Capital Business: Thriving small businesses

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, March 5, 2012 Cover story: Thriving small businesses Turning challenges into succeses Olga Khazan MAR 4 Support for small business has long been a hallmark of political stump speeches, but recent economic and technological changes have hit independent firms particularly hard. But some small Washington companies are bucking the trend. Tech firm adds retail services, litigation campaign to drive revenue Cutting-edge financing services offer alternatives to bank loans Scarcity of strong loan applicants shifts bargaining power to qualified borrowers Returning from war and turning to franchising At National Harbor, indie boutiques court tourists and condo-dwellers After 5 eateries, restaurateurs go retail with 'Society Fair' Weathering the rough contracting market Latest news from Capital Business Beard dinner will preview development of 'Union Market' in D.C. Jonathan O'Connell MAR 4 Edens hopes to create a high-end destination at the former Florida Avenue Market. An indoor skydiving outfit leaps into the Washington market Jonathan O'Connell MAR 4 Executives at vertical wind tunnel company iFly are on the hunt for two or three locations in the area. Contracting CEOs see spot for mid-tier firms as budget shrinks Marjorie Censer MAR 4 Executives say the federal information technology market still holds plenty of opportunity. The Washington duo behind a Texas affirmative action case Catherine Ho MAR 4 Wiley Rein is set to argue a hot-button affirmative action case before the Supreme Court. Prince George's $50 million fund taking applications from small businesses Danielle Douglas MAR 4 Established companies can borrow money from the fund for a range of business expenses. Celebrity chef Timothy Dean opening burger joint in Largo Danielle Douglas MAR 4 The former "Top Chef: D.C." contestant picks the Boulevard at the Capital Centre for his eatery. The Download: SoundExchange rises with music streaming Steven Overly MAR 4 Nonprofit collects music royalties from streaming services and distributes them to artists. American Heart Association Ball raises $1 million to target heart disease Vanessa Small MAR 4 More than 500 businesspeople and philanthropists gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Photo gallery: 14th annual Heart Ball Charity Week Ahead for March 5 Helping out: Inkwell Duck More from Capital Business This Week's Capital Business The Download Capital Buzz Appointments Contracts Career Coach Capital Business On Twitter Follow @OConnellPostbiz, @DaniDougPost, @addedvalueth, @stevenoverly, @CommonCenser, and of course @CapitalBiz, for real-time news about business in the Capital. Newsroom Have an idea for a story? Send it to capbiznews@washpost.com. Upcoming Events March 13th Technology Innovations Event Northern Virginia Technology Council March 30th TD Bank Morning Star Series Presents Liza Mundy, Journalist & Best-Selling Author, The Richer Sex Greater Washington Board of Trade For more on local business events, click here. Capital Business in Print To Advertise The March 12th issue of Capital Business will be a Post 200 update on the top NASA Contractors and satellite vendors. For the latest information on what these cutting edge technology companies are working on visit capbiz.biz. For more information or to reserve your space please contact: Ann Tran at 202-334-9250, tranad@washpost.com Beth Dwyer at 202-334-5483, dwyerbm@washpost.com To Subscribe To subscribe to Capital Business in print, you can either text, call or subscribe online. The Washington Post subscriber rate is $49 per year (lowest rate available!) or purchase Capital Business as a stand-alone at $69 per year which includes 52 weekly issues and access to content online. (Applicable taxes will be charged.) Go to: washingtonpost.com/capitalbusiness/subscribe Call: 1-800-873-3887 Text keyword CAPBIZ to 98999* * Message and data rates may apply. Four messages needed to complete your order. Reply STOP to opt-out; HELP for info. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy