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LEADING IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Contents A Letter to Our Members...... 1 2020 Special Financial Contributors...... 2 Our Leadership...... 3 Commitment...... 5 Value...... 6 Engagement...... 8 Substance...... 9 Convening...... 20 Networking...... 21 Influence...... 23 Our Team...... 26 A Letter to Our Members The Greater Washington Board of Trade thrives 2. Offering numerous virtual and in-person because of its members and we want to thank all networking and business development op- of you for your ongoing and steadfast support. portunities that provide members a chance The Board of Trade continues to lead through to share experiences and new learnings these challenging times just as it has for the while strengthening and developing key past 130 years. The COVID-19 pandemic has relationships. affected all our organizations and we know the challenges of 2020 will not end on December 3. Advocating for policies and programs at the 31st. We are eager to safely get the region back federal, state, and local level that support to work and must continue our collaborative our businesses and communities. These efforts to drive economic recovery, improve the efforts are especially critical now as many region’s business climate, and help our mem- businesses continue to suffer the adverse bers succeed. impacts of the pandemic and policy makers seek ways to continue and improve public The Mid-Winter Dinner was our last major services. in-person event this year and we welcomed more than 400 regional leaders to a memora- 4. Developing specific shorter-term plans and ble evening at the National Cathedral. Then the longer-term strategic initiatives to lead the pandemic hit, and we quickly transitioned to a region’s economic recovery and renewal. virtual platform to continue providing valuable We remain focused on driving regional collabo- programs while complying with guidance from ration to solve the daunting challenges we face public officials to protect our members and from the global health pandemic, economic staff. downturn, long overdue need to achieve racial We are proud to report that a record 95 percent equity, and changing climate. With our mem- of our members have engaged in our efforts bers leading and working with our partners this year. And we look forward to working with across the region, we will emerge stronger and you, other members, and partners in the com- better. ing months and years to bring our region back Sincerely, to health and build a renewed economy that we all deserve. We are eager to safely restart in-person meetings sometime in 2021 and are developing plans to do so. It is likely we will host a mix of David Velazquez virtual and in-person meetings and events, and 2020 Chair of the Board of Directors, some hybrid events that take advantage of both Greater Washington Board of Trade formats. Whether in-person or online, the Board of Trade will continue to deliver value and results by:

1. Providing critical information and convening Jack McDougle key stakeholders across the region through President & CEO, numerous webinars, articles, blogs, and ex- Greater Washington Board of Trade ecutive conversations to help members and the region develop strategies and plans for moving forward.

1 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW 2020 Special Financial Contributors We are grateful to all our members for their commitment to the Board of Trade and want to especially acknowledge and thank the organizations that went above and beyond this year to invest in our programs.

2 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Our Leadership Not only have our members stepped up this year to engage and participate with the Board of Trade at unprecedented levels, our leaders have also been especially active, and we want to thank each of them for their ongoing support and commitment. 2020 Officers 2020 Executive Committee Chair Members of the Executive Committee also sit on David Velazquez, President & CEO, Pepco the Board of Directors. Holdings Betsy Lewis, Cooley LLP Chair-Elect Blue Jenkins, Washington Gas Rosie Allen-Herring, President & CEO, United Cecilia Hodges, M&T Bank Way of The National Capital Area Courtney Spaeth, growth[period] Treasurer David Velazquez, Pepco Holdings Jermaine Johnson, Regional President, Greater David Straut, Wells Fargo Washington, PNC Bank Evelyn Lee, SunTrust now Truist Assistant Treasurer Jack McDougle, Greater Washington Board of Trade Marc Blakeman, President - Mid-Atlantic Jennifer Siciliano, Inova Health System States, AT&T Jermaine Johnson, PNC Bank John Stalfort, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Assistant Treasurer Keith Hennessey, President, Bechtel Keith Hennessey, Bechtel Enterprises Enterprises Ken Samet, MedStar Health Kim Horn, Kaiser Permanente Secretary Larry Di Rita, Bank of America Ken Samet, President & CEO, MedStar Health Marc Blakeman, AT&T General Counsel Marty Rodgers, Accenture John Stalfort, Managing Principal, Washington Mike Policicchio, EY DC Office, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Nora Gardner, McKinsey & Company President & CEO Patti Steis, Marsh, Inc. Jack McDougle, Greater Washington Paul Stimers, K&L Gates LLP Board of Trade Rosie Allen-Herring, United Way of The National Capital Area Tony Lewis, 2019 Board Chair, hands the gavel to David Velazquez, 2020 Board Chair, at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Staci Pies, Crown Castle Steve Proctor, G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc. Stu Solomon, Connected DMV Susan Lacz, Ridgewells Catering Tamika Tremaglio, Deloitte LLP Teresa Carlson, Amazon Web Services Tim Gillis, KPMG LLP Tony Lewis, Verizon Tony Pierce, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP

