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Located just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., Arlington brings together innovation, opportunity and a highly educated workforce. Home to global companies and fast-growing startups, Arlington offers the connectivity and business environment organizations need to grow and compete.

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Arlington Named America's Fittest City for Ninth Consecutive Year

July 15, 2026

Arlington has been named America's Fittest City for the ninth consecutive year in the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index, reflecting the community's exceptional quality of life, active transportation network, parks, trails and talent attraction advantages.

Arlington Celebrates Virginia’s No. 3 CNBC Top States Ranking

July 13, 2026

Arlington Economic Development today joined leaders across the Commonwealth in celebrating Virginia’s rise to No. 3 in CNBC’s 2026 “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. CNBC scored all 50 states on 138 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness in the 2026 ranking.

Arlington Awarded $4.2 Million in GO Virginia Grant Funds

June 29, 2026

Arlington Economic Development (AED) today announced it has secured approximately $3.9 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) funding to support the National Innovation Quarter.

Two Technology Firms Add 660 Jobs Through Arlington Growth

June 8, 2026

Innovative Defense Technologies and Spatial Front are creating 660 jobs and investing $25 million in Arlington through expansion and relocation projects.

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Anna K. Nissinen

Chief Economic Development Officer and Director, Arlington Economic Development

Anna leads Arlington's economic development strategy, helping strengthen economic competitiveness and create opportunities for businesses to grow and succeed. Have questions about Arlington's business environment, relocation, expansion or available resources? Get in touch with the AED team.

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