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Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman Addresses Board of Trade
On January 28, business executives joined the Greater Washington Board of Trade at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC to hear from Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay, candidate for California governor and author of The Power of Many: Values for Success in Business and in Life. Jim Dinegar, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, engaged Meg in a conversational interview about her extensive business experience, including leading eBay from a tiny internet start-up to the $8 billion company it is today. Read Summary
The Situation in Haiti:
Greater Washington's Response
The aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti is difficult to grasp, but the relief effort is underway and growing daily. Many of Greater Washington’s leaders have already participated in the response efforts, but there is critical need for more support. See how Greater Washington has responded, and what is still needed. More Information
Regional Business Executives See Brighter 2010 Economy, More Jobs, Mixed Outlook on Credit
The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Business Outlook Survey Predicts New Hiring, Investments for New Year
A new survey conducted for the Greater Washington Board of Trade shows that 59 percent of regional business executives expect the Greater Washington’s business and economic conditions will improve over the next six months while six percent expect it to get worse and 35 percent expect it to stay the same. Read More Full Survey Results
800 Business Leaders Gather at the
National Museum of American History
The Board of Trade celebrated its 2009 Fall Business Classic at the newly-reopened National Museum of American History. Hundreds of business executives, elected officials and civic leaders enjoyed the elegant reception, meeting contacts and reconnecting with acquaintances among our nation's treasures. Special thanks to HSBC Bank, Ridgewells Catering and all of our supporters for helping make this event possible.