Programs & Involvement
Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Targeted to small business owners who are passionate about growing their company These programs:
- Connect small business owners with each other at each stage in the develoment of their companies
- Develop a network of experts from larger firms who can aid in their growth
- Teach content that can inform and guide entrepreneurs after their initial start-up stage.
Professional Development
- Delivering Outstanding Customer Service, presented by the Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center
- Business Workshops Learn how to build your business.
- Small Business Academy Learn how to build your skill set.
- Morning Star breakfast events feature recognizable speakers and authors on corporate business and management.
- Workforce Issues Conference (Half Day)- March 19
- Latino Business Conference (Half Day)- June 26 Register>>
- Becoming a Great Place to Work Conference (Half Day)- July 17
- The Post 200 - May 16 Register>>
- @ SIX Receptions provide members a special opportunity to meet and greet in some of the most unique venues and attractions around the region.
- JumpStart offers a high-energy program that provides new and established members an overview of Board of Trade programs and the opportunity to expand their network of contacts.
Speaker Series
Conferences
Networking
Annual Events
- Mid-Winter Dinner - March
- Golf Tournament - June
- Outlook Conference and Greater Washington Initiative Annual Meeting – June
- Fall Business Classic - October
- Small Business Network Dinner - November
- Annual Meeting - December
Advocacy
- Regional Policy Forums
- District of Columbia Public Affairs Group
- Maryland Public Affairs Group
- Virginia Public Affairs Group
- Political Action Committees
Review all Board of Trade programs
For more information about Board of Trade programs, please contact Lindsay Godwin at 202.857.5934.
For information about program sponsorship opportunities, please contact Julie Upham at 202.857.5989.



