Sustainable Tip

A small 50kW DC roof mounted solar array will produce an estimated 87,041kWh which would offset $7,000 in energy costs and 96,267lbs of CO2 emissions in the first year. This is the same amount of CO2 that would be offset by 498 fully matured trees*.

Over a period of 25 years the same 50kW array would produce an estimated 2,000,000kWh which would save $200,000 in energy costs and would offset over 2.2 Million pounds of CO2 emissions.

*2010 EPA study shows 1kWh of electricity produced from fossil fuel plants creates 1.106lbs of CO2 emissions. The Department of Energy calculates a 30 year old mature pine tree absorbs 193lbs of CO2 per year.

Matthew Weinberger, Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc.
702-365-1001 |  Matthew.Weinberger@gesnevada.com |

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Finding the Sweet Spot

Every market has a sweet spot. It is a size range of product (industrial in this case) which tends to get the most lease activity, year after year. Depending on local, regional, and sometimes national needs – as well as location, size, and type of market, that sweet spot can range wildly in size. As […]

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Arnold Lopez Condolences & Contributions

The passing of Arnold Lopez leaves a deep void in our hearts. Arnold was an active and impactful NAIOP member since 2004, as well as an ever-engaged presence in the Southern Nevada community at large. NAIOP offers our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Arnold’s passion, smile, encouragement and positive outlook leave an indelible legacy and already are greatly missed.

The Lopez family believes that a donation in Arnold’s memory to any worthy organization is a great tribute to him. Two possible considerations are below: Read more

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The Right Brain

One humble engineer’s effort to make the world a better place a cartoon at a time…

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25th Annual Golf Tournament A Success

The 25th Annual NAIOP Southern Nevada Golf Tournament was held on May 11, 2017 at the Reflection Bay Golf Course and a huge success! With more than 150 NAIOP members and their guests in attendance, everyone enjoyed a fabulous day of golfing, refreshments, food and sponsorship tee entertainment. Whether dancing it up with the DJ […]

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Developing Leaders Institute 2018 Class Applications Due in July

The Developing Leaders Institute Application due date is approaching! Applicants must have their full application submitted by Friday, July 14th.

NAIOP’s Developing Leaders Institute is a 12-month curriculum of leadership and real estate training taught by the leading professionals from the Southern Nevada real estate and development industry. Read more

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Community Service Committee Update – July & August

August Report

It’s good that you caught me early before the fun stuff hits the fan. It’s definitely the summer of giving this year due to the amount of events happening this month and next.

First, if you haven’t donated your gently used business attire and ties to our ‘Knot-Tied-Down’ campaign, now is the time to clean out your closet. August will be the last month at the afternoon meeting.

Second, remember to bring cash for raffle tickets at the Bowling Tournament. The prizes are bigger and better this year and all proceeds will go to organizations that we currently assist. Read more

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The Evolution and Rise of the 215 Beltway in the Southwest

The past three years of development in the Southwest part of the Valley have been incredible and unprecedented to say the least as just five short years ago the market was still in the depths of the recession.  Not many had any confidence that the market would ever come back as most projects were mothballed and there was no light to be seen for new development.  A couple of years later, confidence in the area was on the rise and sunshine was starting to peak through the clouds.  This new found activity was three fold, and the main reason for the success was a return to the fundamental reason of location.  The Southwest was the best location for new development due to 1.) The infrastructure of the Beltway 2.) Its proximity to the resort corridor and McCarran International Airport and 3.) Its geographic location between the two largest Master Planned communities of Green Valley/Anthem and Summerlin. Read more

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Member Highlight – Cassie Catania-Hsu

Name: Cassie Catania-Hsu
Title: Managing Director/Broker
Company: Sun Commercial Real Estate
# of years in the industry: 10

1.    I am a NAIOP Member because…
I want to increase my sphere of influence by utilizing the local chapter network, attend educational classes and be an active member of the organization. I am also a DL member and hope to participate in the DLI program to broaden my commercial real estate knowledge and build new relationships with other NAIOP members. Read more

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Not So Talked About Las Vegas Commercial Real Estate Trends

May 2017 Industrial/office building sales are impressive, too! No doubt about it, big box industrial is what’s happening. It’s sexy, exciting, all our larger national retailers and e-commerce companies are doing it, and it’s accounting for a large majority of leased space in the Las Vegas Valley. If we include what’s currently planned and under […]

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