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When Elaine Steele, Inventor of The Schoon and CEO and Founder of ESPM LLC, purchased an old house in Arlington, she knew things wouldn’t be easy. However, after plunging yet another clog in her house in January 2020, she new there must be a better way.

This month is Business Appreciation Month, and Arlington Economic Development is highlighting Blue Altair. Founded in 2015, Blue Altair is a niche, industry-recognized business and technology consulting firm that assists its clients with digital transformations, including API Management and Integration, Data Management, Digital Application Development, and Data Science and AI.

Accenture Federal Services has won a spot on an Internal Revenue Service systems modernization blanket purchase agreement with a ceiling value of $2.6 billion.

Each year, the business community and partners throughout communities across the nation set aside the month of May as Business Appreciation Month – a time to thank local businesses for their contributions to the economy and community landscapes in which they reside.

Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch program celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month on May 23 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.

Relocating a small business to a new space is a significant undertaking that presents many challenges. Moving to a different location can be daunting for small businesses, whether due to expansion, cost considerations or changes in the business landscape.

Amazon opened the first phase of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, on May 22. See the first photos from inside.

Amazon HQ2 at Met Park in Arlington, Virginia is more than just an office. Visitors can get a facial, eat tacos and ice cream, and even see local art.

As uncertainty in the economy and challenges in the office market – including historically high office vacancy rates – continue, we in Arlington Economic Development identified several programs to drive economic growth.

In the continued effort to combat office vacancy challenges and encourage innovative entrepreneurship across Arlington County, the Arlington County Board recently approved indoor recreation as a permitted use in commercial corridors.