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17 January 2012
9:39 a.m.
A grand opening is set Thursday for three related companies moving to Henderson from Ontario, Calif.
Lake Industries, Black Card Radio and JLS Financial, all owned by Saville Kellner, are to bring a total of 10 jobs to Henderson. The companies are investing about $1 million in the move.
Lake Industries is a wholesale distributor of houseware products, while Black Card Radio is a radio syndication company and JLS Financial offers consumer finance services.
The companies are moving to 7735 Commercial Way, near Warm Springs Road and Interstate 515.
While the number of jobs the companies are bringing is relatively small, the fact they are moving to Southern Nevada during the worst recession in memory has prompted officials to bring in dignitaries to welcome the companies.
Expected to attend Thursday's ceremony are Gov. Brian Sandoval, Sen. Dean Heller, city of Henderson officials and Nevada Development Authority CEO Somer Hollingsworth.
"Lake Industries, along with our sister companies, Black Card Radio and JLS Financial, chose Henderson as our new home base initially for the lower tax rates, the business-friendly environment and incredible commercial real estate values,” Kellner said in a statement. "One of the most interesting advantages of doing business in Southern Nevada is that our clients and potential clients are more willing to come see us. We have begged prospects for years to visit us in Southern California without a ton of success, and now that we are located in Southern Nevada they are rushing to visit us."
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Any company moving to Nevada is a big deal, big or small, it means jobs and tax revenue in which this state relies on heavily.
Having recently moved here from California, it is easy to envision how a company not needing direct contact with clients or customers, can thrive in this type of environment. The economic depression lends itself to companies that have suffered as well, to move here and reinvent themselves in so many different ways and at the same time, contribute to the recovery of the Las Vegas/Henderson area. In my opinion, these two cities are in the perfect place to be able to "make lemonade out of lemons" as the old addage says. Given the friendly business community and availability of affordable housing and commercial space, any business could do well here with a strong business plan. Given the economic setbacks seen here, I think we are in a great position to be able to demonstrate to the rest of the country, how to offer up opportunities to businesses to help them to continue well into the future. The best thing about hitting rock bottom in business, is that with a litte bit of desire, creativity and motivation, any business can grow and be successful given the right amount of support by local government. I have seen this in so many ways here in Henderson.
Wow, lots of officials for a 10 employee move. But, let's hope that these appointed and elected officials get on the road and land some more companies to relocate to the Valley. We need jobs, jobs, jobs. Maybe the Sun can get this message across to the President who will be coming to Southern Nevada next week. Enough time has passed, and we are suffering. We have one industry which is the visitor industry...yes, I know we have others...but which makes the most important economic impact...the smokeless visitor industry.