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Companies based in Bethesda, Maryland

  • Marriott InternationalJohn Willard Marriott opened a root beer stand in Washington, D.C. on the 13th of August 1927. He and his wife Alice ran the small business from their home…
  • Le MéridienIn 1972, Air France established Meridien Hotels to house its own flight crews in major hub cities. The airline promoted the chain and handled all…
  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel CompanySwiss hotelier César Ritz redefined luxury accommodation in Europe during the late 19th century. He earned the title king of hoteliers and hotelier to kings…
  • ProSharesLouis Mayberg and Michael Sapir started ProFunds Group in 1997 with just $100,000 of initial capital. Both men came from Rydex before establishing their own…