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Breakfast with Tom Brokaw
Comcast Business Class and Comcast Spotlight presented Tom Brokaw, one of the most trusted and respected figures in broadcast journalism, at the Newseum on November 3. Brokaw has been a steady guide through the most tumultuous of times. At the event, he discussed the rapid pace of change in our nation. He also addressed work ethic, leadership, economic expectations and what it has been like to have a front-row seat in the most dynamic years in American history. Attendees received a copy of Brokaw's new book, The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation About America.
Mayor Gray Addresses Board of Trade Board of Directors
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray addressed the Board of Directors of the Greater Washington Board of Trade at a September 13 meeting at the St. Regis hotel in downtown Washington. Mayor Gray discussed his new job placement program, "One City, One Hire," and encouraged area business leaders to commit to hire at least one unemployed District resident. In addition to helping city residents find jobs, the program offers tax credits, wage subsidies and other incentives. Learn More
Author Joshua Foer Shares the Art of Sharpening Memory
Joshua Foer, journalist and best-selling author of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Memorizing Everything, gave a first-hand account of his research on the art and skill of memory for the Board of Trade's Author Series. Foer shared his fascinating experience exploring the mind’s abilities to recall information, create memories, harness imagination and shape identity in an age where memories are outsourced to handheld devices and internet searches. Interviewing a wide range of characters, from amnesiacs to highly-skilled memory athletes, Foer described the ways it utimately compelled his own pursuit of training for the 2010 U.S. Memory Championship and the techniques that won him the title.
Starbucks CEO Addresses Board of Trade
Howard Schultz, Chairman, President & CEO of Starbucks, shared his approach to keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive, and addressed the changes needed at Starbucks to restore a sense of community and “soul” during a special program at the Board of Trade. In a conversation with Board of Trade President and CEO, Jim Dinegar, Schultz shared insights from his new book, Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life Without Losing Its Soul. He spoke to management changes, customer feedback, Wall Street influence and the value of Starbucks employees during a wide ranging 90-minute conversation.