Over the last 12 months, construction jobs in Las Vegas have rose by 6,800 (or 6,017 on a 12-month moving average (MMA) basis). During the period, these jobs grew 13% to 59,000 (or 12.3% on a 12MMA basis). As an FYI, the trough in construction jobs during the depths of the Great Recession 34,800 jobs in February 2012 (the 12MMA was July 2012 – 36,450 jobs). Read more
NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Mock Trial is just around the corner on Thursday, November 3rd! Join some of our most influential members for cocktails and a court room (separately, of course) during the Education Committee’s fourth and final event in the Members Only series “No Joke Construction Law: Three Lawyers Walk into a Bar… Find Out What Really Happens”. Read more
As many of you know, our President-Elect, Sallie Doebler, has accepted a position with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce as Vice President of Membership Development. Unfortunately for NAIOP, this position precludes her from serving as President next year; though she will remain a member and finish her term on the Board. A long-time pillar of NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter, we appreciate Sallie’s tireless dedication and energy, which resulted in positive change throughout this organization. Read more
Guten Tag! Oktoberfest- NAIOP’s Social Event of the Year, held on September 22nd was a tremendous success. Members and non-members alike came together at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas for food, drinks, networking, and fun. The party began at 5pm with guests entering the Biergarten while being greeted by members outfitted in Lederhosen. Takeaway gifts provided by Martin-Harris Construction as well as Bavarian checkered and German Alpine hats were handed to guests to get everyone in the spirit. A photo booth sponsored by Design Builders gave guests the opportunity to take a photo in a green pasture with props consisting of steins, accordions, “I HEART BIER!” and “OOM PA PA!” signs. Read more
NAIOP Southern Nevada expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of 1997 NAIOP Southern Nevada President, Tim Snow, this past month. Snow committed countless hours to our chapter and was instrumental in elevating the prominence of NAIOP statewide. Read more

Title: Principal
Company: RCG Economics LLC
# of years in the industry: 36
1. How has NAIOP helped you develop new business?
NAIOP has helped me develop an extensive network of industry colleagues, as well as allowing me to obtain professional development and educational opportunities. Read more
The Great Recession created a gravely negative impact on Southern Nevada business and industry, especially in the areas of real estate and development. Now, eight years later, the market is coming back with a fury. Nowhere was that more evident than at NAIOP Southern Nevada’s September Luncheon featuring a developer panel of experts from the region. Read more
September was an active month for the Community Service Committee. We delivered a truckload of school supplies along with $1000 in cash donations to Howard Hollingsworth Elementary all collected at our August ‘Back-to-School’ drive. Special thank you goes to Heller Companies, LLC for the matching $250 donation. Read more
This year’s project required each of the four (4) teams to prepare a comprehensive proposal for the NAIOP Development Dudes, LLC recommending what they should develop on the a 13.86 acre parcel of unimproved land near the southwest corner of Buffalo Drive and Warm Springs Road. The NAIOP Development Dudes, LLC consisted of Jeff LaPour, […]
Our August Breakfast, Be in the Know: Breakfast with the Brokers was a great success. Check out the press links below.
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