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At our annual CoLAB principals convening, we brought together college and university presidents with our table of leading employers to align on talent development priorities and deepen cross-sector collaboration.
Read more »The Partnership’s Next Level small business accelerator is back and officially in session. Since the first cohort, over 150 relationships have been formed between the region’s procurement executives and emerging entrepreneurs, strengthening the ecosystem for small business growth.
Read more »We’ve partnered with Education Strategy Group (ESG) to convene cross-sector leaders in Baltimore to identify strategies to meet Maryland’s changing talent demands through TalentReady. We were joined by Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu, Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Sanjay K. Rai and leading educators and employers from across the region.
Read more »Our Leadership Council, made up of committed regional employers, is focused on strengthening the Baltimore-to-Richmond corridor and driving action on shared challenges. The Council gathered at Holland & Knight LLP to discuss the evolving federal landscape and its impact on business.
Read more »We kicked off our first board meeting of 2025 at Amazon HQ2, bringing together top leaders from across the region for a critical dialogue on economic growth, innovation and the forces shaping our future.
Read more »We hosted over 75 workforce development and education leaders at our latest Partnership Conversation Series. This in-person dialogue featured university and community college Presidents, held at Accenture in downtown DC.
Read more »Only steps from the Maryland State House and joined by Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, MTA Administrator Holly Arnold and EY thought partners, we unveiled new research to state policymakers detailing the robust economic impact of the MTA's capital and operating expenditures.
Read more »We gathered at the historic Larz Anderson House in Washington, DC to mark the holiday season and reflect on a transformative 2024 year for the Greater Washington Partnership.
Read more »We convened the 2024 Capital Region Transportation Forum with the Greater Washington Board of Trade, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, transportation agency executives and leaders from DC, Maryland and Virginia to outline the steps needed to keep the region at the forefront of innovation.
Read more »College student recipients of the Greater Washington Partnership Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship gathered with us at Capital One Arena recently for the 2024 Emerging Tech Talent Scholar Career & Game Day, generously hosted by Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
Read more »We brought together business leaders, Howard University faculty and stakeholders to advance a shared vision for inclusive economic growth throughout our region, discussing Howard’s strategic vision and its crucial role in regional economic development.
Read more »We held our annual Supplier Diversity Summer Social hosted by Exelon, where procurement executives from our region’s leading employers and diverse business-owners gathered to network and build meaningful connections.
Read more »The Partnership hosted the Future of Talent convening at JPMorganChase, where leaders from DC, Maryland and Virginia gathered to explore regional workforce development and talent pipeline enhancement.
Read more »The Partnership hosted transportation professionals from across the region for a workshop exploring collaborative strategies to enhance our competitiveness in securing federal infrastructure grants
Read more »We held our inaugural Skills Forecasting Summit, a strategic gathering of leading HR, talent acquisition and education subject matter experts from key industries, all dedicated to identifying the top skills needed for our future workforce.
Read more »The Partnership hosted ETT Scholarship awardees from leading universities across MD, DC and VA for a unique opportunity to hear tech career insights from expert panelists.
Read more »This conversation focused on how the speakers' organizations approached the development and expansion of apprenticeships that equipped learners with in-demand skills and provided pathways to full-time employment.
Read more »The Collaborative of Leaders in Academia and Business (CoLAB) Principals luncheon was hosted by Partnership Board Chair Kathy Warden at Northrop Grumman's headquarters.
Read more »The Partnership hosted its annual holiday reception alongside JPMorganChase to celebrate the impactful work accomplished by our partners in 2023, as well as the Partnership’s outgoing board chair, Peter Scher, Vice Chairman of JPMorganChase, for his impactful work and leadership. The Partnership also welcomed the incoming board chair Northrop Grumman Chair, CEO and President Kathy Warden.
Read more »The TalentReady: Championing Regional Career Pathways Forum, hosted at Northern Virginia Community College in partnership with JPMorgan Chase and the Education Strategy Group (ESG), focused on paving the way for students to access high-growth careers that offer family-sustaining wages and fill in-demand job vacancies with more local talent.
