What's Working in Washington
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While US relations with Mexico have made for catchy headlines since the new administration came into power, expert Amy Glover describes the personal diplomacy going on without interruption, and how established relationships keep business and relations strong.
April 05, 2017 -
While DC is probably not the obvious place to launch a media-related startup, the founder and CEO of ICX Media says he believes the region holds unique, untapped benefits.
April 04, 2017 -
Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of the Inova Center for Personalized Health, said the greater Washington region has everything it takes for this field to flourish here.
April 03, 2017 -
Some entrepreneurs feel that the only way to be successful is to go from accelerator to accelerator. The founder of Springboard Enterprises says there's a way to avoid just spinning your wheels.
March 31, 2017 -
Our Defense Department can sometimes be tied up in old techniques, and generally risk averse, says Jim Perkins. In response, service members and veterans with new ideas started meeting and formed the DEF community, which has since grown to a global movement with meetings as far away as Australia.
March 30, 2017 -
Programs allowing service members to earn civilian certifications to qualify for value-added jobs is the latest trend, explains the managing editor of Military.com.
March 29, 2017 -
Retired Blackhawk helicopter pilot Chrissie Engh brings her military experience to the private sector to educate the public on the regulations and capacities surrounding drone technology.
March 28, 2017 -
The CEO of StreetShares explains the intangible advantage that veteran entrepreneurs offer their investors: trust.
March 27, 2017 -
Companies and governments can make very profitable business connections in Afghanistan by engaging with locals, says Maryam Atmar, who notes that Afghanistan is a tribal country.
March 24, 2017 -
Linking local innovators and entrepreneurs with government agencies is a non-stop job. Michael Hoffman explains how industry is served by knowing the pulse of the nation's capital.
March 23, 2017 -
The money reporter for Washington Business Journal provides insight into what the upcoming federal budget could mean for the DC region, which still relies heavily on government contracts and robust government agencies.
March 22, 2017 -
The founder and CEO of The Mentor Method explains how her company works to increase the number of female and monitories in leadership positions through the benefits of mentorship.
March 21, 2017 -
Justin Antonipillai wanted to make the vast amount of data collected by the Census Bureau available to the public. And his years working in government made him the perfect person to be entrepreneurial about it.
March 20, 2017 -
DC is a great place for a business offering holistic treatment, because despite being a fast-paced, work-oriented area, its also a city that is very open minded, cutting edge, and adopts new technology, according to Capital Cryo's top investor.
March 17, 2017 -
Uber's CEO has apologized for HR incidents and a tirade with a driver that was caught on camera. Travis Kalanick has taken personal responsibility, which shows him to be a leader.
March 16, 2017