Retail :
Innovation & Job News
An Arlington, Va., entrepreneur has launched a new website that promotes products made by black business owners.
No napping. But they have waffles.
The Washington D.C. Economic Partnership is headed to a retail conference in Las Vegas and wants to know which stores to bring back to the District.
Not going to SXSW? Why don't you look for a new gig instead? We've got 32 in this week's edition of our jobs post.
According to math nerds, this Saturday is Super Pi(e) Day! Here's how to celebrate.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Pluck It, the second deals app to launch out of Uber Offices in Bethesda, is expanding its reach to the District.
Monday, February 09, 2015
UrbanStems, a District-based floral delivery service that expanded to NYC in December, today announces a $1.5M seed round led by Middleland Capital.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Bun Out the Oven, a registry to help new parents find local providers of meals, cleaning, dog walking and other services, has launched in D.C.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Undone Chocolate, a craft chocolate maker with a focus on pure ingredients and transparent business practices, is making chocolate in the District.
Friday, December 05, 2014
Fruitcycle, a local social good/food startup, is blossoming. CEO Elizabeth Bennett has hired her first employee, has products in six stores across the District and is popping up all over.
Capital Call, a semi-annual pitch event hosted by Cooley LLP, draws entrepreneurs and investors together for potential matchmaking. Meet the companies who pitched last week.
ID.me, an online identity verification platform that has served the military community since 2011, has opened up its marketplace to all consumers, letting everyone take advantage of its high-ranking security standards.
The District announced the eight startups that will receive up to $200,000 from its Digital D.C. Tech Fund: Aquicore, Azert, EventKloud,FlexSpot, Riide,Silica Labs,Vinolovers and MyMuzik.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Bloompop, a local alternative to FTD.com that now serves 20 states, is growing and will raise a seed round by the end of the year.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Brett's Trove, an online site selling custom ties and T-shirts, will take to the catwalk at H Street Festival tomorrow. The young founder of the company gives us a peek into his process.