About Us

Your Regional Leader for Public, Private & Civic Engagement

Greater Washington is a dynamic and complex region with a quick-moving and always-evolving business environment. The Board of Trade, founded in 1889, is the region’s premier non-partisan business organization representing industry, nonprofits, universities and government agencies in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We focus on inclusive economic growth, improving the business climate and enhancing the region’s economic competitiveness.

For Our Members, The Board of Trade is…

  • A policy voice that represents business at the city, regional, state, and federal levels.
  • A convener and coalition-builder around issues we all care about, from transportation to talent to the business environment.
  • A platform for leadership and organizational benefit, providing regional insights and all the tools businesses need to grow, from high-quality networking and best-of class practices to proprietary business content.
  • A community partner and champion for projects, initiatives, and people who make our region globally competitive and a great place to live and work

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Our Past

The Board of Trade was founded in 1889 by a group of ambitious professionals with a vision to make the nation’s capital an exemplary place to live and do business. In the 130+ years since, the Board of Trade has been behind many of the region’s biggest milestones.

Read more about our history here

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Every week, the Board of Trade adds new events to its calendar, publishes articles and event recordings on its blog, and takes various actions to advance its mission to drive civic improvements and inclusive economic growth in our region. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates on these activities once or twice per week, on average.

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