Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
September 21, 2005
Walking Shoes Required: Join us for Wellness Campaign Kick Off on Sept. 27. Ninety-two member firms, representing more than 60,000 employees across the region, have signed up for Wellness Works, the Board of Trade’s fitness campaign. To kick off the six-week program, the Board of Trade will host a lunchtime walk on Sept. 27, gathering in Farragut Square Park at 11:45 a.m. Following the walk, a healthy lunch in the park will be served. For Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia employees: satellite walks are scheduled at this same time. To RSVP and for details, contact wellnessworks@bot.org. If your firm hasn’t already signed up for Wellness Works, please register online before Sept. 26th!
Lessons Learned From Katrina. The Board of Trade is redoubling efforts, following Hurricane Katrina, to assure that responses to any type of major emergency in Greater Washington are clearly coordinated on a regional basis. Since September 11, progress has been made on emergency preparedness and the Board of Trade is supporting a citizen education campaign. Learn how to prepare at www.makeaplan.org.
Push for Metro Funding Continues; Summit Scheduled October 3. Area business leaders continue to push for $2.4 billion in dedicated, long-term funding to enable Metro to purchase new trains and busses and to make critical capital improvements. Over the past few months, the Board of Trade has met with local, state and federal officials, as well as with business and environmental groups. On Oct. 3, a Metro Funding Summit, co-sponsored by the Board and open to members, will bring together political leaders to help chart a course for securing the required funding. More info
Oct. 6th Fall Business Classic: Enjoy a Fun, Autumn Evening Outdoors! There will be…an elegant buffet featuring lavish food and drinks, a Latin jazz band, fresh air flowing through a classy downtown plaza AND unlimited high-value networking. Don’t miss the Board of Trade’s Fall Business Classic, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9pm at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Register
Welcome to New Communications, Research Managers. Julie Upham joined the staff last week as Communications Manager for the Board of Trade and the Greater Washington Initiative (GWI), and Steven Pedigo joins this week as Research Manager for GWI. A native Virginian and graduate of The College of William and Mary, Julie can be reached at 202.857.5989 or JulieUpham@bot.org. Steven Pedigo, a native of Texas who holds a B.S. from the University of Texas, a M.A. from the University of Illinois, and a M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University, can be reached at 202. 857.5983 or StevenPedigo@bot.org.
Other News
“Reality Check” Report Available – A consensus about growth and development in Greater Washington is possible, according to a report released detailing the results of “Reality Check,” an urban planning program held earlier this year that was sponsored by ULI Washington and the Smart Growth Alliance. Download Report
2nd Annual Loudoun Economic Summit on Oct. 7 to Focus on Telework - Featuring leading edge technologies that would allow remote workers to engage in a virtual business environment, this year’s Loudoun Economic Summit will be held at the Lansdowne Conference Center. Details and registration
In the News
The Washington Post, September 19, 2005
The Washington Post, September 18, 2005
