The Montgomery County Council will be on recess until January 11. Learn more about the council membership by viewing councilmembers at a glance. New Council Committee Leadership/Membership includes: Planning, Housing, and Economic Development (PHED) Committee Hans Riemer (At Large), Chair,... Continue Reading
Nearly 600 members enjoyed an elegant evening at AOBA's Holiday Party on December 6th at the new Intercontinental Hotel-The Wharf on the stunning Southwest Waterfront. (photo credit: Southwest BID). THANKS to all Holiday Party Sponsors and members who supported this special year-end event! We... Continue Reading
We did it! AOBA volunteers and generous members helped AOBA exceed our fundraising goal of $10,000 to support Covenant House's comprehensive services for homeless youth in our region. AOBA actually raised an impressive $12,700 for this important cause! For the first time, hardy volunteers... Continue Reading
THE year-end event - AOBA’s Holiday Party - is coming up on on Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 to 9:00pm at our NEW venue – the Intercontinental Hotel - The Wharf on the newly renovated Southwest waterfront in DC. (Photo of The Wharf at night is courtesy of the Southwest BID.) We... Continue Reading
The Maryland General Election on Nov. 6 brought few surprises in statewide and General Assembly races. As expected, Governor Hogan won reelection handily, with a 300,000 vote margin over Democratic challenger Ben Jealous. Hogan’s accomplishment is even more impressive when viewed in... Continue Reading
As a reminder, members will soon see the impact of DC Water’s Board of Directors approval of their multi-year water and sewer rate proposals for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020, since the new rates and fees took effect on October 1. Member Action Requested: As AOBA continues to advocate... Continue Reading
The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development recently released a draft Comprehensive Housing Strategy, intended to guide the County’s housing policy for the next decade. The 189 page Draft Report is the result of work over the last 18 months that included... Continue Reading
The AOBA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the organization has expanded its advocacy presence in DC with an additional staff member joining the government affairs team. Aligned with a significant increase in membership over the past few years, AOBA’s expanded staff enhances the... Continue Reading
AOBA's Kirsten Williams joined DC business and government leaders last week for an international mission, organized by Mayor Bowser’s office, focused on economic development and sustainability issues. This photo was taken at Copenhagen firm that turns waste into energy. Continue Reading
Congratulations to Bismah Ahmed, AOBA’s Director of Government Affairs - Virginia, for being named as one of the "40 under 40" emerging leaders in the Washington, DC area by the Leadership Arlington’s Leadership Center for Excellence. Pictured with Bismah (2nd from left) below are... Continue Reading
2018 Golf Tournament: Enjoyed by 260 Slightly Wet Golf Enthusiasts Although the golfers' green time was cut short due to the impending rain, the camaraderie among members continued as everyone enjoyed the awards presentation, delicious food, open bar and the fun Timmie... Continue Reading
Don't miss these FALL RPA Courses. Gain from our expert instructors AND from networking with your AOBA colleagues! An employee with the RPA designation represents a professional with increased knowledge in the: operation of building systems, energy and environmental management, life-cycle... Continue Reading
