Across the Board

Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.

November 3 , 2005

Board of Trade Releases Virginia Legislative Agenda. In time for Virginia’s new leadership to consider following the Nov. 8 elections, the Board of Trade’s Executive Committee approved a detailed legislative agenda Tuesday. The agenda outlines the organization’s positions on key priorities including transportation, tax reform, higher education, and health care.  Review agenda  Read press release

Transportation Planning Board Funds Priority Projects.  With strong Board of Trade support, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board voted recently to provide $2 million to fund CapCom, a new regional system requiring the coordination of information on traffic incidents and road construction, to help reduce traffic congestion and clear stoppages. Other priorities included in the TPB’s long-range transportation plan include: the InterCounty Connector, Rail to Tysons and Dulles, and study of the Virginia portion of the proposed “Techway.” Details

Wellness Works Fitness Campaign Gears Up for Finale. Congrats to the 2,100 active employees from 104 companies participating in the Board of Trade’s Wellness Works program! All members are invited to celebrate the success of this first-year program at a finale event on Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m. at The Sports Club/LA in DC. There will be free dance lessons, massage, basketball and more. RSVP

Have You Selected Your Membership Tier? All members have received information about the Board of Trade’s all-new, value-based membership packages for 2006. Featuring six tiers of benefits, the new packages can help members connect with peers and gain visibility for their companies in easy, effective ways. If you haven’t yet selected the tier for you, now’s the time! Learn more  Questions?

New Publication Highlights Region’s Bioscience Industry. Interested in learning more about a growing sector of the region’s economy that currently employs 23,000 people? Check out the Greater Washington Initiative’s newest publication highlighting Greater Washington’s bioscience resources, new and upcoming facilities, and largest bioscience companies. Download brochure  Request hard copy   More about GWI 

A Full Plate of Events: Register Now for these Upcoming Programs!

• Nov.   9 -  Small Business Network Dinner featuring keynote speaker, Sheila Johnson            

• Nov. 10 -  At Six networking reception at the Embassy of Australia

• Nov. 15 -  Brand for Breakfast program on “Message Making and Market Research”

• Nov. 29 -  Junior Achievement’s Washington Business Hall of Fame Dinner

• Dec. 8   -  Board of Trade Annual Meeting Luncheon

Bring Your Own Food: Pitch in for the Capital Area Foodbank. Join the Greater Washington Collaborative’s staff this year for our annual food drive. If you’re headed to a meeting at the Board of Trade or a collaborative partner between Nov. 7 and Dec. 2, simply bring along a contribution of non-perishable food for the box at our Reception Desk. All items will be delivered to needy families in our community. Questions?

What’s New? Spread the Word about Your Firm on www.bot.org. Did you know that all members may post their company news and events at www.bot.org?  To promote your firm’s hot news – or to read about what others are up to – check out the Member News & Events section of the Board of Trade’s site.

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