Any employee of a Board of Trade member organization may take advantage of opportunities to network, learn, and contribute. Take the following steps to make sure your organization is maximizing the value of its Board of Trade membership.
Review Opportunities To Engage
Take a minute to read this overview of member benefits and identify activities that interest you, or browse our events calendar for upcoming webinars and meetings.
Webinar 1 – Reducing Employment Barriers for People Living with Mental Illness
Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Speakers:
- Ali Cupito, Global Mental Health & Wellness Program Lead, Accenture (Moderator)
- Monica Schmude, President Mid-Atlantic Market, Cigna
- Anneke Vandenbroek, Clinic Director at Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic, Easterseals
This webinar is sponsored by Comcast.
The Future of Retail and Hospitality
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected our economy and society, accelerating major changes in business strategies, digital transformation, and productivity measures. Hospitality and retail (industries that heavily relied on personal interactions) were immediately impacted. These industries had to reimagine their business landscapes and quickly adopt e-commerce, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and automation to continue providing a personalized experience to customers in addition to face-to-face interaction.
Updates from Local Entities
- District Of Columbia:
Why Join The Board of Trade?
A Board of Trade membership is a smart investment. Organizations of all sizes and from all sectors benefit from a Board of Trade membership in these core ways:
Frequent, year-round events, information, and resources for organizational success, including:
- Forums on pressing issues with the region’s top leaders and experts
- Exclusive, high-value networking and business development for executives
- Professional development activities for staff at all levels and across disciplines
Influence on the development of the region through coordinated advocacy and thought leadership
Brand exposure for program sponsors and contributors
Priorities
The Board of Trade’s advocacy, convening, and thought leadership activities support regional outcomes in the following areas:
Transportation
Work & Talent
Economic Sustainability
Mid-Winter Dinner
An annual tradition for over 100 years, this black-tie gala attracts over 300 business, government, and community leaders for an elegant dinner in the Washington National Cathedral.
Fall Business Classic
This business-attire cocktail party attracts over 400 professionals for festive networking at a new, unique venue each year.
Annual Meeting
Our annual business meeting is a time for members to learn about Board of Trade milestones and activities and network with 400+ of their peers.
Webinars
Since the onset of COVID-19, the Board of Trade has tapped the world-renowned experts and leaders in its member and stakeholder network to lead insightful virtual briefings on a wide range of topics.
Upcoming WebinarsTD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series
This breakfast event features inspiring speakers and is held three or four times per year. The latest event featured Bruce Mau, celebrated design thinking expert, on how great design can change the world.
Capital Region Business Forum
This breakfast event features inspiring speakers and is held three or four times per year. The latest event featured Bruce Mau, celebrated design thinking expert, on how great design can change the world.
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We’re So Happy That You’re Interested in Being a member
Contact George Longwell, Vice President of Engagement, to learn more about our membership options and find the right fit for your organization. We accept new members on a rolling basis, so get in touch any time!