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AED is celebrating a banner year in 2024, one that solidifies Arlington’s reputation as a global hub for innovation, collaboration and economic opportunity. From fostering local entrepreneurship to forging international partnerships, AED’s achievements are driving lasting economic benefits while showcasing Arlington as a premier destination for business and technology.

Transform Your Business in 2025 with BizLaunch’s Transformational Challenge and PitchFest! – Early Bird Registration Closes Dec. 31, 2024. As we gear up for 2025, BizLaunch is thrilled to present the Transformational Challenge and PitchFest — a dynamic event designed to empower local entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge and opportunities they need to excel in today’s competitive market.

Azi Flowers, founded by Azeb Woldie in Sept. 2022, is blooming in more ways than one. This flower shop and local favorite recently relocated to a new, more accessible storefront at 3045 Columbia Pike in Arlington, setting the stage for continued growth and deeper connections with the community.

Arlington has become one of the safest places in America, with its low mortality rates from traffic accidents and homicides attributed to its transformation into a dense, walkable urban environment after the arrival of the Metro subway system in 1977. This evolution, combined with strategic and intentional economic development...

Arlington stands out for its thriving business climate, and Arlington Economic Development took advantage of these strong fundamentals to invest in our startup ecosystem in 2024. This year, Arlington was named the Country’s Best Mid-size Metro for Business while being the CNBC Best State for Business, recognizing our educated workforce, top-notch education system and business-friendly policies.

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers prepare for one of the year’s busiest shopping weekends. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday often dominate the scene, another important day deserves attention—Small Business Saturday.

In an effort to address rising office vacancy rates and falling office values while reshaping the future of commercial real estate, the Arlington County Board adopted a policy on transforming outdated office buildings into vibrant, multi-use spaces.

Varjo, the global leader in industrial virtual (VR) and mixed reality (XR) solutions, announces it has been selected for an award of a contract through the AFWERX Challenge Commercial Services Offering (CSO) process. The contract is focused on the United States Air Force’s (USAF) AFWERX Super Goggle Challenge, to address a pressing challenge in the Department of the Air Force.

Arlington Economic Development (AED), in partnership with key regional players like JBG Smith, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, National Landing BID and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, celebrated a major step forward for Arlington’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with DC Startup and Tech Week in October.

Undoubtedly, one of the most essential parts of a business is its brand name. It’s how customers recognize businesses, communicate in a business’s marketing material, and one-way businesses can differentiate themselves from the competition. In this week’s Small Business Focus, we will discuss how businesses can protect their name and things to look out for when selecting a brand name.