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In this episode, host Susan Soroko Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development, explores the vital role of innovation in fostering vibrant communities where people want to live and work. Joined by Natalia Micheletti, co-founder of the Pryze app, they discuss the importance of economic development in retaining and attracting businesses, even amid changing work environments.
The conversation highlights various initiatives like BizLaunch, the significance of placemaking, and the creative economy and arts sector in enhancing community well-being. As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, the episode also sets the stage for celebrating diverse businesses and events in Arlington, Virginia.
Today we’re going to talk about the role of the arts in building a great community that people want to live and work in.
Host Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy in BizLaunch at Arlington Economic Development talks with Alissa Maru, Associate Curator at Mason Exhibitions Arlington at George Mason University
This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. Since 1996, when Arlington Cultural Affairs ‘Arts Incubator’ was the first government arts program to win an Innovations in American Government…
This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. Today we’re going to talk about Public/Private partnerships and how they are essential to the visibility of creative and cultural expression in…
Today we’re going to talk about the future of commercial office space and how partnering with economic development organizations can help businesses maintain vibrant communities that create great places for people to live and work. This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Ryan Touhill, Director of Economic Development, Arlington Economic Development.
Today we’re going to talk about some of the unique challenges and opportunities in branding and marketing a location, and in particular, the considerations and implications in reaching a Business to Business audience.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Kelly Rindfusz, Communications Director at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia.
One of the key strategies employed by Arlington Economic Development is the focus on market-based solutions for commercial vacancy. This approach recognizes the importance of allowing the market to dictate the use of office space, rather than imposing rigid regulations that may hinder innovation and growth.
Today we’re going to talk about resiliency in the commercial real estate market and how innovative solutions matched with realistic expectations can mean good things for the industry, and for the businesses utilizing office space.
To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Marc McCauley, Director of Real Estate Development, Arlington Economic Development, in Arlington, Virginia.
Small businesses play a valuable role in the economy. According to the Small Business Administration, 99.9% of companies in the United States are considered small businesses, employing over 46% of private sector employees. These businesses contribute to economic growth and job creation, making them essential for the overall health of communities.
When talking about business innovation, a lot of focus is placed on large enterprises, yet according to numbers from the Small Business Administration in January of 2023 99.9% – yes, 99.9% of companies, or roughly 33.2 million businesses are considered small businesses. Today we’re going to talk about the valuable role that small businesses play, as well as how the places that small businesses are located in can help them back. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Tara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch at Arlington Economic Development, based in Arlington County, Virginia.
