The guide to the region's top businesses
The top companies in the D.C. area
An in-depth look at the biggest companies, nonprofits, law firms, universities, hospitals and more.
The other Washington
These companies are thriving in work not tied to the federal government. Can they show the way toward a more diversified local economy?
Welcome to the Post 200
A look at who moved where on the list.
Rankings: Our methodology
How we decided who made the cut.
The Post 200 in photos
A look at the top companies from each segment of the list.
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The Washington Post is on the hunt for the top places to work in greater Washington, and we need your help.
From behind the wheel, a better picture of D.C. business
EDITOR’S NOTE | I always find myself taking a lot more drives when we are compiling the Post 200, to physically set eyes on these big companies. I like to think I can predict who is getting bigger — and who might not.
Capital Buzz: A Google for the Archives
There are billions of documents in the National Archives and Records Administration, and a Washington area technology firm, aptly named Search Technologies, has a contract to make the information searchable for the public.
Checking in on the Hilton IPO: 5 things to watch
Shares may have jumped 7.5% on the first day of trading. But will that growth continue?
Exelis becomes the latest to spin off services business
Pentagon contractors are rapidly reshaping to adjust to tougher times.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus “prison” comment riles Columbia
Star of “Veep” apologizes after comments to magazine rub Howard County residents wrong way.
The Silver Line is delayed, but Tysons is already booming
More than 2,100 apartments are either finished or under construction and 45 million sq feet are envisioned.
Tech industry group feud heats up with new complaint
TechAmerica has accused ITI and its new employees of conspiring to interfere with its business advantage.
Georgetown all in for Metro. And how about a gondola?
Streetcar, bridge to Roosevelt Island among task force’s ideas to make the neighborhood more accessible.
Can Washington’s economy move past government?
With federal cutbacks, Brookings scholar encourages local leaders to consider other economic paths.
Hilton shares rise 7.5 percent in trading debut
After six years of private ownership, the hotel chain raised more than $2 billion through an IPO.
Emergent BioSolutions pays $222M for Cangene Corp.
The Rockville biotech has long made money selling Anthrax treatments for federal government stockpiles
From our partners
Deltek: Now is the time for industry to pursue local IT work
A new Deltek survey found local CIOs optimistic about the future but behind on innovation.
CoStar: Grocers turn their eyes toward the District
Safeway is D.C.’s biggest grocery, but there’s plenty of room in the District for competitors to open stores.
On Leadership
Lululemon’s clean slate at the top
Changing both the CEO and chairman’s job should help the company move forward.
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The other Washington
These companies are thriving in work not tied to the federal government. Can they show the way toward a more diversified local economy?
Workplace
Gift ideas for the entrepreneur in your life
From books to apps to gift cards, here are some items an entrepreneur might like to receive this year.
Life At Work: At JSI, an international twist on Thanksgiving
Staffers from 46 countries bring dishes representing their culture to a massive holiday feast.
Needling staffers with a vaccination plan
Boss plans to require those who refuse flu vaccine to wear masks and gloves.
Capital Business on Twitter
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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