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SUMMARY:Executive Assistant Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Executive assistants play a vital role in keeping organizations running smoothly. Our Executive Assistant Appreciation Lunch offers a relaxed and welcoming setting for assistants from across the region to connect\, share experiences\, and be celebrated for their invaluable contributions. \nBy bringing together professionals from diverse industries\, the lunch fosters peer networking and highlights the essential role executive assistants play in supporting leadership and organizational success. \nThis event is reserved for Board of Trade members only. Please reach out to events@boardoftrade.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-assistant-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:GWBOT Officer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFor 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. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/gwbot-officer-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: What’s Top of Mind for Greater Washington’s Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs leaders return from summer and head into a busy fall season\, this conversation is an opportunity to share what’s most pressing for your organization over the next three months. From challenges you’re navigating to opportunities on the horizon\, your perspectives will help shape a clearer picture of the region’s momentum.  \n\nDiscussion will touch on: \n\nPriorities shaping business decisions this fall \nTrends and developments leaders are tracking \nPractical ideas to keep Greater Washington competitive \n\n\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-whats-top-of-mind-for-greater-washingtons-competitiveness/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:GWBOT Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFor 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. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/gwbot-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250822T171523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T143620Z
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SUMMARY:TD Bank Morning Star Series: The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year’s TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series is designed to elevate leadership through human connection. Inspired by TD Bank’s Unexpectedly Human campaign\, the series blends experiential learning in dynamic settings\, equipping professionals with practical tools to strengthen leadership agility\, emotional intelligence\, and communication. \nOur third session will be held at the O Museum\, a venue of hidden doors and eclectic artifacts that sets the stage for an immersive experience. A guided scavenger hunt will turn the museum into a framework for networking—helping participants practice how to spark conversations\, share professional stories\, and form authentic connections. \nBy building connections through shared experience\, participants will leave with new relationships and practical strategies to make future networking more dynamic\, using their surroundings as tools for stronger\, more meaningful engagement. \nSpecial thanks to TD Bank for sponsoring this series for the past 18 years and to the O Museum for hosting this unique session. \n  \nThis is the final 2025 installment in a three-part series. To learn more about the previous sessions\, please see below:  \nLeadership Decision-Making Through Culinary Teamwork\nJune 26\, 2025 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm\n\n \nExperience leadership in action through a fast-paced\, high-stakes culinary challenge. This hands-on session emphasizes collaboration\, problem-solving\, and adaptability—mirroring the decision-making pressures executives face daily. Participants will refine their ability to lead under pressure\, delegate effectively\, and drive results through strategic teamwork. Limited seating is available.  \n\nView Recap\n\n\n\nStrategic Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Workshop\nApril 23\, 2025 – 8:30am – 10:00am\n\n \nDevelop the emotional intelligence (EQ) needed to navigate complex business environments and lead high-performing teams. Through a structured assessment and interactive discussion led by Dr. Irvine Nugent\, participants will enhance their self-awareness\, adaptability\, and decision-making skills—essential for influencing stakeholders and fostering organizational resilience. \n\nView Recap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!\n\nSeries Sponsor\n \n  \nHost Sponsor\n \n  \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n 
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/td-bank-morning-star-series-the-power-of-storytelling-in-leadership/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Values-Based Leadership in a Culture of Fear in partnership with Washington National Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nLed by Dean Randy Hollerith of Washington National Cathedral\, this conversation will explore how leaders across Washington\, DC can collaborate to lead with integrity in anxious and uncertain times\, including:  \n\nThe role of cross-sector collaboration and shared purpose in advancing regional and national progress \n\n\nHow business and civic leaders can foster respect\, civility\, and constructive engagement amid polarization \n\n\nWays businesses can model and scale values that strengthen both economic vitality and social cohesion \n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \n  \nThank you to the Washington National Cathedral for making this event possible! \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-values-based-leadership-in-a-culture-of-fear/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T100000
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SUMMARY:Executive Breakfast: Federal Policy Briefing in partnership with EY
