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Think Arlington - Lots of people are talking about alternative energy; going green, building green and taking care of the environment. But these days, the most powerful alternative energy around is brainpower – and Arlington has it. Learn more.

Arlington's new retail campaign, "Shop Local: Shop Arlington", features the latest scoop, deep discounts and ways to support the local economy.

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Inclement Weather Policy for AED Events - If Arlington County Government is closed or delayed, all AED and BizLaunch events will be postponed to a future date. For Arlington County Government weather status, visit their home page.

Writing a Successful Business Plan (2/9/10)

Doing the Difficult Work: Effectively Making Changes in Your Organization (2/17/10)

Get Clients Now (2/17/10)

Savvy Use of Social Media for Business Owners (2/18/10)

The Arlington Real Estate Market Review and Forecast (3/2/10)

Cafe Scientifique: Breaking the Impasse in U.S. Energy and Environmental Policy (3/2/10)

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New on the Site

2009 ABBIES Award Winners! The votes are in, with more than 5,000 Arlingtonians choosing their favorite. See the results.

Take your own virtual tour as AED debuts new mapping tool to provide data on principal buildings. Start your tour here.

Economic Indicators - Interested in finding out more about Arlington’s economy? For the latest data about economic trends, conditions and fiscal indicators, click here.

"Child Care in the Commercial Corridors" - As companies consider potential locations, child care has become a key factor in their decision process. Learn about the economic implications of child care and how Arlington is beginning to address this issue in a new research paper (PDF format; 17 pages).

"How Green Are We?", a new study published by AED, which examines Arlington's green economy. As part of the study, an index of green development was developed to measure sustainable development outcomes at the local jurisdictional level. Read the study (PDF format; 11 pages).

Arlington's Art Space for Everyone - With its recent approval by the County Board, a new cultural center for Arlington will soon become a reality. Learn more about the Center’s potential economic impact.

Wilson & Clarendon Boulevards Named 2008 Great Streets
The American Planning Association announced that Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards have been designated as one of 10 Great Streets for 2008 through APA's Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value. Learn More See our video.