Under a bill recently amended by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership would turn over all of its international trade budget and staff to a new organization. Source: Virginia is shaking up its economic development strategy with new international trade agency – Washington Business Journal
Watergate will have Kingbird restaurant, a whiskey bar and rooftop lounge for its dining options – Washington Business Journal
The renovated historic hotel has several swanky dining options planned. Source: Watergate will have Kingbird restaurant, a whiskey bar and rooftop lounge for its dining options – Washington Business Journal
Stock Market Crash Has China’s Rich Dreaming Of ‘Malibu Barbie’ Home
China’s rich are increasingly worried about their local market and looking to buy real estate in California. Multi-million dollar homes in LA and its surrounding suburbs, including Malibu, are their top picks by far. Source: Stock Market Crash Has China’s Rich Dreaming Of ‘Malibu Barbie’ Home
Virginia details its $2 billion expansion, tolling plans for Interstate 66 – Washington Business Journal
Roughly 40 miles of work, from Haymarket nearly to D.C., is planned. Source: Virginia details its $2 billion expansion, tolling plans for Interstate 66 – Washington Business Journal
How many Confederacy-tied Alexandria streets can you name? – Washington Business Journal
The Alexandria City Council is scheduled to at least discuss the issue during its Sept. 8 meeting. Source: How many Confederacy-tied Alexandria streets can you name? – Washington Business Journal
Good but not great: U.S. economy grows 2.3% – Jul. 30, 2015
The U.S. economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter, slightly below expectations. Source: Good but not great: U.S. economy grows 2.3% – Jul. 30, 2015
Restaurant CEO: $15 minimum wage hurts teen jobs – Jul. 29, 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith said a minimum wage of $15 an hour for fast food workers would probably mean her company and other restaurants would cut back on hiring inexperienced teens. Source: Restaurant CEO: $15 minimum wage hurts teen jobs – Jul. 29, 2015
Doug Brown, co-owner of Costa Brava tapas restaurant in Bloomingdale, presumed dead by drowning – Washington Business Journal
Doug Brown’s body has not been found, but authorities did recover the body of his brother, Dan Brown. The two were swimming together in Maryland when they disappeared Saturday. Source: Doug Brown, co-owner of Costa Brava tapas restaurant in Bloomingdale, presumed dead by drowning – Washington Business Journal
