Blog - SCOA DC

Washington Insight

This blog features insights into the people, policy and politics that make the nation’s capital tick. You’ll read the Washington office’s take on current events in the U.S. political sphere that impact the economy, SCOA’s business sectors and our relationships with American lawmakers.

April 19, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: We all live in a bubble of our own making. We surround ourselves with those who think like us, have ...

April 12, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Before becoming a university professor and management consultant, my father was a small college basketball coach. He brought that experience ...

April 5, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Although the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin peaked early this year, it’s Spring Break season in Washington. While tour ...

March 28, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I’ve dated myself numerous times writing this blog over the past several years. At the risk of doing it again, ...

March 22, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: If a group of eagles is called a convocation, a group of ravens a conspiracy, and a group of crows ...

March 15, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Every job comes with its own particular package of perks. You know, things like paid volunteer days, flexible work schedules, ...

March 8, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: One of my wife’s favorite movies is the Gen X defining film Reality Bites. A classic scene in the picture ...

March 1, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Made famous by the band R.E.M. with their early-1980’s hit Don’t Go Back to Rockville, my hometown has been going ...

February 23, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: Cascatelli? Quattrotini? Vesuvio? Have you walked into your favorite Italian restaurant lately and not recognized the pasta(s) on the menu? ...

February 16, 2024

By James D. Winslow

Thought of the Week: I don’t know whether it was the release of Special Counsel Hur’s report on President Biden’s unauthorized retention of classified ...

About SCOA’s Washington D.C. Office

SCOA has held a presence in the U.S. capital for over 40 years, serving as the
company’s link to policymakers and important legislation that can impact our diverse business portfolio. Today, the office serves two important functions: the first, a research arm that digs into the economic variables of policy and foreign relations. The other as a government liaison and lobbyist on behalf of SCOA. If you are seeking information or need assistance influencing outcomes pertinent to your area of business, SCOA’s D.C. office is an invaluable resource at your disposal.