Where We’re Focused
The Board of Trade’s advocacy, convening, and thought leadership activities support regional outcomes that will help Greater Washington grow and adapt for generations to come. Explore our priority pages below to learn more about our focus across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Policy Letters & Testimonies
Advocating for the Greater Washington region enables us to proactively engage with public officials through formal testimonies, policy letters, and other communications that elevate our voice and strengthen our impact on critical regional issues. Take a look at policy issues we are engaged on as part of our making an impact.
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Transportation
Transportation should be safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient for everybody. Engaging with regional leaders through our Capital Region Transportation Forum and our involvement in initiatives like DMVMoves are examples of how we are engaging communities on top transportation issues our region faces.
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Talent
The future of work and talent will shape the business world for the next decade, raising questions about inclusiveness, organizational management, and more. Our programs, such as Pathways to Prosperity and the TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series, keep our region engaged in workforce trends and professional development.
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Technology
As digital transformations continue to accelerate, technologies such as 5G, IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, big data, crypto, automation and more will change personal and work lives of regional professionals.
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Economic Sustainability
Better aligning our region’s diverse assets will unlock our potential and ensure no one is left behind. By working together to eliminate the socio-economic divide and creating long-term economic health and stability.
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Health & Wellness
As awareness of the interconnectedness between health, productivity, and overall well-being continues to grow, companies are increasingly recognizing the imperative to prioritize the health and well-being of their employees.
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Partner Coalitions
The Greater Washington Board of Trade actively collaborates with a range of regional coalitions to advance policies that promote economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity. These cross-sector partnerships help align the business community around shared priorities and ensure our voice is reflected in policymaking at every level.
The list below highlights several of the coalitions we engage with regularly:
- Business Coordination Group (BCG) DC
- Commuter Connections
- DMVMoves
- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee
- Maryland Tech Council
- MD5G Partnership
- Northern Virginia Regional Commission- Community/Military Partnership
- Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance (NVTA)
- Regional Forward Coalition
- Regional Incident Communication and Coordination System
How We Work
The Board of Trade brings together all the right pieces to address critical opportunities and meet the challenges in our region by:
- Enhanced Scanning of Critical Trends and sharing of best practices to prepare our members and regional leaders to make better decisions.
- Increased Advocacy & Policy Work to promote business and improve operating conditions for our members and the region with a focus on Talent, Transportation, Technology, Economic Sustainability, and Health & Wellness.
- Elevating the Business Climate to increase the value of companies, drive business results, enhance the positive impact of business, and address key issues from climate change to racial inclusion.
