Arlington has claimed the crown in a new ranking of the most educated “cities” in the United States. A new report from Northern Kentucky University found that 41.8% of Arlington residents over age 25 have a graduate degree — the highest number in the nation, above 38.3% of D.C. residents and 32% of residents in the Bay Area city of Fremont.

Pryze is an app that tracks various aspects of employee activity, and then turns success into points that translate into actual gift cards. It covers everything from timeliness to cell phone use to sales. The goal? Boosting productivity in shift work while also helping employees feel more valued.

Through its Arlington Tech Launchpad, Arlington Economic Development (AED) is welcoming 25 high-potential global security companies for a three-day immersion program designed to introduce them to the U.S. market and to Arlington’s growing innovation ecosystem. The goal is to turn a short visit into long-term economic impact.

Arlington Economic Development’s (AED) Business Investment Group is entering 2026 with a clear focus: strengthening Arlington’s startup ecosystem while accelerating National Landing’s emergence as a hub for innovation.

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.

Deloitte signed a 600,000-square-foot lease at Rosslyn's Waterview tower. The deal was Greater Washington's largest office lease in 2025. Deloitte has occupied space in the building since 2011.

Managing supply chains is a complex process, and a Northern Virginia company with an AI tool to help streamline it just landed $20 million in new investment.
Tech unicorn Interos.ai, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, tracks products ranging from software for commercial financial systems and uniforms for the US Navy.

The Arlington Economic Development (AED) Business Investment Group wrapped up a milestone 2025 with investments and new programs that helped Arlington’s startup and tech ecosystem scale — and laid the groundwork for an even more ambitious 2026 focused on solidifying National Landing as a global hub for innovation and national security tech.

As we near the end of 2025, Arlington reflects on a year marked by both challenges and progress. Federal policy shifts coupled with a prolonged government shutdown tested our community and economy, creating uncertainty for businesses and residents alike.

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.