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.
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 launching new waves of disruption and innovation. Ensuring technology
access to close the digital divide will be a major
emphasis.
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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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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.
With the Greater Washington region being so vast, our policy partners allow us to get more work done across the region and make an impact. Our team works directly with our members and partners to address critical issues at various legislative and advocacy forums across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Our policy partners include G.S. Proctor & Associates in Maryland, McGuireWoods Consulting in Virginia, and Holland & Knight and Georgetown Public Affairs in Washington D.C.