Read more »Hosted by Greater Washington Partnership and Greater Washington Board of Trade, this forum convened leaders from DC, Maryland and Virginia to discuss the shared future for mobility, emphasizing the potential of the Richmond-Baltimore corridor in enhancing lives and driving collective economic growth through crucial transit infrastructure.
Read more »This Regional Mayors Convening on Downtown Revitalization brought together over 50 key cross-sector leaders, including Mayors Muriel Bowser (DC), Levar Stoney (Richmond) and Brandon M. Scott (Baltimore). The focus of the collaborative dialogue centered on revitalizing downtown corridors and how we must ensure the health and economic competitiveness of urban centers spanning from Baltimore to Richmond.
Read more »The Partnership celebrated the graduation of our inaugural cohort from Next Level: Elevating Diverse Entrepreneurs. Made possible by generous support from Truist and in collaboration with local nonprofit accelerator 1863 Ventures, the program provided customized technical assistance, coaching and curated events to help Black, Brown and women entrepreneurs from Baltimore to Richmond acquire, fulfill and retain contracts for the region's largest buyers.
Read more »For the past two years, the Partnership has collaborated with Monumental Sports & Entertainment to host the Emerging Tech Talent (ETT) Scholar Career and Game Day at Capital One Arena, allowing our ETT scholarship recipients to learn about in-demand skills and network with technology industry professionals. In October 2023, Monumental hosted 17 ETT Scholars from seven of our region's universities at Capital One Arena.
Read more »The Partnership’s Supplier Diversity Summer Social convened members of our Supplier Diversity Community of Practice—a network cultivated by the Partnership to share best practices across employers and craft solutions for increasing spend and driving revenue to diverse businesses.
Read more »The Next Level: Elevating Diverse Entrepreneurs kickoff event took place on June 1 to launch the Partnership’s first-ever business accelerator program to provide customized technical assistance, coaching and curated events to 15 Black, Brown and women entrepreneurs operating businesses from Baltimore to Richmond.
Read more »The Greater Washington Partnership convened more than 20 regional cross-sector employers for the Downtown Vibrancy Dinner to discuss Baltimore’s economic landscape and how to best position our region’s downtown corridors, from Baltimore to Richmond, for optimized utilization and inclusive economic growth. The event included a cocktail reception and dinner where attendees heard remarks from Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on revitalization, followed by a Q&A session.
Read more »The National Talent Collaborative Gathering convened leaders from partnership organizations across the country alongside business executives and government officials for a series of events and discussions about innovations in talent pipeline development.
Read more »The Greater Washington Partnership hosted a gathering of cross-sector stakeholders and leaders, where participants engaged in constructive dialogue on the vibrancy of our region’s downtown corridors.
Read more »In February 2023, the Partnership hosted the 2023 Tech Talent Reboot: Building Pathways in Cyber, Technology and Data. This event, occurring every two years, brought together technology experts to share insights into the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) needed to obtain entry-level jobs in their fields.
Read more »The Greater Washington Partnership and the Greater Washington Board of Trade are once again teaming up to host the region's most highly anticipated transportation event, the 2022 Capital Region Transportation Forum.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Ruth Williams-Brinkley, Regional President of Kaiser Permanente (Mid-Atlantic states). GWP Vice President, Francesca Ioffreda and Ruth discussed supporting inclusive growth initiatives, Kaiser’s role in the community, and the importance of mental health.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO of Gensler. JB Holston and Diane discuss the future of talent, Gensler's goals as an organization, and their commitment towards inclusive growth within the Capital Region.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview features Doyle Mitchell, President and CEO of Industrial Bank. JB Holston and Doyle will discuss Industrial Bank's long history of providing critical financial services to communities across the Capital Region, the focus on reaching traditionally underserved customers, and excitement around ongoing inclusive growth efforts.
Read more »The Greater Washington Partnership and the Greater Washington Board of Trade are once again teaming up to host the region's most highly anticipated transportation event, the 2021 Capital Region Transportation Forum.
