Amid persistent concerns that Amazon's army of new workers will displace low-income Arlingtonians, county leaders plan to redirect their existing investments in affordable housing to better serve the areas impacted by the new headquarters but the county won't be upping its financial commitment to spurring the construction of reasonably priced homes. While critics of
When Arlington Economic Development tried to help a local tech business take advantage of a county tax incentive program some 2.5 years ago, it hit a snag.
A small business "boot camp" from Arlington Economic Development attracted hopeful entrepreneurs needing help with finances, marketing and their online presence.
Local authorities thwarted potentially fraudulent attempts to obtain Covid grant funds intended for struggling Arlington small businesses. Seventy-four