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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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