Readers of the Business Journal know about the threats to the federal workforce, with thousands of workers across our capital region losing their jobs. For decades, the federal government was our economic ballast and stabilizing force. Now, as its dominance recedes, the region faces both risk and opportunity — and we cannot afford to stay neutral.
The central question is whether we can seize this moment together.
At the heart of this challenge is talent. Washington has long been defined by the people who choose to live and work here — people drawn to roles that offer purpose and the possibility of shaping the world. But when jobs vanish, so can the people. And when they leave, they take with them the skills, networks and civic energy that make this region special.
We cannot afford a talent exodus.
That’s why leaders across sectors are building something we’re calling Greater Washington Together — an initiative focused on one thing: keeping and attracting talent while building…
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