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Board of Trade Releases Mid-Year
Consumer Confidence Survey

Consumer confidence has remained virtually unchanged over the past six months, according to the Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Mid-Year Consumer Confidence Survey. Since the last survey in November 2009, the Consumer Confidence Index rose only two points. Read More Download Report

Confidence in Regional Economy Soars

Confidence in the Greater Washington, DC economy reached its highest point since February 2009, according to the semi-annual economic survey released May 4 by the Greater Washington Board of Trade. Business leaders have overall positive perceptions of current economic conditions that confirmed the outlook six months prior. They also expect the economy to keep improving, as measured by the survey’s Business Outlook Index. Read Press Release  View Survey Results

Board of Trade Hosts “Welcome Back Nationals” Luncheon

Business executives from across the region welcomed the Washington Nationals back from spring training at a special luncheon hosted by the Greater Washington Board of Trade and sponsored by PNC Bank. The entire Washington Nationals baseball team greeted fans and signed autographs. Team President Stan Kasten, Team Manager Jim Riggleman, and Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo participated in a panel discussion on the expectations, hopes and excitement for the 2010 season.
 

Ted Leonsis, One of the Country's Premier Businessmen, Addresses the Board of Trade

On April 1, Greater Washington’s business community gathered at a special breakfast to hear from Ted Leonsis, author of the new book The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work. Leonsis described his rise in the tech industry, ventures into the sports and media industries and strong belief in public service. Leonsis also spoke about his belief that happiness will lead to personal and business success. Read Summary

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