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A Los Angeles venture capital firm will launch an accelerator program in Arlington later this year to help aerospace and defense startups establish a permanent presence in Greater Washington.

Founded in September 2016, Train with Chaz is a health and wellness business helping busy professionals in Arlington lose weight and regain vitality through sustainable habits that boost energy, build confidence and fit seamlessly into their lives without adding stress.

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A first-time visitor to a large grassy space between industrial buildings, just off Four Mile Run in South Arlington, Virginia, would never know that punk rock history was made on that spot. “It was a warehouse that he converted into a recording studio,” said Connolly. “Then the magic happened past that door.”

AED is teaming up with Springboard Enterprises and Deloitte to bring Dolphin Tank® back to Arlington — offering an exciting platform for women entrepreneurs to pitch, connect and grow. Sponsorship of this event is part of AED’s broader efforts to support the tech ecosystem through the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF). The 2025 DMV Dolphin Tank will be on Wednesday, June 11.

AED announced the first cohort of Arlington Tech Launchpad, a new soft-landing program that invites high-potential global technology companies to explore Arlington as a strategic gateway to the U.S. market. More than 60 companies from Asia, Europe, Central and South America and the United States applied.

This National Small Business Week, support small and local businesses and get rewarded for your purchases through Open Rewards. Launched in 2022 by BizLaunch, Open Rewards is an innovative platform, where shoppers can earn 5% in cash back rewards for purchases made at local businesses, shoppers can then redeem those rewards for purchases at other local businesses.

On April 30, 2025, 17 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.

Three entrepreneurs. Three powerful stories. One unforgettable conversation.
Join Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch team for an inspiring event — Brunch and Business: AANHPI Leadership and Their Unyielding Resilience — that honors the grit, passion and resilience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) small business owners who turned dreams into reality.

Lynn Borton, Choose to be Curious

“ I think that we make county government sexy and interesting.” - Tomora Wright Swann, Public Art Projects Manager of Arlington County (Va.) This episode of "Choose to be Curious", an award-winning radio program all about curiosity, features Tomora Wright Swann and contributing artist Aurora Robson.

The Arlington Innovation Fund is committed to strengthening our region’s innovation ecosystem by building strategic partnerships, expanding access to capital, and opening new doors for founders. We’re excited to share three new sponsorships that reflect this mission — and our continued investment in making Arlington a place where innovation thrives.