Engage in Chamber Policy Committees.

The Chamber established Policy Committees exclusively for Chamber members and their employees to engage in conversations on topics and issues relevant and impactful to Southern Nevada. This is an effective way to have your voice heard to help move development diversification ideas forward and lead the way to real change in the Las Vegas community.

Policy Committee meetings are complimentary to attend and open exclusively to Chamber members and their employees. You must be a member in good standing to participate. For more information, email pmoradkhan@lvchamber.com or contact the Chamber's Government Affairs team at 702.641.5822.

Each Policy Committee is co-chaired by members of the Chamber's Board of Trustees. The committee will determine its own agenda, but also may be asked by Chamber staff or Board to address specific or timely issues. Each committee may form sub-committees as deemed advisable. Committees establish their own meeting schedule, but is expected to meet at least bi-monthly. Recommendations from committees will be referred to the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee for approval.

Committee meetings are held at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce offices in Town Square. Check the events calendar for meeting dates and times.

Education Committee

High-quality education is an essential element of a healthy, growing urban economy, and the business community should be closely involved in the education process to ensure a future qualified workforce and competitiveness in the job market. The Education Committee brings together businesspeople and educators to collaboratively address the issues facing the K-12 and higher education systems in Las Vegas. Issues addressed include:

  • Funding and resources
  • Educational outcomes
  • Educational methodologies and the learning process
  • Curriculum
  • Skills gaps
  • Strategic planning
  • Coordination between employers and educators

Education Committee Chair: Gina Polovina, Boyd Gaming Corporation

Health Care Industry Committee

The quality and consistency of health care services is an important tenet to the overall well-being and future growth of Las Vegas. It is an industry subject to frequent changes, and was recently identified as an opportunity for growth to help diversify Nevada's workforce. This committee will delve into the issues facing the industry, including:

  • Changes in the delivery and cost of health care resulting from Federal health care reform
  • The best methods to coordinate health care delivery among providers and delivery systems
  • State and local legislative and regulatory mandates, and their impact on the community
  • Methods to improve the overall quality of health care delivery

Health Care Committee Co-Chairs:

Karla Perez, Valley Health System

Vicky VanMeetren, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, San Martín Campus