Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
April 11, 2007
VA Transportation Funding: Board of Trade’s Top Priority Moving Ahead! Breaking years of legislative gridlock, Virginia’s General Assembly gave final approval last week to a transportation funding package that the Board of Trade had championed to address Northern Virginia’s congested transportation system. The package includes $500 million annually in new transportation funds for Northern Virginia, with $50 million per year dedicated for Metro. Special thanks to members who contacted state legislators and to Board of Trade Virginia lobbyist Nancy Reed. Read release Questions?
Patricia McGuire Named 2007 Leader of the Years. The Board of Trade will present its 2007 Leader of the Years award to Patricia McGuire (left), president of Trinity (Washington) University, at a Recognition Dinner on May 15. The annual award recognizes "extraordinary service by an individual to the business and community interests of Greater Washington." McGuire, a Board of Trade director, is active with many area organizations, including the Washington Hospital Center, Goodwill of Greater Washington and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital. Read release
MD Legislative Session Wraps Up with Progress on ICC and More to Come. On Monday, the Maryland General Assembly completed its 90-day session, deferring key issues, including addressing the state’s structural deficit, until next year. The Board of Trade led efforts urging legislators to fund transportation projects, but action is not expected until next session. On the plus side, the InterCounty Connector was advanced, with the first design-build contract approved. The Board of Trade also weighed in on bills ranging from health care and education funding, to affordable housing and life sciences. Read legislative summary Questions?
Join the Discussion: GWI to Host Knowledge Workforce Events. Join executives in professional services on April 17, health care on April 18, and IT on April 23 for breakfast discussions at The Washington Post. Expert panelists will lead focus groups on the implications of GWI’s landmark study of the region’s workforce and how our region will meet future needs. Register
Have An Open Position? Let Capital Region Careers Help! Post your open positions at www.capitalregioncareers.com for free until May 14. The new online job board, a collaborative project with area chambers, is designed to help members in today's tight job market. Launched last month, the site already has 150 jobs listed, and a new advertising campaign is attracting job seekers. Beginning May 14, the member fee for posting jobs will be $250 per listing.
Featured Events
May 15 - Board of Trade Recognition Dinner. Join friends and colleagues for a celebratory evening honoring our 2007 Leader of the Years, Patricia McGuire, and others who contribute so generously to the region’s vibrancy. Watch for your invite to this elegant event at the Capital Hilton in DC. Register
June 6 - Greater Washington Economic Outlook and GWI Annual Meeting. This luncheon program on the grounds of the new National Harbor complex includes Knight Kiplinger as Keynote Speaker and the release of the 2007 Regional Report. Register
