Across the Board

July 13, 2005

Inter County Connector News: Long-term Transportation Priority Moves Toward Reality.

This week’s announcement of the route for the ICC, connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, represents another transportation victory for the Board of Trade and for the region. Governor Ehrlich’s selected route has long been in the plans and preferred by the Board of Trade and other business groups. ICC opponents will likely file suit, but a fall 2006 construction start is still possible. Next steps: A “Final Environmental Impact Statement” will be completed by the fall; then, Federal approval is expected. Questions?

After London: Board of Trade Continues to take Lead in Private Sector Preparedness.

The recent bombings in London remind us of the importance of being prepared. The National Capital Region will launch a Citizen Education Campaign to promote emergency preparedness during September, National Preparedness Month. The Board of Trade, through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, is building corporate involvement in the campaign. For more info about how you can help your employees and customers get prepared, contact botprepares@bot.org.

For Primary Member Contacts Only: ISO Three Minutes of Your Time.

Help us help you maximize the value of your membership! All primary Board of Trade contacts will soon be asked to complete an email survey to update your company's database record. To ensure key members of your staff are connected to the Board of Trade’s network, please respond quickly to this upcoming request. Questions?

Upcoming Events Focus on Government Contracting, Marketing, Networking.

Here are three programs to grow your business:

July 19, 8:15am

Government Contracting with the Dept. of Homeland Security: Hear directly from a Homeland Security executive about the department’s current needs and the best ways to approach this important federal market.

July 19, 8:00am

Marketing in a Highly Regulated World: Learn from legal experts about the implications for marketing/ communications execs of regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley and “truth in advertising.”

Aug. 4, 6pm

Rooftop Networking@six at the Board of Trade: Join colleagues for a relaxed evening under the stars at the Board’s rooftop terrace.

Cool News: Washington, DC Selected for Ice Hockey Championship in 2009.

Known in the sports world as the “Frozen Four,” the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship was recently awarded to DC for the 2009 season. MCI Center will host the popular tournament, predicted to bring $10 million to the region. The bid process for this event was managed by the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, the Board of Trade’s sports marketing affiliate. More info

Have You Received the 2005 Regional Report?

Member firms were recently mailed the Greater Washington Initiative’s 2005 Regional Report, an overview of everything you need to know about the region in one publication. If you don’t have a copy, download the online version at www.greaterwashington.org or request a printed copy by emailing greaterwashington@bot.org

The Network Keeps Growing! ...A Warm Welcome to New Board of Trade Members.

What do a group of local architects, financial service experts, and advertising pros have in common? Their firms recently joined the Board of Trade! Check out this list of new member firms with whom you’ll enjoy doing business.

Other News of Note:

NPower Greater DC Region, a local nonprofit organization that provides technology services to other nonprofits, is offering a Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Accenture. Winners will receive free tech consulting and software products valued up to $35,000. Download an application, due Sept. 16, at www.npowergdcr.org