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.
Policy & Advocacy Statements
Transportation
Talent
Technology
Economic Sustainability
Health & Wellness
Math That Works
See how strong math education expands opportunity for students—and strengthens the DMV’s talent pipeline and economy. A series from the Greater Washington Board of Trade and WTOP, in partnership with the Collaborative for Student Success. 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 build tomorrow’s workforce in the region.
Partner Coalitions
The Board of Trade actively collaborates with a range of regional coalitions to advance policies that promote economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity. These cross-sector partnerships help align the business community around shared priorities and ensure our voice is reflected in policymaking at every level.
The list below highlights several of the coalitions we engage with regularly:
- Commuter Connections
- DMVMoves
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee
- Maryland Tech Council
- MD5G Partnership
- Northern Virginia Regional Commission- Community/Military Partnership
- Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance (NVTA)
- Regional Forward Coalition
- Regional Incident Communication and Coordination System
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.
