economic development : Innovation & Job News

Union Kitchen aims to get culinary businesses up and running

Thursday, February 14, 2013

A new partnership between Union Kitchen, D.C.'s first culinary incubator, and the D.C. Department of Employment Services aims to get small business entrepreneurs up and running.

1776 announces Fortify as strategic partner; Hallway and TroopID to move in

Thursday, February 07, 2013

15,000 square feet of office space to become a hub for D.C. tech innovation.

Social Tables moves to 1776 office space, will hire three

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

The online event planning start-up will move to 1776 and hire three employees in sales.

SwitchPitch will play matchmaker to start-ups and shovel-ready projects

Monday, February 04, 2013

Start-ups, sit back and relax. It's time for the corporate execs to take centerstage and pitch to you for a change.

Social Tables and Hinge confirm move to 1776 campus

Monday, February 04, 2013

Donna Harris, co-founder of 1776, confirms first two companies and will announce more on Wednesday.

LEDC, Kiva, and Capital One work together to fund six small businesses

Sunday, January 27, 2013

LEDC's Community Asset Fund for Entrepreneurs gets a boost from the global microfinance organization's visibility.