Conversations That Move Our Region Forward
The Board of Trade provides opportunities for business leaders to engage in policy conversations that shape Greater Washington’s future. Through intimate gatherings, strategic briefings, and meetings with federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials, members help elevate the voice of the business community on timely issues including talent, transportation, technology, downtown revitalization, public safety, economic growth, and more. These engagements connect members with the Board of Trade’s policy team, lobbying partners, and regional decision-makers to strengthen alignment, surface shared priorities, and advance work no single organization can carry alone.
Policy Testimonies & Statements
Discussions with Regional Leaders
Agenda & Election Watch Series
Past Discussions With Public Officials
Learn more from the policy discussions we’ve had with regional public officials in recent years.
Mayor Bowser addresses regional business leaders through engaging conversation
The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Regional Policy Leadership Series (RPLS) brought D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser together with the region’s business community for an intimate in-person conversation in the heart of the Central Business District to discuss regional issues.
Big Bets, Real Discipline: What We Heard from Governor Wes Moore
The Board of Trade’s fireside chat with Maryland Governor Wes Moore focused on how Maryland and the broader Capital Region can balance fiscal discipline with bold investments in quantum, AI, life sciences, talent, transit, and energy.
Virginia’s Don Beyer discusses the future of Artificial Intelligence
The Board of Trade’s conversation with Congressman Don Beyer explored the future of artificial intelligence, including AI policy, innovation, national security, workforce development, and the need for thoughtful governance.
