Companies get creative to bring more veterans aboard
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Many companies say veterans sometimes don’t realize how their skills might be relevant to companies outside the defense and government sectors. But employers across a variety of industries are working to change that.
The Download: Edbacker takes crowdfunding to school
The District-based upstart has built a site for school officials to fund projects using the reach of the Web.
Aiming to generate heat with blow-drying effort
CAPITAL BUZZ | Blowdrynow.com, a free online reservation system for blow-dry appointments, is up and running in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and Washington.
Capital One moves to grow co-branded credit card business
The company is aiming to reach customers who make a large number of transactions but don’t carry a balance each month.
Law firm sees business opportunity in NFL players
The law firm, best known for tax and estate law, hopes sports group will bring new business.
How one firm gained stability in budget turmoil
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Military analysts say times are tough and will get tougher
The Pentagon’s top acquisition official said budget uncertainty is taking a significant toll.
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.
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.
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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
This crisis plays right into the image that the president is aloof, insular and not interested in the nitty-gritty details of governing.
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Career Coach: Doing a little more is not always doing your best
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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.
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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An office built with millennials in mind
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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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