Across the Board
June 8 , 2005
Health Care Workforce Study Reveals Shortages, Inefficiencies that Increase Costs and Impact Quality of Care.
A first-ever, region-wide study of workforce supply and demand in 23 health care professions documents significant health care workforce shortages. Released last week by the Board of Trade's Health Care Task Force, the study, entitled "Who Cares? Examining Greater Washington's Health Care Workforce," recommends the region's public, private and nonprofit sector partners initiate a new effort to ensure an adequate supply of well-qualified health care workers. Press Release Health Care Task Force Info
Info Keeping Amtrak on Track: Gunn Makes Case for Reform, Federal Funding.
At a recent Transportation and Environment Committee meeting, Amtrak President and CEO David Gunn outlined reforms necessary to improve service while repairing the system's aging Northeast rail corridor. Last month, Amtrak's Board of Directors presented its new Strategic Reform Initiative to Congress, and called for the federal government to fully fund overdue repairs to railcars, bridges and tracks along the DC to Boston corridor. More info
Register for these Upcoming Events -- Before Vacation Plans Take Priority!
June 9 - Visit a lesser-known Treasure for Networking "@six."
Tomorrow evening, take the Metro or drive to the Women's Memorial, one of DC's hidden treasures, for an evening of networking, unique exhibits and expansive DC views from the memorial's rooftop terrace. About the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Register
June 20 - Receive Your 2005 Regional Report at GWI's Annual Meeting.
The Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) will release its overview of the region's economy at its 2005 Annual Meeting scheduled Monday, June 20 at the new Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. This year's complimentary breakfast program will also focus on how businesses can benefit from the region's 50+ colleges and universities. RSVP
June 21 - Workshops that Work: How to Recruit, Retain Quality Employees.
Learn how to craft your company's case for attracting talented people, while motivating and retaining current employees at a Board of Trade Small Business Network seminar, sponsored by AXA Advisors. The McCormick Group's Senior VP Lyles Carr will discuss best practices, barriers, benefits, employee expectations, and more. Register
July 24 - "Board of Trade Family Day at Wolf Trap" Features Peter Pan.
The Cultural Promotion Task Force invites you and your family to join friends and colleagues for a Sunday picnic lunch and matinee performance of Peter Pan, featuring Tony Award-nominee and two-time Olympic Gymnast Cathy Rigby. $30 Lawn seats; $50 Rear Orchestra seats. (Price includes lunch and performance.) Register
Other News of Note
Leadership Washington presents “Jobs for the Future,”
a discussion of workforce development in the region on June 14, 8-10:30am at George Washington University. The event is free; please RSVP by June 9 at www.lwdc.org.
In the News...
US Airways' departure causes Arlington turbulence
Washington Business Journal, May 27, 2005
If a nation cannot protect its capital, what can it protect?
The Sun Herald, May 30, 2005
'Way to Work' bill draws ire of D.C. business leaders
Washington Business Journal, June 3, 2005
