Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board e-newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
September 6, 2007
Governors Kaine and O’Malley, Mayor Fenty to Participate in 2007 Potomac Conference. In an historic joint appearance, VA Governor Tim Kaine, MD Governor Martin O’Malley and DC Mayor Adrian Fenty will each discuss their vision for a “green” region on Oct. 30, during the 2007 Potomac Conference. The invite-only Conference, entitled “Green as a Competitive Advantage,” will gather private, public and nonprofit executives to develop a regional leadership agenda for the environment. Andrew Winston, nationally-recognized environmental business expert and co-author of the new book, Green to Gold, will keynote. More info on Potomac Conference
Daniel Flores to Join Board of Trade Advocacy Team. With experience in government and community relations, including corporate, nonprofit and association expertise, Daniel S. Flores (left) will join the Board of Trade on Oct. 1 as Senior Regional Director for Government Affairs. In this position, Flores will oversee a team of professionals positioned to address critical issues through regional collaboration and strong advocacy. Since December of 2005, Daniel Flores has served as president and CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Strong and Growing Stronger! ... Welcome to our New Members. The summer months were hot for our member recruitment team, with the addition of numerous, distinguished companies including Bresler & Reiner, K&L Gates, NeuStar, CapitalSource, First Potomac Realty Trust, Leading Authorities, McKenna, Long & Aldridge, LLP, Bingham McCutchen, LLP and Allbritton Communications. To further strengthen our diverse network, we look forward to keeping up the momentum this fall. If you know of a firm that would benefit from Board of Trade membership, please contact Kevin O’Neill at 202.857.5960.
This Month, Nominate an Outstanding Company for a Small Business Network Award! Celebrate successful small businesses in our community by nominating one or more for these noteworthy Board of Trade awards: Guiding Small Business Growth; Most Engaged Small Business; Most Expanded Company. Nominations are due by October 3. Download application
Fall Events and Programs
Mark Your Calendar for Fall Business Classic and More! There’s an impressive lineup of events and programs this fall! For a listing of major events, download a save the date card. The season officially begins with the Fall Business Classic on Oct. 4 at the World Bank in downtown DC. Don’t miss this elegant evening of international cuisine and networking with members, elected leaders and VIP guests, along with a preview of the Washington Nationals 2008 game plan! For many other programs, check out the calendar and register today!
Development Around Metro, DC Council Issues are Topics for September Advocacy Programs… On Sept. 19, the Board of Trade’s Transportation Committee and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman welcome MD Transportation Secretary John Porcari along with Metro GM John Catoe to address development and funding issues, and DC Councilmember Muriel Bowser will discuss upcoming issues facing the DC Council with members on Sept. 11.
And Business Ethics and Leadership are Educational Topics this Month. The Small Business Network kicks off its fall workshop series on Sept. 12 with a panel discussion on how best to establish ethical business practices to enhance your firm’s communication, management, and overall performance. 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. Questions?
Economic Development Update
Economic News: Area Ranks Second in Nation in Median Household Income. In case you missed recent media coverage, Greater Washington now ranks second (behind San Jose) among US metro regions in median household income, according to US Census data analyzed recently by the Greater Washington Initiative. The region’s median household income ($78,978) is 39% above the national average. If San Jose and San Francisco (which ranked third) were combined into one metro area that compared more closely in population, Greater Washington would rank first nationally. And not surprisingly, Greater Washington boasts seven counties in the top 15 nationally. Read more
GWI to Promote Region at UK Exhibition. Next week, the Greater Washington Initiative will promote the region and highlight opportunities for UK/US partnerships at DSEi (Defence Systems & Equipment International), the world’s largest, integrated defense exhibition. GWI’s International Business Development Director April DuBois will speak at the event, along with a distinguished panel of global defense experts, including The Hon. William Greenwalt, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, and execs from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and Thales. For more info, contact April DuBois.
Other News
Advertising Week is Sept. 17-21. Now in its fourth year, Advertising Week DC celebrates the area’s growing stature in the industry, with one week dedicated to networking, professional development and education, with speakers including Tim Russert of "Meet The Press" and New York Times advertising columnist Stuart Elliott, among others. For more info and to register, visit www.advertisingweekdc.com.
Panel Presentation on Labor Market, Recruiting Trends is Sept. 26. The Kogod School of Business at American University invites members to a special panel presentation Sept. 26 on "Key Washington Growth Industries." This CEO Speaker Series event, presented with the support of the Board of Trade, will highlight the area's hottest job growth, recruiting challenges faced by key industry sectors, and future trends affecting the DC area labor market. More Info and RSVP
Looking for Qualified, Pre-Screened Employees for Hourly Wage Jobs? WORC can help! WORC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists Greater Washington’s diverse population in finding jobs that can lead to sustainable careers. We focus on staffing Customer Service/Retail, Driver/Delivery, Hospitality, Food Service, Healthcare, Construction, Building Maintenance/Repair, and entry-level Administrative positions. To find out how WORC can help staff your open positions, contact David Remick at (703) 769-3712.
