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PenPlace Development Enters Review Process More...

Arlington Remains Tops in Region in Jobs Picture More...

Arlington County Board Approves Boeing Regional Headquarters More...

Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Arlington America’s Second Best “City" More...

Manhattan and Arlington lead as highest-paying metros in the U.S. More...

Also read the latest AED news

Beyond Smart Growth
February 29, 2012

Café Scientifique: Our Future Scientists
March 6, 2012

Market Research Webinar
March 8, 2012

2012 GWHCC Business Expo
March 15, 2012

How to Brand and Grow Your Business
March 21, 2012

Fairfax Mega Job Fair and Entrepreneurship Expo
March 24, 2012

All Events

New on the Site

Annual Real Estate Review
On Feb. 13, area developers, real estate brokers and business leaders gathered to hear Dr. Terry Holzheimer’s annual review and forecast of the Arlington real estate market. View the Arlington Real Estate Market Review and Forecast (pdf).

Arlington Makes Smart 21
Arlington County is one of just 21 communities world-wide to make it through the first stage in ICF's annual Intelligent Community Awards cycle. ICF is dedicated to economic growth in the broadband economy.

AED Welcomes New Division
In November, Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan presented the County Board with a new business plan that included moving the Artisphere and the County’s Cultural Affairs Division to Arlington Economic Development.

Reports & White Papers

Browse our many research reports and white papers on planning, retail, sustainability, employment, industry sectors, public-private partnerships, travel, tourism and more.

Recently published papers include: