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Arlington Named a Top Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent

Published on May 28, 2026

The Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) announced on May 19, 2026, that Arlington, Virginia, was named #44 Top Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent. The globally recognized list rank cities that stand out for their exceptional ability to attract group business through thoughtful event planner collaboration, distinctive experiential offerings, and unique hotels and venues.

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BizLaunch PitchFest Awards $25,000 to Local Entrepreneurs

Published on April 23, 2026

On April 21, 2026, 22 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.

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Anna Nissinen Appointed to Head Arlington Economic Development

Published on May 21, 2026

Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen as Chief Economic Development Officer and Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED), following a nationwide recruitment and search by an independent executive search firm. In this role, Nissinen will lead the development and execution of the County’s long-term economic vision and competitiveness strategy.

Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day 2026

Published on May 21, 2026

Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2025.

County Manager Proposes $4.3 Billion, 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Published on May 19, 2026

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2027–2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The proposal outlines $4.3 billion in investments in the County’s transportation infrastructure, water and sewer systems, stormwater management, technology, parks and recreation, and more over the next 10 years.

Arlington Bus Facility Wins Federal Award

Published on May 13, 2026

The Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility (AOMF) has been named a 2026 Better Project Award Winner by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Arlington County Board adopts FY 2027 Budget

Published on April 23, 2026

The Arlington County Board voted Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to adopt a $1.7 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, a 0.7 percent increase over FY 2026. The Board also voted, 4-1 with Board member Susan Cunningham voting no, to adopt the previously advertised 2-cent real estate tax rate increase, changing the rate from $1.033 to $1.053 per $100 of assessed value.
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