About the Ballston Partnership, Inc.:
As a nationally recognized economic development public-private partnership, the Ballston Partnership plays a major role in the transformation of Ballston-Virginia Square into an attractive, dynamic and successful urban center. With approximately $2 billion invested in the area since 1986, Ballston is one of the fastest growing office, residential and retail communities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Created in 1985 to attract investment, ensure quality urban design, and encourage a spirit of community pride, the Partnership counts more than 300 corporate, real estate, residential, civic, academic and government members, all working to make our community even more successful. The Partnership’s diverse committees focus on such issues as urban design and real-estate development, marketing, public safety, small business support, business networking, and major special events.

Special Events:
Real Estate Showcase, Annual Grand Illumination and Joy to the World Holiday Celebration, Taste of Arlington, Blocktoberfest, Shamrock Festival

2620 Wilson Boulevard (2nd Floor), Arlington, VA 22201
Phone:  (703) 812-8881
Fax:   (703) 276-8949
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Web site:  www.clarendon.org
Interim Executive Director:  Roni Freeman

About the Clarendon Alliance:
The Clarendon Alliance is a public-private partnership chartered by the Arlington County Board to promote the health and vitality of the Clarendon section of Arlington. We are both a marketing organization for the community and a forum for issues of community concern. Our marketing program includes special events, www.clarendon.org, business guides and other publications. As a forum for the community, we address issues such as parking, traffic, and new development.

Special Events:
Clarendon Farmers Market, Clarendon Day, Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras, Clarendon Tax Blues Night on April 15, Clarendon/Gold’s Gym 5K

2611 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone:  (703) 892-2776
Fax:  (703) 892-0358
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Web site:  www.columbiapike.org
Executive Director:  Jim Whittaker

About CPRO:
CPRO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public-private partnership. It is a coalition of businesses, civic associations, property owners, and individuals working with the Arlington County government to improve and revitalize Columbia Pike and its adjacent neighborhoods. The mission of CPRO is to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant community from the Pentagon to the County line. Columbia Pike is home to over 500 businesses and geographically makes up 17 percent of Arlington. It is home to nearly a third of Arlington’s residents. CPRO has led efforts to create a vision and detailed plans for the community, and this work culminated in the creation and adoption of a comprehensive long-range plan for Columbia Pike. The plan, called the Columbia Pike Form Based Code, addresses land use and zoning, transportation enhancements, incentives to attract new development, new retail, and new businesses to augment the existing offerings along Columbia Pike. The future may also see the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) , a Community Development Corporation, development authority, and/or a parking authority. CPRO will continue to work with County staff and the community to achieve the goal of an ever-more-vibrant Columbia Pike.

Special Events:
Residential Real Estate Festival - mif April; Pike Bike & Hike-May 5; Columbia Pike Farmers Market – 2007 Season Opening May 6, and continuing every Sunday through November; 12th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival – mid June

2001 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 505, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone:  (703) 412-9430 1
Fax:   (703) 412-9437
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Web site:  www.crystalcity.org
Executive Director:  Angie Fox

About the Crystal City Business Improvement District:
Established in Spring of 2006, the Crystal City BID is a public-private partnership between commercial businesses located within the BID district and Arlington County. The organization includes an array of restaurants, retail stores, hotels, small businesses, commercial property owners, tenants and residential apartment buildings. The BID's goal is to provide a higher level of service to visitors, workers and residents in Crystal City making it a world-class destination in both Arlington and the greater DC region.

Special Events:
Vintage Crystal City Wine and Cheese Festival, Crystal Run - Marine Corps Marathon

1911 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite RA-15, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone:  (703) 522-6628
Fax:   (703) 522-5869
E-mail:  ccassidy@rossren.com
Web site:  www.rossren.com
Executive Director:  Cecilia Cassidy

About the Rosslyn Renaissance:
With the region’s most spectacular views of Washington, DC, dynamic Rosslyn is just steps across Key Bridge from Georgetown. Rosslyn Renaissance (RR), a public-private partnership of residents, developers, and businesses large and small, strives to continually improve and market Rosslyn, creating a better community in which to live and work. Established in 1992, RR has been involved in the development of the Newseum space and Freedom Park, the Rosslyn Spectrum, and new projects coming forward under the “C-O Rosslyn” zoning district such as 1801 North Lynn Street and Waterview. RR has helped to establish the Georgetown Metro Connection, creating a model of regional transportation cooperation. RR is also working to create a Business Improvement District in Rosslyn, expected to be approved by Arlington County in 2003.

Special Events:
Rosslyn Jazz Festival, “Rooms With a View” Lecture Series, Annual Real Estate Showcase Bus Tour, LIGHT UP Rosslyn, Rosslyn Farmers Market