3 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW 2020 Board of Directors Andrew Flagel, Consortium of Universities of the Jay Grauberger, Clark Construction Group, LLC Washington Metropolitan Area Jeff Detwiler, Long & Foster Companies Inc. Anita Cooke Wells, RLJ Lodging Trust Jim Cornelsen, WesBanco Anuj Mehrotra, The George Washington University John Delaney, American University Beth Johnson, RP3 Agency Jorge Perez, MGM Resorts International Beverley Swaim-Staley, Union Station Ken Wiseman, CannonDesign Redevelopment Corporation Kevin Sharkey, Turner Construction Company Bill Eisig, BDO USA, LLP Kim Dickerson, Protiviti Brad Flickinger, CBRE, Inc. Kurt Newman, Children’s National Medical Center Brian McVay, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Lidia Soto-Harmon, Girl Scout Council of The Brian Schwalb, Venable LLP Nation’s Capital Bryan Pynchon, Capital One Bank Linda Rabbitt, rand* construction corporation Caleb Vuljanic, DHG Lorraine Lavet, Korn/Ferry International Cary Hatch, MDB Communications, Inc. Lyles Carr, The McCormick Group, Inc. Catherine Meloy, Goodwill of Greater Washington Mark Jackson, Goulston & Storrs Cathy Merrill, Washingtonian Magazine Mary McLaughlin, Comcast Chuck Bean, Metropolitan Washington Council of Maury Peiperl, George Mason University, School of Governments (COG) Business Corby Lawrence, Western-Express Michael Akin, LINK Strategic Partners Dale Kopnitsky, Skanska USA Michelle Dandeneau, JLL Dara Castle, RSM US LLP Monica Dalwadi, Baker Tilly Darryll Pines, University of Maryland, College Park Monica Schmude, Cigna David Dacquino, Serco, Inc. Neil Welsh, Silverback Strategies Dave Hartman, Hartman Executive Advisors Nick Zabriskie, Uber Technologies, Inc. Diane Hoskins, Gensler Pat McGuire, Trinity Washington University Dirk Haire, Fox Rothschild LLP Paul Wiedefeld, Washington Metropolitan Area Ed Grenier, Junior Achievement of Greater Transit Authority (WMATA) Washington Radha Muthiah, Capital Area Food Bank Ed Fleming, Walton Global Holdings, Ltd. Ricky Smith, BWI Marshall Airport Enrico Cecchi, The IDI Group Companies Scott Frisch, AARP Ernie Jarvis, Jarvis Commercial Real Estate, LLC Steve Heger, Raffa Financial Services, Inc. Ethan Selzer, The Washington Post Steve Skinner, The Walsh Group Geoff Chatas, Georgetown University Tamara Christian, International Spy Museum Greg Wallig, Grant Thornton LLP Terry Kenny, TD Bank Irma Becerra, Marymount University Tim Byers, Jacobs Jack Potter, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Jackie Bradford, NBC4/WRC-TV Jake Burns, Washington Nationals Jamil Jaffer, IronNet Cybersecurity Janis Schiff, Holland & Knight LLP

4 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Commitment Many of our members have been a part of the Board of Trade community for generations. We thank them for their loyalty and look forward to a fruitful continued partnership. For our newer members, welcome—together, we will shape this region’s future.

Marsh, Inc. 100+ Year Members 25+ Year Members Maryland Chamber of Commerce Bank of America American University Marymount University Pepco Holdings Apartment & Office Building MDB Communications, Inc. PNC Bank Association of Metropolitan Metropolitan Washington Washington, Inc. (AOBA) Steuart Investment Co. Airports Authority APCO Worldwide The Washington Post Montgomery County Economic Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Development Corporation Verizon Inc. Occasions Caterers, Inc. Washington Gas Baker Tilly Omega World Travel 75+ Year Members BB&T now Truist Prince William County, VA BDO USA, LLP Quadrangle Development Corp. Floyd E. Davis Company Beveridge & Diamond PC rand* construction corporation Georgetown University Capital One Bank Ridgewells Giant Food LLC Catering by Carin and Company SunTrust now Truist Clark Construction Group, LLC The Hay Adams 50+ Year Members Consortium of Universities of The IDI Group Companies the Washington Metropolitan The McCormick Group, Inc. Accenture Area Trinity Washington University Bernstein Management Corp. Cresa Global, Inc Union Station Redevelopment Blake Real Estate, Inc. Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Corporation CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Deloitte LLP CBRE, Inc. United Way of The National Destination DC Capital Area EY Edison Electric Institute Venable LLP Hotel Association of Washington Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer W*USA-TV D.C. Foundation Washington Business Journal MedStar Health Gensler Washingtonian Magazine Monumental Sports and George Mason University, School Washington Metropolitan Area Entertainment of Business Transit Authority (WMATA) NBC4/WRC-TV Girl Scout Council of The Nation’s Safeway Inc. Capital The George Washington Holland & Knight LLP University Holy Cross Health Washington Area New Junior Achievement of Greater Automobile Dealers Washington Association (WANADA) KPMG LLP Washington Hilton Long & Foster Companies Inc. M&T Bank

