Across the Board
Board of Trade First to Host Volkswagen CEO
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, will speak to members and guests at the Board of Trade’s Morning Star program on June 5 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the Ronald Regan Building. At his first major speaking event since Volkswagen’s relocation to Herndon, Virginia, Mr. Jacoby will address how the region will help grow Volkswagen's business. Register>>
Dulles Rail Back on Track
On April 30, in an unprecedented reversal, the Federal Transit Administration announced that the Dulles rail project is back on track for approval. Rail to Dulles will move forward to final design – the final step in securing the $900 million critical to the project. While several hurdles still exist, this is a significant accomplishment, and we are proud that the Board of Trade was instrumental in the decision. Read Press Release>>
Wilson Bridge Second Span Opens
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge reopens to the public on May 14 at 11:00 am. The completed bridge will ease congestion by unclogging the bottleneck across the Potomac River, which was considered one of the worst in the nation. The Board of Trade was instrumental in advocating for this critically-needed project.
2008 Business Partners
Featured Events
Board of Trade Recognition Dinner
A spring tradition for nearly 60 years, this black-tie dinner, attracting over 300 of the area’s most powerful players, recognizes outstanding service by individuals and organizations for their contribution to the business and community interests of Greater Washington. Register>>
The Post 200
The Board of Trade, in partnership with The Washington Post, is hosting a half-day event for Greater Washington’s business community to reflect on the state of business in our region and celebrate the Post 200. More>>
Event Calendar
- S
- M
- T
- W
- Th
- F
- S
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Regional Policy Forum on Green
This Regional Policy Forum on Green will be a discussion and question and answer session featuring government and industry leaders in the energy sector.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Event Sponsor
Business Workshop: Creating a Teaming Culture
Targeted to emerging companies interested in federal government contracting, this interactive workshop offers tools for partnering and enhancing performance from one of the region's fastest growing primes, Oberon Associates, Inc.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Board of Trade Recognition Dinner featuring the 2008 Leader of the Years
Friday, May 16, 2008
Event Sponsor
The Post 200
As The Washington Post releases its highly anticipated annual survey of the top 200 companies in the Washington metropolitan ares, this event will bring the Greater Washington Board of Trade's business community together to network and reflect on the state of business in and around our region.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Event Sponsor
Jump Start - May 2008
Jump Start is a high-energy program that provides new and established members an overview of Board of Trade programs and the opportunity to expand your network of contacts.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 05.01 | Regional Policy Forum on Green |
| 05.07 | Business Workshop: Creating a Teaming Culture |
| 05.14 | Board of Trade Recognition Dinner featuring the 2008 Leader of the Years |
| 05.16 | The Post 200 |
| 05.28 | Jump Start - May 2008 |
