Advisory council
An advisory council of the Las Vegas Regional Economic Partnership
Business Competitiveness Council
A leadership group of senior executives from Southern Nevada’s major employers, utilities, financial institutions, professional services firms, and higher education, advising LVREP on the issues that decide where companies invest. The Council takes an honest look at how Southern Nevada measures up against peer markets, sparks discussion on what needs to change, and helps drive action to make the region the clear choice.
- Talent
- Operating costs
- Real estate and site readiness
- Infrastructure
- Speed to market
Purpose
The Council provides strategic direction to LVREP on issues affecting the region’s competitive position. It develops data-informed competitiveness recommendations, aligned with the Regional Competitiveness priority of the 2026–2029 LVREP Strategic Plan, and helps champion their implementation with public and private partners.
Structure
The Council is led by a Chair who works closely with the LVREP team to set its annual goals and priorities. The Chair is elected annually by Council members to a one-year term. LVREP staff carry the Council’s recommendations to the Board.
Inaugural-year priorities
Where the Council will focus first
Competitiveness benchmarking
Measuring Southern Nevada against peer and competitor markets on the site-selection factors that matter most: talent, costs, real estate, and infrastructure.
Site readiness and speed to market
Identifying barriers to shovel-ready sites (power, water, transportation, and permitting) and elevating solutions with partners.
Business climate and connectivity
Advising on tax, incentive, and regulatory issues, plus the region’s positioning with decision-makers.
Annual competitiveness recommendations
Presented to the LVREP Board
A yearly set of data-backed recommendations for strengthening the region’s competitive position, informed by LVREP business intelligence research, project win and loss debriefs, and site-selector feedback.
Founding membership
Who sits on the Council
Founding members to be announced
The Council will bring together a diverse mix of private- and public-sector perspectives, including:
- Major employers and target industry companies
- Higher education and research institutions
- Utilities and infrastructure providers
- Commercial real estate and development
- Banking and financial services
- Air service and logistics partners
- Site selection, legal, and accounting firms
- Public-sector partners (invited advisors)
How the Council works
Quarterly strategy sessions
Focused working sessions on priority competitiveness issues.
Annual joint session
A yearly session with LVREP leadership and the Board to present recommendations.
Issue task forces
Short-term working groups formed as specific issues arise.
Participation
Requirements
Participation is open to all LVREP Board members as well as representatives from organizations at the LVREP Partner Level of investment or higher with appropriate skill sets and backgrounds. Public-sector and education partners with relevant subject-matter expertise may be invited to join discussions as advisors.
Council leadership
To be determined
Chair
Interested in learning more?
Clarissa Castillo
Chief Strategy and Performance Officer