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The big local business stories of 2012
For all the brinksmanship over the federal budget, it was easy to miss the fact that 2012 wasn’t such a bad year for local business. Here’s a look at the deals, splits, scandals and trends that had the business community talking.
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Zipcar acquisition brings windfall for investor Steve Case
Case holds a 20 percent stake in the car sharing company.
Oracle to buy Eloqua for $871M
Vienna-based Eloqua has agreed to be acquired by Oracle, the computer systems giant, in a deal worth $871 million, the firms announced Thursday.
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The big local business stories of 2012
Here are some of the deals, splits, scandals and other stories that were buzzy or influential in the business community.
Reimagining the Hoover Building on Pennsylvania Ave.
The FBI’s headquarters were built in a style of architecture known as “Brutalist.” Here is a look at one plan to revamp the building.
Which neighborhoods are D.C. area’s best bets for growth?
A professor who studies urban real estate discusses which neighborhoods are poised to boom and which are poised to fizzle.
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The year in corporate giving
Here is a snapshot of the time and money local companies gave to a variety of causes.
Big business ideas for 2013
From high-end take-out to showrooming, these ideas are bound to be buzzy next year.
D.C. area workers covet flexible work arrangements
Offering flexible work options can be a key way for local employers to attract and retain top talent.
This holiday season, shopping small
Local shop owners are responding by offering a larger selection of small gifts this year — the type you’d tuck into stockings or give co-workers — and are making sure they’re neatly packaged.
Services industry aims to revamp strategy
Government services companies became the bright stars of contracting. But as the government winds down its wars and takes a harder look at what it’s spending, their shine seems to be dimming.
Are walkable neighborhoods the future?
A smart growth advocate says that walkable urban places are better — and more popular — than drivable developments.
For foreign travelers, a home away from home
With tourism dollars on the line, hotels adjust rooms, menus and practices for international guests.
As ‘fiscal cliff’ looms, local charities take action
Local nonprofits are working to secure more funding to cushion themselves in case they lose donations or public funding.
How pricey muffins crumbled an industry
After high-profile scandals, the government has dramatically cut spending on conferences. D.C.’s hotel industry is paying the price.
Contractors seek commercial cyber business
Local firms regard cybersecurity as a prime opportunity to develop or expand their commercial practices.
At Matchbox, lunch is big business
Matchbox’s business model occupies the middle of the lunch market, somewhere between the fast-food places such as Five Guys and the fine-dining powerhouses.
Ready to gamble on casino at National Harbor
Milt Peterson said circumstances have changed since he made his no-gaming pledge.
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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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