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3-D printing: The coming revolution in how we make things

Steven Overly

Proponents hail 3-D printing as one of today’s most revolutionary technologies. They say like personal computers and, more recently, smartphones, the devices will eventually be in every American home and fundamentally change the way we procure simple items.

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On I.T.: The intersection of business and technology

On I.T.: The intersection of business and technology

A new online destination for news about how technology and innovation are changing the way we get work done.

Walter Reed: A look at the companies vying for the project

Walter Reed: A look at the companies vying for the project

It will likely take more than a decade to turn 67 acres of the former Walter Reed army hospital into a mixed-use neighborhood.

Editor’s note: Tinkerers, your time has come — start your printers!

Dan Beyers

There’s something very empowering about taking a thing made for one purpose and bending it to your will, about refusing to accept the prefabricated world as it is.

CACI International beefs up business development team

Marjorie Censer

Seeking to amp up sales despite a lackluster market, the Arlington-based firm has named two new business development executives who will report directly to the top.

GoDCgo ready to head down new roads

GoDCgo ready to head down new roads

Catherine Ho

GoDCgo staffers advise several hundred local employers and businesses on how they can help employees and customers reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by using public transit.

Water crisis forced businesses to scramble

Water crisis forced businesses to scramble

Abha Bhattarai

By the time officials announced Wednesday that the crisis had largely been averted, Prince George’s retailers, restaurants and hotels had already dusted off their crisis management plans and made arrangements to shut down for five days.

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Buzz: Kit Check innoculated with $10.4M investment

Buzz: Kit Check innoculated with $10.4M investment

Thomas Heath

The District-based company announced a $10.4M investment by several venture capital firms.

AOL’s Fishbowl Labs seeks more-advanced start-ups in second year

AOL’s Fishbowl Labs seeks more-advanced start-ups in second year

Steven Overly

Fishbowl Labs co-founder explains how the business incubator has impacted AOL and changes to come

Area firms raise $418M in investments during Q2

Steven Overly

The second quarter sum is the largest for any three month period since before the economic downturn

Walter Reed’s neighbors get first glimpse of development proposals

Walter Reed’s neighbors get first glimpse of development proposals

Jonathan O'Connell

The 2.6 million-square-foot Brutalist concrete hospital at Walter Reed, completed in 1977, could be demolished as part of the redevelopment.

Safeway executive completes 100th marathon

Safeway executive completes 100th marathon

Abha Bhattarai

Steve Neibergall, 52, has run a marathon in all 50 states and all seven continents.

From our partners

Delta Associates’ Washington Area Apartment Market Webinar

Delta Associates’ Washington Area Apartment Market Webinar

CEO Gregory Leisch will provide a short regional economic overview, followed by a comprehensive review of the Washington rental market.

Deltek: Contractors more pessimistic about future of IT budget

Angie Petty

Both industry and government report making changes to programs to adapt to reduced spending

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Special Report

Post 200

Post 200

A comprehensive look at the companies and organizations that made this year’s list.

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House of carbs

House of carbs

Karla L. Miller

What’s a dieter to do in an office full of celebratory sweets?

Business Rx: Is it worth the money to file for a patent?

Business Rx: Is it worth the money to file for a patent?

Career Coach: Advice for an exit interview

Career Coach: Advice for an exit interview

Life at Work: Credit union employees shape their own benefits

Sarah Halzack

Through regular surveys, MAFCU gauges what its employees want and often works to respond by implement changes to its benefits.

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Weekly features

Gensler’s Washington office gets a new look

See how the firm went about transforming its space to create and open, airy feel and more spaces for collaboration.

The Trumps discuss plans for Old Post Office

Donald and Ivanka Trump shared their vision for turning the historic Pennsylvania Avenue building into a luxury hotel.

1776’s offices stand out in ‘beigest city in the world’

When the D.C. start-up hub opens this week, workers and visitors will see a bold decorative vision.

Washington area stock index

Who are the winners and losers in the local Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland public trade markets? Check the Bloomberg Washington D.C. Area Stock Index for up to date performance measures.

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