5 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Value The Greater Washington region benefits from a large and diverse community of experts, advocates, business leaders, elected leaders, and many others working hard to make it one of the best places in the country to live and work. The Board of Trade has several characteristics that make it stand out. 1. It convenes leaders and focuses on 4. It is member-driven. results. The Board of Trade’s small staff works Members often find that their engagement hard to facilitate and execute its programs, through the Board of Trade is the highest but the agenda is set and powered by the level networking available, involving leaders Board of Trade membership. It is an “open across the private and public sectors. source” platform for members to do the region’s business. 2. It advocates for the whole Greater Washington region. 5. Its long history can be seen and The Board of Trade holds deep experienced. relationships across the District, suburban Take a ride on the Metro. Stroll the Maryland, and Northern Virginia. It National Mall. Cross the Key Bridge. Enjoy advocates on the local, state, and federal a performance at the Kennedy Center. The levels with a regional vision in mind. Board of Trade advocated for and helped build these and many other iconic assets 3. It is the most diverse community of across our region, leaving a 130-year+ professionals in the region. legacy that informs and inspires our work The diversity of our membership base is today. our greatest asset, bringing an enormous wealth of knowledge and perspective to bear on the region’s toughest issues. “The Board of Trade is the highest Leaders of law firms, catering companies, quality collection of true industry nonprofits, universities, banks, hospitals, leaders in the region—and has a great local government agencies, and transit diversity of member organizations.” agencies all turn to the Board of Trade to advance the interests of their organizations Jake Burns and their communities. Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Washington Nationals

6 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Member Benefits A Board of Trade membership is a smart investment. Organizations of all sizes and from all sectors benefit from a Board of Trade membership in these core ways: 1. Frequent, year-round events, information, and resources for organizational success, including: “Ridgewells has been a member of • Forums on pressing issues with the the Board of Trade for over 25 years. region’s top leaders and experts It is hands-down the best business • Exclusive, high-value networking and organization that we belong to. Their business development for executives networking opportunities are by far • Professional development activities for the most productive and rewarding.” staff at all levels and across disciplines 2. Influence on the development of the region Susan Lacz through coordinated advocacy and thought CEO, Ridgwells Catering leadership 3. Brand exposure for program sponsors and contributors

2020 Accomplishments

ENGAGEMENT SUBSTANCE CONVENING NETWORKING INFLUENCE 90% member 30+ informative 20+ issue- 40+ networking Advocacy on retention webinars and driven member events key public policy blogs meetings priorities 95% member participation

7 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a hard toll on many Board MEMBER PARTICIPATION of Trade member organizations. Nevertheless, 90 percent of INCREASED FROM 78% IN 2019 members have been able to stay with this community and find value in being a part of the relief and recovery of the re- TO 95% IN 2020. gion—a tremendous success. The Board of Trade is known for its robust calendar of meetings and events that allow members to learn, network, and support each other’s success. The 2020 Mid-Winter Dinner in late February was the last major in-person event before the COVID-19 pandemic required the Board of Trade to transition completely to virtual formats. As a result, the Board of Trade has hosted its members on Zoom nearly 100 times for both private meetings and large, public webinars. The nature of these meetings and events changed as well, becoming more content driven as members grappled with intense business challenges. As a result, member participation increased to 95 percent.

MEETINGS & EVENTS 2019 2020 Webinars 0 25 Emerging Leaders 2 7 Professional Roundtables 9 11 Executive Meals 30 37 TD Bank Morning Star 3 3 Regional Chambers 3 6 Policy Discussions 3 6 Board of Trade Governance 13 14 Signature Events 4 3 Total 67 112

8 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Substance The Board of Trade network includes world-leading experts on almost any topic, from cybersecurity to epidemiology to employment law. In 2020, these individuals lent their time, knowledge, and energy to dozens of webinars and blog articles to help their peers make effective decisions in these challenging times. The Board of Trade also provided a platform for elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to speak directly with the region’s business community. The entire Greater Washington region benefited from a year of substantive conversation.