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nKey federal policies are shaping the Capital Region\, with the next six months bringing critical deadlines and decisions. This session offers a concise\, tactical briefing on what’s in motion and what it means for our region. John Hallmark\, EY’s U.S. Political & Legislative Leader\, will share timely updates on:  \n\nThe September 30 budget deadline and other imminent federal policy developments \n\n\nImplications for the region’s economy\, workforce\, and operations \n\n\nWhat these policies could mean for our region in the near term  \n\nTo preserve the interactive nature of the discussion\, participation will be limited. We encourage early registration to ensure your place at the table.   \nThis event is exclusively for Board of Trade executive members and invited guests. Please email events@boardoftrade.org with any questions. \nThank you to EY for making this conversation possible! \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-breakfast-federal-policy-briefing/
LOCATION:Tysons VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Cybersecurity and AI – Fueling Regional Growth Through Innovation\, Talent\, and Resilience in partnership with Deloitte
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs the DC region solidifies its position as a national technology and cyber hub\, this conversation led by Emily Mossburg\, Deloitte’s Global Cyber Leader\, will explore:   \n\nHow cybersecurity is powering job creation\, investment\, and innovation and how AI is further fueling this\n\n\nPublic-private collaboration in building a strong tech talent pipeline\n\n\nPositioning the region for long-term economic competitiveness and resilience\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \n  \nThank you to Deloitte for making this conversation possible! \n  \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-cybersecurity-regional-growth/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Shaping the Capital Region’s Talent Advantage
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nShifting demographics\, evolving skills demands\, and intensifying competition for talent are reshaping the workforce landscape across Greater Washington. Employers are being challenged to rethink what it takes to attract\, develop\, and retain people in this new environment. This lunch will bring leaders together to explore: \n\nThe most pressing workforce challenges employers face today\nHow AI\, automation\, and digital transformation are redefining talent needs and strategies\nOpportunities to strengthen collaboration across sectors to secure the region’s long-term competitiveness\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-shaping-the-capital-regions-talent-advantage/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T210000
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank
DESCRIPTION:  \nView photos from our 2024 Fall Business Classic \n\nJoin us for one of the region’s most enduring and well-loved business traditions: the Fall Business Classic.\n\nThis year’s gathering takes place at Signal House\, a stunning rooftop venue in the heart of Union Market—one of D.C.’s most vibrant and fast-evolving neighborhoods. With its creative energy\, entrepreneurial spirit\, and rich cultural mix\, Union Market is a powerful symbol of the region’s continued transformation. \nFor years\, this standout event has brought together hundreds of business\, government\, and civic leaders. Join us this year for an evening of: \n\nFood\, drinks\, and rooftop activities in a dynamic setting\nNew connections across sectors and industries\nA chance to experience the Union Market neighborhood’s innovation and vitality firsthand\n\nCelebrate progress\, strengthen your network\, and be part of a tradition that continues to capture the energy of Greater Washington’s business community. \nRegistration:\n\n\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. 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. \n\nClaim Complimentary Tickets  – available based on your membership level\nPurchase Additional Tickets – $325 per ticket\n\nMembership Levels & Complimentary Ticket(s)\nEmerging Business Leader  – purchase tickets\nBusiness Leader – 2 tickets\nCorporate Council – 3 tickets\nLeadership Council – 5 tickets\nExecutive Council – 7 tickets\nChairman’s Council – 10 tickets\n\n \nWhat to Know Before You Register:\n\nComplimentary tickets are based on your organization’s membership level and are intended for employees or invited guests.\nEach attendee must register individually to secure their spot.\nNeed more tickets? Additional seats can be purchased at the member rate.\nContact us to request the nonprofit rate or purchase multiple paid tickets in a single transaction.\nIf your plans change\, we’re happy to issue a refund for paid tickets—just let us know at least 5 business days before the event.\nSpace is limited and this event tends to fill quickly\, so early registration is encouraged.\n\nQuestions or special requests? Contact us at events@boardoftrade.org. \n  \n\n \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!\n\n\n\nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\nTD Bank Morning Star Series: The Power of Storytelling in Leadership \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/2025-fall-business-classic/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: The Next Wave of Business Evolution
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nGreater Washington is at an inflection point. Long-standing businesses are changing hands\, the federal workforce is in transition\, and a new generation of startups and scale-ups is taking root. Together\, these shifts raise important questions about how capital\, talent\, and leadership circulate across the region. \nThis session will invite dialogue on: \n\nHow workforce transitions\, particularly from the federal sector\, may influence new business formation\nHow ownership changes and new ventures are reshaping the regional business landscape\nCapital and partnership models that can keep innovation and decision-making rooted locally\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-the-power-of-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T113000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation: 2025 Hunger Report
