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SUMMARY:Executive Assistant Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow executive assistants from across Greater Washington for an afternoon of networking\, conversation\, and shared learning. \nAs new technologies continue to reshape the workplace\, executive assistants are finding new ways to streamline scheduling\, communication\, and daily workflows while creating more time for the judgment\, discretion\, and relationship-building that define the role. This discussion will explore how executive assistants are using these tools in their day-to-day work\, share practical insights and best practices\, and offer an opportunity to learn from peers facing similar opportunities and challenges. \nThis is a members-only event. For more information\, please contact events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-assistant-appreciation-lunch-2/
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Rethinking Employee Support Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed\, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics impacting the business community. \nThis executive lunch examines what builds genuine employee support\, including leadership practices\, workload management\, and how organizations respond during difficult periods. Participants will discuss practical strategies for strengthening employee support systems that can be adapted across industries and company sizes. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-rethinking-employee-support-beyond-the-basics/
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Sustaining Your Organization's AI Advantage in partnership with Aureclar
DESCRIPTION:Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed\, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics impacting the business community. \nBuilding on our first executive lunch\, where regional leaders explored how AI can drive innovation and competitiveness\, this session shifts focus to the long game: how do organizations keep their AI advantage as the technology\, talent\, and best practices continue to evolve? Participants will discuss strategies for staying current without chasing every new tool\, building adaptable governance and skills frameworks\, and ensuring today’s AI investments continue paying off as the landscape shifts. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-sustaining-your-organizations-ai-advantage/
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SUMMARY:TD Morning Star Speaker Series: On the Field with Washington Spirit
DESCRIPTION:What does it take for a high-performing team to move with clarity\, trust\, and purpose? \nJoin the Greater Washington Board of Trade\, TD\, and the Washington Spirit for an exclusive leadership experience at the Spirit’s practice facility. Through an interactive conversation with Washington Spirit coaching staff and players\, attendees will explore how preparation\, communication\, technology\, and real-time decision-making come together to drive performance at the highest level. \nThe program will include an on-field activity that brings these principles to life\, offering participants a firsthand look at how individual roles align around a shared objective. \nThe lessons extend well beyond professional sports. Strong organizations succeed when every contributor understands their role\, adapts under pressure\, and works in sync with the broader team. Attendees will leave with practical insights into building trust\, strengthening culture\, and leading teams in which every contribution matters. \nConnect with fellow leaders through a distinctive morning of conversation\, experiential learning\, and behind-the-scenes access. \nRegister here today! \nPlease note: This event is exclusively for invited Greater Washington Board of Trade members.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/td-morning-star-speaker-series-on-the-field-with-washington-spirit/
LOCATION:Leesburg\, VA\, Leesburg\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T120000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Building Regional Resilience Through Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed\, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics impacting the business community. \nSmall and mid-sized businesses are essential to Greater Washington’s economic strength\, yet many face barriers to growth. As the region navigates shifting economic conditions and increased competition\, how can business leaders\, investors\, and policymakers better identify and support high-potential companies? Join fellow executives for a candid discussion on the partnerships and strategies needed to help these businesses scale\, create jobs\, and strengthen the region’s long-term competitiveness. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-building-regional-resilience-through-business-growth/
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SUMMARY:Regional Policy Leadership Series ft. Speaker of the Maryland House
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Policy Leadership Series connects Greater Washington’s business community with elected officials for candid conversations about the policies\, priorities\, and decisions shaping the Capital Region’s economic future. \nJoin us for a conversation with Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on the issues influencing Maryland’s business environment and the broader regional economy. The discussion will explore the state’s legislative and economic priorities\, including opportunities to strengthen competitiveness\, address affordability\, invest in critical infrastructure\, and support sustainable growth across Maryland and the Capital Region. \nThis program offers business leaders an opportunity to hear directly from one of Maryland’s most influential policymakers and gain insight into the decisions shaping the state’s future. \nAttendance is limited to support candid conversation and meaningful exchange.  \nThis program is by invitation only for Board of Trade members. For more information\, please contact events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/regional-policy-leadership-series-ft-md-speaker-of-the-house/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:GWBOT Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more than 135 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. \nAs part of our governance and by-laws\, the Board of Trade holds regular meetings with Officers and Board Members to review operational plans. This event is invitation only. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/gwbot-board-meeting-6/
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Identifying the Next Transit-Driven Growth Corridor in partnership with United Airlines