2020 Briefings, Webinars, and Guest Speakers

MARCH 5, 2020 Executive Leadership Briefing on COVID-19 Preparedness

Clint Osborn Craig DeAtley, PA-C Kathleen Chavanu Mark Smith Chief of Operations, Director, Institute for Gorman, M.S.N., R.N., Chief Innovation Officer, DC Homeland Security and Public Health Emergency F.A.A.N. Director of MedStar Emergency Management Readiness, Chief Operating Officer, Institute for Innovation, (DC-HSEM) MedStar Health Children’s National MedStar Health Hospital

Patrick Ashley Dr. Peter Kadlecik, MD Mark Ruszczyk Tony Lewis Senior Deputy Director, Service Chief, Vice President, Marketing, Region Vice President, Health Emergency Kaiser Permanente Sales and Business Public Policy, Verizon Preparedness and Development, Response Administration Kaiser Permanente (HEPRA), DC Department of Health

MARCH 5, 2020 MARCH 31, 2020 Briefing on the COVID-19 Virus What Employers Need to Know Recordings and and Transmission About COVID-19 written summaries for all virtual briefings and webinars can be found on our blog at www.bot.org/ the-latest. Dr. Michael J. Manyak, MD, FACS Betsy Lewis Global Urology Medical Director, Partner, GlaxoSmithKline Cooley LLP

9 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW APRIL 1, 2020 Understanding the CARES Act

Brenden Chainey Karishma Page Mary Baker Paul Stimers Associate, Partner, Government Affairs Partner, K&L Gates K&L Gates Counselor, K&L Gates K&L Gates

APRIL 7, 2020 APRIL 8, 2020 APRIL 14, 2020 Regional Business The Fuller Institute on Mindful Leadership & Conditions and Long- our Economic Future Communication in the term Recovery COVID-19 Crisis

Tom Barkin Jeannette Chapman Lili Powell President & CEO, Director, Stephen S. Fuller Associate Professor, Federal Reserve Bank of Institute for Research University of Virginia Darden Richmond School of Business

APRIL 15, 2020 The Pandemic’s Impact on the Healthcare System

Gretchen Berlin Dr. Pooja Kumar Dr. J. Stephen Jones Partner, McKinsey & Partner, McKinsey & President & CEO, Company Company Inova Health System

“Thank you. I value these briefings. They lift the focus to the big picture. Uncertainty loves company.”

Edgar Dobie Executive Producer and President of the Corporation Arena Stage

10 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW APRIL 22, 2020 What’s Happening in Congress “I found yesterday’s call with Senators Warner and Van Hollen very timely and informative.”

Scott McGeary Director, State Public Policy U.S. Senator Chris Van U.S. Senator Mark Washington Gas Hollen (D-MD) Warner (D-VA)

APRIL 28, 2020 “I found the briefing very valuable. The Pandemic’s Impact on Food Systems Speakers were very knowledgeable and I & Security received answers to the questions that I had without having to ask them. Sign of a good briefing!”

Ethel Shepard-Powell Executive Director Margaret Rogers Radha Muthiah Community Support Systems, Inc. Co-Head of Arabella’s President & CEO, Good Food Practice, Capital Area Food Bank Arabella Advisors

APRIL 29, 2020 MAY 5, 2020 Getting the Region to Fiscal, Economic, Managing Cyber Risk and Public Health Today & Tomorrow

Aubrey Layne Jeff DeWitt Peter Franchot Jamil Jaffer Virginia Secretary of CFO of the District of Maryland Comptroller Senior Vice President Finance Columbia IronNet Cybersecurity

MAY 6, 2020 Our Region’s State of Mind During COVID-19

Darcy Gruttadaro Dr. Marissa Leslie Monica Schmude Robin Kelleher Dr. Steve Miller Director, Center System Chief of President, Mid- President & CEO, Chief Clinical Officer, for Workplace Psychiatry, Adventist Atlantic Market, Hope For The Cigna Mental Health, HealthCare Cigna Warriors American Psychiatric Association Foundation

11 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW MAY 19, 2020 Getting Transportation Back on Track

Jack Potter Paul Wiedefeld Ricky Smith Tom Dohrmann President and CEO, General Manager Executive Director, Cofounder and Metropolitan and CEO, Washington BWI Thurgood Lead, Public Sector Washington Airports Metropolitan Area Marshall Airport Practice, Authority (MWAA) Transit Authority McKinsey & (WMATA) Company

“The Getting Transportation Back on Track briefing was very good and provided some valuable nuggets of insight. You picked the right panelists and the event was moderated well. Looking forward to the next event.”

David A. Bates Director, Government Contracts Practice Grant Thornton Public Sector LLC

MAY 26, 2020 Reopening the Region, Part 1: The Public Health Puzzle

Fran Phillips, R.N. Dr. Georges C. Dr. John Davies Cole Dr. Laurie Forlano Dr. Lisa Lockerd Deputy Secretary Benjamin State Epidemiologist, Deputy Maragakis for Public Health Executive Director, District of Colombia Commissioner for Senior Director of Services, Maryland American Public Population Health, Infection Prevention, Department of Health Association Virginia Department The Johns Hopkins Health of Health Health System

“Yesterday’s webinar was FANTASTIC! The information shared is pertinent to professional leaders and public citizens. Thank you for bringing this awesome group together!”

