Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
February 14, 2007
Board of Trade Endorses Mayor's Education Plan. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trade voted yesterday to endorse Mayor Fenty's education plan. On February 20, the Board of Trade - in partnership with the Federal City Council and DC Chamber of Commerce - will testify in support of the plan before the DC Council. The testimony will be posted on www.boardoftrade.org next week. The Executive Committee also expressed that now is a critical and opportune time to address the District’s public schools system and that the business community stands ready to assist. Questions?
A Critical Week for Transportation Funding in VA! Tomorrow, the VA Senate Finance Committee will vote on a transportation funding bill that is strongly supported by the Board of Trade. The legislation, which has the best chance for successful passage in 20+ years, would provide more than $1 billion statewide and $400 million for Northern Virginia, including $50 million required for the federal Metro funding match. To help push this funding bill over the finish line, please contact your Virginia Senators TODAY. For more info, contact Nancy Reed.
Fiscal Issues Looming in Maryland. While the InterCounty Connector remains funded and on-schedule, MD Gov. O'Malley has expressed the need for more transportation revenues. Currently, the legislature is considering several bills to increase revenues for the Transportation Trust Fund. However, it’s unclear whether they will be approved this year, since the debate over transportation funding could become tied to a broader revenue discussion, with large budget deficits projected for the State's General Fund. The Board of Trade is working to ensure that dedicated funding for Metro and other regional priorities are included in any final legislation. For more info, contact Andy Scott.
Register Today for Mid-Winter Dinner on March 8. The 88th annual Board of Trade Mid-Winter Dinner promises to uphold the tradition of quality networking, elegant dining and no speeches! Join elected leaders, colleagues and journalists on March 8 at the Marriot Wardman Park for this must-attend, black tie event. Board of Trade member Reflections Photography will be on hand to capture memories of the evening. Register
What Will Greater Washington Be Like in 2012? The Greater Washington Initiative will polish its crystal ball to provide a five-year economic forecast at its Annual Meeting on June 6, and Board of Trade members are invited to weigh in! Email your quotable comments about what you believe the area’s economic and social landscape will be like in five years to Marie Tibor.
New Staff and Promotions at Board of Trade, GWI. To enhance programs and provide more benefits for members and investors, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and its economic development arm, the Greater Washington Initiative, have dedicated resources to several new and upgraded positions. More on staff appointments and promotions
Your Feedback Requested. The winter issue of the Board of Trade’s Top Line News – our new print newsletter – should have arrived recently via snail mail. We’re now seeking feedback and ideas for our spring issue. Email your thoughts to Marie Tibor.
It’s for a Great Cause: Business Leaders toJoin in Hexagon's Revue on March 15. Board of Trade President and CEO Jim Dinegar and Chair Barbara Krumsiek will join other business leaders on stage for a satirical musical comedy revue, on March 15 at 8 pm. Hexagon 2007's show, "Strike While The Irony's Hot," will be performed at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Tickets are $20; all proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Order tickets at www.hexagon.org.