Read more »The region from Baltimore to Richmond has the potential to be the most inclusive and connected in the country. The bipartisan infrastructure deal could finally make that a reality. Join us as we discuss the significance of the infrastructure deal for the country and our region with U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview features Neelima Rao, Vice President Human Resources, Global R&D and North America HUB Leader, AstraZeneca. JB Holston and Neelima will discuss the business imperative of inclusive growth, her focus on developing a skilled and diverse talent pool to drive innovation, and more.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Evelyn Lee, President, Greater Washington Region at Truist Financial Corp. JB Holston and Evelyn discussed Truist’s inclusive growth efforts in the Capital Region, the imperative for cross-sector collaboration to power meaningful change, and the intersection of diversity and innovation.
Read more »The American Rescue Plan Series: A Convening for Secondary and Postsecondary Institutions webinar discussed the best practices for secondary and postsecondary institutions to leverage funds to support learners. The audience also heard what education institutions in the Capital Region have planned for the funds this upcoming school year. Schools across America have been under an unprecedented strain in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The American Rescue Plan will provide about $40 billion to postsecondary institutions to serve learners impacted by the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan will also provide $122 billion in relief for K-12 schools.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Patricia McGuire, President of Trinity Washington University. JB and Patricia discussed Trinity's long history of providing a high-quality liberal arts educational experience for students and prioritizing opportunities for women and underserved communities, pressing challenges facing higher ed, and our shared vision for a robust and diverse digital tech ecosystem in the Capital Region.
Read more »Join us on October 6, 2021, for the first edition of our American Rescue Plan webinar series to hear from Capital Region experts on how workforce boards across the Capital Region are taking action to support workforce development.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Calvin Butler, CEO, Exelon Utilities. JB and Calvin discussed Exelon's investment in workforce development initiatives in the region, the importance of supplier diversity in supporting minority-owned small businesses, and his own role as a community and business leader in Baltimore.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Kwasi Mitchell, Chief Purpose Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP. JB and Kwasi discussed the Partnership's recently released Inclusive Growth Preface Report, the role businesses have to play in powering inclusive growth across the Capital Region, and how to unleash purpose in our day-to-day work.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Jamie McDonald, CEO of UpSurge Baltimore. JB and Jamie discuss Upsurge's 'Equitech' framework, which anchors its work in a belief that diversity of teams, leadership, and perspectives are a force multiplier for tech company growth. They will also discuss the broader need for equity and inclusivity to power innovation ecosystems across the Capital Region.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Chike Aguh, Chief Innovation Officer & Senior Advisor for Delivery, United States Department of Labor. JB and Chike discussed opportunities for collaboration among private sector and government employers to support and grow inclusive & diverse skilled workforces.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Rosie Allen-Herring, President & CEO, United Way of the National Capital Area. JB and Rosie discussed the intersection of public-private partnerships, philanthropy, and business strategy in building an inclusive Capital Region and the United Way NCA's ongoing work to promote inclusive growth across the region.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Jim Dyke, Sr. Advisor, State Government Relations, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC. JB and Jim discussed the business community's role in influencing and driving inclusive growth and opportunities to partner with state and local governments to drive meaningful change.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Dr. Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University. JB and Dr. Washington discussed the state of higher ed in the Capital Region and beyond, increasing the diversity and inclusivity of digital tech pathways, and the evolving role of education in today's economy.
Read more »This interview featured John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Washington, DC. JB and John discussed reopening, inclusive recovery, and equitable economic development in the District and the Capital Region. As Deputy Mayor, John oversees the District’s portfolio of real estate development projects that drive economic development in communities and deliver affordable housing, jobs, and amenities to residents.
Read more »This interview featured Stephen Moret, President & CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership. JB and Stephen discussed Virginia consistently high ranks as a "top state for business" due to its high-ranking universities, workforce, and business-friendly regulations. Learn more about the Commonwealth's future and its intrinsic link to the Capital Region.
Read more »This interview featured Beth Cobert, Chief Operating Officer, Markle Foundation. JB and Beth discussed the importance of skills-based hiring, training, and education practices through innovative cross-sector collaboration in the digital economy. Much like the Partnership's Capital CoLAB, it seeks to bridge the skills gap between employers and educators.