Emeobong “Eme” Martin, MPH Regional Health Systems Director Alzheimer’s Association

12 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW MAY 27, 2020 Reopening the Region Part 2: Phased Reopening Plans in DC, MD, and VA

Angela Navarro Eugene D. Kinlow Kelly M. Schulz Roy McGrath Deputy Secretary Director of the Office Secretary, CEO and Chairman of Commerce and for Federal and Maryland (Former), Maryland Trade (Former), Regional Affairs, Department of Environmental Commonwealth of Executive Office of Commerce Service Virginia the Mayor of the District of Columbia

MAY 28, 2020 Reopening the Region Part 3: Getting Back to Business

Cy Kouhestani Evan Kraus Larry Di Rita Stephanie Smith Senior Vice President Managing Director in Greater Washington, Senior Public Policy of Leasing & Asset Washington, D.C. Market Manager (Former), Management, APCO Worldwide President, UBER Brookfield Properties Bank of America

JUNE 2, 2020 Rosslyn’s Toolkit for On-the-Ground Business Reopening

Henry Hillmann Janet Pogue Jay Coldren Mark Viani Mary-Claire Burick Director of Disaster McLaurin Managing Director, Shareholder, President, Services, Hillmann Workplace Leader, Eat + Drink Bean Kinney & Rosslyn BID Consulting Principal, Gensler Streetsense Korman PC

FEATURED BLOG Schools, Students, and Families in the DMV Face Big Challenges on Re-opening

Jim Cowen Executive Director, Collaborative for Student Success

13 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW JUNE 9, 2020 State of the Hospitality Industry

Elliott L. Ferguson Jay Coldren Jorge Perez Kathy E. Hollinger President & CEO, Managing Director, President and COO, President & CEO, Destination DC Eat + Drink, MGM National Harbor Restaurant Association of Streetsense Metropolitan Washington

JUNE 17, 2020 JUNE 19, 2020 TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series Ft. Regional Policy Leadership Series Charlene Li

Presented by

Charlene Li Jeffrey C. McKay Author of The Disruption Mindset Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

JUNE 23, 2020 Lessons from China’s Experience with COVID-19

Al Hankins James Robinson James Shepherd Jeff Astle Principal Vice President, Global Lead, Head of Research, Greater Managing Director, Corporate Manager Geo-Commerce, China, Cushman & APCO Shanghai of Procurement and APCO Worldwide Wakefield Contracts, Bechtel

FEATURED BLOG Viewpoint: In-person education is still needed, but with more personalization

Irma Becerra, Ph.D. President, Marymount University

14 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW JUNE 24, 2020 Working for Economic Equity in the DMV

Cordell Carter, II Denise Rolark Jaqueline N. Tucker Michael Akin Tony Waller Executive Director, Barnes Race and Social President, Senior Director of Socrates Program, Publisher, Equity Officer, LINK Strategic Diversity Relations, Aspen Institute The Washington City of Alexandria Partners Walmart Informer

“That was one of the best webinars I’ve seen on equity and equality. Thank you!”

Beth Johnson Founder and CEO RP3 Agency

JULY 21, 2020 Reopening as a New Beginning for Your Business

Blue Jenkins David Dacquino Mary McLaughlin Sharon Pinder Tawfik Jarjour President, Chairman & CEO, Senior Vice President & CEO, Senior Manager, Washington Gas Serco, Inc. President, Beltway Capital Region Accenture Region, Comcast Minority Supplier Strategy Development Council

JULY 28, 2020 Higher Ed’s Plans for Fall

Anne M. Kress Ph.D. Darryll J. Pines Paul Almeida Ronald Mason Jr., President, President, Dean, J.D. Northern Virginia University of McDonough President, Community College Maryland College School of Business University of the Park at Georgetown District of Columbia University

15 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 The Risks and Unusual Conditions that Execs Should Consider When Reopening

Barbara Richardson Christopher Poli Evelyn Lee Zach Wade Executive Vice President of Vice President of Greater Washington Principal, External Relations, Commercial Risk, Regional President, MRP Realty WMATA McGriff SunTrust now Truist

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 2020 Capital Region Business Forum | Presented by

Larry Hogan Muriel Bowser Ralph Northam Tony Pierce Governor of Maryland Mayor of the District of Governor of Virginia Partner, Columbia Akin Gump (Panel Moderator) Executive Sponsors Supporting Sponsors

Event Partners Community Sponsor

The annual Capital Region Business Forum was held virtually for the first time in 2020. Hundreds of viewers listened as top leaders in the region discussed their approaches to handling the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, education, and more.

