Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
June 21, 2006
Members Meet and Mingle with Jim Dinegar. This week, even before he is officially “on board,” members in Virginia, Maryland and DC had the chance to chat informally with new Board of Trade President and CEO, Jim Dinegar, who begins work on July 10. During his first 90 days, Jim will focus on listening to members’ ideas and concerns. View Photos About Jim Dinegar
At DC Mayoral Forum, Candidates Ask for Business Community Support. At a June 15 Board of Trade forum, the five announced candidates for DC Mayor described their qualifications and answered questions on issues ranging from homeland security to fiscal responsibility. Later this summer, the Board’s DC PAC will interview candidates and consider endorsement. Special thanks to forum moderator Tom Sherwood, NBC4; panelists Sean Madigan, Washington Business Journal, and Colby King, Washington Post, and co-sponsors AOBA and GWU. View photos Questions?
Duncan, O’Malley Offer Contrasting Views at MD Gubernatorial Forum. Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley outlined their positions at the Board of Trade’s MD Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum on June 14, and responded to members’ questions on transportation, healthcare, taxes and development. Mr. Duncan questioned Mayor O’Malley’s commitment to the ICC; the Mayor said he supported the project but had concerns about its reliance on tolls. View photos Read media coverage Questions?
VA Legislature Finally Agrees to Budget, Sans New Transportation Funds. The longest legislative session in state history ended this week, with an agreement on a 2006-2008 budget, avoiding a possible shut-down of state government on July 1. Unfortunately, only current levels of funding are maintained for transportation, despite months of debate over how to meet the needs of the Commonwealth. This includes failure to agree upon a dedicated revenue source for Metro. Read more Questions?
GWI Update: Regional Report Released, New Ads Launched. All member reps should have a copy of the Greater Washington Initiative’s 2006 Regional Report that received extensively local and national media coverage. An online version of the Report is at www.greaterwashington.org.
A Warm Welcome to New Members. The latest list of new Board of Trade members represents a wide range of private and non-profit businesses. Please check out this list of new member firms.
