How do we decide whether we like the companies we work for? A company has to have great leadership, a strong mission, and produce a worthy product or service to make most of us feel like we’re part of something worthwhile. Beyond that, we all have things we want personally from a company: a solid paycheck, good benefits, coworkers we like, and a challenging and rewarding atmosphere.
These companies based in District of Columbia were rated as the best to work for by their own employees on Comparably. This means they’re doing something very right. A job can be a source of great joy or great hardship, so the fact that these employees are so enthusiastic about the companies they work for is a sure sign that they’ve found that ideal mix of culture, compensation, and environment.
The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top companies in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.
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The Knot Worldwide
The Knot Worldwide’s leading global family of brands inspire, inform and celebrate our communities as they move through life’s biggest milestones. |
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Tenable
Tenable® is the Cyber Exposure company. Approximately 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include approximately 60 percent of the Fortune 500, approximately 40 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. |
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Choice Hotels
We are one of the largest, most successful lodging companies in the world; we help, host, and provide a welcome to thousands of properties around the globe. |
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Appian
Appian provides cloud-based business process management software solutions. |
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Noblis
For more than 25 years, Noblis has been an innovator within the federal government, committed to enriching lives and making our nation safer while investing in the missions of tomorrow. As a nonprofit, Noblis works for the public good, bringing together the best possible combination of science, technology and engineering expertise and solutions, in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Together with our subsidiaries, we work with a wide range of government clients in the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement and federal civil sectors. |
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Pie Insurance
Pie empowers small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. |
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ManTech
ManTech provides mission-focused technology solutions and services for U.S. defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. |
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Mars
In 1911, Frank C. Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars’ first roots as a confectionery |
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Gainwell Technologies
Gainwell is the leading provider of technology solutions that are vital to the administration and operations of health and human services programs. Gainwell is a new company with over 50 years of proven experience, a reputation for service excellence and unparalleled industry expertise. We offer clients scalable and flexible solutions for their most complex challenges. These capabilities make us a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliability, innovation and transformational outcomes. |
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Consilio
Consilio provides eDiscovery software and services to assist law firms |
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Morning Consult
Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company changing how modern leaders make smarter, faster, better decisions. The company pairs its proprietary high-frequency data with applied artificial intelligence to better inform decisions on what people think and how they will act. |
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NetCentrics Corporation
NetCentrics provides mission critical enterprise IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. government. |
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Lurn
Lurn is the Transformational Home for Entrepreneurs to help you start, launch, and grow successful online businesses. |
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AXIOS
Axios is a digital media company that gets you smarter, faster with news that matters. Axions work every day to build a culture that embodies their company values: audience first, excellence always, and candor. Axions live these values every day in how they treat their audiences, customers, partners, and each other. They're looking for new team members who want to help advance their mission of getting people smarter, faster and who value their values. |
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LANCESOFT, INC.
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New Energy Equity
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, New Energy Equity develops and finances solar power generation assets, providing clean electricity to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers under long-term contracts. New Energy Equity has successfully developed over 250 projects, totaling more than 330MW of solar projects since 2013. The company was ranked as the 7th largest developer on Solar Power World's "2021 Top Solar Contractors" list and was voted as one of the fastest-growing energy companies in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia by Inc. Magazine in 2020. New Energy Equity is a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE). |
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New Signature
New Signature has built a record of leadership by delivering exceptional technology and web solutions . |
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Cynet Systems Inc.
Cynet Systems Inc. specializes in delivering qualified talent across diverse skill sets and varied platforms |
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Carahsoft Technology
Carahsoft has built our reputation as a trusted Government IT solutions provider dedicated to serving the needs of our tech partners and government customers. |
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SKF has been a leading global technology provider since 1907. Our fundamental strength is the ability to continuously develop new |
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Karsun Solutions
A Technology Industry Top Workplace, our Enterprise Modernization Experts at Karsun Solutions deliver innovative technology solutions to customers throughout the government. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal, and Inc. all recognize us among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. Our modern software development, cloud, and data solutions are found at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration. |
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Whiting-Turner
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company provides construction delivery services. |
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Federated Wireless
Federated Wireless offers the industry’s first Spectrum Controller, enabling government and commercial users to securely share spectrum for wireless services. |
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Steampunk, Inc.
