Greater Washington Partnership

Board Partner company JBG SMITH has launched LEO Impact Capital, a new subsidiary focused on workforce housing investments. LEO will oversee the Washington Housing Initiative, which has already created and preserved over 3,000 affordable workforce housing units in the region since 2020.  “Access to affordable housing is as important to economic growth as education and job skills, and we are excited to continue to leverage our operating platform to address this critical need.” — Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG Smith. Read the full story on Washington Business Journal (via Drew Hansen): https://bit.ly/3x2JSY3  #JBGSmith #WorkforceHousing

During Infrastructure Week earlier this month, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled an updated map showcasing over 56,000 projects nationwide. In Maryland, DC and Virginia alone, more than $25B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been invested, including $4.7B for Baltimore's Frederick Douglass Tunnel and over $700M for the new Potomac Long Bridge.    These investments are not just about infrastructure, they're about catalyzing economic growth and fostering innovation. By modernizing critical transportation hubs, the federal government is laying the groundwork for smoother, more efficient connectivity that will spur job creation, facilitate commerce and drive forward-thinking solutions.    Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aGL4xZ   #InfrastructureWeek #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw

A beautiful RVA morning where BHC celebrated the progress of yet another affordable housing community underway in Midlothian, VA!! With great support from Chesterfield County (Dr. Joe Casey, the Honorable Jessica Schneider, and Kelly Fried); the Horner/Brown Family; and our fabulous BHC board chair, Todd Waldo, more than 80 friends and supporters came to cheer us on as we soon bring 49 more quality, service-enriched affordable housing homes into reality. #collaborativepartnerships; #donatedland; #inclusivecommunities

Our Northrop Grumman business strategy begins with technology leadership – both across our portfolio and in how we work. In Rolling Meadows, our team delivers cutting-edge #innovation in reimagined modern workspaces inspiring collaboration and empowering our multigenerational workforce – something I saw firsthand during a recent visit.   From meeting with employees who helped inform the designs to answering questions about our strategy and our culture, I left with even more confidence in this team, and excitement for our future. #DefiningPossible 

Catch up on insights from the Partnership's inaugural Skills Forecasting Summit, held in collaboration with McKinsey & Company. Dive into our latest blog post to learn about the future skills necessary to empower our region’s workforce and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing labor market. Leverage key takeaways from the Summit, including insights on: 1️⃣ Addressing significant skill gaps in core sectors like manufacturing, tech, AI and healthcare. 2️⃣ Preparing for the evolving skill requirements that blend social, emotional, cognitive and technological competencies. 3️⃣ Navigating the explosive growth in AI/ML and specialized technical skills to balance supply and demand. 🔗 Read the full blog post on our website: https://bit.ly/4aLt45z  

At United Way NCA, we are committed to ensuring economic opportunity for all. From our powerful network of 5 Financial Empowerment Centers to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, we're dedicated to ensuring everyone in the National Capital Area has the resources and support they need to thrive economically. Join us in working toward meaningful, inclusive economic growth: https://lnkd.in/ejzcuKYH #UnitedWayNCA #EconomicOpportunity #LiveUnited #FinancialLiteracy

Richmond ranks in the top 10 cities for new AI jobs in the first quarter of 2024, with 21.5 new #AI jobs listed per 100,000 residents according to UMD-LinkUp AI Maps. In addition to the Biden-Harris Administration’s recent designation of Richmond as a regional Tech Hub, this surge in AI opportunities is a game-changer for our region, driving innovation and creating high-value careers.     Read Axios (via Alex Fitzpatrick, Kavya Beheraj and Karri Peifer) to find out more about how AI is shaping Richmond’s jobs landscape: https://bit.ly/3USIorb #Richmond #RVA Kathy Etemad Hollinger

The Purple Line is a new, 16-mile light rail running through Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in Maryland expected to open in mid-2027. Board Partner company JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing $5 million over three years to expand economic opportunity along the Purple Line, which will be critical to meeting affordable housing goals along the corridor. When completed, the Purple Line will provide a much-needed rapid transit connection along a corridor that is home to close to 200,000 people, enabling more residents to benefit from increased access to jobs, housing and other opportunities. Read the new Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC) and Enterprise Community Partners report detailing paths to produce or preserve 17,000 housing units within the corridor: https://bit.ly/3WoawEY #PurpleLine #AffordableHousing #WorkforceHousing

Today, Dominion Energy installed the first monopile foundation for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), the largest offshore wind farm under construction in the United States. Located approximately 29 miles off the Virginia Beach coast, CVOW will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power up to 660,000 homes. Under the leadership of our Board Partner Robert Blue, Dominion Energy is supplying reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy to customers throughout our region. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eCcx7QFU #DominionEnergy #Energy #CleanEnergy Kathy Etemad Hollinger

Board Partner company Dominion Energy is helping the Biden-Harris Administration target a bold new goal: supplying federal facilities in Virginia with 100% clean energy. This initiative is part of President Biden's Federal Sustainability Plan, which aims to achieve zero emissions by 2050.  "We're excited to work with the United States Department of Defense to build on that progress and help achieve the federal government's clean energy goals,” said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia. “This is a great example of how the public and private sectors can work together to promote a cleaner environment, create jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen our nation's energy security."  Read 13News Now (WVEC) (via Patriceia Beckford) for the full story: https://bit.ly/3V71mf1 #DominionEnergy #Energy #CleanEnergy Kathy Etemad Hollinger