16 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 TD Bank Morning Star Ft. Laura Morgan Roberts

Laura Morgan Roberts, Ph.D. Author of Race, Work, and Leadership: New Perspectives on the Black Experience

OCTOBER 6, 2020 Building Resilience Through Corporate Climate Action | Sponsored by

Chris Roe Cynthia Curtis Kimberly Melissa Lavinson Myrrh Caplan Principal, Renewable Senior Vice Henderson Senior Vice Senior Sustainability Energy & Sustainable President, Partner, President, Director, Operations, Sustainability, McKinsey & Government and Skanska USA Amazon JLL Company External Affairs, Pepco Holdings

OCTOBER 20, 2020 The Big Ideas for National Landing & What They Mean for the DMV | Sponsored by

Evan Regan-Levine Jack Potter Lance Collins Nora Gardner Executive Vice President & CEO, Executive Director Senior Partner, President, Metropolitan & Vice President, McKinsey & JBG Smith Washington Airports Innovation Campus, Company Authority Virginia Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2020 Regional Policy Leadership Series | Presented by

Angela Alsobrooks Jeffrey C. McKay Phil Mendelson Prince George’s Chairman, Fairfax Chairman, Council County Executive County Board of of the District of Supervisors Columbia

17 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW NOVEMBER 10, 2020 TD Bank Morning Star Speaker Series Ft. John Feinstein

John Feinstein Author of The Friends I’ve Made

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 What the Election Outcome Means for the Business Community in the DMV

Bart Gordon Evan Kraus John Mayo Karishma Page Larry Di Rita Partner, Managing Director in Professor and Partner, Greater Washington, K&L Gates Washington, Executive Director K&L Gates D.C. Market APCO Worldwide of the Center for President, Business and Public Bank of America Policy, Georgetown University

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 2020 Capital Region Transportation Forum | Presented by A longstanding Board of Trade annual event in its third year with co-host the Greater Washington Partnership.

Gregory Slater Jeff Marootian Shannon Valentine Beth Osborne Larry Willis Secretary, Director, Secretary of Director, President, Maryland District Department Transportation, Transportation for Transportation Department of of Transportation Commonwealth of America Trades Department Transportation Virginia AFL-CIO

Supporting Sponsors Event Partner

“It’s always great to be here with the Greater Washington Partnership and the Board of Trade. It’s always one of our favorite meetings and we always have more to talk about than we can ever get to.”

Shannon Valentine, Secretary of Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia

18 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Latest on the COVID-19 Vaccine

Eugene Laney Dr. Lisa Lockerd Dr. Pooja Kumar Dr. Samir Balile Head of International Maragakis Partner, McKinsey & Clinical Pharmacy Program Government Affairs, Senior Director of Infection Company Manager, Giant Food DHL Express USA Prevention, The Johns Hopkins Health System

DECEMBER 4, 2020 Annual Meeting: Panel on Our Path To Economic Recovery | Presented by

Larry Di Rita Nora Gardner Ruth Williams-Brinkley Anthony Lewis Greater Washington, D.C. Senior Partner, Regional President, Vice President, Public Market President, McKinsey & Company Kaiser Permanente Policy, Verizon Bank of America

Executive Sponsor Supporting Sponsor

Susan Lacz Evan Regan-Levine CEO, Executive Vice President, Ridgewells Catering JBG Smith

FEATURED BLOG Resilience Over Recovery: Safeguarding Your Business Ahead of Economic Downturn

Ashish Khosla Senior Vice President and Greater Washington Market Executive of Commercial Banking, Bank of America

19 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Convening The Board of Trade knows from its 130+ years of experience that big wins for the region only happen when we work together across jurisdictions and sectors. Convening leaders and professionals for productive conversation and driving results is a longstanding function of the Board of Trade.

Policy Discussions Regional Chamber of Commerce These meetings are for government relations Executives professionals and cover policy issues related to COVID-19, the economy, transportation, The Board of Trade continues to convene ex- education, 5G, and more. They help members ecutives and their Board Chairs from Cham- share intelligence and collaborate. bers of Commerce from around the region to coordinate and share advocacy and business engagement efforts. This group is organized Professional Roundtables by four regional executives who work together to set the agenda, identify guest speakers, and These virtual roundtable discussions allow lead each meeting discussion: members to workshop ideas and share best practices in their discipline with skilled peers. • Ginanne Italiano, President & CEO, The Eleven professional roundtables were hosted Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce on the following topics: • Tony Howard, President & CEO, Loudoun • Marketing and Communications (facilitated County Chamber of Commerce by Andrew Nelson, President, Silverback • David Harrington, President & CEO, Prince Strategies) George’s County Chamber of Commerce • Human Resources (facilitated by Sharon • Debbie Jones, President & CEO, Prince Tiger, Creator, Sharon Tiger LLC) William Chamber of Commerce • Executive Leadership (faciliated by Kathy Gorman, Executive Vice President for Patient Care Services & Chief Operating Emerging Leaders Officer, Children’s National Medical Center) These meetings are a dedicated space for young professionals to access career advice from more seasoned Board of Trade members Executive Roundtable on Climate and share ideas and tips for career growth. This meeting included executives from compa- The current co-leads are Eric Schmidt, recruit- nies facing major changes in the transition to a er at memoryBlue, and Caroline Miller, senior low-carbon economy. McKinsey & Company fa- account executive at RP3 Agency. Eric and Car- cilitated and featured the firm’s world-leading oline worked closely with the Board of Trade research on climate risks. Participants shared team to plot a direction for the future of the highlights of their companies’ climate agen- program while developing meeting agendas das and discussed ways in which the Board of and facilitating the discussions. Trade can help its members in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

20 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Networking Business runs on relationships. Board of Trade members have dozens of opportunities throughout the year to get to know their peers, from big parties to intimate gatherings. Networking and business development remained core to the Board of Trade experience even when our events were fully virtual.

