The Fire Awards is DC Inno's annual celebration of innovators, entrepreneurs and thriving companies that are blazing new paths and lighting up the ecosystem. During our virtual celebration, we invite you to grab a drink and sit back as we highlight the Fire winners and reveal the Inno Blazers (number #1) in each category. Followed by a panel with DC Inno's staff reporter who will bring in a few of the honorees together for a conversation about...

For businesses to thrive in the Covid-19 era, they need one thing: capital. For women and minority-owned businesses, access to that essential piece comes with unique challenges. Join the Baltimore Business Journal, Washington Business Journal and Sandy Spring Bank for a virtual discussion of the strategies women and minority-owned businesses can use to build their future success. We’ll hear from area funders, banking executives and busin...

The Washington Business Journal is proud to once again host the 18th annual Women Who Mean Business Program this fall. This award honors the region's most influential business women of 2021 and the event is a time to celebrate this year's class along with the Washington Business Journal's alumnae. Honorees represent women from every industry and profession, women who have made a difference in their communities and are leaving a mark on Washing...

The Covid-19 pandemic has permanently changed the way we work and the way health care functions. So, what does the future of the health care industry look like? Join the Washington Business Journal for our Future of Health Care event as we gather some of the top minds in HR, insurance and health care to look at how you can position your company to attract and retain top talent by staying ahead of the curve. Whether it’s additional sick t...

Business Travel was hit hard by the recent health crisis, with a drop of 90% at the height of the pandemic. As it starts to rebound, the effects may be felt by local business economies for years to come. American City Business Journals will host a national conversation on the future of business travel. Discussion topics will include: The state and forecast of business travel Impact on the hospitality industry Effects on the central business di...

The Fire Awards is DC Inno's annual celebration of innovators, entrepreneurs and thriving companies that are blazing new paths and lighting up the ecosystem. During our virtual celebration, we invite you to grab a drink and sit back as we highlight the Fire winners and reveal the Inno Blazers (number #1) in each category. Followed by a panel with DC Inno's staff reporter who will bring in a few of the honorees together for a conversation about...

During this information-packed 3-hour event, we will hear from Amazon executives leading a variety of different initiatives within the organization, as well as Amazon’s business partners, real estate developers, nonprofit partners, and economic development experts about the best ways to partner with Amazon, what programs the company is focused on and where Amazon is focusing on next. This will be a can’t-miss event for business and...

Join us for our 14th annual program (formerly known as the Minority Business Leader Awards), celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workforce and honoring inspiring business leaders of color in Greater Washington. The Diversity in Business Awards will honor the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of our inspiring honorees! Honorees were judged based on professional accomplishments, community leadership and philanthropy, as well a...

Join the Washington Business Journal as we sit down with experts in traditional and nontraditional lending, venture capital and grants to discuss how small businesses across Greater Washington can recover, grow and innovate in the wake of Covid-19. Hear from our panel of experts and our one-on-one with Revolutions David Hall, who will discuss the latest efforts of the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. This event is FREE for attendees; however, you m...

Join the Washington Business Journal on Monday, February 22nd for this one-of-a-kind virtual event that brings together women in a casual, fast-paced coaching atmosphere. The event will take place in 43 Business Journal markets on the same day! This means at least 200+ women will be coached in every market or 10K women across America, from Albany to Hawaii. The event will offer the opportunity to meet with 40 mentors who are the most influenti...