Arlington, Virginia Marketing Resources
Often referred to as a city, Arlington is actually a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Spanning approximately 26 miles, it contains no incorporated towns or cities, and is situated on the west bank of the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C. The area comprising what is now Arlington was originally part of the land set aside for the nation’s capital. In 1846, the county was returned to Virginia and ultimately renamed to Arlington after a house owned by George Washington Parke Custis, who was the adopted son of George Washington.
An integral part of D.C.’s metropolitan area, Arlington is connected to the nation’s capital by five bridges: Francis Scott Key, Arlington Memorial, George Mason, Theodore Roosevelt and Rochambeau Memorial. It offers proximity to federal government agencies and countless national landmarks, including:
- The Pentagon: the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
- Arlington National Cemetery: the cemetery serves as the final resting place for many American service members, including presidents William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy, veterans and other notable figures
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: a symbolic grave for deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been found or identified
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial: dedicated to Marines who have given their lives to defend the U.S.
Arlington enjoys a diverse employment landscape, including federal agencies, defense contractors, technology companies and a variety of professional services and other business sectors. Currently, Amazon is developing its Amazon HQ2 campus in Crystal City, Arlington Virginia, which is an expansion of the company’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Phase I of the campus opened in June 2023 with the ability to house 14,000 employees.
It’s reported that the county’s population at approximately 234,000 residents is one of the most highly educated in the U.S. with more than 75% of residents having a Bachelor’s degree or higher. This is reflected in the median household income for the area, totaling over $128,000, which is considerably higher than the rest of the country. Almost 30% of people living in Arlington speak a language other than English in their home. The county also boasts several renowned educational institutions, including Virginia Tech Research Center and the George Mason University Arlington Campus.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Arlington with its Smart Growth Award and the Coalition for Smarter Growth’s Capital Region Visionary Award for being a leader in transit-oriented development, affordable housing, transit, and street design. The county has made continued investments in transit and affordable housing, and has created an inclusive community that offers a variety of housing and transportation options located near jobs, retail, schools and more.
Arlington’s focus on maintaining a thriving community has made it an attractive place for professional service firms to operate. For nearly three decades, Berbay Marketing & PR has worked with local law firms, commercial real estate firms and financial services to implement results-driven marketing and public relations solutions. Our capabilities include public relations, online marketing and social media, nominations and rankings, speaking engagements and website development.
If you are looking to grow your Arlington, Virginia business, we can help.
Contact us today to work with an experienced PR agency that has a track record of success working with firms in the area. Call (310) 405-7343 or email info@berbay.com.
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