Muhammad Yunus, a native of Bangladesh, was educated at Dhaka University and was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study economics at Vanderbilt University. In 1972 he became head of the economics department at Chittagong University. He is the founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, a pioneer of microcredit, an economic movement that has
helped lift millions of families around the world out of poverty. Yunus and Grameen Bank are winners of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

TD Bank Morning Star Presents Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Muhammad Yunus - 10.18.17

No more pressing issue exists for this region than transportation. Every year, this has been among the most valuable programs for businesses.

Come hear directly from the region's transportation leaders as they discuss major projects, outlook for more federal transportation funds, public-private partnerships and how we maximize what we have in place. 

FEATURING: 
Moderator: Adam Tuss, Transportation Reporter, NBC4/WRC-TV
Jeff Marootian, Interim Director, District Department of Transportation
Pete Rahn, Secretary of Transportation, State of Maryland 
Aubrey Layne, Jr., Secretary of Transportation, Commonwealth of Virginia
Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager and CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Regional Forum on Transporation - 11.15.17

Founded in 1889, the Board of Trade enjoys a long history of improving Greater Washington’s business climate. Pro-business and bipartisan, the Greater Washington Board of Trade convenes business, civic and government leaders to collaborate on important issues in Greater Washington. 

As the largest regional network of business and non-profit leaders, the Greater Washington Board of Trade represents all industry sectors throughout the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. 

The Greater Washington Board of Trade works to:
- Improve regional mobility 

- Advance emergency preparedness and business continuity efforts 

- Promote sustainability as a significant opportunity for regional businesses and the environment 

- Help business attract and retain a talented workforce 

- Market Greater Washington’s economic opportunities and promote the area as a vibrant place to live and work