Looking past familiar leads to lively evening around campfire

My boy and I watched them arrive. Eighteen people in two cars. One 60ish couple, a handful of 20- and 30-something adults, some elementary-age children, a bright-eyed 3-year-old girl and a Rottweiler mix. Camping gear. Boxes. Bags of charcoal. Ice chest after ice chest. Pillows, tents and sleeping bags.

SCHEDULED CONVENTIONS

Location Dates Attendance — 19th annual Working Group Meeting & Conference JW Marriott Sept. 2-5 250.
ASI Food Safety Consultants Embassy Suites Airport Sept. 4-5 20.
North American Bridal Association Las Vegas the Market The Venetian Sept. 4-7 3,000…

COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

OUT ON THE OUTSKIRTS: The housing downturn and flagging economy have halted some residential building projects planned for the edge of the city or nearby communities.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

NORTH LAS VEGAS CHAMBER

blog party Joining the

A casually dressed employee kicks off his sandals, puts his feet up on the couch and proceeds to type away on his laptop. Nope, he’s not slacking. The man works as a blogger for Las Vegas entrepreneur John Kaspar, and perhaps best epitomizes the laid-back atmosphere surrounding what many are now calling the biggest marketing innovation in generations.

Sands bets against paying settlement

Las Vegas Sands Corp., faced with paying a lawsuit judgment of $58.6 million to a Hong Kong businessman, told investors it hasn’t recorded any reserves or contingencies for the legal matter.

STREAK OVER

Cultural Expedition

Who knew that you could get a lesson in American history while decorating your home?

Bidding wars can still happen

No one likes to overpay for a home, particularly in a soft market. Yet, even in the current beleaguered housing market, there are pockets of strength. In these areas, buyers can find themselves in competition. Multiple offers can drive the price up, but not always.

Follow-up important to Monterey builder

Most residents of Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club instantly recognize Ygo Partida of CORE Construction and his big white pickup truck.

Aliante location, design, pricing attract families serving the country

A number of Aliante homebuyers are military personnel, as well as civilian employees working at Nellis Air Force Base, according to Dan Naef, senior vice president of North Valley Enterprises LLC, developer of the North Las Vegas master-planned community.

Energy Star gives award to Concordia Homes

Concordia Homes, a member of Nevada Energy Star partners, a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada home builders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation, was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a 2008 Energy Star Leadership in Housing Award.

Summerlin offers parks

In Summerlin, there are 22 community parks and hundreds of neighborhood parks offering a variety of recreational amenities.

Robb & Stucky to design Veer Towers studios in CityCenter

Robb & Stucky Interiors, a premier home-furnishings retailer and interior design firm, has partnered with CityCenter, a more than $9 billion, 67-acre urban resort destination under construction on the Las Vegas Strip, to furnish a select number of studios at CityCenter’s Veer Towers.

Office of the Ombudsman fills need

Among Nevada’s homeowners associations, it’s known simply as “the ombudsman.” Part of the Real Estate Division, it’s an office that fills an essential niche in modern life: helping communities govern themselves fairly and responsibly.

Tuscan Cliffs’ courtyard casitas fuse function with custom design

Many homeowners in Las Vegas find hosting guests is a necessity when living in one of the most frequently visited cities in the world. At Tuscan Cliffs, a luxury semi-custom home collection in Southern Highlands, casitas have become a new “must have” item due to their value and versatility for both residents and stargazing visitors from out of town.

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