Greater Washington Board of Trade | Leading the Local Business Community

A region where everyone can succeed

For 130 years, the Board of Trade has represented all industry sectors in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Pro-business and non-partisan, we use our tremendous convening power to drive smart, innovative solutions for inclusive economic growth and livability.

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News & Blogs

News, blog articles, and more from the Board of Trade's programs and members.

September 14, 2023|

Board of Trade Staff

Board of Trade joins WTOP for Small Business Septmember

What’s the current landscape for small businesses in our region? Our President & CEO, Jack McDougle, joined WTOP and the Prince George’s Chamber of

August 21, 2023|

Board of Trade Staff

Transurban and VDOT open Fredericksburg I-95 Express Lanes

New Board of Trade member, Transurban, community leaders, along with state and local officials in Northern Virginia, commemorated the opening of a new 10-mile

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Featured Programs

Here's what the Board of Trade is doing to engage our membership and Greater Washington business community.

Meaningful dialouge through Professional Roundtables

Here is a look at the multiple professional roundtables the Greater Washington Board of Trade offers its member organizations.

Regional Policy Leadership Series

Join us on Oct. 19th at 12 p.m. when labor officials from D.C., Virginia, and Maryland discuss workforce needs and employment opportunities in our region.

Our members

Large Corporations. Start-Ups. Universities. Non-Profits. Professional Associations. Our members span a range of sectors and industries across the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. As members, they enjoy year-round elevated networking and opportunities to develop their business and shape the region.

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WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH A BOARD OF TRADE MEMBERSHIP?

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Ridgewells has been a member of the Board of Trade for over 25 years. It is hands-down the best business organization that we belong to. Their networking opportunities are by far the most productive and rewarding.
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SUSAN LACZ

CEO | Ridgewells Catering

Oct 23, 2018

Accenture has been a member of the Board of Trade for decades because it is both reflective and forward looking, advances both business and community, and cares about helping both individual firms grow and the whole region thrive in the innovation economy of the 21st century.

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MARTY RODGERS

Managing Director-Metro DC & Health and Public Service-Southeast | Accenture

Oct 24, 2018

As a member for more than 36 years, we continue to enjoy and benefit from the dedication, innovation, and unwavering leadership the Board of Trade provides. It is the connective tissue in a town of leaders and continues to champion the potential of Greater Washington to overcome obstacles—now and into the future.

CARY HATCH

CEO and Brand Advocate | MDB Communications

Nov 7, 2018

I see great value in the breadth and scope of the Greater Washington Board of Trade member community. Organizations like mine, alongside businesses and government, bring diversity of perspective to address challenges and issues....

Amy Javaid

Executive Director - A Wider Circle

Jul 29, 2021

2022 Fall Business Classic

Upcoming Events

Sep 28

Board of Directors Meeting

800 17th St NW, 12th Floor

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Oct 19

Regional Policy Leadership Series: Regional Labor Secretaries, presented by First National Bank

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Oct 24

Regional Policy Leadership Series: Regional Senate Presidents presented by G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Publications

Get more in-depth information and perspective on the Board of Trade's vision for the region and our strategy for the years ahead.

2022-2026 Strategic Vision

This strategic plan outlines how the Board of Trade will drive inclusive economic growth and improve livability in the region while providing value to its corporate and nonprofit members.

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