The City of Henderson's Economic Development Division and the Henderson Development Association held its fifth annual economic development awards program this week at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas.

City of Henderson Recognizes Businesses and Developers

Jan 15, 2004(Date Posted)

The City of Henderson's Economic Development Division and the Henderson Development Association held its fifth annual economic development awards program this week at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas.

The event recognized 17 new companies, which have relocated to Henderson and 12 local businesses, which have expanded within the city in 2003.

In addition, 11 developers were recognized for bringing 11 new office and industrial developments to the marketplace.

Three redevelopment projects also were lauded. Special recognition was given to two private and public-sector individuals for their outstanding efforts toward economic development. Special recognition was given to two private and public-sector individuals for their outstanding efforts toward economic development.

Bob Cooper, manager, Henderson Economic Development Division, estimated the impact to the community of this past year's economic development activities at $127 million.

"Overall, our awardees added 1,250 new employees, $31.4 million in new payroll, $3.1 million in new local businesses purchases and $92.5 million in new construction."

Since 1999, the Economic Development Division has been instrumental in recruiting to Henderson 81 non-hospitality, non-retail firms creating approximately 5,200 jobs, occupying over 3 million square feet of space, and resulting in an estimated economic impact of more than $305 million.

This year's awards program was attended by more than 500 local business leaders and elected and city officials including Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson; Henderson City Councilpersons Jack Clark, Amanda Cyphers, Andy Hafen, and Steve Kirk; City Manager Phil Speight, and Judge Kent Dawson, Henderson Chamber of Commerce president.

Businesses Find Henderson Ideal Place for Relocation & Expansion

Companies that were recognized for relocating to Henderson in 2003 include: Allen Tel Products, Inc., CH2M Hill, Corinthian College, DeVry University, Fluoresco Lighting and Sign Corporation, Global Systems Mobil Inc, Imagining Technologies Services, Inc., ISN, Network Learning, Inc., Phoenix Door Manufacturing Company, PPU Packaging & Logistics, 7-Eleven Inc., Stone Systems of Nevada, SimPro USA, Quality Corrections & Inspections and Western Regional Center for Brain & Spine.

"These new companies relocating to Henderson have occupied more than 362,000 square feet of office and industrial space and are providing more than 650 new jobs. We estimate that these companies have generated an economic impact of more than $39.3 million."

Local businesses acknowledged for expanding their operations last year were: Cellynne Corporation, Centex, Destination Properties, Computer-Ed Institute, ConvExx, Desert Radiologists, JMA Architecture Studios, Nevada College of Pharmacy, Perlman Architects, Inc, PostNet International Franchise Corp., St. Rose Dominica Hospital Siena Campus, Vegas.com, and Your Vitamins.

Industrial and Office Space Increases By More Than 800,000 Square Feet

Developers honored for bringing 836,000 square feet  of office and industrial space to Henderson were American Nevada Company, LLC; Business Properties Group; CSA, LLC; Luttrell Associate, Inc; Pacific Concepts; Pageantry Companies; Park One LLC; Plise Devleopment & Construction, LLC; Siena Holdings LLP; The Ribeiro Companies and Weingarten Realty.

Redevelopment Efforts Take Hold

In addition, three redevelopment projects were recognized for their contributions to the city.

Properties and property owners singled out included Dave Beason, The Muffler Shop and Tim and Mike Brooks, Emerald Island Casino.

In addition, the Henderson Mural Project Committee was acknowledged for its tireless efforts in bringing fruition the first of several downtown Henderson murals.

Sprint was recognized for partnering with the Henderson Redevelopment Agency to become the first Downtown property owner to host a historical Henderson mural.

Sponsors of this year's recognition event included: CB Richard Ellis, Dekker/Perich/Holmes/Sabatin, CH2MHill, i, Harsch Investments Properties, Nevada State Bank, PBS&J, Roel Construction Company, Inc and Southwest Gas.

According to Cooper, the annual recognition event is an opportunity for city and business leaders to thank companies and developers that continue to show their support for Henderson and who are contributing to Henderson's economy and quality of life.

Employers and employees here enjoy a rare quality of life: affordable single-family homes in award-winning master-planned communities, a nationally recognized parks and recreation system, and no corporate, franchise or personal income taxes.