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Capital Business News
Unions place bet on MGM’s casino bid
With new contract at Gaylord hotel in the works, hospitality union goes to bat for MGM at National Habor.
Whole Foods coming to H Street NE
The high-end grocer has signed two D.C. leases in two weeks and eyes a third at Walter Reed.
The Download: At 1776, a global cup for entrepreneurs
Pitch competitions are a fixture in start-up communities. 1776 is taking the ritual to a global stage.
Gadgets hold out longer, but still need replacing
EDITOR’S NOTE | Even though the gizmos last longer now, I’ve suddenly realized my old-school gadgets were putting me in the land of not good enough.
Firm invests greenbacks in ‘green’ living
New Atlantic Ventures is leading a $4.5 million investment in Bambeco, a Baltimore-based start-up that sells sustainable home furnishings.
Wealthy turn to angel investing to diversify portfolio
An increasing number of wealthy individuals are turning to angel investing as part of their portfolio.
Stocks, bonds or cash? Local wealth managers weigh in with advice.
This is a good time, financial advisors say, to revisit clients’ portfolios and make incremental changes.
D.C. IT: The good, the bad and HealthCare.gov
Contracting experts point to factors from politics to acquisition processes that hurt government IT projects.
Cooley-Dow Lohnes merger leaves lobbyists out
Ryan Naftulin, head of Cooley’s Washington office said that Dow Lohnes did not pitch a merger involving the entire firm, but put together a deal based around the firm’s core practices.
A bus with beer? Dogfish Head debuts new concept.
The bus, which seats up to 18 people, specializes in beer and food pairings. And its founder says it’s beer appreciation, not binge drinking.
Unions place bet on MGM’s casino bid
With new contract at Gaylord hotel in the works, hospitality union goes to bat for MGM at National Habor.
CSC reconsiders office needs in Prince George’s County
Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) warns county it may vacate much of New Carrollton offices.
From our partners
Deltek: Federal agencies increasingly relying on contract vehicles
Despite decreases in total federal spending since fiscal 2009, spending on task order-based contracts continues to rise.
CoStar: Impact of boom in apartment construction to be felt soon
CoStar is forecasting apartment rents and occupancy levels will level off or decline over the next two years.
On Leadership
What ENDA would mean for managers in the workplace
If passed, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act would ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Special Report
Post 200
A comprehensive look at the companies and organizations that made this year’s list.
Workplace
Business Rx: How to protect your business idea from being stolen
In reality there isn’t anything stopping them, but that rarely happens. Intellectual property is important, but what you do with that IP will dictate your success.
Career Coach: Managing the micromanager
The strange thing about micromanagement is that while people are quick to point out when others are doing it, they seem to have trouble recognizing when they do it themselves.
Life At Work: A way to finance computer purchases
Kingfisher Systems helps its employees finance personal computer purchases up to $2,400.
When you don’t want to lean in
Instead of turning down promotion opportunity, why not try turning it into what you want?
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Weekly features
An office built with millennials in mind
Accenture’s Arlington office has a heavy emphasis on flexibility, mobility and connectivity.
Not your grandmother’s milkman
How one local company is using technology that may be the best hope for the farm-to-table movement.
It’Sugar opens in Chinatown
The co-founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar brings a sweet shop, and mega-size treats, to the D.C. area.
Washington area stock index
Who are the winners and losers in the local Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland public trade markets? Check the Bloomberg Washington D.C. Area Stock Index for up to date performance measures.
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