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Engaging Membership Through Connection

Our members agree that the Board of Trade is the highest-level networking outlet available across multiple sectors. Membership accelerates business development, cultivates communities of practice, builds sustaining relationships, and improves the region’s economy. Professionals of all disciplines and levels of seniority can find meetings, events, or activities that interest them and support their business objectives. Any professionals employed by a Board of Trade member organization are welcome to take advantage of these opportunities.

Become familiar with the Board of Trade’s featured programs and events below, frequent our event calendar for up-to-date offerings, and schedule a meeting with our engagement team to learn more and maximize the value of your experience!

Signature Events

Held annually, our Signature Events are premier networking opportunities. Board Members are encouraged to attend, and all Board of Trade members should have at least one representative present. Organizations are welcome to send multiple attendees to connect with industry peers and enhance professional relationships.

Annual Meeting

A tradition since 1889, the Board of Trade's Annual Meeting gathers members and strategic partners to celebrate our achievements and shape our strategic vision for the year ahead.

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Fall Business Classic

This premier networking event, set in unique venues, is an absolute must-attend for regional professionals, providing an incredible opportunity to expand your business network.

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Mid-Winter Dinner

This black-tie gala attracts ~600 regional business, government, and civil society leaders for an evening of elegant entertainment and high-level networking.

Policy & Advocacy

Members participate regularly in conversations on regional policies, priorities, and issues impacting the business community. These opportunities range from workshops, webinars, and large forums with the region’s federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials. These engagements provide a platform to influence critical areas such as workforce, transportation, technology, economic development, public safety, and more.

Policy Convenings

Through intimate meetings, webinars, and forums, we bring together the region’s elected leaders for candid conversations on policies, priorities, and issues that impact the business community.

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Potomac Conference

After a 12-year hiatus, the revived public- private gathering convenes to address the critical issue of ensuring safe communities and strengthening economic growth.

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Capital Region Transportation Forum

This is an opportunity for the public to hear from top transportation leaders from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and across the nation and the world.

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Business & Professional Development

Our programs empower members to connect, learn, and influence key decisions. Through executive engagement, intimate roundtables, and exclusive speaker series, we foster professional growth, peer collaboration, and regional impact.

Executive Engagement

Beyond peer-to-peer connections and exclusive events, member executives help shape program and policy decisions impacting the region's economic sustainability, talent pipeline, transportation, technology, and health and wellness.

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Professional Roundtables

These intimate gatherings are for peers in the same discipline to exchange best practices, discuss trends, and build a community with like-minded professionals. Current groups include HR, Communications, Executive Assistants and NextGen leaders.

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TD Bank Morning Star Series

This platform offers members exclusive access to esteemed speakers, authors, and presenters, who explore timely workplace topics through insightful discussions, facilitated workshops, and actionable strategies for professional growth and development.

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Boost Your Brand

Sponsoring a Board of Trade event can boost your organization’s brand among peers and regional leaders. Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs, from intimate dinners with a targeted list of VIP executives to large parties for widespread exposure. Contact Elyse Siravo, Director of Sponsorship, for information on 2024-2025 sponsorship opportunities.