Greater Washington Board of Trade
- Greater Washington Board of Trade
The Greater Washington Board of Trade is a network of business and non-profit leaders in Washington, D.C.
From modest beginnings in 1889, the Greater Washington Board of Trade has grown into a powerful force for the Washington, D.C. region, serving as a steward for the community. Organizations join the Board of Trade to grow their business and help build a better community.
Today, the Board of Trade is the only group representing all industry sectors.
Accomplishments
The Board of Trade helped:
*1902 – Promote the construction of Union Station
*1937 – Envision the city’s subway system
*1966 – Create the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to build and operate Metrorail and Metrobus
*1987 - Secure the transfer of National and Dulles airports from federal to local control, paving the way for expansion and renovations
*1990s – Obtain funding for reconstruction of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
*2001 – Get National Airport reopened after its extended closure following the September 11, 2001 attacks
*2002 – Establish a National Capital Region Coordination office in the federal Department of Homeland Security
*2005 - Professional baseball returns to region, supported by long, intense lobbying by Board of Trade
External links
* [http://www.bot.org Board of Trade URL] .
* [http://chnm.gmu.edu/dc/introduction.php?mod=29 A history of the Washington Board of Trade] from the Center of History and New Media
* [http://www.greaterwashington.org Greater Washington Initiative] Affiliated research and economic development marketing organization
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