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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