Each year, several member businesses are designated Board of Trade Business Partners. Their special support both enhances the work of the Board of Trade and their own visibility in the region.
Board of Trade Business Partners

Bank of America helps build strong communities by helping people achieve their dreams. We reach for higher standards every day, in everything we do - for our customers, our shareholders, our associates and our communities, upon which the future prosperity of our company rests. www.bankofamerica.com

Pepco, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc., provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 725,000 residential and commercial customers in Washington, D.C., and Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland. www.pepco.com

It’s all about the experience. That’s why at Ridgewells, our singular focus is to create the perfect event. At home. At the office. Or anywhere you choose. For ten people or ten thousand. As caterers and event designers, we’re leading the way with organic catering and green entertaining. That means yummy menus made from sustainable, farm to table ingredients. And fresh tastes for every season of the year. From receptions and weddings to corporate catering, we’ve set the standard for 80 years as Washington’s premier catering service for unforgettable events. Serving Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. www.ridgewells.com

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. The company operates an extensive distribution network primarily in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and also serves customers in selected markets nationally. www.suntrust.com

Wachovia Corporation is a diversified financial services company that provides a broad range of banking, asset management, wealth management, and corporate and investment banking products and services. With more than 87,000 employees, we are able to serve banking, brokerage, and corporate customers primarily on the East Coast, as well as through investment banking offices in selected locations. Wachovia also has full-service retail brokerage offices that serve customers under the Wachovia Securities name in 48 states and Washington, D.C. Global services are provided through 32 international offices. www.wachovia.com