Across the Board

Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.

February 15, 2006

VA Gov. Tim Kaine Urges Area Execs to Support Significant Transportation Funding.  At a breakfast event jointly hosted by the Board of Trade and NVTC today, Gov. Tim Kaine stressed the need for significant transportation funding to alleviate traffic congestion in the state’s fast-growing areas. He urged the friendly crowd of 400 tech and business leaders to tell their legislators: “There’s no excuse for inaction; do not come home from the legislative session empty-handed.” He also responded to questions on issues ranging from Medicaid to telework. Special thanks to our event sponsors.  View Photos  Questions on VA legislative issues?
 
Potomac Conference, Feb. 23-24, to Address Region’s Future Growth. This winter’s Potomac Conference will bring together leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors to discuss the challenging issues surrounding regional development. The conference, scheduled Feb. 23-24 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, VA, will focus on strategies to insure Greater Washington’s prosperous business climate as we confront the realities of growth between now and 2030. View Draft Agenda (pdf) Questions?
 
Board of Trade Supports MWAA Proposal to Bring Rail to Dulles. A resolution passed yesterday by the Board of Trade’s Executive Committee urged the Virginia Department of Transportation to ensure that a proposal developed by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is given priority consideration. The resolution cites MWAA’s extensive experience in major construction projects and the potential for cost savings. Questions?
 
Executive Search Update: Job Specs for President Position Now Online.  Last week, the job description for the Board of Trade’s top staff position, developed following extensive input from members and stakeholders, was posted at Korn/Ferry International’s website at www.eKornFerry.com.  Watch for an announcement of the final candidate this spring!  Read more
 
Advocacy Update: So Much Happening So Fast…We’ve Got a Separate Newsletter! With legislators in Maryland and Virginia working furiously in their legislative sessions, and the DC Council up late resolving baseball, “Way to Work” legislation and more, the Board’s advocacy staff is working overtime protecting members’ interests. Read Advocacy Matters. Next issue coming soon…subscribe today.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 6 - MD Legislative Update, featuring breakfast with three influential state leaders

Feb. 8 - @Six Networking Reception at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, includes opportunity to view Andy Warhol exhibit

Feb. 15 - Breakfast with keynote speaker VA Governor Tim Kaine, a special Board of Trade/NVTC joint event at Hilton McLean

Feb. 16 – “Finding and Keeping Marketing and Communications Talent,” a brown-bag lunch program of the Marketing/Communications Network

Feb. 21 – “Contracting Connections” seminar with Booz Allen Hamilton at Tysons

March 2 - Mid-Winter Dinner, the annual “classy networking, no speeches” evening

April 20 - Leader of the Years Dinner, honoring Michele Hagans, at Capital Hilton

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