About Us
Thank you for your interest in the Business Council of Canada and Nevada (BCCN). The Council’s singular purpose is to increase bilateral business dealings between Canada and Nevada – this is accomplished simply by maintaining and strategically tapping the strongest connections in every major industry.
Who We Are:
Richard is a native Nevadan who dedicated 14 years to representing his community as an elected official in the Nevada State Legislature – 12 of those years were spent in leadership and he is the state’s second-longest serving Speaker of the Assembly, having held the top office for six years. Richard also enjoyed a successful career in law enforcement, retiring as the Chief of Police for the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, NV. Following his distinguished careers in public service, Richard went on to found The Perkins Company, a pre-eminent public relations firm through which he maintains relationships at the highest levels in Nevada government and industries.
About the BCCN:
The BCCN is a deal and transaction-oriented business council. Based in Nevada, the Council supports the hundreds of Canadian operations in Nevada and is uniquely positioned to facilitate high-level introductions and networking for Canadian companies interested in establishing and expanding a presence in the Silver State. The Council is sanctioned by both the State of Nevada and the Canadian Government and is the premier organization promoting cross-border business between Canada and Nevada.
What We Do:
The Business Council of Canada and Nevada is committed to creating and enhancing networking opportunities in addition to accelerating significant investment, job creation, tourism, and bilateral trade between Canada and Nevada.
The past decade has seen unprecedented growth in the Canada-Nevada partnership and the stage is set to continue this trajectory as both jurisdictions continue to harness resources and further developments in a variety of cutting-edge fields. The council promotes and facilitates that growth by assisting, influencing, and educating at the highest levels of corporate decision-making in the private sector and with governmental entities on both sides of the border.
BCCN efforts over the next three years will focus on:
- Increase Foreign Direct Investment between Canada and Nevada
- Increase Trade between Canada and Nevada
- Increase Tourism between Canada and Nevada
Membership
Membership is available on a limited basis – each application will be evaluated based on select qualifications, including company-readiness for growth, and commitment to playing an important strategic role alongside our limited group of 100 members.
Sincerely,
Richard D. Perkins
Founder and CEO