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BRAC Impact on Defense Contractors in Arlington (December 2010)

Nearly five years into the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) transition process, AED staff from the BRAC Transition Center continues to assess the impacts and opportunities arising from the BRAC actions. This report provides preliminary findings on an evolving economic impact that will be spread out over several years and extend beyond the September 15, 2011 BRAC deadline. Length: 13 pages.

Making the Case (June 2010)

AED makes an economic argument of why Virginia should make modifications to current requirements for Washington, D.C. law firms who wish to move to Virginia. The paper illustrates how Virginia is losing economic opportunities, despite significant economic advantages as a business location, due to the technical obstacle of admission to the Virginia Bar. Length: 5 pages.

Child Care in the Commercial Corridors (January 2010)

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. Length: 17 pages.

Brainpower (May 2007)

This paper provides a snapshot of the physical and social science and research industries and occupations in Arlington, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The Homeland Security Industry and its Impact (Synopsis) (July 2005)

Arlington is home to much of the Department of Homeland Security. This 9-page overview of the study describes the significant economic impact that the agency has on our community.

The Homeland Security Industry and its Impact (Complete) (July 2005)

Arlington is home to much of the Department of Homeland Security. This 54-page report describes the significant economic impact that the agency has on our community in detail.

Benchmarking the Creative Class (January 2005)

This 10-page study finds that Arlington stands out as a "Creative Community" within the Washington, D.C. region, a community in which talented and creative people want to live, work and play, that benefits economically from its ability to attract and retain a diverse and educated population.

Arlington’s Federal Agenda (October 2004)

The Director of Federal Legislative Affairs for Arlington County, Virginia discusses the considerable mutual interdependence between Arlington County and our business community.

Fostering Emerging Technology Sectors (Synoposis) (September 2004)

Arlington is home to a number of fast growing, innovative high technology firms and numerous federal agencies that are involved with technology research and development. This summary report examines the growth potential and suitability of emerging technology sectors such as cybersecurity, Bio IT, wireless telecommunications, advanced distributed learning, nanotechnology and homeland security. Length: 12 pages.

Fostering Emerging Technology Sectors (Complete) (September 2004)

Arlington is home to a number of fast growing, innovative high technology firms and numerous federal agencies that are involved with technology research and development. This report examines the growth potential and suitability of emerging technology sectors such as cybersecurity, Bio IT, wireless telecommunications, advanced distributed learning, nanotechnology and homeland security. Length: 91 pages.


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