Employer Champions for Economic Growth from Baltimore to Richmond
We are an alliance of CEOs and C-suite executives advancing a vibrant, economically competitive and prosperous region.
Who We Are
The Greater Washington Partnership is a powerful coalition of CEOs and C-suite leaders from the region’s largest employers—driving bold solutions for inclusive economic growth stretching from Baltimore to Washington DC through to Richmond.
Together, we harness our collective expertise to tackle the region’s most pressing challenges—from closing skills gaps and expanding mobility to shaping infrastructure and accelerating economic opportunity for all.
Board Economic Impact by the Numbers
The Partnership’s alliance of employers across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC drive job creation and enhance the region’s economic competitiveness.
These leading employers directly contribute to the region‘s economy through their operations, while supporting additional jobs and economic activity through purchases from local businesses and employee spending.
620,000
total direct &
supported jobs
$85.4B
total direct &
supported GDP
$52B
total direct & supported employee income
$98,000
average direct
employee income
Strategic Priorities
Our work is grounded in the bedrock principle that progress must be pursued inclusively, ensuring every initiative strengthens opportunity across the region. We focus on three critical areas to uplift the entire region, stretching from Baltimore to Richmond, as the best place to live, work and build a business.
Skills & Talent
Collaborating with educators and employers to build the most versatile workforce in the country.
Regional Mobility & Infrastructure
Championing regional connectivity and the foundational systems that keep driving long-term economic competitiveness.
Growth & Innovation
Leveraging our region’s data, insights and social and financial capital to drive economic growth and strengthen our innovation ecosystem.
Our Tools & Insights
Turning data into direction, the Partnership identifies shared challenges and equips the region with the analytical tools to drive action and measure impact.
Key data about our interconnected region from Baltimore to Richmond
Understand evolving career paths and essential skills driving the region’s talent pipeline
A roadmap of solutions to make our region the most inclusive economy in the nation
Informing the next five years of strategic transportation investments to champion regional economic development
Featured Event
The Future of Talent: Aligning our Workforce for Tomorrow’s Economy
Industry experts, higher education leaders, workforce development professionals and business executives came together to explore how the Baltimore to Richmond region can align its talent pipeline with fast-growing sectors like advanced manufacturing, AI, media, life sciences and venture-backed innovation.
July 9, 2025