CEO Pay: What the area’s executives make (Washington Post)
Hefty stock awards and bonuses drove total compensation up over 20 percent for Washington’s highest-paid chief executives last year, reflecting a nationwide trend among the largest public companies.
Virginia gives wine industry a tax break (Free-Lance Star)
A new law passed in this year’s General Assembly session provides a corporate income tax credit for farm wineries.
Why Is It So Hard To Get a Good Bagel Outside of New York City? (Slate)
BizSense Nation may recall that RBS has on several occasions covered the bagel biz, and wondered why it’s hard to find good bagels here. According to this Slate story, not the water.
For the Producer of ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Voice,’ There’s No Sitting Still (NY Times)
For Mark Burnett, the reality television producer who has five prime-time series on the air in America, being busy is one of the keys to his success.
Investment Bankers Can Learn From Stand-Up Comedians (Business Week)
An i-banker-turned-comic discusses how his new career gave him insight into his old one.
Cool, Determined, and Under 30 (Inc.)
They’re among the most intriguing young business owners in America, and they’ve barely gotten started. Meet the superstar start-ups on this year’s 30 Under 30 list.
Tory Burch to entrepreneurs: Embrace change (Fortune)
The fashion mogul responded to questions about what she’s doing to assist aspiring entrepreneurs, discussed her trek to success, and gave advice to small businesses owners looking to take their ventures to the next level.
