Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board e-newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
February 13, 2008
You’ve Asked, We Listened. The Greater Washington Board of Trade has significantly enhanced your member benefits. In addition to improving content-driven programs, we now make new programs part of your member benefits for no additional cost. This year, look for more ways to connect with other members, a revamped suite of content-driven programs, valuable updates on regional business issues and more opportunities to gain visibility for your business. The Board of Trade is working to provide you with more value for your dollar. Email us to learn more.
Board of Trade Continues Dulles Rail Push. The Board of Trade is continuing to support the Metrorail extension to Tysons and Dulles. Most recently, President & CEO of the Board of Trade Jim Dinegar and Virginia State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli debated the Dulles rail in point/counterpoint articles that ran in the Feb. 10 Washington Post. Meanwhile, Virginia Gov. Kaine and US Secretary of Transportation Peters are keeping channels open for discussion and negotiation of the Dulles rail project; the construction contract has been extended through the end of February and project funding remains in the federal budget.
Support for Maryland’s Transit Oriented Development. On Feb. 6 and 12, the Board of Trade Government Relations team testified before Maryland’s Senate Finance Committee and House Environmental Matters Committee in support of a proposed bill that will facilitate transit oriented development in Maryland. The bill will confirm the Maryland Department of Transportation’s authority to use its property and resources to advance dense, mixed use, deliberately planned development within a half-mile radius of many transit stations. Read Testimony
O’Malley Presents State of the State. Maryland Gov. O’Malley delivered his second annual State of the State Address on Jan. 23, focusing on improving public safety and public education. O’Malley also underscored the need for environmental sustainability, including protecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and asked for support of Maryland’s transit oriented development legislation to revitalize communities and curb urban sprawl. Read Address
Share Your Green Success Stories. Is your company going green? We want to hear about it! Tell us about your organization’s green initiatives for a chance to be featured as the Board of Trade’s Green Spotlight. Email us!
Upcoming Events
Regional Policy Forum on Transportation. As the region-wide business organization , the Board of Trade gives you access to policy decision makers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Don't miss the inaugural Regional Policy Forum on Feb. 29 when Transportation Secretary Homer of Virginia, Transportation Secretary Porcari of Maryland, Director Moneme of the District Department of Transportation and General Manager Catoe of Metro sit down to discuss pressing transportation issues, critical transportation needs and opportunities for regional coordination. Register
Don’t Miss the Mid-Winter Dinner - March 6. Mark your calendar for the Board of Trade’s Mid-Winter Dinner on March 6 at the Hilton Washington. This black-tie, members-only gala gives you the opportunity to mingle with more than 1,000 of the region’s most influential business, civic and government leaders. Register today for the Mid-Winter Dinner, Greater Washington's premiere business gala! Hurry - only 20 tables remain!
Recruit and Retain Across Four Generations. It is vital that businesses find, attract and retain a talented workforce. On March 19, the Board of Trade’s half-day Workforce Conference will brief attendees on newly identified trends in and strategies for recruiting and retaining high quality employees. Keynote speaker Neil Howe, best-selling author, national speaker and renowned authority on generations in America, will focus on the implications of managing across four generations in today’s workforce. Register
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. Wish you could make a difference in the lives of local young people? By participating in the 2008 Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon you can! Join event host Leon Harris ABC7/WJLA-TV and numerous CEO’s from around the Greater Washington Region for the 2008 Bowl-A-Thon. The Bowl-A-Thon is easy to participate in so grab your family, friends and co-workers and create your own team of five today! Contact us for more information.
