Don Wood: The $30 million man
(Evy Mages / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
For Donald C. Wood, chief executive of Federal Realty Investment Trust and chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raising money to fight cystic fibrosis isn’t just business. It’s personal.
Washington Post headquarters to sell for $159 million
The newspaper will continue to rent space in the building until it identifies a new headquarters location.
The Download: For Optoro, a third investment this year
In other local tech news: LiveSafe, an app that fosters campus safety, raised money from CIT GAP Funds.
Exxon Mobil offers to rent out Merrifield campus
Energy giant still plans to sell when it departs for Houston, but leasing it ahead of time could up the price.
Why is Washington’s tallest office building empty?
New 390-foot Rosslyn bldg. is second in height to the Washington Monument, but has no occupants.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel employees brace for year-long closure
The District hotel, which is being sold to Stanford Hotels by JBG, is slated to close for renovations Dec. 3.
Deal meant to move A-T Solutions into more big data work
After acquisition hiatus, A-T Solutions CEO said GreenLine made company want to get back into buying.
Why Capitol Counsel has shot to top of K Street
The small newcomer has drawnnearly $10.7M in lobbying revenue so far this year by sticking to a narrowly defined strategy focused on tax, health and trade issues.
A lot is happening in and around Fort Meade
EDITOR’S NOTE | From Columbia to Fort Meade to Odenton, a bus tour reveals that new development is on its way.
Capital Buzz: A taste of Delaware comes to Dupont
Capriotti Sandwich Shop, a favorite of Vice President Biden, will will wage war on Jetties, Taylor Gourmets, Wagshal’s and Balducci’s.
Going ‘where other philanthropists can’t’
Son of billionaire Warren Buffett aims to shake up philanthropy. But is his charge to local businesses too lofty?
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Deltek: Three contracting vehicles worth billions to be available
Deltek says there are three major military contracting programs up for new winners next year.
CoStar: In Northern Virginia, office space is newer
Backed by a business-friendly environment, developers appear to have confidence that office space in Northern Virginia’s close-in suburbs will continue to be backfilled through slow but steady demand.
On Leadership
More women on boards, cheaper mergers
New research links greater diversity to higher company performance.
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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: Ride-sharing start-up needs riders
RidePost has several universities signed up now and many more in the pipeline, but is looking to continue to grow its distribution.
Career Coach: Coaches are just one source for career help
There are a number of career assessment tools and self-help career books that are valuable for enabling people to navigate their career progress.
Life At Work: A monthly charity drawing at Neustar
Employees can submit the name of their favorite nonprofit and win $1,000 for that group.
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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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