November 21, 2022
Partnership Press Release
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Mission & Vision
We believe that inclusive growth is the preeminent moral and economic imperative for the Capital Region. We are committed to catalyzing solutions and advancing cross-sector collaboration to make the region from Baltimore to Richmond the best place to live, work, and build a business.
- Fostering Unity Advancing Growth
- Creating an Inclusive Economy for the Region
- Through Innovation + Collaboration
Our Trajectory
The Greater Washington Partnership is committed to catalyzing solutions that make the region from Baltimore to Richmond more equitable and inclusive. We are an action-oriented alliance of the region’s top employers, focused on an interconnected set of critical issues that together will drive inclusive growth and make ours the most equitable economy in the nation. We leverage the capability, resources, and influence of our Board Partners to collaborate across sectors, geographies, and jurisdictions in order to help more people — particularly those who too often get left behind. This work can only be done by breaking down historical and entrenched barriers to economic opportunity and then closely monitoring the impact to see how we are advancing inclusive growth.
What percentage of commuters travel to a new jurisdiction for work?
Nearly 50% of commuters
Prior to the pandemic, of the Capital Region’s 10.2 million residents, nearly 50% of those who commute cross county borders and 20% cross state lines daily to access their jobs.
How much is the Capital Region’s population expected to grow?
2.4 million people in 20 years
Over the next 20 years, the Capital Region is projected to add 2.4 million residents which will increase pressure on an already burdened system
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