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The Las Vegas City Council today confirmed Bill Arent as director for the city’s Office of Business Development (OBD). Arent had been serving as acting OBD director. He replaced Scott D. Adams, who was promoted to the newly created position of chief urban redevelopment officer for the city.
As OBD director, Arent oversees the planning, contractual obligations, finances and daily operations of this department.
“I feel privileged to be working with a group of talented professionals and leading a department with a proven track record of successful redevelopment and economic development efforts,” Arent said.
The Office of Business Development creates, coordinates and encourages new development and redevelopment throughout the city of Las Vegas, with an emphasis on the downtown area. It strives to increase and diversify the city's economic base through business attraction, retention and expansion programs. The OBD works with the city's Redevelopment Agency on day-to-day operations, as well as long-term strategic goals.
Prior to becoming acting OBD director, Arent held the position of OBD redevelopment manager, supervising the professional staff supporting the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency.
Employed with the city since 1997, Arent has held numerous positions in housing development, economic development and redevelopment. He was the senior project manager for Symphony Park, and has negotiated development agreements for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
Arent holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is certified as an economic development finance professional by the National Development Council and as a certified economic developer by the International Economic Development Council.
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