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GWBOT 2026 September Newsletter
Greater Washington’s future depends on the systems that keep the region moving, from energy and mobility to housing, wor...
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Featured Programs & Events
Explore key programs that foster collaboration and growth.
2026 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
Shaping Transportation at 2026 Capital Region Transportation Forum
Fall Business Classic at New National Geographic Museum
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Upcoming Events
Oct.
06 2026
Election Watch Part 1 with K&L Gates
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Part 1 of the Election Watch Series offers a timely look at the federal election landscape following the primaries and examines how the upcoming midterm elections, shifting congressional dynamics, and […]
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07 2026
Regional Economic Outlook Roundtable in partnership with WTOP News
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Greater Washington’s business community is navigating a period of economic transition shaped by evolving investment trends, changing federal priorities, and shifting market conditions. As organizations look ahead, understanding the forces […]
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08 2026
Executive Lunch: Building for Growth in the Greater Washington Region in Partnership with CMI General Contractors
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics […]
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13 2026
2026 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
View photos from our 2025 Fall Business Classic Join Us for an Evening of Connection, Exploration, and Celebration at the Fall Business Classic The Fall Business Classic returns for another […]
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15 2026
Executive Lunch: The Current Priorities Shaping Greater Washington’s Competitiveness
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics […]
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20 2026
Executive Lunch: Closing the Last Mile Across Greater Washington in Partnership with United Airlines
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics […]
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04 2026
2026 Capital Region Transportation Forum
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Regional Leaders Convene to Shape the Future of Transportation The Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Greater Washington Partnership host the Capital Region Transportation Forum annually, bringing together leading […]
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20 2026
2026 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
View photos from our 2025 Annual Meeting Building the Capital Region’s Next Chapter A tradition since 1889, the Board of Trade Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente brings members together […]
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