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- Greater Washington bolsters its role as a financial district
Greater Washington is becoming more of a financial center with the presence of key Wall Street players including JPMorgan Chase, Pimco and a firm run by billionaire Wilbur Ross. "In the new world we're going toward, not only is Washington refereeing from the field, but it is also in some respects a player as well. ... And that changes the dynamics significantly," said Mohamed A. el-Erian, CEO of Pimco. The Washington Post
(9/13)      
- Homeland Security urges small companies to prepare for flu
Homeland Security is urging employers to create contingency plans to keep their businesses open so that a potential outbreak of H1N1 flu does not threaten the economy. In this article, executives at several Greater Washington firms talk about plans they have made for flu season, including letting staff work from home, and how difficult it can be if large numbers of workers are sick at the same time. The Washington Post
(9/15)
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- Geithner: Expect to see "ups and downs"
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he expects to see "ups and downs" as the federal government begins to pull back from its economic support of the financial markets. "We are now in a position to evolve our strategy as we move from crisis response to recovery, from rescuing the economy to repairing and rebuilding the foundation for future growth," he told the Congressional Oversight Panel. Bloomberg
(9/10)
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- GSA brings back former exec to improve speed of leasing agency
Bob Peck, chief of the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service and former president of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, says he wants to expedite the federal leasing and selection process and improve security features in new buildings. Taking the job was a comeback for Peck, who held the same post in the Clinton administration. "I don't intend to parachute into GSA lease transactions and change everything, but I do want to make them move faster," Peck said. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C.
(9/10)
- D.C. may develop Walter Reed land
The District of Columbia may develop a portion of the 61 acres at Walter Reed Army Medical Center that it sought three years ago, now that the State Department and General Services Administration have decided they do not want the property. Walter Reed's operations are scheduled to relocate to Bethesda, Md., and Fort Belvoir, Va., in 2011. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C.
(9/9)
- Virginia to begin I-66 study
The Virginia Transportation Department intends to begin work on an environmental-impact statement aimed at congestion relief on Interstate 66. "It doesn't matter what time of day it is, it's always backed up," one commuter says in this video report. WRC-TV (Washington, D.C.)
(9/14)
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Special Program: Assess the Implications for H1N1 on Your Business, Sept. 29
With the H1N1 virus outbreak expected to intensify this fall, there is significant potential for the virus to spread to the Greater Washington region, causing difficult business conditions. On Sept. 29, get valuable, practical guidance for how your business can prepare for disruption if the virus spreads. Join us to learn what you should do to assess the implications for your business; hear from key regional leaders for H1N1 preparedness; understand your legal liabilities and obligations; obtain the resources necessary to create and execute a custom plan for your business; and understand the interdependencies of your suppliers, vendors, customers and others. Register.
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800 Business Leaders to Enjoy the National Museum of American History, Sept. 23
After being closed for renovations for two years, the National Museum of American History has reopened. The Greater Washington Board of Trade is celebrating its Fall Business Classic on Sept. 23 at this very special location. Spend the evening with hundreds of business executives, elected officials and civic leaders among the nation's treasures. See the Star-Spangled Banner, Julia Child's kitchen, the lunch counter from the Greensboro, N.C., sit-ins and much, much more! Join us and experience the grandeur of the National Museum of American History. Register.
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Executive Networks Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for Executive Networks, Greater Washington's business boot camp, has been extended to Sept. 18. Apply now for the only program that brings you and other business and civic leaders together to establish meaningful relationships and gain a broad knowledge of the challenges facing our region. The program meets six times over three months and includes briefings on the regional economy and its industry sectors, dinners with alumni and other networking opportunities. For more information, call (202) 857-5940. Download application.
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