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SW Waterfront redevelopment to break ground
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This is a rendering that shows an aerial view of a new development planned for the Southwest Waterfront.
Project comes after developer weathered financial crisis; some fear it will help widen city’s economic gap.
Capital Buzz: Aroche is coming to Georgetown
The online shoe and handbag boutique that is the brainchild of fashion entrepreneur Alvaro Roche and marketing maven Elsa Arcila.
Real estate enters the era of ‘hackable’ buildings
‘Hackable’ buildings — built for one use but reworked for another — are becoming increasingly popular in Washington.
Capital One to begin offering peer-to-peer money transfers
The McLean bank has signed on as co-owner of ClearXchange.
E-cigarette store says business is brisk — but will it last?
My Vapez, which opened in Herndon and Arlington last year, is expected to bring in $2M this year.
Drones are taking off, and law firms are taking notice
McKenna Long, LeClairRyan announce new practice groups around unmanned aircraft systems.
Q & A: Monty Hoffman, developer of the Southwest Waterfront
For developer of the Wharf, groundbreaking comes after eight-year journey.
A snapshot of how fierce the competition for talent really is
Nearly 40 percent of employees worldwide were messaged by a recruiter in a one-month period, a sign that a major segment of your workforce might be vulnerable to poaching.
Dave & Busters is not going to leave White Flint Mall without a fight
The restaurant and arcade spars with the mall’s owners in court over whether it is allowed to stay.
Why Ashburn, Va. is the center of the Internet
Here’s why Ashburn and its environs have become the “Center of the Internet.”
Enrollment at D.C. area law schools bests national average
While GMU and GWU grew by 1 percent and 21 percent, respectively, Georgetown saw a 5 percent dip.
Patton Boggs hires advisors experienced in restructurings
The move comes on the heels of layoffs, partner departures and closure of once-profitable NJ office.
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From our partners
Deltek: State IT budgets on the rise after tumultuous years
States have more dollars to spend on technology procurement.
CoStar: Apartment development leaves NoMa with high vacancy rate
With all the new development, prospective tenants should have leverage in negotiating for an apartment in this newly emerging part of the District.
On Leadership
The art of leading scientists
NIH Director Francis Collins talks about the unique challenge of inspiring employees who want evidence for everything.
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Workplace
Business Rx: VentureBoard seeks advice on scaling up
VentureBoard is targeting university clients, but is challenged by their lengthy sales cycles.
Career Coach: Does your workplace have a drinking culture (and problem)?
Given all the problems and costs associated with drinking at work, perhaps it is time for your firm to figure out its policy and then be sure to enforce it.
Life at Work: At Container Store, a new fund to help employees in need
The retailer’s Employee First Fund is a resource for staffers facing unexpected emergencies such as a natural disaster or a medical issue.
Is he a patron or a predator?
Cousin’s ex-husband says he’s going to help her break into a field. But he seems to have another agenda.
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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
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