2020 Mid-Winter Dinner The Board of Trade’s annual black-tie gala was held at the Washington National Cathedral in February of 2020 and hosted over 400 participants. Guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal provided by Ridgewells Catering and so- cialization in an elegant setting.

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21 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Executive Meals The popular Executive Meals series was recre- ated for a virtual setting so that members can continue to benefit from elevated networking despite social distancing requirements. These lunchtime meetings are held over Zoom, include 10-20 executives, are held weekly (on average), and feature a home delivery of a meal from one of our member companies: Ridgewells Catering, Catering by Carin and Company, Clyde’s, and Sprinkles Potomac. Members use these meetings to discuss top issues with peer leaders. Thank you, Facilitators! Each executive meal is facilitated by a member who takes care to learn about the participants around the “table” and ensure the conversation is fruitful and meanginful for all. The following facilitators are greatly appreciated: • Alan Ezagui, The Lourie Center • Beth Johnson, RP3 Agency • Bob Fox, FOX Architects • Carly Didden, Crown Castle • Carolyn Schmidt, Food & Friends • Chris Hanes, Arbee Associates • Ed Bach, University of Maryland, Global Campus • Edgar Dobie, Arena Stage • Ian Rainey, Northeast Maglev • Jack White, FH+H PLLC • Jamie Gorman, RCN • Jay Grauberger, Clark Construction • Maury Peiperl, George Mason University School of Business • Michael Akin, LINK Strategic Partners • Patti Steis, Marsh, Inc. • Robin Kelleher, Hope for the Warriors • Steve McKnight, Virginia Tech • Tamika Tremaglio, Deloitte • Ken Wiseman, CannonDesign Board of Trade members have shown a commitment to fighting Zoom fatigue so they can stay in touch with each other and be a part this vibrant professional community.

22 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Influence The Board of Trade has always been a staunch advocate of business and community interests, which has been especially critical since the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. Following are a few highlights of our advocacy work organized into our priority issue areas.

Economic Recovery & Growth The unprecedented economic challenges re- • The Board of Trade supported Pepco’s Multi- sulting from the COVID-19 pandemic cannot Year Rate Plan proposal. The rate plan in- be overcome without effective public policy at cludes certainty and relief for DC customers the federal, state, and local levels. The Board of and is specially designed to help rate payers Trade served as the voice of the region’s busi- during the pandemic. Evidentiary hearings ness community at critical junctures. have been held and the Board of Trade testified before the DC Public Service Commis- • The Board of Trade was a vocal advocate for sion. The record will close December 28th, federal stimulus, pushing for the CARES ACT 2020. and calling for further federal stimulus in the HEROES Act, and more. • The Board of Trade worked with AOBA and several other area organizations to engage • The Board of Trade engaged with local Councilmember Anita Bonds, Chairperson and state governments across the region of the Committee on Housing and Neighbor- to encourage an “informed, coordinated” hood Revitalization, and other Councilmem- approach to coronavirus-related closures bers on rent control. and reopenings of businesses, schools, and other public places, recognizing the need • The Board of Trade is partcipating in vari- to protect public health and the business ous task forces and working groups across community. the region focused on economic recovery efforts. • The Board of Trade worked with a coalition of businesses in opposition of a bill introduced in the DC Council to raise the advertising tax by 3 percent. The tax bill was defeated.

23 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Transportation Technology Transportation will always be a top priority for The Board of Trade advocates for and supports the Board of Trade because it is an important the deployment of next-generation commu- part of the foundation of our economy. The nications technologies, like 5G. We have held Board of Trade worked diligently to move im- meetings with elected and appointed officials, portant transportation-related policies forward, supported Board of Trade members involved including the following efforts. in the deployment of small cells, and joined the MD5G Partnership in Maryland, which is com- • The Board of Trade worked with its partners posed of chambers of commerce, companies, in MetroNow and others to call on Con- and non-profits. gress to provide additional transit funding after depletion of the funds allocated in the CARES Act. This funding is critical to transit infrastructure and operations in our region and across the country. This will continue to be a focus for the Board of Trade. • The Board of Trade worked with the North- ern Virginia Transportation Authority to advocate for the FY2020-2025 Six Year Pro- gram, which includes funding for 21 new multimodal transportation projects totaling nearly $540 million over two years. • The Board of Trade is working to support the managed lanes expansion of I-270 and I-495. We testified early in 2020 before the Maryland Board of Public Works and later in the year before the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Adminis- tration reenforcing our position on the benefits of the project and how it will help in the mobility of goods and services throughout the Washington region. • The Board of Trade has advocated for the Long Bridge Act of 2020 (H.R. 7489) and will continue to do so. This bill will authorize the transfer of National Park Service lands to the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is needed for the construction of the Long Bridge project, a much-needed project in our region.

