Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle : Innovation & Job News

Surprise Ride, the startup that mails educational, hands-on activities to kids each month, already survived an appearance on "Shark Tank." Now the D.C. startup is prepping to appear on the spinoff "Beyond The Tank."

Wash Cycle Laundry, a dry cleaning and laundry service that hires locals who need help getting back into the workforce, recently landed a contract with GWU, necessitating the increase in staff.

Urban Igloo is doubling its staff from 10 to 20 at its DC headquarters, adding staff in Philly, and looking for more cities to expand into.

Amore Gelato, a staple at area farmers markets, has expanded its line and will be available at a few District Whole Foods locations.

The D.C. chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization is hosting a regional pitch competition for the Global Student Entrepreneur Award. The winner gets $2,500.

Crowdvance's new business model won the company first place at the Values and Ventures competition at Texas Christian University.

Certified B corp PhilanTech streamlines grantmaking and keeps triple-bottom-line sustainability firmly in sight.

Pizza or Thai? Sandwiches or sushi? Crunchbutton can have it at your door.

Amorini Panini plans to offer franchises in New York, Maryland and elsewhere in D.C. by early spring.

No more bake sales. Crowdvance goes beyond t-shirts and cookies to help small organizations hold on to their fundraising dollars.