Across the Board
June 22, 2005
Check out our New Website for More Info, Sleek New Look, Easy Navigation! This week, the Board of Trade launched a revamped website with new features ranging from streamlined architecture to easier online transactions. Developed by member firm Navigation Arts, the site also includes expanded events info, and easy ways to search information by topic and by jurisdiction. Member feedback is welcome!
A Win on DC “Way to Work” Bill; Weighing in on DC Gun Safety Laws. Responding to Board of Trade and DC Chamber of Commerce concerns with Williams Administration and DC Council legislation that would place new burdens on DC employers—without solving the problem of training the long-term unemployed for jobs—the DC Council agreed to hold off and asked the business community to come up with a workable plan. Read testimony or Washington Post article The Board also again urged Congressional leaders not to repeal existing gun safety laws in DC and jeopardize the city’s resurgence. Read testimony
Board of Trade-Endorsed Candidates Win Virginia Primary. In the recent Virginia primary elections, victory came to three of the four Republican incumbents who supported Virginia’s important fiscal reform last year and were endorsed by the Board’s Virginia PAC: Joe May (Loudoun), Harry Parrish (Manassas) and Bobby Orrock (Spotsylvania). Only Gary Reese ( Fairfax) was defeated. Read more
Board of Trade Welcomes New Government Relations Director to Advocacy Team. In July, Nancy L. Reed will join the Board of Trade staff as a director of government relations to manage Northern Virginia state and local activities. A veteran government relations professional and attorney, Reed has served in the Fairfax County Chamber and the US Chamber of Commerce. Read press release
Bring the Kids to “Board of Trade Family Day at Wolf Trap” and Enjoy Peter Pan. Don’t miss the last chance to see Tony Award-nominee Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan in her farewell performance on Sunday, July 24 at the Board of Trade Family Day at Wolf Trap. The Board’s Cultural Promotion Task Force invites you and your family to join friends and colleagues for a Sunday picnic lunch and matinee performance. $30 Lawn seats; $50 Rear Orchestra seats. (Price includes lunch and performance.) Register
Save the Date: Get Into the Game with “SneakerBall” on September 20. Suit up for the Greater Washington Sports Alliance’s second-annual SneakerBall on September 20 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Uniform is black-tie-and-sneakers and the gala benefits the Board’s sports marketing affiliate and its charitable foundation. Special thanks to The Mody Foundation and PricewaterhouseCoopers for serving as 2005 Presenting Sponsors. Details
In the News...
Tune in to “ Association Nation” this Sunday, June 26 from 10-11am on 1160AM WMET radio to hear Charles Dalluge (Leo A. Daly) and staff member Alison Gold talk about ongoing work of the Board’s Health Care Task Force.
Montgomery sets pace for new banks
The Business Gazette, June 10, 2005
Getting the Labs Into the Game
The Washington Post, June 16, 2005
Board of Trade creates new Va. lobbyist position
Washington Business Journal, June 17, 2005
Money to Keep Us Moving
The Washington Post, June 19, 2005
Washington Kept Booming in 2004
The Washington Post, June 21, 2005
