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February Breakfast Program, Strip Hospitality: What makes a winning hand? Tonia Chafetz, Vice President of Leasing and Retail Operations, Caesars Entertainment Alex Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Resorts World Michael Hirschfeld, BLVD Project Leasing, Vice Chairman, JLL Moderator: Deana Marcello, Executive Vice President | Las Vegas, Colliers Sponsored By: City of North Las Vegas

Cassie and Adi Mor are the husband-and-wife duo behind The Mor Group, a full-service Real Estate brokerage that specializes in residential Property Management and Investments. In an industry known for tough negotiations and strict contracts, they’ve carved out a space where relationships come first and positive energy is non negotiable. Strap in for this episode. It’s full of fun and candor!

Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of Thomas & Mack Co., an investment and commercial real estate development company. In addition, he serves as an Area Seventy of the LDS Church where he oversees the resources of the Church in the greater Clark County area and into Arizona.

Victor Fuchs came to the United States from Ukraine by way of Italy, thanks to funds from the Jewish Federation. Today is the President of Helix Electric, the country’s second-largest non-union electrical contractor. Escaping the anti-semitism of the post-WWII Soviet Union, he and his parents came to this country with next to nothing, a funny spelling last name, and the determination to have a bet...

In this episode of Takeaways, we’re doing something a little different. This installment is a replay of the inaugural episode of Through The Door: An Insider’s Perspective on Running a Business, hosted by Megan Comfort, Executive Vice President and Small Business Manager at Nevada State Bank. I had the honor of being Megan’s very first guest, and together, we explored the lessons I’ve learned from...

Richard Camarota has been cooking nearly his whole life. In the post-COVID era, he’s gone from the back of the kitchen to the front of the house, opening a line of high-end restaurants that’s shaken up the Vegas scene. He’s the Operations Director and Managing Partner for McClain Kamarota Hospitality, alongside James Beard and award-winning Chef Shawn McClain. Some of their restaurants include Bal...

What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development? Speakers included: Shani Coleman, Director of Economic Development, Clark County Jared Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Henderson Moderator:Cassie Catania-Hsu, NAIOP Southern Nevada President, Managing Director CBRE Sponsor Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Kevin Burke is the CEO of Burke Construction and a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He’s a champion of higher education and a dedicated volunteer with decades of experience in leadership. Kevin was born in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a mechanical engineering degree. From early hands-on experiences in nuclear power projects to working for Procter & Gamble, his career...

The Vision of LANDing a deal in Las Vegas The participants included: K Roohani, Owner, Seven Valleys Realty & Construction Scott Bleazard, Land Acquisition, VP, KB Home – Las Vegas Chris Armstrong, Executive Vice President, Olympia Companies Moderator: Owen Sherwood, VP, Commercial Sales Manager Fidelity Title – National Commercial Services This program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto...

Guy Martin started his career in construction the summer he turned 13. Working with his dad, Frank Martin, he grew up watching him work hard and build things really well. He always knew that he wanted to run the company one day, and today, he is the President of Martin-Harris Construction. The 48-year-old company employs over 300 people in Nevada and builds everything except for single-family deta...

NAIOP August 2024 - Breakfast Program Commercial Real Estate and AI: Meeting the New Demands Missy Young, Senior Fellow and Former Chief Information Officer, Switch Q&A, Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, CEO | Broker | Principal, MDL Group Sponsored By: American Nevada Company

Deryk Engelland hardly needs an introduction as one of the original Las Vegas Golden Knights Misfits, playing from 2017-2020. On the ice he is known for his tough fighting skills. Off the ice he is known as one of the nicest people you can meet. His current title is Special Assistant to the owner of the Golden Knights. His community work has his heart, and is the heart of our community.  In the wa...

NAIOP July 2024 - Breakfast Program The participants included: Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, Lexicon Bank Robert Ybarra, Executive Vice President, CBRE Capital Markets, Inc. Ivan Ferraz, Executive Director, Wells Fargo Bank, NA The program was moderated by Matt Hoyt, Vice President of Finance and Operations, LaPour This program was sponsored by Gatsky Commercial Real Estate

Brad Howard, a serial entrepreneur and online retail veteran, shares his journey of building and selling successful businesses. He discusses his experience with Amazon private label platforms and the challenges he faced with a patent lawsuit. Brad also talks about his current ventures, including a claw arcade business and his involvement in various organizations and philanthropic efforts.

