Potomac Conference
Potomac Conference 2007
The 2007 Potomac Conference convened area business, nonprofit, and government executives to discuss enhancing Greater Washington’s competitive advantage through environmental stewardship. The Conference addressed how the region can leverage green policy and business practice to improve productivity, business growth, and quality of life.
For information about Board of Trade member firms that have already undertaken green initiaives, click here.
Read further information about the 2007Conference or contact Rachel Silberman at 202.857.5970.
Background
The Potomac Conference is a CEO-level leadership forum that brings together public, private and non-profit executives to focus their expertise and influence on improving the region’s economic health and quality of life.
The Greater Washington Board of Trade has long led efforts to develop innovative approaches to resolving regional issues. From transportation and federal funding for the District, to creating the Airports Authority and building the Beltway, the Board of Trade has been recognized as a leading and effective advocate for making the region a better place to live and work.
In May 1992, the Board of Trade convened 50 regional leaders at a two-day retreat to discuss Greater Washington’s future. The retreat’s goal was to articulate a vision for the region, and build a better sense of trust and understanding among the region’s leadership. And thus was born the Potomac Conference.
The Potomac Conference has evolved from a forum for creative dialogue to an advocate for cooperative regional improvement. Over the years, it has helped create a number of initiatives to improve the Greater Washington region.
Recent Potomac Conference Topics
- Regional Growth and Development – 2006
- Health Care – 2004
- Technology Commercialization – 2003
