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 22, 2007
Interested in Metro Development and Funding Issues? Join us on Sept. 19. Findings of a special report by Metro’s Joint Development Task Force will be among agenda items at the Board of Trade’s Transportation and Environment Committee meeting on Sept. 19 at 10:00 am. MD Transportation Secretary Porcari, along with Metro General Manager John Catoe and JDTF Chair Gus Bauman will discuss challenges and recommendations outlined in the Report. The agenda also includes updates on a federal bill to provide funds to upgrade our region’s airports, and on dedicated Metro funding legislation. For more info and to RSVP, contact Kyle White at 202.857.5961.
Upcoming Potomac Conference will Advance a Leadership Agenda for the Environment. The Board of Trade’s 2007 Potomac Conference, an annual CEO-level forum for area business, elected and civic leaders, is scheduled Oct. 29-30. This year’s conference will gather 300 executives to develop a regional leadership agenda for the environment. 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 and an incubator for green businesses. Invitations will be mailed in early September. 2007 Potomac Conference Overview. Questions?
New “Green Spotlight” Features Members’ Environmental Initiatives. Following national and international business trends, area firms are working to reduce their impact on the environment and develop “green” products and services. As the Board of Trade prepares for the upcoming Potomac Conference focused on the environment, members were asked to describe their green initiatives. Check out the diverse programs underway at member firms: Calvert, PNC Bank, Safeway, Sigal Construction and Zipcar. Submit a “Green Spotlight” Questions? Email Marie Tibor.
Thanks to Hard-working Volunteers, DC Middle School is Cleaner, Brighter Place for Students. It’s amazing what gets accomplished with many hands! In response to DC Mayor Fenty’s challenge to the business community, the Board of Trade partnered with Vornado/Charles E. Smith to “adopt” Francis Junior High School in the city’s “Buff and Scrub Initiative.” On Aug. 6 and 11, 275 volunteers from nearly 50 companies braved the heat to paint, clean and update the school before students arrive next week. The Board of Trade will continue to work with the Fenty Administration, as requested, on critical public school needs. View photos
Fall back into Networking: @six Reception is Sept. 6 at Top of the Hill. Join 200+ members and guests for top-quality networking 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. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres compliments of Geppetto Catering. Register
Joint Study to Examine Maryland Transportation Funding Options. To help inform business and government leaders, the Board of Trade is collaborating with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Baltimore Committee on a joint study that examines the economic impact of an infusion of approximately $400 to $600 million annually in new transportation funds. This report, to be available in mid-September, is timely since Gov. O’Malley recently pledged to offer a major transportation funding bill during the next MD legislative session. Increasing the state’s gas tax, sales tax, or state corporate income tax remain possible options. Read article on Gov. O’Malley’s plans. Questions?
DC Councilmember to Address Members on Sept. 11. The Board of Trade’s DC Public Affairs Group will host Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser (left) for a breakfast discussion with members. Bowser is a member of the City Council's Public Works and the Environment Committee, the Public Safety and the Judiciary Committee, as well as Housing and Urban Affairs, and Human Services. Come hear her thoughts on current and future issues facing the DC Council. For more info and to RSVP, contact Kyle White at 202.857.5961.
Need to Fill Open Positions? 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 nine area chambers of commerce. Several employers report receiving qualified candidates as a result of Capital Region Careers listings.
Gain Insight from Experts at Educational Programs on Ethics, Leadership. The Small Business Network kicks off its fall workshop series on Sept. 12 with a morning panel discussion on how best to establish ethical business practices within your company to enhance the communication, management, policy, and overall performance of your firm. And Joan Fletcher, President of Winning Ways, Inc., brings 20 years of entrepreneurship, management and coaching experience to the Board of Trade’s Leadership Speaker Series on Sept. 20. Join her to learn techniques for achieving the "right" goals for you and your firm, and the employees you lead. Questions?
Featured Events
Make plans to attend the Board of Trade’s major events this fall and winter. Here’s the lineup:
Oct. 4 - Fall Business Classic. Enjoy an evening of elegant networking, fine food and beverages at the ultra-modern, spacious World Bank building in downtown DC.
Oct. 18 - Great Places to Work. Learn from and celebrate the accomplishments of award-winning companies at a Pre-Luncheon Conference and Awards Luncheon at The Capital Hilton. Guest speaker: Paul Speranza, Vice Chairman, General Counsel, and Secretary, Wegmans Food Markets; Chairman of the Board of Directors, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Nov. 7 - Small Business Awards Network Gala. Join 300-400 executives at this annual recognition of our region’s outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses at the JW Marriott. Guest speaker: Steven Hills, President and General Manager, The Washington Post.
Dec. 6 - 2007 Annual Meeting. Celebrate the Board of Trade’s accomplishments and look ahead to 2008 priorities at this luncheon event at The Washington Hilton.
