The Greater Washington Board of Trade convenes committees to advance its agenda on pressing issues.

Transportation Committee

• Supports regional coordination to reduce roadway congestion.
• Helps secure dedicated funding for Metro’s maintenance and expansion.
• Works to fund new roads, bridges and transit systems and their ongoing maintenance.

Emergency Preparedness Committee

• Works with federal and local agencies to establish emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for Greater Washington.
• Develops programs and policies that integrate the private sector into regional emergency response planning.

Green Committee

• Explores how the region can leverage green policy and business practices to improve productivity, business growth and quality of life.
• Promotes sustainable business practices by working with federal, state and local governments.
• Utilizes research, education and best practices to raise awareness of Greater Washington’s green assets and business practices.
• Supports regional transit-oriented development and alternative transportation.
• Seeks to establish a regional greenhouse gas reduction target.

Workforce Committee

• Helps business attract and retain a qualified workforce.
• Identifies and promotes regional opportunities to attract and grow the workforce.
• Ensures a good quality of life for the region’s workforce.
• Identifies and promotes best practices.