Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board e-newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
July 11, 2007
Potomac Conference to Focus on Green as a Competitive Advantage. The Board of Trade’s 2007 Potomac Conference, an annual CEO-level forum for area business, elected and civic leaders, will focus on positioning Greater Washington as an incubator for “green” business. Scheduled Oct. 29-30, the invite-only Conference will kick off an on-going Board of Trade effort to initiate a coordinated, sustained dialog about ways our region can become a national leader in sustainable environmental practices. 2007 Potomac Conference Overview. To submit a brief summary of your firm’s green initiatives (for an online spotlight), contact Rachel Silberman at 202.857.5970.
Maryland Governor Outlines Priorities for Board of Trade Directors. At a Board of Directors meeting on June 28, Gov. Martin O’Malley pledged his ongoing support for the InterCounty Connector and a mix of new revenues and budget cuts to address Maryland’s budget shortfall. Asking for the Board of Trade’s help, Gov. O’Malley emphasized the need to take a balanced approach to addressing the state’s deficit -- using program cuts and new revenues. To help guide advocacy efforts in Maryland, the Board of Trade is surveying its members, with questions on tax options and other fiscal issues. Watch for a summary of survey results. View photos Read news coverage: Gazette and Washington Post. Note: For more views from Gov. O’Malley, watch your mail for the summer issue of the Board of Trade’s Top Line News.
Board of Trade “Adopts” Francis Junior High School in DC. As part of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty’s effort to “buff and scrub” city schools over the summer, the Board of Trade has “adopted” Francis Junior High School, in the West End neighborhood. With the help of volunteers and support from Vornado Charles E. Smith, Board of Trade members will scrub and paint 15 classrooms so that students will experience a brighter, more inviting environment when they return this fall. Interested in rolling up your sleeves and volunteering at Francis JHS on Aug. 6 or Aug. 11? Please email Roxanne Rukowicz.
Applications for 2007 Class of Executive Networks due August 10. Take time to learn from - and network with - your peers! Apply today for the Board of Trade’s annual Executive Networks, termed by a recent participant as: “one of the best investments of money and time I’ve made since moving to Washington.” This “Business Boot Camp” brings together up to 30 established and rising execs with civic leaders to discuss and learn about critical regional issues. A new “out of classroom” session will introduce participants to major developments through a regional bus tour. Classes (6 sessions over 3 months) begin Sept. 25. More on Executive Networks Download application
Region is a Top Spot for Women Execs. Analysis of U.S. Census data by the Greater Washington Initiative has found that the region has the nation’s highest concentration of women in C-level jobs, with 274 women executives for every 100,000 residents. San Francisco-San Jose is second with 246 women execs per 100,000; New York has 189, Chicago has 174, and Los Angeles has 162. These findings, first published in GWI’s 2007 Regional Report, have prompted news stories by Bloomberg TV, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Associated Press. Download the 2007 Regional Report.
Capital Region Careers: An Easy, Efficient Way to Fill Your Available Positions. Looking for qualified employees? Post your job listing on Capital Region Careers, the area’s newest online job board that is a collaborative project of the Board of Trade and nice area chambers of commerce. Several employers report receiving numerous qualified candidates as a result of their listing on Capital Region Careers.
Metro Funding Legislation: Capitol Hill Action Needed. A top Board of Trade priority, legislation authorizing $3 billion in dedicated funding for Metro currently awaits consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced in the U.S. Senate on June 6, the bill was assigned to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. This legislation must pass now or the $3 billion is jeopardized. Expect an update either before August 6 or after Congress reconvenes on Sept. 3. Questions? Contact Bob Grow at 202.857.5935.
Featured Events
July 16 - 17: Sharpening Supervisory Skills. At this professional development program, managers and new supervisors will learn how the work of their team fits within their organization’s culture. Among other supervisory skills, attendees will learn how to plan, support and evaluate employee participation. At the Board of Trade.
August 2: @six Networking Reception at Sam & Harry’s. Celebrate summer with Board of Trade members and special guests at Sam and Harry’s restaurant in downtown DC! Develop business contacts while enjoying food and beverages at this award-winning steakhouse, rated among the city’s best.
