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About This Series

The Board of Trade regularly provides opportunities to participate in policy issues through intimate gatherings. These range from meetings with the region’s federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials, as well as with our internal policy team and/or lobbying partners. Presenting opportunity for the voice of the business communities to be heard on timely topics such as talent, transportation, technology, downtown revitalization, public safety, and more. Contact our Policy Team to set up a meeting, learn more about what activities Board of Trade is working on, and share synergies between our organizations.

Policy Convenings with Members

Examples of recent past convenings include policy talk and lunch with County Executive Alsobrooks (MD), meeting with Councilmember Pinto (DC), and meetings with our policy team and lobbyist on metro funding. Contact our Policy Team to get plugged in.

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Regional Policy Series

This series hosts conversations with policy leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia such as; DC Mayor, VA & MD Governor, VA & MD Senate Presidents, Regional Police Chiefs, Regional Attorney Generals, Labor Secretaries, Comptrollers, Commerce Secretaries, Lieutenant Governors, and more.

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Agenda Watch Series

Agenda Watch is not a traditional policy update. It’s a high-level dialogue with legal and policy experts from K&L Gates on how to lead through uncertainty, reduce risk, and advance your business objectives in a rapidly shifting environment.

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Thoughtful Discussions with Regional Leaders

This fall, we look forward to a thoughtful conversation between Congressman Don Beyer and George Mason University faculty member Jamil Jaffer on the impact of artificial intelligence technology on business.

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Member-Wide Legislative Updates

Receive monthly updates from our Policy & Advocacy Department on the latest policy news in the region and Board of Trade activities.

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Watch Past Recorded Policy Discussions

Visit our YouTube Channel to watch past conversations with Mayor Bowser, Attorneys General, forums, recorded testimonies, and more.

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Business Impacts Policy

Learn about more policy-driven programs and discussions we offer.

Potomac Conference

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Capital Region Transportation Forum

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Mayor Bowser addresses regional business leaders through engaging conversation

The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Regional Policy Leadership Series (RPLS) brought Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser together with the region’s business community for an intimate in-person conversation in the heart of the Central Business District to discuss regional issues.