On Nevada Day at the end of this month, Valley Health System will open Henderson Hospital, its sixth hospital in Southern Nevada. VHS’ parent company Universal Health Services Inc. began the 130-bed, 247,000-square-foot facility project in May 2014. At that time, the corporation and the group of design and construction service providers chosen for the endeavor set the primary … [Read more...]
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents, “The Developer Panel”
Who: NAIOP Southern Nevada, the commercial real estate development association; Rick Myers, President, Thomas & Mack Development Group; Jeff LaPour, Principal, LaPour; Rod Martin, Senior Vice President, Majestic Realty Co.; Jeff Foster, Vice President, Prologis; John Ramous, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager, Harsch Investment Properties What: NAIOP Southern … [Read more...]
What is the most memorable lesson your father taught you?
“Work ethic. As a small business owner himself, I saw my father work long hours to maintain his client relationships. I didn’t realize it then, but this was setting an example that I follow today.” Ryan Martina, PLS | President, M² Geomatics “My dad taught me that taking risks could never result in a failure. If I failed at something, it was the absolute best education I … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Hires Four New Staff Members
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor in Las Vegas, announced it has hired several new staff members, including project engineer Jesse Waddle, project managers Robert Anderson and Cynthia Moore, and office assistant Greg Lammon. Before joining the company full-time, Waddle previously served as an intern with PENTA, working on projects … [Read more...]
Eleventh Annual PENTA Charity Golf Classic Raises $125,000 for Southern Nevada Nonprofits
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group recently helped raise $125,000 for three local nonprofit organizations during its 11th annual Charity Golf Classic held at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. Participants of this year’s event included 336 golfers from 94 companies. These participants contributed through sponsorships and donations to raise funds for the Nevada … [Read more...]
PENTA to Host Safety Stand Down Event at Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino Site on June 1
LAS VEGAS – As part of its Exceptional Safety campaign, The PENTA Building Group announced it will temporarily shut down work at all its job sites across Las Vegas and the country from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1. At this time, PENTA will conduct its quarterly Safety Stand Down event, focusing on knowing how to avoid heat-related illness, and the safety hazards … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Continues Workforce Expansion with New Staff Members
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor with offices in multiple states, announced recently it has hired 21 new staff members in Nevada and California, many filling leadership and executive positions. The company has also announced three new promotions. PENTA’s new hires in Nevada include: Bob Gaus, Project Executive With more than 35 … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor, announced that the month of April, 2015 marks its 15-year anniversary. Over the course of its 15 years, PENTA has grown to over 160 full-time employees serving clients out of six offices in Nevada, California, Arizona and Oklahoma. “Our growth is a testament to our commitment to safe work sites and strong … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Hires Three New Project Leaders
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor in Las Vegas, announced it has hired three employees to help lead ongoing projects, including senior project engineer Reymundo Gonzales, project manager Cassey Phillip and superintendent Lyle Knox. Prior to joining PENTA, Gonzales served as a senior project engineer with Level 10 Construction. His efforts … [Read more...]
Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
President and CEO Las Vegas http://www.pentabldggroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My father was a commercial contractor. He started bringing me to work on Saturdays when I was 5 years old. He let me ride to the jobs with his laborer foreman in a dump truck. I haven’t looked back since then. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Hosts 8th Annual Safety Kick-Off Meeting
LAS VEGAS – As part of its ongoing commitment to job site safety, The PENTA Building Group is hosting its Eighth Annual Safety Kick-Off Meeting on Jan.15, 2015, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The firm’s safety kick-off provides employees, subcontractors and other partners with an in-depth look at the company’s safety goals and … [Read more...]
CenturyLink Invests in LVGEA
CenturyLink Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ Campaign Las Vegas – CenturyLink has joined an expanding number of businesses that support Las Vegas’ global economic development efforts. CenturyLink recently invested in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ investment campaign, which … [Read more...]
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives
Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...]
LVGEA Announces Additions to its Board of Directors
Las Vegas — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance welcomes three business leaders to its board of directors. Recently, the LVGEA board of directors took unanimous action to elect Derrick R. Hill, Vice President of Cox Business and Hospitality Network, Las Vegas; John Cannito, Chief Operating Officer, The PENTA Building Group; and Paul Caudill, CEO of NV Energy, to join the … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking for Downtown Las Vegas Clinic; Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada; Home Prices Holding Steady
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada Hosts Groundbreaking Event for Clinic in Downtown Las Vegas Groundbreaking ceremony for VMSN’s new downtown Las Vegas clinic. Members of the community are invited to attend and receive information about the project. [Read more...] Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance's 'Engage Southern … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo Invests in Southern Nevada through Las Vegas Globa Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ Campaign
Las Vegas – Wells Fargo has joined a growing number of businesses that support Las Vegas’ global economic development efforts. Wells Fargo recently invested in the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s ‘Engage Southern Nevada’ investment campaign, which launched in the fall of 2013 and is a three-year effort to raise $7.5 million for regional economic development. Thanks to … [Read more...]
Educating, Connecting Entrepreneurs; Median Home Price Hits $200,000; 5K to Raise Funds for Kids with Cancer
Las Vegas Will Launch 1 Million Cups to Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs 1 Million Cups, a program to engage, educate and connect entrepreneurs, launched in Las Vegas on Wednesday, August 13. The weekly event will be located in the inNEVation Center, powered by Switch. 1 Million Cups is a weekly gathering that is building startup communities over cups of coffee and … [Read more...]
PENTA Raises $120,000 for Southern Nevada Nonprofits with Charity Golf Tournament
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a nationally recognized general contractor based in Las Vegas, recently raised $120,000 for local nonprofit organizations during its 10th annual Charity Golf Classic at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. Tournament participants raised funds through sponsorships and donations to support the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation … [Read more...]
Officials Break Ground on Moapa Paiute Tribe Solar Project
The first utility-scale solar project on tribal land is underway in Southern Nevada. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined representatives from the Moapa Band of Piautes and executives from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to kick off construction on the 250 Megawatt power plant. The project is located on … [Read more...]
Two Startups Will Pitch Ideas to Investors at Inaugural Event
Two Nevada startups will court potential investors at an inaugural event designed to help new tech firms raise seed money. The event, Start-Up Vegas, was created and is sponsored by Coloma Ventures, a Las Vegas-based venture capital firm. The founder of each startup will have 30 minutes to explain its service or product to investors, according to a statement released by the … [Read more...]
