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What Republican control of Capitol Hill means to companies big and small
While it remains to be seen whether single-party control of Capitol Hill will diminish or deepen the gridlock in Washington, it has changed the outlook for employers and entrepreneurs.
Why the drop in ridership? Metro points to transit benefit cuts
Riders with the longest, most expensive commutes are cutting back on Metro the most.
Mapquest partners on Uber-model for roadside assistance
The mapping site teams up with Urgent.ly, a Dulles-based technology start-up.
SBA loans are shrinking — and that might be good news
Why a third straight year of decline in government-backed loans shouldn’t alarm small businesses.
The eight risks to D.C. in the MLS stadium deal
Concern for cost overruns may stem from Nationals Park deal.
Military, Marriott lessons shape his travel start-up
In the Army, he learned never to take his eye off the competition — a good rule of thumb in business, too.
Commercial real estate: Challenges await new mayor
Muriel Bowser will have several opportunities to make her mark with development in the District.
What Larry Hogan means for businesses in Maryland
The Republican governor-elect who delivered one of election night’s big upsets has a business background.
District’s new lawyer helped Venable grow
Karl Racine was elected D.C.’s attorney general in the first time the position has been decided by voters.
Lessons learned: How one contractor is preparing for the second round of the Affordable Care Act
For Reston-based contractor Maximus, the 2013 launch of the ACA was a learning experience.
Capital Buzz: Sterling Capital moves into government contracting
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Invest It: Why everyone needs a road map
There are a number of different rules you can follow when it comes to investing your money.
Deltek: 3 defense training contracts for small business
The restricted competitions have a total value of $1.6 billion.
CoStar: Law firms use office space glut to get better deals
The recession appears to mark a turning point for D.C. law firms, which have increasingly sought to trim costs.
On Leadership
Anne-Marie Slaughter on forging confidence and a career
If your leadership style doesn’t reflect your personality, it’s not going to work.
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Top Workplaces 2014
We surveyed thousands of workers to find the top employers in the D.C. area. Find out who made the cut.
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Business RX: Should a company turn down business in order to improve its product?
Imaginex is a creative technology studio caught in a Catch 22 situation.
Career Coach: Building your personal brand
How do you sell yourself so employers can see what you are worth and remember what you do?
Parking officers piloting smartphones to issue tickets
The District’s Department of Public works is using an app, developed for the District, to record violations.
‘Just say it’ isn’t always easy in an office
How, and when, to try to talk to loud talkers, poor dressers, complainers and air-freshener lovers.
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Bringing more of Big Washington to Little Washington
The man who led the resurgence of Logan Circle is investing in the town in hopes of remaking it into a vibrant tourist destination.
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.
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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