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for Coffee & Conversation\, where members engage in interactive\, peer-to-peer discussions on timely topics impacting the business community. These conversations play a vital role in shaping programs and policies that drive the region’s economic resilience\, workforce development\, transportation systems\, technological progress\, and overall health and wellness. \nAs federal policy shifts ripple through Greater Washington\, new data will reveal how food insecurity is evolving — and what it means for our workforce\, talent pipeline\, and economic development.  \nOn October 16th\, hear from Radha Muthiah\, President & CEO\, Capital Area Food Bank\, on the newest findings from the 2025 Hunger Report. The report will demonstrate how food insecurity is changing across our region and its implications for families\, students\, and workers. Together we’ll explore what the data means for workforce readiness\, student achievement\, and long-term competitiveness — and how the business community can play a role in building a stronger\, more equitable economy.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nKey takeaways from the newest data in the 2025 Hunger Report — and what’s shifted since last year.\n\n\nReal-world connections between hunger\, education\, workforce readiness\, and economic growth.\n\n\nHow business leaders can collaborate with nonprofits and policymakers to address root causes and support community resilience. \n\nFood insecurity is not only a community issue — it is a business issue. Understanding its impact is essential for leaders committed to strengthening our region’s future.  \n  \nWhy This Conversation Matters to Business Leaders \nAcross all sectors\, food insecurity is no longer just a social issue — it’s an economic signal.\nThe 2025 Hunger Report reveals both strain and opportunity in our regional workforce system. Business leaders have the reach\, resources\, and influence to close the gap between potential and participation. \nFor employers and investors: \n\nStrengthen talent pipelines by connecting workforce programs to real hiring demand.\nReduce turnover and vacancy costs by supporting community stability and workforce readiness.\nPosition your company as a regional leader in inclusive growth and competitiveness.\n\nFor developers and infrastructure leaders: \n\nAlign new investments with workforce accessibility and community vitality.\nHelp shape mixed-use\, mixed-income\, and transportation-linked ecosystems that attract employers and talent alike.\n\nFor financial institutions and service providers: \n\nExpand community investment portfolios through data-backed\, scalable initiatives that show measurable ROI.\nPartner with nonprofits and training organizations to finance upskilling and employment pathways.\n\nFor healthcare and wellness organizations: \n\nAddress the social determinants of health that drive costs and inequities.\nSupport programs that improve both community well-being and workforce reliability.\n\nFor technology and professional services firms: \n\nBring data\, analytics\, and innovation capacity to modernize regional workforce systems.\nHelp design cross-sector platforms that improve coordination\, transparency\, and impact measurement.\n\nBottom line: \nThis isn’t about need — it’s about strategy\, systems\, and shared regional economic stability.\nThe business community has the power to turn insight into action — connecting potential workers to opportunity and building a more resilient Capital Region. \n  \nThis event is for Board of Trade members only. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/coffee-conversation-2025-hunger-report-with-capital-area-food-bank/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T103000
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SUMMARY:Executive Roundtable with Tom Barkin
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Board of Trade is pleased to welcome back Tom Barkin\, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\, for our Fall Executive Roundtable.  \nAs Greater Washington navigates federal budget uncertainty\, housing affordability challenges\, and evolving workforce dynamics\, business leaders need clear perspective on the economic forces at play. Tom will share the Federal Reserve’s outlook and engage with members on how these dynamics intersect with our region’s competitiveness.  \nThis event will feature a conversational roundtable. Members will have the chance to exchange views directly with one of the Federal Reserve’s most influential voices\, moving beyond headlines to discuss on-the-ground business conditions and the broader economic outlook. \nTo preserve the interactive nature of the discussion\, participation will be limited. We encourage early registration to ensure your place at the table. \nThis event is for Board of Trade executive members and invited guests. Please email events@boardoftrade.org with any questions. \n  \nThank you to Akin for hosting this conversation!   \n \n\n  \nExplore insights from our spring session below: \nExecutive Leadership Roundtable Recap: Leaders Respond to a Changing Economy\n\n \nOn May 9 at our Downtown D.C. office\, the Greater Washington Board of Trade convened a candid Executive Leadership Roundtable with Tom Barkin\, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This session brought together senior executives from across the region for an exchange on national economic trends\, regional business conditions\, and the future of our workforce and markets. \n\nView Recap\n\n\nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n\n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank \n \n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/roundtable-executive-leadership-with-tom-barkin-3/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Moving People\, Powering Growth in partnership with United Airlines
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs Greater Washington continues to grow\, transportation and connectivity remain at the heart of how our region evolves—shaping where people live and work\, how businesses compete\, and how opportunities are shared across communities. \nThis discussion will examine: \n\nHow mobility continues to influence regional growth and competitiveness\nGreater Washington’s role as a hub connecting people\, business\, and opportunity\nWith D.C. now ranked the most congested metro in the nation\, how we can turn this challenge into solutions that sustain competitiveness and quality of life\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-the-region-in-motion-in-partnership-with-united-airlines/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Reimagining CSR & Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships with Melwood
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is undergoing a transformation—moving beyond one-time donations and sponsorships toward deeper\, more strategic partnerships between businesses and nonprofits. Today\, companies are rethinking their approach to CSR by aligning with organizations in ways that create measurable impact\, shared value\, and stronger outcomes for communities. Led by Larysa Kautz\, President & CEO of Melwood\, this discussion will bring together business and nonprofit leaders to reflect on where CSR is headed and how collaboration can evolve. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nThe current state of CSR and where it’s heading\nHow businesses are engaging with nonprofits in new\, more strategic ways\nOpportunities to align impact\, not just investment\n\n  \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-reimagining-csr-corporate-nonprofit-partnerships-with-melwood/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T133000
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: State Leadership and Regional Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs Virginia’s political landscape takes shape\, business and civic leaders are watching closely to understand what’s next for the region. This discussion will explore how the election outcome could influence economic growth priorities\, business climate\, and regional policy alignment – and what it means for competitiveness and collaboration across DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-state-leadership-and-regional-competitiveness/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250110T155347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T170538Z
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SUMMARY:GWBOT Officers & Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFor 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. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Fall Business Classic presented by Atlantic Union Bank
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/gwbot-officer-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250908T180045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T164933Z
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SUMMARY:Agenda Watch 2025 with K&L Gates
DESCRIPTION:  \nFederal decisions are reshaping the economic landscape at a pace that demands both adaptability and foresight. From budget priorities to workforce shifts\, D.C. governance changes\, and the rapid growth of the digital economy\, national policymaking is shaping the Capital Region’s long-term competitiveness. \nIn the second installment of Agenda Watch 2025\, experts from K&L Gates will connect these national shifts to the realities facing regional leaders. \nTopics will include: \n\nHow organizations can prepare and navigate volatility\nHow governance changes may affect business confidence\nWhere investments in technology\, infrastructure\, energy\, and transit could spark new opportunities\nBuilding resilience to advance the Capital Region’s long-term competitiveness\n\nThis is a moment for leaders to zoom out from the churn of daily updates and engage with the bigger picture. Participants will leave with a deeper sense of the dynamics shaping the region and insights on how to lead with steadiness in uncertain times. \nThis event is reserved for Board of Trade members. Please email events@boardoftrade.org with any questions. \n  \nThank you to K&L Gates for making this convening possible. \n \n  \nExplore insights from our spring session below: \nAgenda Watch: Leading Through the First 100 Days\n\n \nThe first 100 days of a presidential administration are typically seen as a critical window for shaping priorities and building momentum. But as we heard in our latest Agenda Watch session – hosted in partnership with K&L Gates – this administration isn’t waiting around. The pace is so rapid\, you can barely compute the first 100 hours\, let alone the first 100 days.  \n\nView Recap\n\n\nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/agenda-watch-washington-at-a-crossroads-with-kl-gates/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251023T182512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T165250Z
UID:54819-1763035200-1763040600@www.bot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Energy\, Infrastructure\, and Growth
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs energy demand rises and infrastructure ages\, the region faces pivotal choices that will shape its long-term competitiveness. This discussion will examine how collaboration\, innovation\, and investment can strengthen the grid\, support sustainability goals\, and power Greater Washington’s next wave of growth. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-energy-infrastructure-and-growth/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251023T180037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T164516Z
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SUMMARY:State of Maryland Economy with Governor Wes Moore presented by MGM National Harbor
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Greater Washington Board of Trade in partnership with MGM National Harbor for a special conversation with Governor Wes Moore on Maryland’s economic outlook\, priorities\, and vision for inclusive growth. As the Moore–Miller Administration continues advancing its agenda to make Maryland more competitive\, equitable\, and sustainable\, this discussion will explore how strategic investments in infrastructure\, workforce development\, and innovation are shaping the state’s future. \nGovernor Moore will share insights on his key priorities—from growing jobs and attracting investment to fostering collaboration across the public and private sectors—to ensure all Marylanders have access to opportunity. \nAgenda:\n2:30 PM – Registration & Networking\n3:00 PM – Program with Governor Moore\n3:45 PM – Closing Remarks \nThis event is reserved for Board of Trade members and invited guests. Please email us at events@boardoftrade.org if you have any questions. \n  \nThank you to MGM National Harbor for making this event possible. \n \n  \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/state-of-maryland-economy-with-governor-wes-moore-presented-by-mgm-national-harbor/
