Firms come downstairs to expand their brands
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?
Developer Doug Jemal plans to turn art deco warehouse on New York Avenue NE into apartment complex.
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.
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Holiday season warms financial heart of Bethesda caterer
Ridgewells catering uses scale and sports events to sweeten profit margins for its owners.
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Local magician has found a niche in corporate world
Rockville entrepreneur has made a living working sleight-of-hand magic tricks for corporate clients.
Thomas Heath
Former NFL player finds new career in fitness franchise
District native Leigh Bodden’s strategy of deferred gratification pays off with a productive post-career.
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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.
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