If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. |  | Monday, April 9, 2012 | Today's Cover Story Jonathan O'Connell APR 8 As neighborhoods around the D.C. transit hub change, the venerable station is upgrading in hopes of becoming an economic engine. Latest news from Capital Business Jonathan O'Connell APR 8 The retail giant says it does not plan to open its first store in the District until the end of 2013. Catherine Ho APR 8 The District is the only jurisdiction in the U.S. that allows law firms to share fees, profits with non-lawyers. Steven Overly APR 8 A list of Washington companies with the top 25 retirement plans is dominated by the region's law firms. Danielle Douglas APR 8 Owners of the food truck turned to crowdsourcing Web site Kickstarter to raise capital for a new restaurant. Jonathan O'Connell APR 8 The 98-year-old bought 6,750 acres in 1961 and advocated for smart growth long before it was popular. Marjorie Censer APR 8 Local firms are hoping the Obama administration's announcement of a "big data" initiative will fuel demand. Olga Khazan APR 8 Several microbreweries have opened in the area, and more are on tap, as craft beers gain popularity. Danielle Douglas APR 8 A bank can now have up to 2,000 stockholders before it it required to register with the SEC. Steven Overly APR 8
Low funding for a battlefield robot led the Greenbelt company to do more with a less-specialized unit. Vickie Elmer APR 8 Working | Hundreds of women see their paychecks disappear right after they disclose their pregnancies. Abha Bhattarai APR 8 Life at work | Employees at the Hanover and Laurel offices can take Strayer University courses at work. More from Capital Business  | This Week's Capital Business |  |  | 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 April 17th Washington Area Apartment Market Webinar Delta Associates April 19th Premier Titans Event featuring Steve Ballmer Northern Virginia Technology Council For more on local business events, click here. Capital Business in Print To Advertise The April 16th issue of Capital Business will have a cover story focused on business apps—all the tools a business professional needs to be successful. Space deadline is Tuesday, April 10th. For more information or to reserve your space please contact: 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.) * Message and data rates may apply. Four messages needed to complete your order. Reply STOP to opt-out; HELP for info. |