LOCATION:Oxon Hill\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251023T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T165007Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Transportation and Regional Connectivity in partnership with United Airlines
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nEfficient mobility is central to the region’s competitiveness and quality of life. This discussion will explore how transportation and infrastructure investments can improve workforce access\, enable business growth\, and enhance Greater Washington’s long-term economic vitality. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-transportation-and-regional-connectivity-in-partnership-with-united-airlines/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250514T211154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T221104Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente
DESCRIPTION:View photos from our 2024 Annual Meeting\n\nPowering the Capital Region’s Next Economy\nA tradition since 1889\, the Board of Trade Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente  brings members together to celebrate achievements and shape our strategic vision for the year ahead. This year\, we’ll look at how the Capital Region competes as an innovation-led economy. The edge will come from aligning talent\, capital\, customers\, brand\, and energy—and we’ll examine where those forces accelerate or constrain growth\, plus what senior leaders can do now to keep projects on schedule and investment flowing. \nThis is a must-attend member event with industry leaders and valuable networking. \nBrief Agenda:\n\n8:30 AM: Registration & Networking\n9:00 AM: Welcome & Remarks\n9:30 AM: Breakfast Served \n10:00 AM: Keynote Address; Steven Goldbach\, Principal\, Sustainability leader\, Deloitte US & Co-Author of Hone: How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift \n10:30 AM: Board of Trade Business and Work in 2025 & Looking Ahead to 2026\n11:00 AM: Event Concludes \n\n  \nRegistration:\n\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. 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. \n\nClaim Complimentary Tickets  – available based on your membership level\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Additional Tickets – $275 per ticket\n\nMembership Levels & Complimentary Ticket(s)\nMember – 1 ticket\nBusiness Level – 1 ticket\nCorporate Council – 2 tickets\nLeadership Council – 2 tickets\nExecutive Council – 5 tickets\nChairman’s Council – Premium Table of 10\n\n \nWhat to Know Before You Register:\n\nComplimentary tickets are based on your organization’s membership level and are intended for employees or invited guests.\nEach attendee must register individually to secure their spot.\nNeed more tickets? Additional seats can be purchased at the member rate.\nContact us to request the nonprofit rate or purchase multiple paid tickets in a single transaction.\nIf your plans change\, we’re happy to issue a refund for paid tickets—just let us know at least 21 business days before the event.\nSpace is limited and this event tends to fill quickly\, so early registration is encouraged.\n\nQuestions or special requests? Contact us at events@boardoftrade.org. \n  \n\nSee highlights from last our 2024 Annual Meeting (Including a speech from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore)\nBoard of Trade hosts 135th Annual Meeting\, highlighting successes and future goals \n \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/2025-annual-meeting-presented-by-kaiser-permanente/
LOCATION:Tysons VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251104T163626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190803Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Designing a Future Ready Transit and Mobility Network\nThe Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Greater Washington Partnership host the Capital Region Transportation Forum annually\, bringing together leading minds to examine the region’s transportation challenges and opportunities.  \nWith national attention on autonomous vehicles\, electrified fleets\, and smart corridors\, this year’s forum will convene leading voices from business\, government\, and technology to explore how emerging innovations are reshaping infrastructure\, policy\, and the regional economy. Additionally\, hear from Randy Clarke\, General Manager and CEO of WMATA\, on the current state of our region’s Metro system\, as well as concluding updates from the DMV Moves Task Force\, which made its final recommendations earlier this fall.  \n  \n\nRegistration:\nThis event is open to the public.  \n\n\nEach attendee must register individually using the link below. 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. \n\nRegister Here\n\nQuestions or special requests? Contact us at events@boardoftrade.org. \n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/2025-capital-region-transportation-forum/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250908T180821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T215625Z
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SUMMARY:Salon Reception at the Virginia Mae Center
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Board of Trade’s salon series brings executives together for high-level networking in distinctive settings that showcase the vibrancy of our region. This December\, we gather at the Virginia Mae Center\, the newly renovated retreat and conference center located at the Washington National Cathedral. \nLong known as a place of quiet reflection and gracious hospitality\, the Virginia Mae Center has been thoughtfully restored as a modern space for convening\, collaboration\, and exchange. Its renovation is both a preservation of history and a sign of Greater Washington’s economic vitality. \nAmid seasonal bites and beverages\, guests will tour the revitalized venue and connect with peers in a setting designed to spark fresh relationships\, new ideas\, and meaningful conversation. Come close out the year with warmth\, reflection\, and a shared commitment to a thriving region. \nThis event is exclusively for Board of Trade executive members and invited guests. Please email events@boardoftrade.org with any questions. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! \n \n\nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2026 Mid-Winter Dinner presented by PNC Bank \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/virginia-mae-center-salon/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251022T161640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T220042Z
