Across the Board
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October 18, 2007
Maryland Governor O’Malley Calls for a Special Session to Address Budget Deficit. On Monday, MD Gov. Martin O’Malley called on members of the general assembly for a special session starting Oct. 29. The session will address the $1.7 billion budget deficit that may require raising sales, corporate, tobacco and vehicle titling taxes, and overhauling the state’s income tax. Additionally, the Governor is receptive to a referendum on recapturing slot-machine revenues. Gov. O’Malley’s proposal would also generate nearly $400 million in new transportation funding. Questions?
BP Solar's Lee Edwards to Address 2007 Potomac Conference. Lee Edwards, President and CEO of Frederick-based BP Solar, will discuss the future of alternative energy in Greater Washington at the upcoming Potomac Conference, scheduled Oct. 29-30. The invite-only, CEO-level conference will also welcome VA Gov. Tim Kaine, MD Gov. Martin O’Malley and DC Mayor Adrian Fenty who will discuss their “green” vision for the region, as well as opportunities for collaboration across jurisdictions. More info
Washingtonian Magazine and Board of Trade Salute Great Places to Work. At a luncheon today , Washingtonian Magazine and the Greater Washington Board of Trade honored the organizations designated as “Great Places to Work” - a coveted prize among the region’s most employee-friendly companies. Keynote speaker, Paul S. Speranza, Jr., U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chairman and senior executive for Wegmans Food Markets, discussed what it takes to be a great place to work.
Area Business Groups Commission Transportation Study. Roadway congestion in the Baltimore-Washington, DC region costs Maryland more than $3 billion per year -- $1 billion in the Baltimore area and more than $2 billion in the DC area, according to findings of a Texas Transportation Institute commissioned by the Greater Baltimore Committee, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The cost of congestion in Maryland has increased almost 1,200% since 1982. The Board of Trade supports a minimum annual increase of $600 million in new funding as a start in order to address the construction of deferred road and rail projects. Currently the state’s critical transportation needs total $40 billion over the next 20 years. Read Press Release Download Report
2007 Fall Business Classic Delivers High Quality Networking. The 2007 Fall Business Classic, held Oct. 4 in the Atrium of the World Bank, proved once again to be the premier fall business event for the Greater Washington business community. More than 600 members and guests welcomed the fall season surrounded by the beauty and power of the World Bank Headquarters. View photos>>
2007 Mid-Atlantic Bio in Bethesda, MD. The Greater Washington Initiative is an Allied Organization of this year’s Mid-Atlantic Bio conference at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Join bioscience executives, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs Oct. 24-26 for the only regional event to combine components of industry and investor conferences under one roof. Keynotes include: Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas Cech, AstraZeneca CEO David Brennen, and Biogen Idec CEO Jim Mullen. More info
Other News
Business Hall of Fame Dinner is Nov. 27. Join the Board of Trade, Junior Achievement and The Washingtonian for the 2007 Washington Business Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony on Nov. 27. To discover which legendary Washington area business leaders are being honored this year, and to purchase your table, visit www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
