Greater Washington Board of Trade

A job well done for our member organization Hope For The Warriors® and it’s Got Heart Give Hope Awards gala. Greater Washington needs a supported military veteran community to grow and enhance opportunities for all people across this region.

The Board of Trade is excited to see that the Long Bridge Rail project broke ground this week. This infrastructure investment will help increase access and mobility for communities in Greater Washington on both sides of the #PotomacRiver. #NationalLanding National Landing BID #WashingtonDC #NorthernVirginia #Maryland #Transportation #TransportationNews #GreaterWashington #LongBridgeRail #LongBridge #TransitNews #BridgeNews #Bridge #transportationproject #transitproject #transitmobility #USDOT #infrastructure #transitinfrastructure

We're excited to host a webinar this coming Monday, Oct. 21, focused on public safety in Maryland and how the business community can collaborate with local leaders and state officials to create safer communities. Join us to hear from William C. Smith, Jr., Esq., Maryland State Senate—District 20, Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee; Jolene Ivey, Prince George’s County Council Chair; and Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz. They bring a wealth of experience, including crafting public safety legislation and enforcing laws in local communities. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4h7CcpM They will explore: *Discover how cross-county partnerships and dynamic public-private collaborations are transforming public safety and building stronger community trust. *Learn cutting-edge leadership strategies and best practices for tackling safety challenges in both business and community environments. *Explore the vital role public safety plays in driving economic growth and ensuring lasting regional prosperity. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4h7CcpM #Maryland #PublicSafety #BaltimoreCounty #PGCounty #AnneArundelCounty #MontgomeryCounty #MarylandPublicSafety #Safety #FreeWebinar #HowardCounty #CalvertCounty #FrederickCounty Prince George's County, Maryland MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND GOVERNMENT Montgomery County Government Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation - Maryland M-NCPPC Park Police, Prince George's County Division Greenbelt Police Dept City of Bowie, Maryland City of Greenbelt, Maryland Bowie Police Dept Howard County Government Frederick County Government, Maryland #Bethesda #Baltimore #BaltimorePublicSafety Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

The giant pandas are back at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, which is great for communities across Greater Washington! Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW] arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) on October 15. The two pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport before making the trip via truck to the zoo and are doing well. The National Zoo is a major tourism attraction in Greater Washington and helps educate the public about the critical role of wildlife conservation. Learn more about the pandas return: https://s.si.edu/3BOUQm7 Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute #NationalZoo #Smithsonian #DCPandas #WashingtonDC #Tourism #Conservation #ZooNews #Zoo #Zoos #GreaterWashington #EconomicOpportunity

It's great to see our member Events DC helping represent #WashingtonDC globally, expanding our region's footprint to other parts of the world! Good luck, and thank you to everyone who is helping represent our region! #Brazil #G20Rio #businessdevelopment #greaterwashington

We've had an incredible time recently connecting with members at several executive lunches, discussing vital topics like building healthier communities, retaining businesses in DC, transportation challenges and opportunities, and regional success. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Officeworks Inc., UnitedHealthcare, and United Airlines, for supporting these impactful conversations. We look forward to more great discussions ahead! Learn more about the work we are doing at the Board of Trade here: https://lnkd.in/eKdpviUc Jack McDougle George Longwell Ivy Mason Suzanne WhiteChristopher Hanes Sara Bracco Samantha Fitzpatrick Joe Ochipinti Jean C. Accius, PhD, NACD.DC Evan Koppel, GLP #ExecutiveLeadership #Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #WashingtonDC #EconomicRoundtable #ProfessionalRoundtable #ExecutiveNetworking #BusinessNetworking #ExecutiveEngagement

At a lively event hosted by the Board of Trade and Grayling Communications, industry leaders gathered to discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate communications. The conversations underscored the necessity of adopting a human-centric approach to AI integration, ensuring that technology complements human interaction rather than overshadowing it. Participants celebrated AI's ability to enhance efficiency and streamline decision-making processes, providing a competitive edge in today's fast-paced business environment. A key takeaway was that successful AI implementation relies on strong leadership and effective collaboration across all levels of an organization. Read more about this engaging discussion with business leaders in Downtown DC: https://bit.ly/3BFDDLL Take an in-depth look at how AI technology is revolutionizing the communications industry in this whitepaper created in partnership between Grayling and ainigma: https://bit.ly/4hdhZiq #AITechnology #WashingtonDC #CorporateComunications #Communications #PublicRelations #Whitepaper #CommunicationsPractices #PRtips #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #DowntownDC #BoardofTrade #Grayling #AI #Ainigma #ExectuvieLeadership #BestPractices #AITips Danny Strauss Alla Shkiler Bob Conrad Jack McDougle George Longwell Ivy Mason

Join us on Oct. 21 for the next installment of the Regional Policy Leadership Series. The Board of Trade and Maryland Chamber of Commerce welcomes Maryland-focused public safety leaders, including Maryland State Senator William C. Smith, Prince George’s County Council Chair Jolene Ivey, and Prince George’s County Police Department’s Chief Malik Aziz, for a webinar conversation. Register here: https://bit.ly/4eFub9M This event is a webinar and is open for the public to attend. Jolene Ivey Malik Aziz Shayla Moon Daniel Flores William C. Smith, Jr., Esq. #publicsafety #regionalcollaboration #PGCounty #Maryland #policyevent #policydiscussion #ExcellenceinBusiness #MarylandSenate #MarylandPolicy #GreaterWashington #regionalpolicy

Congratulations to our Board Chair, Steve Proctor, and his company, G.S. Proctor and Associates, Inc., for being recognized at the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce's 100th Anniversary Excellence in Business Gala! Steve was honored as Business Leader of the Year, a prestigious recognition that celebrates his exceptional contributions to the county's business community. This award highlights not only his leadership skills and business acumen but also his dedication to driving economic growth in our region. #ExcellenceinBusiness #PrinceGeorgesCounty #PrinceGeorgesChamberofCommerce #PGCOC

Pickleball at the Mall! The Trust for the National Mall hosted its annual pickleball tournament, "National Mall of Pickleball 2024 on America's Front Yard," at the end of September. The tournament helped showcase recreation opportunities at D.C.'s most popular tourism attraction and showcased how the Mall drives economic and community opportunities across the Greater Washington region. Keep up with a variety of events, programs, and opportunities at the National Mall here: https://lnkd.in/gUUdsCcJ #NationalMall #WashingtonDC #Pickleball #GreaterWashington #Tourism #SportsBusiness #CommunityEngagement #EconomicOpportunity #DCTourism #Tournament George Longwell Alejandra Diaz-Imlah Audrey Brown