Southern Nevada Elected Leaders: Building Partnerships with Commercial Real Estate. The panelists explored how each jurisdiction approaches commercial real estate development, offering an analysis of land availability, development processes, and construction regulations, while providing a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in each jurisdiction. The panel included: Mayo...

Mark L. Fine is an active real estate developer and master planning developer in Las Vegas for 50 years. He played a central role in developing Green Valley, Las Vegas’ first large-scale master planned community, Summerlin, Queensridge North and South. He was a Senior Advisor with Focus Properties, working with BLM on Mountains Edge, Inspirada, and more. He focuses on building with heart and creat...

A Broker's Spotlight on the Market" featuring the 2024 Spotlight Brokers of the Year Steve Neiger, CCIM Principal | Managing Director CAST Taber Thill, SIOR Executive Vice President Colliers Garret Toft, SIOR Vice Chairman CBRE Moderator: Reed Gottesman SVP, Regional Manager Schnitzer Properties Thank you to our meeting sponsor NV Energy for their support. Hope to see you soon.

Rob Moore is a fourth-generation Las Vegan and noted storyteller. He is currently involved in Acquisitions and Development for Crawford Group/Green Valley Grocery. He’s owned and worked with companies including Realty Holdings Group, RL Moore and Associates, Cushman and Wakefield, and Sun Commercial. He is a Past President of IREM and the previous Board of Trustees for The Springs Preserve, just t...

Last week, we hosted our April Breakfast Program: "How Pro Sports + Entertainment = A Bigger Economic Impact". The panelists shared insights on how world-class entertainment and the proliferation of professional sports in Southern Nevada has had a meaningful economic impact on the community. The panel included: Marc Badain President Oak View Group Las Vegas Betsy Fretwell Chief Operating Officer F...

Lisa Brady is a unicorn. With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate business, she has served in various roles from sales agent to operations, to leasing and even property management. She’s worked with national and local corporations. She’s dedicated herself to this industry and is currently serving on the Board of NAIOP Southern Nevada. Lisa is Vice President and Market Officer...

"Healthcare in Southern Nevada: What’s Next?" March Breakfast Program. The medical office real estate asset class has been a darling in the investment community and that strength continues in the Southern Nevada medical office market. Panelists spoke about what medical office and hospital projects are in the pipeline in order to keep up with Southern Nevada’s population growth. Plus, measures to i...

Ofir Ventura is many things. A motivated entrepreneur, attorney, investor, inventor, philanthropist, mentor, and friend. He’s a certified overachiever who graduated early at both UNLV and law school. Then dove headfirst into gaming, law, real estate, patents, crypto, and more. He’s developed casino table games, NFT projects and competed in jiu-jitsu. But his proudest achievements are reflected in...

NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program Thursday, February 8, 2024 What's Going On? An Industry Perspective! Kevin Burke Burke Construction Group, CEO Sebastian Torres Vice President CommCap Advisors Brenden Keating Co-Managing Director Boston Omaha Asset Management Chairman Logic Commercial Real Estate Moderator: Connie Brennan Publisher, CEO and Owner Nevada Business Magazine

Breakfast Program Thursday, January 18, 2024 Developers Roundtable A 2024 Kick Off Matthew Nelson, CCIM, CLS Vice President - Brokerage Services J. A. Kennedy Real Estate Company Mathias Hughes Vice President - Investment Officer Prologis Frank Stephan President - Nevada Region Howard Hughes Moderator: Sabrina Borghoff Vice President - Business Development Martin-Harris Construction The Orleans Ho...

Carol Cline-Ong is a Henderson born cowgirl, turned corporate leader who defines work ethic and excellence. She’s the Co-Founder of MDL Group, which started in 1989. Her contributions to the community and industry manifest in organizations like Spread the World NV, Boys Scouts of America Troop 256, Police Athletic League, Council for a Better Nevada, Opportunity Village, CASA Foundation, CREW, and...