Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
March 28, 2007
GWI Events to Continue Dialogue on Strengths and Challenges of Region's Workforce. The region has the nation’s highest concentration of “knowledge workers” -- people who use, analyze and develop ideas and information daily in their jobs -- according to a new study by the Greater Washington Initiative. The study, titled Human Capital: Greater Washington’s Knowledge Workers, analyzes more than 1.1 million employees in the region, compares our region to other major metro areas, and includes projections of workforce needs. At a series of breakfast events in April, members are invited to discuss the study’s implications with expert panelists. Read Washington Post article Download the study Register for events
Free Job Postings until May 13 at Capital Region Careers. The Board of Trade’s newest member benefit, an online job board launched earlier this month, already has 100+ jobs listed and is being promoted by partners at the DC, Fairfax County, and Reston Chambers of Commerce. The collaborative project is designed to help employers find quality talent and help connect job seekers with opportunities at major firms around the region. View site
Membership Video Earns Award. The Board of Trade’s membership promotion video, produced by Clark Bavin of Video Solutions, recently received an "Award of Distinction” in the 13th Annual Communicator Awards international competition. The award recognizes outstanding work in the communications field.
Virginia Legislature to Vote on Transportation Package on April 4. On Monday, VA Gov. Tim Kaine released his long awaited amendments to the transportation funding bill, which the Board of Trade has been instrumental in getting passed by the VA General Assembly this year. The Governor’s changes to the bill keep with the Board of Trade’s views and represent a true compromise. The bill, which includes $50 million in Metro funding, now goes back to the General Assembly for final consideration on April 4. Virginia members are urged to call your Senator and Delegate to express support for getting a transportation funding bill done this year. For details on contacting legislators, visit www.nvta.org. Questions?
Board of Trade, MD Business Groups Weigh in on MD Gas Tax. In testimony offered earlier this month, Board of Trade President Jim Dinegar expressed support of legislation raising the state's gas tax, to provide funding for Maryland's share of the Metro funding bill and other transportation priorities. At the invitation of MD Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, a panel of leading business groups testified on the issue - including the Board of Trade, the Greater Baltimore Committee and the MD Chamber of Commerce. The O'Malley Administration and legislative leaders are wary of raising taxes this session, though there is growing urgency in Annapolis to address transportation funding needs. Questions?
Calling All Award-winning HR Execs and Programs. There’s still time to nominate your firm’s outstanding HR exec or program for a prestigious award presented annually by the Human Resource Assn. of the National Capital Area (DC SHRM Chapter), but nominations are due by Friday! Categories are: Effective Workforce Planning, Successful Work Life Strategies, and Excellence in Community Service. The awards will be presented at the 2007 Annual Strategic Business Awards celebration on April 26 at Capital Hilton Hotel. Board of Trade President Jim Dinegar will keynote. $125 per person. Reception at 5:30; Dinner/ program at 6:30pm. Register at www.hra-nca.org.
