Arlington Economic Development successfully closed 26 deals in FY 2019, representing 7.2 million square feet of office space and 43,000 jobs.
Economic Development News
County Board Approves Arts Grants
The Arlington County Board has approved more than $200,000 in grants to Arlington non-profit arts organizations and individual artists.
Alex Iams Named Interim Director of Arlington Economic Development
Iams has helped Arlington County find national success as part of the teams that recruited Amazon, Nestle USA, and Lidl.
Corrected: Arlington Retains DEA
Setting the record straight: In a press release issued on Thursday, April 25, 2019, the County Board Office, we incorrectly identified the Drug Enforcement Administration as the Drug Enforcement Agency. We regret the error.
Arlington Retains DEA in Pentagon City
The Arlington County Board approved an incentive grant that will retain the Drug Enforcement Agency’s headquarters in Pentagon City for 15 years.
Arlington Approves Amazon HQ2 Performance Agreement
Arlington approves a pay-for-performance agreement with Amazon for HQ2.
March County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider a performance agreement with Amazon and dozens of other items at its March meeting.
County Board to Vote on Proposed Incentive Agreement for Amazon
Amazon will have to meet regular performance targets based on filling office space and report those targets before any incentive funding is released.
Arlington Awarded $10,000 Grant for “50 Years of Love” Tourism Marketing Program
The grant program provides an engaging opportunity for destinations to show travelers why ‘Virginia is for Lovers’ still rings true 50 years later.
Arlington County Board Chair Statement on Amazon
Arlington County Board Chair says Amazon’s plans in Arlington have not changed.