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They're young and taking charge

Danielle Douglas MAY 6
Business magnate Robert L. Johnson has turned to fresh faces to fill important senior roles at his various financial enterprises.


Latest news from Capital Business

Firms gearing up for more BRAC

Marjorie Censer MAY 6
The Defense Department is gearing up for another consolidation, putting local companies on alert

Montgomery Co. arena back on table

Jonathan O'Connell MAY 6
The partnership is eyeing a site near the Shady Grove Metro for a $85 million 8,000-seat stadium.

I Heart Guts banks on the body

Steven Overly MAY 6
Takoma Park-based I Heart Guts sells t-shirts, pins and plush toys that replicate bodily organs.

Little cyber attacks have big effects

Marjorie Censer MAY 6
Q&A | Richard A. Clarke says he will focus on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity at SRA International.

GeoEye offers to buy competitor

Steven Overly MAY 4
Herndon-based GeoEye has offered to pay $792 million in cash and stock for DigitalGlobe at a time when the satellite-imagery business faces federal belt-tightening.

Keeping the cloud secure

Marjorie Censer MAY 6
The government will soon roll out a program that could offer a smoother path for companies that want to sell their cloud services and products to federal agencies.

In-house lawyers take on pro bono work

Catherine Ho MAY 6
Local companies like Capital One are creating ways to formalize free work for their attorneys.

Attempt to rescue HarVest fell short

Danielle Douglas MAY 6
Troubles at HarVest Bank had been brewing for some time, but a band of investors thought they could save the Gaithersburg bank.

Veteran looks to revival of speciality finance sector

Danielle Douglas MAY 6
Q&A | Eric F. Billings, co-founder of FBR Capital Markets, discusses his departure from the firm.

Make a game out of job rejections

Jeffrey Kudisch MAY 6
Career Coach | When pusuing a job, think like a sales person: Every rejection brings you closer to success.

CoStar keeps Segways for employees

Abha Bhattarai MAY 6
Life at work | The firm allows workers to borrow the two-wheeled vehicles for personal errands.


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