24 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Board of Trade in the News Throughout its events and activities, the Board of Trade drives important dialogues on the biggest issues facing the region’s business community and residents. The ideas raised in these dialogues are often captured by regional press. • UDC on WUSA 9 Great Day, WUSA, February 24, 2020 • Board of Trade Supports Actions to Aid Businesses and Slow the Spread of COVID-19, Capitol Com- municator, March 20, 2020 • Coronavirus hit to Greater Washington’s economy bigger than initially projected, Washington Busi- ness Journal, April 7, 2020 • Despite protests by some conservatives, business and labor leaders say science should determine ABC7/WJLA Feeding the DMV Town Hall. Clockwise from top left: when Washington region’s economy re-opens, The Radha Muthiah, President and CEO of the Capital Area Food Washington Post, April 20, 2020 Bank; Rahsaan Bernard, President of Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR); Anthony A. Williams, CEO of Federal City Council and • Washington, DC Deserves Pandemic Relief Funding former mayor of DC; and Jack McDougle, President and CEO of the Equal to States, Washington Regional Associa- Greater Washington Board of Trade. tion of Grantmakers, April 21, 2020 • The Covid pandemic is pushing businesses to • State employee layoffs likely without more federal adapt or die. This new program could help., Wash- help, top financial officers warn, Washington ington Business Journal, September 14, 2020 Business Journal, April 30, 2020 • Feeding the DMV Town Hall, ABC7/WJLA, Septem- • D.C./Va./Md. COVID-19 task force forms for eco- ber 14, 2020 nomic strategy, Virginia Business, May 9, 2020 • Covid-19 could reverse much of the D.C.’s region’s • Northern Virginia leaders tell Ralph Northam progress on transportation funding, Bowser, they’re not ready to reopen the economy, Wash- Hogan and Northam warn, Washington Business ington Business Journal, May 11, 2020 Journal, September 18, 2020 • The Time Is Now, Washington Business Journal, • Northam says Virginia in position for economic June 5, 2020 rebound after pandemic, Inside NOVA, Septem- • Hospitality and tourism leaders discuss way ber 22, 2020 forward with DC-area reopening, WTOP, May 9, • DMV Leaders Talk COVID-19, Education, The 2020 Washington Informer, September 23, 2020 • New tax hikes look to be on the way in D.C., as • D.C. Region Braces For Deeper Economic Harm lawmakers weigh 2021 budget, Washington As White House Waffles On More Stimulus, Dcist, Business Journal, July 7, 2020 October 7, 2020 • Washington Business Hall of Fame names its 2020 • Fighting COVID-19 is a ‘marathon,’ says Fairfax laureates, and announces an induction change, board chair, Inside NOVA, October 30, 2020 Washington Business Journal, July 22, 2020 • D.C.’s ‘Slow Streets’ could have life after the pan- • University leaders shoulder difficult decisions on demic, Washington Business Journal, November semesters unlike any other, Washington Business 19, 2020 Journal, July 30, 2020 • VDOT looks to legislature to help move big trans- • Jack McDougle was named to the Virginia Business portation projects forward, Inside NOVA, Novem- 500 Power List, Virginia Business ber 19, 2020

25 GREATER WASHINGTON BOARD OF TRADE 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Our Team The Board of Trade is fortunate to be served by a high performing team of professionals. While small in numbers, this team consistently achieves a high level of success. EXECUTIVE OFFICE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Chair Vice President of Government Relations David Velazquez, President & CEO, Daniel Flores Pepco Holdings PROGRAMS & EVENTS President & CEO Jack McDougle Director of Programs & Events Najia Hasan Executive Assistant Sonya Shackleford COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS Director of Communications Lindsey Longendyke General Manager Jessica Shehadi STRATEGIC PROGRAMS Accounting Manager Director of Strategic Programs Mary Zarella Ashley Desing MEMBERSHIP Senior Advisor Chris Mustain Vice President of Engagement George Longwell Director of Member Engagement & A Message from the Staff Information Services Thank you, members, for your dedication and Lisa Sanders participation. We are proud of the work this organization has accomplished, especially in Membership & Events Coordinator this difficult year, and we could not do this work Elyse Siravo without each and every one of you.

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