In March, BizLaunch celebrates Women’s History Month. The month offers a powerful reminder of the essential role women play in driving economic growth, innovation and community resilience. Today, women own more than 42 percent of all businesses in the United States, contributing more than $1.9 trillion in annual revenue and employing 9.4 million workers. Their impact continues to expand.

February is Black History Month, and this year the Small Business Coordinating Council will spotlight the State of Black Entrepreneurship with three dynamic speakers: Eric Alston and William Mitchell of WACIF, and Darin Cox, owner of The Peach Cobbler Factory in Washington, D.C.

Since 2003, Arlington’s Small Business Coordinating Council (SBCC) has convened business leaders from across the D.C. region to exchange insights, tackle shared challenges and stay ahead of the trends shaping today’s entrepreneurial landscape.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Arlington Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has invested $20,000 in the BizLaunch Transformational Challenge and PitchFest, boosting the prize fund for the annual small-business competition.

BizLaunch is proud to present the 2026 BizLaunch Transformational Challenge and PitchFest for a third year, a five-week journey designed to help small businesses and startups refine their models, strengthen their marketing and prepare to pitch its business with confidence.

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29, 2025, and Arlington’s BizLaunch team is rolling out the red carpet for our local entrepreneurs! As Arlington’s Small Business and Entrepreneurial Resource Center, BizLaunch is making sure local businesses have everything they need to shine bright this holiday season.

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29, 2025, and Arlington’s BizLaunch team is rolling out the red carpet for our local entrepreneurs! As Arlington’s Small Business and Entrepreneurial Resource Center, BizLaunch is making sure local businesses have everything they need to shine bright this holiday season. The Small Business Saturday Marketing Toolkit is live!

As fall colors brighten Arlington, it’s time to gear up for the season’s biggest shopping event — Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now more than ever, it’s vital to rally as a community and champion our locally owned businesses.

This year, BizLaunch is proud to celebrate under the national theme “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” as a tribute to the legacy of long-standing businesses and the promise of emerging entrepreneurs redefining success in our region.