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Presentations from the 6th Annual Small Business Conference, "Opportunities in Crisis: Building You Business in Challenging Times", presented by BizLaunch are now available. This valuable conference presented information from local, state and federal representatives about how businesses can benefit from stimulus dollars available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Creating an Improved Urban Village: The Redevelopment of Shirlington: Learn how this authentic, eclectic, and character-filled urban village became one of the region’s great neighborhoods and a testament to economic development (PDF format; 281 KB; 4 pages).

The "green economy" has become the newest catch-phrase to grow out of the larger "green" movement in recent years. But what does it mean? And what does its growth mean for our economy, given its possibilities of environmental improvements and job creation? Read "Economic Development and the Green Economy", a White Paper (PDF format; 133 KB; 8 pages) produced by AED.

"Partly Sunny. . .with a Slight Chance of Growth: 2009 Annual Arlington Real Estate Review and Forecast" as presented at the AED Colloquium on March 6, 2009 is available for download as a PowerPoint presentation (5.7 M; 39 pages) or as a PDF document (363 KB; 39 pages).

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Over 3,000 votes were submitted for the People's Choice ABBIE Awards for Arlington's Best Businesses. Click here to see the winners.

Wilson & Clarendon Boulevards Named 2008 Great Streets
The American Planning Association announced that Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards have been designated as one of 10 Great Streets for 2008 through APA's Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value. Learn More See our video.

The Economic Development Commission presented strategic plan to County Board. The plan aggressively formulates and recommends a continuing economic development policy for Arlington which utilizes market forces in creative ways. Copy of plan (PDF format; Adobe Acrobat required)







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