About Us
Driving Growth and Connectivity Across the Region
Our History
In 1985, six public/private partners came together to form a non-profit organization originally named the Greater BWI Commuter Assistance Center whose focus was the development of commuter services and the support of transportation infrastructure for employees working in and around BWI Marshall Airport area. 5 out of the 6 original partners became our Charter members which are still involved today! They are Anne Arundel County, Maryland Aviation Administration, Northrop Grumman (formerly Westinghouse), the National Security Agency, and Heffner & Weber (formerly the Airport Square Companies).
The BWI Business Partnership, is considered Maryland's first and one of the oldest transportation management associations (TMAs) in the United States, recognized by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT).
Our name changed to the BWI Business Partnership in 1993, and our mission expanded to include enhanced advocacy and economic and business development as the region was growing rapidly.
The Partnership championed many initiatives in its 40 year history and was awarded the Transportation Management Association of the Year National Award by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) in 2011. The Partnership would later receive in 2020 the Outstanding Community Agency Award from the Transportation Association of Maryland for our transportation shuttle services, known as the County Connector which is still in operation today and most recently in 2024, The Partnership was awarded the Community Leadership Award from the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) for our work with the BWI Marshall Airport Summer Youth Initiative.
Signature Breakfast
This educational series attracts both public and private key leaders and regional stakeholders to learn from executives and government officials as our guest speakers. Previous speakers include: Governor Wes Moore, COL Yolanda Gore, Ft Meade Garrison Commander, Bob Jordan, President & CEO of Southwest Airlines, Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director, Maryland Port Administration
Exploring future of mobility and innovation
Empowering the next generation of leaders
The Young Professionals Group (YPG) series offers the next generation of leaders to develop professionally and provide opportunities to network, collaborate, and to connect with other business professionals in the region.
The Young Professionals Group’s focus areas are:
- Professional Development
- Leadership
- Diversity
- Mentorship
- Community
Advancing Professional Women across the region
WLS Mission
Driving the personal and professional growth and development of women leaders in the region through connections and targeted programming.
WLS Vision
Empowering women leaders in the region.
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Bridge the gap between vision and action. Let’s transform our region together.