Here at Steampunk, our focus is on our clients’ most critical challenges and the areas where they have the best opportunity for transformative change. Our list of capabilities is narrow, but our depth is immense, giving us the ability to deliver sustainable and measurable results for our clients. |
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Lend Lease
We are an international company, with an Australian heritage, as well as local expertise across |
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Allegis Global Solutions
Allegis Global Solutions provides recruitment and placement services. |
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Beacon Roofing Supply
Beacon’s mission is to be the leading North American supplier to commercial and residential roofing |
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Veracity Engineering
At Veracity they understand that their performance is ultimately measured by the success of their clients. |
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Lynker Technologies
Lynker is a growing water-focused small business delivering innovative high-value scientific, engineering and managment solutions with offices in Leesburg, VA, Boulder, CO, and Honolulu, HI. We are Scientists, Engineers, Developers and Conservationists - mission-focused and highly passionate. |
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DISYS
DISYS is an ISO 9001:2008 certified IT staffing Company |
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Monsanto Company
Monsanto is an agricultural company working with others to address the world's food challenges and sustain the environment. |
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Kepler Sports Management
Kepler Sports Management is a global wealth management company with full-service solutions designed specifically for professional athletes. |
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International Development Company |
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Vision Technology Services
Vision Technology Services provides IT talent and project management services to help world-class companies lead. |
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Modus Create, Inc
Digital Business Transformation/ Emerging Technology/ Mobile First |
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Arjuna Solutions
Arjuna Solutions is an advanced technology company based in Washington DC |
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TekSynap
TekSynap (formerly Synaptek Corporation) understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought® embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. The TekSynap founders have worked together for over a decade, supporting customers ranging from small departmental operations & maintenance efforts to leading broad nationwide deployment efforts for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This core management team has operated in leading companies such as SIGNAL Corporation and managed business sectors of over 100M in annual revenue in industry leading companies such as General Dynamics. |
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The Brickman Group
The Brickman Group, Ltd. provides commercial landscaping services to customers in commercial real estate, private residential, municipal, |
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Smartronix
Smartronix is a U.S. based, highly regarded information technology (IT) and engineering solutions provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, Systems Integration, Worldwide C5ISR and Data Analytics, and Mission-Focused Engineering. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Maryland, Smartronix has more than 10 operating offices with approximately 800 employees at strategic locations worldwide. Across today's demanding and ever-changing technology and warfare landscapes, we continue to provide innovative, secure, and agile solutions that transform and modernize operations and contribute to our national security and well-being. |
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G2, Inc.
At G2, we push the limits of existing technology and celebrate the birth of new ideas. |
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Jos. A Bank
Jos. A. Bank is not just another menswear retailer. What makes us unique is also what has attracted customers to our stores for 106 years; |
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Unanet
Unanet provides project-driven and professional services organizations with one system to manage projects, people and financials. |
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TCG, Inc.
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Aptara
Aptara transforms content for engaging and monetizing new digital audiences. |
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CertaPro Painters
Certa Pro Paint is an Architecture and Planning company located in 1220 Kirkland Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. |
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Virtustream
Virtustream provides cloud computing management software and infrastructure as a service to enterprises, governments and service providers. |
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Translation Boulevard
At Trans-Blvd LLC we specialize in offering translation services and our company is operated according to Christian values. |
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic provides its readers with articles related to literature, political science, cultural trends, technology, and more. |
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Howard Bank
Howard Bank is a full service commercial bank focused on making a difference in the communities within Greater Baltimore which we serve. |
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ICS Learning Group
Custom eLearning and Inquisiq R3, LMS |
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TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TeleCommunication provides location-based wireless data solutions for government customers to ensure public safety. |
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Alion Science and Technology
At Alion, we combine large company resources with small business responsiveness to design and deliver engineering solutions across six core capability areas. |
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Racktop Systems
CyberConverged data security - the fusion of data storage with advanced security and compliance into a single platform |
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FTI Technology
E-discovery software, services and consulting for corporations, law firms and government agencies. |
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Mandiant
Mandiant, an information security company, provides incident response and computer forensic solutions and services. |
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MicroTech
MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. |
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National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy is a non-profit, grant-making organization created to strengthen democratic institutions around the world. |
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58
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Retrium
Retrium makes agile retrospective easy and effective |
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59
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MFGS, Inc.
MFGS, Inc. is the exclusive Master Supplier of Micro Focus’ best-in-class portfolio of enterprise-grade, scalable cybersecurity software solutions to the U.S. Government, its partners, and system integrators. |
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InfiCare Technologies
InfiCare provides contract and direct hire staffing services across the US for client in HealthCare and IT domains. |
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LGS Innovations
LGS Innovations researches, develops and deploys networking solutions dedicated to U.S. Federal Government operations around the world. |
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NEURENSIC, INC.
