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VOYCE, the smart collar for dogs that helps owners catch health issues before they become problems, created a stir at CES in Vegas. Here's why vets across the world are sitting up and taking notice.

Aquicore, a startup in the commercial and municipal building energy management sphere, had a hell of a 2013. Founder Logan Soya looks forward and westward in 2014.

PriceSpotting, released in beta last week at CES, allows District shoppers to compare prices at the point of sale. It also rewards you for scanning items into the system.

According the individual coffeeshop owners, the #dcdisloyal coffee card isn't about sticking it to Starbucks, despite what the national media might be saying.

2Armadillos, the local chickpea snackmakers, want to replace chips and pretzels with spiced, roasted garbanzos. Business is booming, as more and more folk cry, "Let's hear it for legumes!"

CJ Isakow, creator of Eyebloc, gives Elevation DC a peek behind the curtain after his appearance on Shark Tank.

TrendPo, the social media analytics firm for politicians, is closing deals in Taiwan and has a new social media advertising service.

Hugh & Crye, the Georgetown and online purveyor of better-fitting dress shirts for men, is expanding and hiring.

Anacostia's coworking space, The HIVE 2.0, welcomes new members (and a wedding--really) and gets set to open Nurish Cafe.

Ideaventions, an enrichment center for kids ages 3-13 provides classes in science, technology, engineering and math. And Minecraft. And Python. And....

Spectrum Sense, a wholesaler in Rockville for colorful, high-quality earphones, is bringing awareness to bullying and cyberbullying with a purple earphone campaign.

Herban Lifestyle, a company that makes and sells natural and organic bath and body products, has opened a retail location in Fairfax.

The Fort, the accelerator arm of Fortify Ventures, is closing. Managing Director Jonathon Perrelli will use time not spend on the accelerator to work on the documentary series Startupland.

Union Kitchen opened in December 2012 with the goal of letting culinary innovators focus on their products. One year and nearly 60 companies later, the incubator is almost full.

HeadsUP!, a product from NeXt, is a finalist for The Mobileys, the national award for mobile innovation from Mobile Future.