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All information, depictions, specifi cations, lot sizes, prices and amenities of Ascaya listed or referenced are preliminary and are subject to change by the developer at any time without notice. The actual terms and conditions of purchasing a lot at Ascaya are available through the Ascaya sales office. © 2014 Ascaya Inc. All Rights Reserved. CUSTOM HOME RENDERING COURTESY MARMOL RADZINER WELCOME TO THE CITY OF HENDERSON! We’ve worked hard to create a premier place to build, expand or relocate a business. That’s why companies and entrepreneurs consistently choose Henderson to do business. We embrace and support local businesses and encourage entrepreneurs and innovators to play a lead role in our community’s transformation to a City of the Future. At a time when technology makes significant advancements daily, the City of Henderson proactively partners with agencies, local governments, businesses and residents to help industries leverage the local resources they need to be successful. In addition to our pro-business environment, there are also many other benefits of doing business in Nevada’s second-largest city. We are minutes away from McCarran International Airport, Interstate 15 and the Las Vegas Strip. There is no corporate income tax, no personal income tax, our business-friendly permit process is rated among the nation’s finest and we are rated a “very low cost city” in the Kosmont-Rose Cost of Doing Business Survey. Known for our master-planned communities and high quality of living, Henderson leads Nevada cities in income per capita and educational attainment levels of its residents. Our quality of life is unrivaled and provides diverse cultural opportunities, and a park, trail or recreation facility is within a half-mile of most homes. With its strong local economy, outstanding industrial market opportunities, new retail concepts and dynamic new master-planned communities, it’s time to take a closer look at Henderson as your Las Vegas Valley address for business success. Sincerely, Mayor Andy Hafen City of Henderson SPECIAL REPORT APRIL 2017 Copyright © 2017 Reproduction Prohibited Unless Authorized By Publisher We put our energy into education. Lifelong learning is critical to the well-being of our community, economy and future. We’re working with organizations that deliver innovative and effective education to ethnically diverse and under-served regions across Nevada. Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs, Teach for America and the Public Education Foundation. Learn more at nvenergy.com/powerofgood. 6 HENDERSON 2017 www.NevadaBusiness.com CITY OF HENDERSON: CITY OF THE FUTURE By Jennifer Rachel Baumer AT a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and in- novators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nation- wide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the Future. In Henderson, it’s people making the city extraordinary. Henderson Ranks in the Top 10 Most Appealing Cities in the Nation (Vocativ) HENDERSON 2017 7 SPECIAL REPORT counter tops and door handles instantly City of Innovation stop the spread of bacterial infection. and Technology Sam The hospital is also the first to use ul- Imagine going to a hospital for surgery traviolet light to kill bacteria. Every operat- or an emergency visit without the fear of Kaufman ing theater, C-section suite and emergency contracting an infection. Today, when bac- Henderson Hospital room bay in Henderson Hospital features terial infection is a threat at almost every “Across the hospital, our counter UV lights. As white lights they burn off in- hospital, Henderson Hospital is the first in tops are all silver ion infused,” said Sam fection while patients and staff are pres- the country with a silver ion answer. Kaufman, CEO of the hospital. The infused ent. Once housekeeping has thoroughly cleaned and the space is empty again, purple lights burn off bacteria. It sounds like science fiction. It definitely sounds entrepreneurial. The hospital, which opened October 31, was in planning and construction for more than four years. It’s the sixth Valley Health System hospital to open in Southern Nevada and, according to Kaufman, when it comes to the new technol- ogy, everything on the drawing board got put into place, including noise reduction mechan- ics and new, quiet communications systems. “The growth of healthcare development has been important to the city and impor- tant in terms of opportunity and choices for medical care,” said Barbra Coffee, director, Economic Development and Tourism, City of Henderson. The $168 million hospital now employs more than 500 people and is already looking to expand. Henderson Hospital is the anchor ten- ant for Union Village, the first integrated healthcare delivery model to go live in the United States. Union Village is expected to include skilled nursing and long-term acute care facilities, senior apartments and con- dos, a health club, retail and restaurants within a walkable “city within a city”. Henderson is Ranked Among the Best Cities for Snowbirds and Retirees (Apartments.com) In fact, Henderson itself is walkable. In addition to the 64 city parks there’s Henderson’s downtown. The Water Street District is the historic heart of the city, where “Main Street USA meets progres- sive, dynamic thinking.” 8 HENDERSON 2017 www.NevadaBusiness.com City of Entrepreneurs Southend on Water. The development is made up of mixed-use buildings and houses TSK Architects. Henderson ranks in the Best Windom Places to Start a Business “The reason I’m bullish on downtown is, I (WalletHub.com) Kimsey think it’s one of the more walkable streets in TSK Architects Southern Nevada,” said Kimsey. “It’s a real Henderson is fast becoming a place Windom Kimsey, president and CEO downtown. It’s like an old fashioned main for entrepreneurs not just because it’s of TSK Architects invested in Henderson street. It suffered during the recession, but geographically located with fast access by locating his new development there: it has huge potential going forward.” to the western U.S. or because it’s grow- ing, but because city leaders are actively reaching out to startups. “We have begun creating an eco-sys- tem for supporting entrepreneurs and fos- tering their endeavors,” said Coffee. That means offering community support and opportunities to collaborate. The Water Street District in particular is a place for innovators to flourish. “We have monthly meetings with En- trepreneurs Assembly and quarterly Wa- ter Street Rall-e’s to bring entrepreneurs together to talk about what they’re work- ing on and engage with and inspire each other,” Coffee added. Henderson’s Small Business Devel- opment Center and Henderson Business Resource Center (Henderson Chamber) offer programs, seminars and connec- tions to financial resources. “We even convene a Young Entrepre- neurs Alliance which is designed for our high school teenagers,” said Coffee. The FIND THE RIGHT FIT program allows teens to start and build businesses throughout the school year FOR YOUR NON-PROFIT and ends with a national business pitch Manpower Executive Search Las Vegas places top talent competition. in some of the best non-profits in the area. By specializing in non-profit organization placements, we provide the Henderson is Among the access you need to qualified candidates to propel your 35 Best Cities for People Under 35 (Vocativ) organization forward. To learn more, contact us: The programs are working. Touro Manpower Executive Search University is partnering with Parallel 231 S 3rd St #285 • Las Vegas, NV 89101 Innovation Labs which wants to bring 702.363.2626 a health sciences incubator to Hender- manpower.com son. Other companies are opening or expanding. HENDERSON 2017 9 SPECIAL REPORT SageGlass, from a Minnesota manufacturer, is an electrochromic glass with a low voltage current running through it. Sensors on every side of the building measure sunlight hitting the glass and automatically adjust the level of tint. In creating the TSK headquarters, the company utilized brand new technology. SageGlass, from a Minnesota manufac- INTRODUCING THE NEW turer, is an electrochromic glass with a low voltage current running through it. Sensors on every side of the building measure sun- light hitting the glass and automatically ad- NEVADA STATE COLLEGE just the level of tint. “The idea is the energy efficiency and we couple that with operable windows and ceiling fans everywhere, trying to be very energy efficient with the building,” said Kimsey. The automatic tint can be overrid- den for those who like more or less day- light, and the manufacturer considers the TSK use in Southern Nevada beta testing in our desert climate. Nevada State College strives to be the difference in Southern Nevada by providing our community with high- quality, workforce ready graduates.