Building Strength

Our Story

The Global Greater Washington International Relations Committee (GGWIRC) is more than a network—it is a dynamic platform that operates across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Greater Washington, Greater Baltimore, Greater Richmond Region, Greater Pennsylvania Region, and Greater Hampton Roads.

We engage economic development organizations, local government leadership institutions, public policy organizations, major multi-sector corporations, community foundations, global philanthropic foundations, and women’s political leadership organizations in meaningful conversations that bridge local and regional strengths with international opportunities.

The Global Greater Washington International Relations Committee (GGWIRC) is more than a network—it is a dynamic platform that operates across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Greater Washington, Greater Baltimore, Greater Richmond Region, Greater Pennsylvania Region, and Greater Hampton Roads.

GGWIRC in 2040 Regional Politico-Economic Plan

The Global Greater Washington International Relations Committee (GGWIRC) recognizes that America’s leadership in the 21st century must be rooted in both domestic resilience and international collaboration. The 2040 Regional Politico-Economic Development Plan is conceived as a roadmap — one that blends U.S. global leadership priorities with local, regional, and international partnerships.

Learn more

About Us

Connecting regional strengths with global opportunities across America’s key hubs.

Our Strategic Objectives

Connecting regions, people, and ideas with global opportunities.

Regional Economic Integration

Building connections across our regions and sectors for shared growth and position Global Greater Washington as a gateway as a hub for international collaboration where leadership meets global vision, Global Greater Washington becomes a laboratory for prosperity and innovation

Global Competitiveness

Driving private cross-sector capital investments

Securing public sector commitment for regional sustainable development and international competitiveness

Domestic Resilience Capacity

Strengthening econonomic and political institution leadership to engange in dialogues that link local strengths with international potential and opportunities

Our Regions

Greater Baltimore

Greater Washington

Greater Hampton Roads

Greater Philadelphia

Greater Richmond

Northern Virginia