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BKA Content
BKA Content provides high-quality SEO content at affordable prices. |
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Cloudistics
ThinkAgile CP... This is the only platform that simplifies application and infrastructure management by unifying compute, storage, & network virtualization. |
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Electronic Compute Systems
Electronic Compute Systems offers HUMBLE PC, a general purpose re-architecture of the microprocessor and software operating system. |
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LeaseAccelerator
LeaseAccelerator provides Lease Lifecycle Automation software that ensures long-term compliance, improves operational efficiency, and frees up cash flow. Thousands of users rely on our secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to manage 700,000 real estate and equipment leases valued at $200 billion. LeaseAccelerator offers a platform for growth with asset-level accounting, reporting and governance; in-app help; and an integrated, competitive leasing marketplace fueled by a global network of more than 500 lessors. |
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Link Labs
Link Labs builds an ecosystem of modules that allow devices and people to connect at unparalleled distance and reliability. |
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SRA International
SRA is dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for clients in national security and civil government and global |
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69
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Vorbeck Materials
Vorbeck Materials develops and manufactures applications using Vor-x, which is a graphene technology. |
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Ambit Group, LLC
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George Mason Mortgage
George Mason Mortgage is an industry-leading mortgage lender with an exceptionally experienced staff. |
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LC Technologies
LC Technologies harnesses the power of the eyes to enhance insight into human perception and cognition. |
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Quorum Analytics
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Clarusway
We’re a Virginia-based IT training school specializing in Cloud Engineering, DevOps Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Full Stack Development, Front End Development, Back End Development, Cyber Security, Salesforce, Blockchain and Web3 Development. We’ve established a practical bridge connecting the world of research and theory with emerging industry trends. In the ever-changing IT world, we continually update our versatile curriculum based on the latest advances in technology. Collectively, we bring more than 80 years of industry experience to Clarusway. Our program focuses on designing, delivering, and evaluating career-related programs for adult learners. |
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DXC Technology
DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC. |
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76
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ePlus
We help customers assess their technology and business needs while advising them on the most effective IT strategy for their organization. |
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Class
Class is software developed by Class Technologies Inc., a company founded by software pioneer Michael Chasen. Class adds teaching and learning tools to Zoom and makes the virtual classroom feel like a real classroom. Class is a remote company (you can work from anywhere!), with staff around the world. Class is backed by prominent Zoom board members and investors, including current Zoom board member Santi Subotovsky, and education and technology leaders like SoftBank, Salesforce Ventures, GSV Ventures, and American quarterback and entrepreneur, Tom Brady. |
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78
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SuprTEK
Superlative Technologies, Inc. (SuprTEK) is a Small Disadvantaged Business providing IT Engineering and Professional Service excellence to Government and Industry customers, enabling them to better achieve their mission objectives. SuprTEK specializes in Cybersecurity solutions, IT solution engineering and delivery, Enterprise IT solutions, Health IT, and strategic business planning and management. |
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Fannie Mae
We are Future Makers at Fannie Mae, and our mission is to deliver stability and affordability to America’s housing market. We help make the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage possible, and we’re passionate about increasing access to affordable housing, advancing technology to build a better mortgage process, and creating green finance products to drive environmental sustainability. |
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80
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Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is more than an engineering company, we are an infrastructure solutions provider. |
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81
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LMI is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides management consulting, research, and analysis to governments. |
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82
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics is a not-for-profit research and development organization dedicated to solving a range of complex problems. |
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83
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DCS Corp
DCS Corp creates innovative technology solutions for their customers in the national security sector. |
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84
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XLA, Inc.
At XLA, we recognize our obligation to three distinct groups of people: Our Clients, Our Employees and Our Community. |
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85
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EverFi
EverFi is the leading education technology company focused on teaching, assessing, badging, and certifying students in critical skills. |
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86
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Zentail
Complete, top-ranked e-commerce operating system to manage e-tail businesses. |
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87
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides technical guidance to develop and evaluate healthcare financing programs and policies. |
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88
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Kdan Mobile Software
Kdan Mobile is a global SaaS (Software as a Service) company that empowers modern professionals to optimize their efficiency and unleash creativity. |
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89
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Immersion Active
Immersion Active is a digital agency focused on selling to the mature markets consisting of boomers and seniors. |
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90
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Upside
Upside is a retail technology company helping the people and businesses in our communities thrive. |
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91
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Digital Promise
We work at the intersection of education leaders, researchers, and technology developers to improve learning opportunities for all |
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92
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ScienceLogic
Context infused AIOps platform for IT monitoring |
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93
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Excella Consulting
Excella is an Agile technology firm and transformative partner to leading organizations. Since 2002, federal agencies, prominent brands, and trailblazing non-profits have turned to Excella to transform bold ideas into elegant technology solutions. We believe technology exists to solve challenges and evolve thinking – we help organizations harness this power to make real progress. |
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Politico
POLITICO is the essential online, mobile and print destination for coverage and analysis of Congress, the White House, politics and lobbying |
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95
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AvalonBay
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment |
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96
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STG is a leading mid-tier government contractor partnering with more than 50 federal agencies, as well as Fortune 100 companies and |
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97
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Applied Information Sciences
Applied Information Sciences provides software and systems engineering services to government agencies and businesses across the USA. |
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CORT
Industry leaders in providing residential and commercial rental furniture. |
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99
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MarketSmart
MarketSmart is a revolutionary marketing software and services firm that helps fundraisers generate leads, qualify donors & prioritize the best opportunities. |
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GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving is an online marketplace that allows donors to find and fund grassroots projects that appeal to their specific interests. |
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