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Executive Lunch
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-04-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:15 UTC and 9 more dates
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.
For more information and to request an invitation, contact events@bot.org.

Executive Leadership Roundtable: Preparing for the Titanium Economy with McKinsey & Company
2023-03-17 09:00 - 10:30
Join us March 17th as the world prepares for the Titanium Economy. As part of our Executive Leadership Roundtable series, the Greater Washington Board of Trade will welcome Asutosh Padhi, co-author of The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America, as well as Senior Partner and North America Managing Partner, at McKinsey & Company. Padhi will provide brief remarks about the insights of this forward-thinking book followed by an engaging Q&A with executive level peers in a roundtable setting.
About Executive Roundtables:
Professional roundtables help your company and employees engage in meaningful dialogue. Executives at Board of Trade member organizations convene quarterly to discuss current economic trends, challenges and opportunities as well as share best practices for strategic decision making.

Board of Directors Lunch
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:30
The Board of Directors Lunch is reserved for board members only and serves as an executive engagement activity to jointly assess the direction of our organization and provide guidance & recommendations that align with the strategic vision of the Board of Trade.
For more information, please contact events@bot.org.

Salon Experience - CEO Academy
2023-03-23 13:00 - 16:00
Through our partnership with the DC Police Foundation, experience CEO Academy, an interactive afternoon at the Metropolitan Police Academy on March 23rd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a casual lunch and conversation with D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee. Following lunch, participants will rotate through several engaging activities from the 180-degree immersive scenario simulator to K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, and real-world tactical simulations. It’s sure to be a great afternoon of bonding between the business community and the Metropolitan Police Department.
Space for this event is extremely limited. Should you have any questions, please reach out directly to events@bot.org.

Candid Conversation: Employment Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Disabled Persons and Veterans
2023-03-27 16:00 - 18:00
This candid conversation frames issues around employment and workforce challenges for disabled persons, including disabled veterans. A panel of experts will focus in on what issues or barriers exist that are impacting disabled people from engaging in the workforce. Further, what specific strategies and best practices are working to address the challenges and how, we as a region, can implement those practices.

Monday, March 27, 2023
Hosted by Booz Allen Hamilton
The Helix Center for Innovation
901 15th St NW
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20005

TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series: Axios’ “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less.”
2023-04-06 08:30 - 10:30
Join us on April 6th for our first TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series of the year featuring Axios’ “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less.”
TD Bank’s Head of HR, US Commercial Banking, Tara John, will lead a conversation with Axios’ publisher Nicholas Johnston and Axios HQ’s chief of staff, Tristyn Hassani on punching through the noise and delivering high quality, effective communication that gets people to pay attention.
Learn how using the transformative Smart Brevity approach along with quantitative strategies for implementation, will increase engagement with customers as well as boost workforce recruitment and retention efforts. If you are responsible for growing your organization in this fast-paced, information overload marketplace, don’t miss out on this upcoming event!
DATE: April 6TH, 2023 from 8:30am – 10:30am
LOCATION: The Tower Club, Tysons Corner, VA – Fairfax Room
REGISTER HERE:

Regional Policy Leadership Series - Police Chiefs
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
Description:
The Regional Policy Leadership Series brings together the Greater Washington region’s elected leaders to have a conversations on regional policies, priorities, and issues impacting the local business community.
Join us on May 23 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm as the Board of Trade welcomes regional police chiefs from the Prince George’s County Police Department, Metropolitan Police Department, and Fairfax County Police Department for a conversation on public safety policies, priorities, and issues impacting the local business community.
Event Details:
Regional Policy Leadership Series: Regional Police Chiefs discussing priorities, public safety, and more issues facing the local business community.
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Speakers:
Representative from Metropolitan Police Department
Chief Kevin Davis, Fairfax County Police Department
Chief Malik Aziz, Prince George’s County Police Department
Kerry Watson, Jr., Regional Vice President, Government Affairs, MGM Resorts (moderator)
Registration Link via Zoom

Executive Lunch - Policy Focus
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:15
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.
This Executive Lunch will focus on regional policy and legislative updates facilitated by Jim Dyke, Senior Advisor, State Government Relations at McGuireWoods Consulting LLC and Steve Proctor, President & CEO at G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.
For more information and to request an invitation, contact events@bot.org.

Ridgewells' Chef Tasting Salon Dinner
2023-06-07 18:00 - 21:00
Salon events are a Board of Trade premium experience for C-suite executives designed for business networking in an upscale atmosphere.
This fine-dining experience is hosted by Susan Lacz at the newly renovated Ridgewells headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Guests will enjoy a four-course, elegantly designed dinner in their tasting studio, by Executive Chef Kashif Browne. Don’t miss this evening of connection with your fellow Board of Trade members to start the summer season.

This event is by invitation only. Should you have any questions, please reach out directly to events@bot.org.
Event Details:
Ridgewells’ Chef Tasting Salon Dinner
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Ridgewells Catering HQ, Bethesda MD

TD Bank Morning Star Series presents The Digital Transformation: Rewiring Your Business for Success
2023-06-09 08:00 - 10:00
Get ready to ignite your passion for digital transformation at our next TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series featuring McKinsey & Company’s new book Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI. With insights on business transformation and innovation, this book is a must-read for any business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Eric Lamarre, McKinsey’s lead for Digital in North America and co-author, will share practical strategies and tips for developing a digital-first mindset and harnessing the power of emerging technologies to transform your business and unlock new opportunities for growth.
The event is aimed at business leaders who are interested in learning how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technology and innovation. As we move towards a more digital future, it is essential that businesses stay ahead of the curve and adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
Register now to secure your place, and get ready to rewire your thinking for success!
Each registered attendee will receive a copy of the book Rewired.

Regional Policy Leadership Series - Governor Glenn Youngkin
2023-06-28 16:00 - 16:45
Description:
The Regional Policy Leadership Series is designed to foster meaningful conversations on critical policy issues that directly impact our region’s economic growth and prosperity.
The Board of Trade is pleased to welcome Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for our next engaging conversation with the Greater Washington business community, where he will share valuable insights into his administration’s vision for economic development, infrastructure, and innovation. His experience in the public and private sectors promises a thought-provoking discussion on shaping the future of our region.
Key topics to be discussed:

Economic revitalization and growth strategies
Workforce development and talent retention
Infrastructure investment and transportation initiatives
Regulatory reforms and their impact on businesses
Collaborative approaches to regional challenges

Regional Policy Leadership Series Sponsors:
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
2023-07-04
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Labor Day 2023
2023-09-04
Happy Labor Day! The Board of Trade’s offices are closed today.

Regional Policy Leadership Series: Regional Labor Secretaries, presented by First National Bank
2023-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
Description:
For this Regional Policy Leadership Series event we are pleased to welcome Labor Secretary Portia Wu of Maryland, Labor Secretary Bryan Slater of Virginia, and Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes Director of the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and State Administrator of Labor for an insightful conversation on issues affecting the local business community.
Audience:
Open to your whole team; multiple attendees per organization welcome. Great opportunity for Executives and Government Relations’ team.

Follow this link to register & learn more
