Firms come downstairs to expand their brands

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Some local firms are opening up their headquarters for display, putting their creative people behind big windows, as though they were chefs rolling pastries or tossing pizza dough, and often inviting in clients, artists, chefs and community groups.

LivingSocial to sell Ticket Monster for $260M to Groupon

The South Korean deals business was one of LivingSocial’s largest overseas entities.

Marriott announces plans to buy S. African hotel company

The deal with Protrea Hospitality would nearly double Marriott’s presence in Africa.

Will people rent apartments in the old Hecht’s warehouse?

Will people rent apartments in the old Hecht’s warehouse?

Developer Doug Jemal plans to turn art deco warehouse on New York Avenue NE into apartment complex.

Whole Foods coming to H Street NE

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The HealthCare.gov mess fits Obama’s leadership narrative

The HealthCare.gov mess fits Obama’s leadership narrative

This crisis plays right into the image that the president is aloof, insular and not interested in the nitty-gritty details of governing.

Special Report

Post 200

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

When you don’t want to lean in

Instead of turning down promotion opportunity, why not try turning it into what you want?

Capital Business on Twitter

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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