Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board e-newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
August 1, 2007
Green Index to Gauge Region’s Environmental Strengths and Challenges. At the 2007 Potomac Conference in October, entitled “Green as a Competitive Advantage”, a first-ever Greater Washington Green Index will be unveiled to business, elected and civic leaders. Developed by the Greater Washington Initiative - in conjunction with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and environmental experts - the Index will compare our region to other metro areas on measures such as green development, energy use, water and air quality. Potomac Conference participants will use the Index to help develop a regional leadership agenda to spur business growth and improve our quality of life. More on the 2007 Potomac Conference. Questions? Contact Rachel Silberman at 202.857.5970. Questions about the Green Index?
Member Volunteers to “Buff and Scrub” DC School Next Week. As part of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty’s effort to clean up city schools over the summer, the Board of Trade has “adopted” Francis Junior High School, in the West End neighborhood. With the help of 200 volunteers from 21 firms in partnership with Vornado Charles E. Smith, Board of Trade members will scrub and paint classrooms, the library and cafeteria so that students will experience a cleaner, brighter environment when they return later this month. We could still use volunteers on Mon., Aug. 6 or Sat., Aug. 11. Please email Charlotte Jamison ASAP if you’d like to participate in this hands-on service project.
Virginia PAC Interviewing Candidates for Critical Fall Election. With the needs of Northern Virginia’s business community in mind, the trustees of the Board of Trade’s Virginia Political Action Committee (VA PAC) recently interviewed ten candidates vying for election to the General Assembly on Nov. 6. These individuals, including incumbents and newcomers, are running in key state races representing Northern Virginia districts. In the coming weeks, the VA PAC will decide which candidates it will endorse, so watch for upcoming news! Questions?
Members Get Briefing on DC Transportation Initiatives. The Board of Trade’s Transportation and Environment Committee recently hosted Emeka Moneme, director of the District’s Department of Transportation, to discuss major on-going projects across the city. Members received updates on the rebuilding the Frederick Douglass Bridge, improvements near the new ballpark, the Great Streets initiative, and efforts to reduce traffic congestion. Questions?
Small Business Alumni Compare Notes, Growth Trends. Alumni of the Board of Trade’s Small Business Academy gathered for a reunion and focus group July 19 to reconnect with peers and exchange information about the program’s impact on their firm’s development. Many reported a significant increase in both revenue and employees since participating in the annual educational program. Meanwhile, this year’s Small Business Academy is in full swing, with 19 small businesses participating in a six-month curriculum. For more info, contact Nicole Tarnogursky at (202) 857-5940.
Find Your Next Employee at www.capitalregioncareers.com! Log on to www.capitalregioncareers.com to discover what nearly 200 area employers already know: The site is home to a group job seekers with a diverse base of experience, including more than 100 admin professionals, 80 advertisers and marketers, 80 management professionals, and 70 people with government relations and public affairs experience. The site’s audience is a highly educated group, too, with nearly 70% of the registered job seekers holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Welcome New Members! Please welcome this impressive list of organizations that have recently joined the Board of Trade, and consider doing business with them in the months ahead!
Featured Events
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.
September 6: @six Networking Reception at Top of the Hill. Mark your calendar now to join 200+ members and guests at Top of the Hill, located near the US Supreme Court. This unique venue in the Reserve Officers Association building offers dramatic views of the Capitol Dome. Wine and hors d’oeuvres compliments of Geppetto Catering.
August 13 – 15: Briefing and Presentation Skills Course. Designed to help attendees improve the quality and impact of business briefings and presentations, this program includes coaching on how to make a presentation that actively engages an audience. At Management Concepts in Tysons Corner, VA
September 12: Business Ethics and Corporate Culture. The Small Business Network kicks off its fall Workshop Series with this morning panel discussion highlighting principles for establishing ethical business practices within the culture of your company to enhance the communication, management, policy, and overall performance of your firm. At the Board of Trade.
September 17- 18: Effective Decision-Making Course. Learn how decision-making tendencies impact a business’s performance and determine how perspectives, biases, motivation and judgments can impact decisions.
September 20: Leadership Speaker Series with Joan Fletcher. This morning program features the President of Winning Ways, Inc., who has 20 years of entrepreneurship, management and coaching experience. Join Fletcher to learn techniques for setting and achieving the "right" goals for you and your firm, and to discuss tips for executing your strategic plan. At the Board of Trade.
