April 21, 2026, 22 small business owners from Arlington and across Northern Virginia took the stage at the BizLaunch PitchFest Finale, held at Amazon’s Visitor Landing at HQ2. The event marked the culmination of the BizLaunch Transformational Challenge, a months-long program designed to equip entrepreneurs with critical skills to strengthen and scale their businesses.

Are you a small business operating in food, fuel, fitness or fun? Want to put your brand in front of corporate buyers and Arlington’s business community? Applications are now open to exhibit at the Third Annual Small Vendor Showcase, taking place June 6, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools available to small businesses and entrepreneurs — and BizLaunch is bringing that opportunity to the local business community with an upcoming in person workshop, “AI Advantage: Creating Winning Proposals With Smart Tools.”

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!