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SUMMARY:Communications & Public Relations Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for the GWBOT Communications & Public Relations Roundtable to explore how peers are navigating shifts\, refining narratives\, and ensuring communications remain clear\, relevant\, and aligned with long-term goals. This conversation is an opportunity to exchange strategies\, share insights\, and navigate the evolving landscape together as we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026. \nWe look forward to a thoughtful conversation with peers ready to support one another. Please reach out to events@boardoftrade.org with any questions. \nKey Event Details:   \n\nDate: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: Zoom (Login details provided via Zoom once registration is completed) \nWho Should Attend: Mid- and senior-level communication\, marketing\, and PR leaders eager to exchange insights and build skills. Board of Trade members only.\nCo-Leads: These roundtables are led by GWBOT board members:\n\n Michael Akin\, President\, LINK Strategic Partners\nBeth Johnson\, Founder and CEO\, RP3 Agency\n\n\n\nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2026 Mid-Winter Dinner presented by PNC Bank \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/communications-public-relations-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20250110T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T165835Z
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SUMMARY:GWBOT Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFor 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. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2025 Annual Meeting presented by Kaiser Permanente \n \n2025 Capital Region Transportation Forum
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/gwbot-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20260109T200343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200438Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Looking Ahead to 2026
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. \nAs energy demand rises and infrastructure ages\, the region faces pivotal choices that will shape its long-term competitiveness. This discussion will examine how collaboration\, innovation\, and investment can strengthen the grid\, support sustainability goals\, and power Greater Washington’s next wave of growth. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org.
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-looking-ahead-to-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20260109T200618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210626Z
UID:54952-1769515200-1769520600@www.bot.org
SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Looking Ahead to 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs energy demand rises and infrastructure ages\, the region faces pivotal choices that will shape its long-term competitiveness. This discussion will examine how collaboration\, innovation\, and investment can strengthen the grid\, support sustainability goals\, and power Greater Washington’s next wave of growth. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n \nLearn More and Register for 106th Mid-Winter Dinner \n\n2025 Year in Review and 2026 Outlook \n \n\nBeyond gridlock: Integrated\, tech-driven mobility underpins Greater Washington’s future | WBJ Viewpoint
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-looking-ahead-to-2026-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20260116T160917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T222442Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Lunch: Preparing the Workforce for a Diversifying Economy
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur 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. \nAs energy demand rises and infrastructure ages\, the region faces pivotal choices that will shape its long-term competitiveness. This discussion will examine how collaboration\, innovation\, and investment can strengthen the grid\, support sustainability goals\, and power Greater Washington’s next wave of growth. \nThis is a member only event. For more details\, please inquire through events@boardoftrade.org. \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n \nLearn More and Register for 106th Mid-Winter Dinner \n\nBoard of Trade Addresses ‘Workplace of Tomorrow’ at GW Business & Policy Forum \n \n\nCoffee & Conversation Recap: Confronting Hunger and Economic Insecurity in Greater Washington
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/executive-lunch-preparing-the-workforce-for-a-diversifying-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T160941
CREATED:20251023T135549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T215833Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Chair's Dinner Honoring Jeremy Blank
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Board of Trade’s Annual Chair’s Dinner is an elegant evening for our board members to honor and celebrate the leadership and accomplishments of our outgoing 2025 Chair\, Jeremy Blank. We’re honored to convene and recognize Jeremy and his dedication to the Board. \nThis event is reserved for Board of Trade Board Members and invited guests. Please contact events@boardoftrade.org with any questions and to learn more about purchasing tickets. \n  \nMORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND BOARD OF TRADE NEWS\n2026 Mid-Winter Dinner presented by PNC Bank
URL:https://www.bot.org/event/annual-chairs-dinner-honoring-jeremy-blank/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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