Why Join?

What can membership in the Greater Washington Board of Trade offer you?

Ask KPMG, Hilton Hotels, the Washington Post, the Calvert Group, and a host of other major firms. They'll tell you that only the Greater Washington Board of Trade gives you all of the following opportunities for your corporate membership.

Connect with your peers in other industries.

Because the Greater Washington Board of Trade represents the full spectrum of business interests in the area, you develop personal relationships with executives in other leading organizations. You discover common interests. You share different approaches to common problems, such as controlling health care costs. And you have the opportunity to grow your business.

Impact public policy in a big way.

Taxation. Regional development. Emergency preparedness. Transportation. Of course, your firm can raise its lone voice on these issues. But only as an active Board member can you marshal support of your peers, influence the regional business community’s approach, and better affect the outcome. In other words, you can cheer from the cheap seats. You can Monday-morning quarterback. Or you can join the team and really get in the game.

Improve the quality of life for yourself and your employees.

How can your firm attract and retain the best people? Certainly by making this region a place where they want to live and work. And the Greater Washington Board of Trade does just that. You can join other members actively working for improved transportation, less traffic congestion, more affordable housing, better education, and enriched cultural and recreational amenities.

Reach local, regional, and national leaders and policymakers.

As the leading business organization in the nation's capital, the Greater Washington Board of Trade gives you greater access to government at every level, from city council representatives to Congress and Cabinet members.

Get a heads-up on initiatives that affect you and your clients.

Time and time again, you come out of a Board of Trade meeting smarter than when you went in. You learn about legislative, regulatory, or competitive initiatives that may affect your business in the future. And even if they don't affect you directly, they may affect your clients and partners-and your advance knowledge makes you an even more valuable asset to them.

Contribute to your staff development.

Throughout the year, the Board of Trade sponsors a variety of events where your senior and junior staff can meet their peers from other industries, sharpen their networking skills, and enhance your business.

Earn the regard of your peers and the public.

Membership in the Greater Washington Board of Trade immediately identifies your firm as one that takes an active interest in the region's economic health.

In Their Own Words...

Click here to read what members have to say about how they benefit from membership in the Greater Washington Board of Trade.

Membership FAQ

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