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Manuel A. Diaz
Mayor of Miami
President

Greg Nickels
Mayor of Seattle
Vice President

Oscar B. Goodman
Mayor of Las Vegas
Chair, Mayors and Business
Community Task Force

Tom Cochran
Executive Director and CEO

Introduction from the Chair

Hello, I am Mayor Oscar Goodman of Las Vegas, Nevada. The U.S. Conference of Mayors President Beverly O'Neill has honored me by asking that I serve as Chair of the Mayors and Business Community Task Force. On behalf of all the Mayors of The United States Conference of Mayors, I am pleased to invite you to join The Mayors Business Council.

The Mayors Business Council is an in-depth, exclusive forum for Mayors and representatives from the private sector to share research, policy analysis and marketplace trends in an effort to identify innovative approaches to the myriad of difficulties and opportunities cities face today. Now, more than ever, the continued vitality of cities and the nation are dependent upon Mayors and private sector leaders tackling issues of common concern such as, but not limited to: streamlining government, homeland security and public safety, building affordable housing, investing in kids and schools, promoting arts, culture and sports, recycling land and preserving open spaces, investing tax cuts in challenged neighborhoods and working families, workforce training, modernizing infrastructure, and increasing access to affordable healthcare.

Central to the mission of the Business Council is the goal of improving the business environment in cities. As an example of this mission, The Mayors Business Council identifies and promotes "Best Practices" in the arena of public/private partnerships through the Best Practices Center. Mayors and business leaders agree that with continued devolution of responsibility to the local level, creative public/private partnerships will be a major force in shaping cities of the 21st century.

Experience has shown that when the resources of business and government are combined, our cities benefit and our nation is stronger. Still, The Mayors Business Council can only achieve its mission if you are at the table with us. The Mayors of The United States Conference of Mayors look forward to your participation.

Oscar B. Goodman
Mayor of Las Vegas
Chair, Mayors and the Business Community Task Force