How to Build a Better Professional Network

It’s common knowledge that your professional success is heavily influenced by the professional network you create. Even so, we often expect our network to grow passively – with little to no work on our end. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. Building a better professional network happens over time and with quite a bit of …

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Where to Rent Conference Room by Hour in DC?

When it comes to impressing a client, delivering a winning pitch, or hosting a high-impact workshop or board meeting, location matters. Enhance your proposal by renting a conference room at one of District Offices’ prominently located, elegantly furnished spaces. You can easily host powerful seminars or board meetings, dazzle clients, and make successful presentations by …

5 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Your Team this Year

2020 was a tough year for everyone, and with a spike in cases and more shutdowns, it’s not getting any easier.  So, what can your company do to lift everyone’s spirits? It’s more important than ever to thank your employees for their hard work and to celebrate the wins. To help, we’ve brainstormed some ideas …

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In-Person Meetings Still Matter: How to Hold a Safe In-Person Meeting

Remote meetings have allowed businesses to continue operating throughout the pandemic. Technology has allowed conferences to pivot into webinars and events to be held virtually. But no matter the platform you use – it’s still not the same as meeting in person. Virtual meetings have their limits. It’s easier to be less engaged (i.e. turn …

Engaging Remote Employees and Extending Your Company Culture

As we all seek to flatten the COVID-19 curve, businesses around the world have adapted by mandating remote working. But while working from home can boost productivity gains, it does lag in certain areas, namely engagement and culture. Here’s how your company can keep your employees engaged and feeling part of a team when there’s no water cooler …

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How Your Business Can Benefit From Partnering With a Non-Profit

Consumers have never been as concerned about corporate social responsibility as they are today. Social enterprises are on the rise, and more and more startups are following this business model. But what if your mission isn’t tackling a social or environmental issue head-on? How can you demonstrate that you are socially responsible? Or maybe you’re …

6 Virtual Meeting Etiquette Rules to Follow

Whether you’re an occasional remote worker, a full-time freelancer, or amid a pandemic, chances are you’re participating in a fair number of virtual meetings. In fact, 14 percent of remote workers engage in more than ten meetings per week (during regular business circumstances). While virtual meetings provide critical face time and build stronger professional relationships, they also …

The Secrets to Hosting Successful and Productive Business Meetings

Business meetings are part of the job in any industry. When designed effectively, they can leave you feeling inspired, accomplished, and connected. However, when designed poorly, they can leave you feeling like you wasted your time. According to Doodle’sDoodle’s 2019 State of Meetings report, the cost of poorly organized meetings in 2019 reached $399 billion in the United States.  …

Hosting a Holiday Party in DC? We’ve Got the Goods! 

It’s that time of year again, with holiday parties happening just about every other day. It seems like if you’re not attending one, you’re throwing one! After all, what better way to celebrate the approach of a new year and get excited about the holiday season? There are a lot of reasons to throw a …