DESCRIPTION:Our executive meal series is about connecting with other business leaders in a relaxed\, intimate setting. Conversations are loosely facilitated by a Board of Trade member and address timely topics impacting the business community. \nTransportation access\, including rail\, road\, and airport connectivity\, has played a meaningful role in attracting major employers and driving growth in specific corridors across the region. This lunch asks attendees to identify which corridor is the best candidate for similar investment going forward\, based on where growth is likely to happen next. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-identifying-the-next-transit-driven-growth-corridor-in-partnership-with-united-airlines/
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SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Roundtable with Attorney General Brian Schwalb
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Washington Board of Trade is convening a closed-door roundtable with District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb\, bringing together senior regional executives for a candid\, off-the-record discussion on the legal\, regulatory\, and policy issues shaping the District’s business environment. This conversation will explore the Attorney General’s priorities\, consumer protection and public safety initiatives\, and opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors to support a strong and resilient regional economy. \nThe session will open with remarks from Board of Trade President & CEO Jack McDougle\, who will also moderate the conversation with Attorney General Brian Schwalb. Following the moderated discussion\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly during an audience Q&A. \nThis is a member only event. Please reach out to events@boardoftrade.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-leadership-roundtable-with-attorney-general-brian-schwalb/
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SUMMARY:Election Watch Part 1 with K&L Gates
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of the Election Watch Series offers a timely look at the federal election landscape following the primaries and examines how the upcoming midterm elections\, shifting congressional dynamics\, and election-year priorities may shape policymaking\, regulation\, and business conditions across the Greater Washington region. \nJoin legal and policy experts from K&L Gates for a discussion on what the current political environment means for business and how leaders can prepare for the policy changes ahead. \nTopics include: \n\nKey takeaways from the federal primaries\nCongressional outlook and legislative priorities\nElection-year policy and regulatory trends\nImpacts on the Greater Washington business community\n\nRegister here \nThis event is for Board of Trade members only. Questions? Email events@boardoftrade.org. \nThank you to K&L Gates for partnering with the Board of Trade on the Election Watch Series.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/election-watch-part-1-with-kl-gates/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T090000
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SUMMARY:Regional Economic Outlook Roundtable in partnership with WTOP News
DESCRIPTION:Greater Washington’s business community is navigating a period of economic transition shaped by evolving investment trends\, changing federal priorities\, and shifting market conditions. As organizations look ahead\, understanding the forces influencing the regional economy has never been more important. \nPresented in partnership with WTOP News\, this executive roundtable will feature insights from leading WTOP business reporters and executives\, who will provide perspectives on the economic trends\, policy developments\, and business decisions shaping Greater Washington. Their insights will provide valuable context for business leaders as they assess risks\, identify emerging opportunities\, and make informed strategic decisions in an evolving economic environment. \nThis is a members-only event. For more information\, please contact events@boardoftrade.org
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/regional-economic-outlook-roundtable-in-partnership-with-wtop-news/
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank
DESCRIPTION:View photos from our 2025 Fall Business Classic\n\nJoin Us for an Evening of Connection\, Exploration\, and Celebration at the Fall Business Classic\nThe Fall Business Classic returns for another unforgettable evening at the newly opened National Geographic Museum of Exploration in downtown Washington\, D.C. \nOne of the region’s premier networking traditions\, this annual gathering brings together hundreds of business\, government\, and civic leaders from across Greater Washington for an evening of meaningful connections\, great conversation\, and shared celebration. This year\, guests will have the opportunity to experience one of Washington’s newest cultural destinations while engaging with fellow leaders from across the region. \nJoin us for an evening of: \n• Exceptional food\, drinks\, and interactive museum experiences\n• Meaningful connections with leaders from across sectors and industries\n• Exclusive access to one of Washington’s newest cultural attractions\n• Opportunities to engage with stories\, ideas\, and innovations that inspire curiosity and discovery \nWhether you’re reconnecting with longtime colleagues or meeting new contacts\, the Fall Business Classic offers a distinctive setting to strengthen relationships and celebrate the people and organizations driving our region forward. \nJoin us as we celebrate the strength of Greater Washington’s business community and look ahead to what’s next for our Capital Region. \nRegistration\nThis event is reserved for Board of Trade member companies and their invited guests only. \nEach attendee must register individually using the appropriate link below. Each member receives a complimentary ticket\, addl tickets can be purchased. A formal confirmation email with event logistics will be sent by the GWBOT Events Team as the date approaches. Please add the event to your calendar after registering. \nClaim Complimentary Tickets\nPurchase Additional Tickets – $325 per ticket \nWhat to Know Before You Register\n• Each attendee must register individually.\n• Additional tickets may be purchased at the member rate.\n• Contact us to request the nonprofit rate or purchase multiple paid tickets in a single transaction.\n• Refunds for paid registrations are available up to five business days before the event.\n• Space is limited\, and early registration is encouraged.\nQuestions or special requests? Contact us at events@boardoftrade.org. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors!
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