Policy & Advocacy Statements
Advocating for the Greater Washington region allows us to engage public officials through testimonies, policy letters, and other communications that amplify our voice and influence on key regional issues. Explore our latest policy statements and advocacy actions.
Where We’re Focused
Explore how business leadership is driving real solutions to the region’s most complex challenges. From infrastructure and innovation to workforce and governance, these priorities reflect what’s needed to strengthen Greater Washington’s economic competitiveness and inclusive growth.
Energy & Sustainability
Balancing rising energy demand with sustainability and reliability is key to strengthening the DMV’s infrastructure and regional economic resilience. The region must modernize and diversify energy resources.
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Mobility
Transportation should be safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient for all. Through our work we’re bringing communities and leaders together to tackle the region’s most pressing transportation challenges.
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Business Growth
Better aligning our region’s diverse assets will unlock our potential and ensure no one is left behind. By working together to eliminate the socio-economic divide and creating long-term economic health and stability.
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Talent
The future of work and talent will shape the business world over the next decade, raising critical questions about inclusiveness, organizational management, workforce readiness, and how employers attract talent.
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Technology
As digital transformations continue to accelerate, technologies such as 5G, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, big data, crypto, automation and more will change personal and work lives of regional professionals.
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Health & Wellness
As awareness of the interconnectedness between health, productivity, and overall well-being continues to grow, companies are increasingly recognizing the imperative to prioritize the health and well-being of their employees.
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Math That Works
See how strong math education expands students’ opportunities! ‘Math That Works’ series from the Board of Trade and WTOP, in partnership with the Collaborative for Student Success, where regional leaders, educators, and business voices examine what’s working, what’s next, and how classroom skills power real-world growth. Each episode connects student success to building tomorrow’s workforce in the region.
Partnerships
The Board of Trade advances its work through strong, cross-sector partnerships with regional coalitions committed to economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity. By working alongside business leaders, civic organizations, and public-sector partners, we help align shared priorities, coordinate advocacy, and elevate the region’s collective voice in policymaking at every level.
The list below highlights several partnerships we have in the region:
Commuter Connections DMVMoves DMVMonitor
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Maryland Tech Council MD5G Partnership
Northern Virginia Regional Commission Northern Virginia Tech Council Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
Regional Forward Coalition Regional Incident Communication & Coordination System Talent Capital AI
How We Work
The Board of Trade brings together all the right pieces to address critical opportunities and meet the challenges in our region by:
- Enhanced Scanning of Critical Trends and sharing of best practices to prepare our members and regional leaders to make better decisions.
- Increased Advocacy & Policy Work to promote business and improve operating conditions for our members and the region with a focus on Talent, Transportation, Technology, Economic Sustainability, and Health & Wellness.
- Elevating the Business Climate to increase the value of companies, drive business results, enhance the positive impact of business, and address key issues from climate change to racial inclusion.
