LVREP, Las Vegas Regional Economic Partnership Advisory council

An advisory council of the Las Vegas Regional Economic Partnership

Economic Developers Advisory Council

A collaborative group of economic development professionals representing local community, state, and utility partners across Southern Nevada, advising LVREP and shaping where the region grows next.

  • Local community partners
  • State partners
  • Utility partners
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Purpose

The Council advises the LVREP team on local economic development trends and priorities, offers insights on community leadership goals, and partners to finalize business location decisions.

Structure

The Chair is elected annually by Council members and recommended to the LVREP Board of Directors for a one-year appointment as an ex officio member of the Board.

2026 priorities

Where the Council will focus first

Pipeline collaboration

A strong cadence of business development pipeline collaboration and reporting across partners.

First annual retreat

Executing the Council’s inaugural retreat for regional goal-setting and alignment.

Competitive position

Advancing the region’s competitiveness, strategic plan execution, and target industry cluster attraction.

Monthly updates from staff

Delivered to the Council

Overviews and analysis of active projects in the business development pipeline, plus trends in regional activity and interest, with a focus on emerging industry sectors.

Council leadership

Who leads the Council

Dina Babsky

Chair

Dina Babsky

Director, Economic & Urban Development, City of Las Vegas

Tom Nally

Vice Chair

Tom Nally

Senior Economic Development Specialist, Clark County Office of Community and Economic Development

EDAC members

Partners at the table

  • Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
  • City of Las Vegas
  • Clark County Economic Development
  • City of Henderson
  • City of Boulder City
  • City of Mesquite
  • Las Vegas Valley Water District
  • NV Energy
  • Southwest Gas
  • UNLV Lee Business School

Council meetings

Dates and details

See the schedule for upcoming Economic Developers Advisory Council meetings.

View upcoming meetings
Jason Berthiaume

Interested in learning more?

Jason Berthiaume

Business Development Events and Project Manager

JasonB@lvrep.org (850) 508-8409