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LivingSocial aims to build its own techies

Steven Overly JUL 29
Put simply, Hungry Academy is an experiment. As Chief Technology Officer Aaron Batalion explained in February, executives wanted to study a straightforward hypothesis: "Can we take raw talent, add on technical experience, add on product development experience and turn them into awesome members of the team?"


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WRIT cuts dividend for first time

Jonathan O'Connell JUL 29
The firm wants to pile cash as worries about office market grow.

Connecting contractors with former federal workers

Marjorie Censer JUL 29
Ginger Groeber, who previously worked in HR at the Pentagon, has established Exfederal.com.

Silver Spring-based 'America's Most Wanted' finds new success on Lifetime

Abha Bhattarai JUL 29
After getting cancelled by Fox, the TV show has cut staff and budget.

More banks to offer mobile deposits

Abha Bhattarai JUL 29
After PNC pioneered it last year, more local banks have been making forays into banking apps.

Lobby shops hit a wall

Catherine Ho JUL 29
K Street stumbled during the first half of 2012, with the District's 10 most profitable shops reporting a collective drop in lobbying revenue.

GeoEye merger brings company's rocky trajectory to an end

Steven Overly JUL 29
The Herndon-based firm overcame years of setbacks to win part of a major contract in 2010. Then that deal eroded beneath their feet.

Tysons Corner developer takes a lesson from one of his rivals

Jonathan O'Connell JUL 29
Arthur M. Coppola's $500 million project would be the largest mixed-use complex in Tysons.

Start-up seeks help with getting its message out

JUL 29
BUSINESS RX | How does an early-stage company effectively position itself as the 'thought leader' in a crowded market?

CarMax workers get vehicle discounts

Abha Bhattarai JUL 29
The national chain of dealerships gives employees and their families $500 off any new or used car.

Keys to good communication

Ken White JUL 29
CAREER COACH | Active listening is more than just hearing.


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