included in Las Vegas and operates the Las Vegas traffic at Clark County airports. of the business community including
Southern Nevada Workforce in adopting new, more advanced certificate programs, but some are one- Convention Center and Cashman private, commercial and residential
CONTACT Center. The LVCVA brings visitors to Nevada Department of Employment, development, public transportation and CONTACT
INFORMATION Investment Board technologies, techniques and best time educational opportunities for the INFORMATION
1127 S. Rancho Dr. business practices. business and professional community Las Vegas and Clark County by Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) communication systems.
Las Vegas, NV 89102 in general. promoting tourism, conventions, 101 Convention Center Dr., Suite 925
(702) 638-8750 meetings and special events. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fax (702) 638–8774 (702) 486-7923
The Workforce Investment Board State of Nevada Demographer www.nvdetr.org,
provides businesses and career seekers (775) 784-6352 Distributes information on Nevada
with the ability to make one stop to www.nsbdc.org/demographer, employment statistics such as labor
satisfy their workforce needs. The one- jhardcas@unr.edu force estimates, wage surveys and
stop program provides a full array of The Nevada State Demographer's employment guides. The “Economic
career development services: labor office is responsible for conducting Update,” among many other
market information, occupational annual population estimates for documents, is published by this
training providers information, Nevada's counties, cities and towns. agency.
assessment and counseling services, The office also estimates population by
pre-employment interview, job
age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.
marketing services and career planning.
Chambers of Commerce
Asian Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce North Las Vegas Chamber
900 Karen Ave., Suite C-215 3720 Howard Hughes Pkwy. 2290 McDaniel St.
Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 North Las Vegas, NV 89030
www.lvacc.com www.lvchamber.com www.northlasvegaschamber.com
info@lvacc.com Info@lvchaamber.com contact@nlvchamber.com
(702) 737-4300 (702) 641-LVCC (5822) (702) 642-9595