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Regional Business Leaders Endorse
Governor Martin O’Malley for a Second Term
The Board of Trade has endorsed Martin O’Malley for re-election as Governor of Maryland. After extensive interviews with the gubernatorial candidates, the Board of Trade endorsed Governor O’Malley because of his demonstrated understanding of the key issues facing businesses and his track-record of including the business community in fashioning solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges. Read Press Release
Board of Trade Congratulates Gray, Brown on Election Wins
The Greater Washington Board of Trade praised D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) for winning the primary for mayor and D.C. Councilman Kwame Brown for winning the primary for council chairman in the Sept. 14 election. "The Board of Trade stands ready to serve as an effective partner with [Gray] in making the District of Columbia a better place to do business," said Jim Dinegar, the Board's President and CEO. Read Article
Board of Trade Releases Mid-Year
Consumer Confidence Survey
Consumer confidence has remained virtually unchanged over the past six months, according to the Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Mid-Year Consumer Confidence Survey. Since the last survey in November 2009, the Consumer Confidence Index rose only two points. Read More Download Report
Board of Trade Hosts “Welcome Back Nationals” Luncheon
Business executives from across the region welcomed the Washington Nationals back from spring training at a special luncheon hosted by the Greater Washington Board of Trade and sponsored by PNC Bank. The entire Washington Nationals baseball team greeted fans and signed autographs. Team President Stan Kasten, Team Manager Jim Riggleman, and Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo participated in a panel discussion on the expectations, hopes and excitement for the 2010 season.