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Blizzard of 2016 Impacts Business in the Region
A look at how the 2016 blizzard impacted two Maryland businesses: Strosnider’s Hardware in Bethesda and Board and Brew in College Park. While some places had to close, others were able to stay open.
Bill Would Mandate Paid Sick Days for Businesses of 10 Employees or More
Legislation expected to be heard in Senate committee Thursday
Apprenticeships Should Be in Every Zip Code: Labor Secretary Thomas Perez
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said Tuesday that apprenticeships are the need of the hour and should grow in all sectors, especially in the fields of health care, technology and cyber security.
More Than 1 in 10 Americans Plan to Dress Up a Pet for Halloween
Halloween gives people an excuse to wear costumes — and dress up their pets. Almost 13 percent of Americans will put a costume on their pet this Halloween, according to National Retail Federation survey data.
The Billion-Dollar Ugly Boots
Some love UGG boots, spending hundreds of dollars per pair, while others gleefully mock them. Regardless of how you feel about UGGs, there’s no denying their transformation from a cult fashion object for Australian surfers into big global business.
Local Starbucks Stores Push for Alcohol Sales in New Program
WASHINGTON — Five Starbucks stores in the District of Columbia have requested licenses to serve alcohol in an effort to bring more nighttime business. This news comes after Starbucks announced a new menu lineup late last year called “Starbucks Evenings.”…
Maryland Entrepreneur Takes Bloody Mary Mix to Next Level
A bartender in Berlin, Md., found a business opportunity in his Bloody Mary mix.
Social Media, Apps Make Their Mark on D.C. Businesses
Get charged by an app, pay with an app – a look into how social media and apps are changing the business scene in the District.
‘Smart’ Meters Energize a Controversy in Maryland
Utilities, Activists Disagree on Digital Meters’ Benefits