Across the Board
Our biweekly Across the Board newsletter keeps you informed of Board of Trade activities. Members and non-members can subscribe.
November 15, 2006
Member News
2006 Annual Meeting Luncheon is Dec. 7.
Join colleagues and elected officials on Thursday, Dec.7 for the Board of Trade’s Annual Meeting luncheon. It's an opportunity for quality networking with 700+ execs, to celebrate the year's accomplishments, and learn about some exciting new initiatives for 2007. A networking reception will take place from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.; the luncheon and program will begin at 12:00 p.m. Thanks to Annual Meeting sponsors. Register
Thanks for Your Feedback!
Nearly 500 executives completed our recent member service survey. The feedback will be used to help us develop 2007 programs and enhance member communications. Watch for highlights of survey results in the next issue of Across the Board.
Small Businesses Take Home Big Awards.
Last week, the Board of Trade’s Small Business Network honored three outstanding member firms at its annual dinner. Craig Strent, APEX Home Loans, received the Most Engaged Small Business Award for his firm’s involvement in the Board of Trade’s mission to grow business. Rick Levine and Greg Diamond, Clovis, received the Most Expanded Company Award, recognizing the staffing firm’s 86% increase in revenues in 2006. Deric Mims, SunTrust Small Business Resource Center, received the Guiding Small Business Growth Award for advancing small business interests regionally and nationally. Special thanks to keynote speaker Warren Brown (left), Cake Love and Love Café, and SBN dinner sponsors. View Photos Questions?
Media Opportunity: Corporate Charity Column.
Washington Post Business Columnist Steven Pearlstein is developing his annual column on corporate charity in our region. He’s looking for examples of a significant, one-time effort or a deep, ongoing commitment that reached a new level in 2006. Email submissions to: pearlstein@washpost.com by Dec. 12. Include contact info and specifics (dollar amounts, numbers of people, etc.) Read 2005 column
Advocacy Matters
Post-Election, Board of Trade Congratulates New Local, State Leaders.
The Board of Trade offered congratulations to winners of state and local elections, and expressed confidence in being able to work with Governor-Elect O’Malley, Mayor-Elect Fenty, and other newly elected officials to strengthen the region’s business environment. More than 30 of the election winners were endorsed by the Board of Trade’s Maryland PAC. Read statement.
Upcoming Programs
Nov. 30 – Women Who Mean Business 2006, reception hosted by Washington Business Journal at Four Seasons Hotel in DC
Dec. 5 – Contracting Connections at EDS, breakfast program in Herndon, VA
Dec. 6 – Policy Series Leadership Breakfast featuring VA Sen. John Chichester, at Capital One in McLean, VA
Dec. 7 – 2006 Annual Meeting luncheon at Hilton Washington in DC
Dec. 13 – Haworth @six Networking Reception in DC