Read more »This Fresh Take interview featured Monica Dixon, President, External Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Monica discussed the District’s path to reopening, diversity, and inclusion in the sports industry, and the future of cities in the post-pandemic era.
Read more »This interview featured Tonia Wellons, President & CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation. JB and Tonia discussed Greater Washington Community Foundation's extensive work in the pandemic relief and recovery efforts and insights on how the region is doing as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for the region.
Read more »Watch Unpacking the Capital Region Rail Vision to learn more about the planning and assumptions that underpin the Capital Region Rail Vision and hear how we can work collaboratively to bring it to fruition.
Read more »During this virtual panel discussion, panelists discussed how we can build equitable work-based learning opportunities in IT across the Capital Region. Speakers also shared the value of creating work-based learning opportunities and highlight employer-led efforts to build equitable talent pipelines in the Capital Region.
Read more »This interview featured Dr. Kavita Patel, Nonresident Fellow at the Brookings Institution. JB and Dr. Patel discussed the federal government's COVID-19 response, vaccine rollout, and ensuring our health systems are equitable and accessible to all.
Read more »This interview featured Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO of EY. Carmine and JB discussed the COVID-19-era prevalence of remote work in the Capital Region. While this will likely not be maintained once the pandemic has subsided, data collected through external surveys as well as the Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) and EY Capital COVID-19 Snapshot shows greater levels of remote working will continue even after herd immunity is reached, relative to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Read more »This interview featured Carol Thompson Cole, President & CEO, Venture Philanthropy Partners. JB and Carol discussed inclusive growth in the Capital Region, impact investing, and economic empowerment in underserved communities.
Read more »This interview featured Ellis Carr, President & CEO of Capital Impact Partners. JB and Ellis discussed inclusive growth, CDFIs, and economic empowerment in underserved communities.
Read more »A panel of stakeholders and decisionmakers explored TOD's future after the coronavirus pandemic in Prince George’s County and discussed how TOD can help the region create more inclusive communities.
Read more »A panel of stakeholders and decisionmakers explored TOD's future after the coronavirus pandemic in Anne Arundel County and discussed how TOD can help the region create more inclusive communities.
Read more »Join us for the Capital CoLAB 101 Session to meet our team, learn about our unique programs, and find out how you can be involved in developing the Capital Region's diverse digital tech workforce.
Read more »This interview featured Jeff Cherry, Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab. JB and Jeff discussed the start-up community in Baltimore, conscious capitalism, the role of accelerators, and innovation across the region.
Read more »This interview featured Mark Ein, Chairman of Kastle Systems. JB and Mark discussed growing the inclusive innovation economy in the Capital Region, Mark's work with SPACs and Kastle, and other related topics for the region.
Read more »This interview featured Patricia A. Brantley, CEO of Friendship Charter Public School. JB and Patricia discussed the impact of COVID-19 on schools, the role of testing, and the path to reopening.
Read more »This week's interview featured Anna Mason, Partner at Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. JB and Anna discussed startup ecosystems, the startup community across the Capital Region, and the value of investing in inclusion/diversity.
Read more »On January 11, 2021, we hosted a webinar to learn about the Capital Region Rail Vision Report, and all about the 25-year strategy to remove key physical and operating barriers to provide residents a more coordinated, integrated, and competitive rail service.
Read more »This week's interview featured Megan Smith, CEO, and Co-Founder of shift7 and former US Chief Technology Officer. JB and Megan discussed innovation/collaboration, human-centered solutions, and how they tie into the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Read more »This webinar featured Capital Region leaders and a conversation about current prospects for vaccine distribution, FFAST (fast, frequent, asymptomatic testing), and school reopening in the region.
Read more »On November 17, Dr. Tiffany Manuel of The Case Made presented the final version of the Playbook, a set of innovative, adaptable strategies and tools to help message, frame, and to communicate effectively about housing and affordability.
Read more »The Capital Region Transportation Forum, an annual event in its 11th year, is a unique opportunity to hear government and business leaders discuss transportation through a regional lens. In 2019, we looked ahead to a future with more complexity as well as more demand and asked, how can we strengthen our region’s transportation connections to improve the commute, reduce congestion, and enhance the competitiveness of our transit systems?
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