MEMBERSHIP 2009-2010

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ONGOING & COMING SOON

Ballston Farmers Markets & Concerts every Friday
The 2009 Farmers Market at Welburn Square will begin on May 29 and run through October 16 from 11am-3pm. Live Music from noon to 2:00 pm. Concerts in Welburn Square are generously supported by Dweck Properties, Inc, Gates, Hudson & Associates Inc., Paradigm Development Company, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, the Jefferson and the Westin Arlington Gateway. Visit Farmers Market page here.

Ballston Arts + Crafts Market
Second Saturdays, May - October, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Welburn Square, across from the Ballston Metro station. Jewelry, pottery, photography, textiles, fashion accessories, handmade gifts and household items. Live music in the afternoon. For more info, visit the Arts and Crafts Market page here

Ballston Business Improvement District
A recent survey conducted by The Urban Agenda on behalf of the Ballston BID committee has taken a close look at what a BID can do in helping strengthen Ballston’s identity in a growing and increasingly competitive region. Download presentation on BID 101. Download presentation on Ballston BID Updates. Download Ballston BID Business Plan and Bylaws.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

22nd Annual Taste of Arlington®
Sunday, May 17, 2009, 12-5PM
A record crowd of 15,000 came out to enjoy gourmet tastes provided by over 40 restaurants , great entertainment, and family friendly activities. The event also exceeded its fundraising goals in which the proceeds will benefit Community Residences, Inc. The 2009 event was hosted by the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, in partnership with the Clarendon Alliance, Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, Rosslyn Renaissance and the National Science Foundation. Read more here.

Ballston Holiday Celebration
December 10, 2008
The Ballston and Virginia Square communities celebrated the beginning of the holiday season at the annual Ballston Holiday Celebration at a new location - Kettler Capitals Iceplex. The event featured a public skating session and performance by Children’s Spanish Chorus. View event photos here.

Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership
Annual Meeting
October 29, 2008
The well-attended Annual Meeting was held at Holiday Inn at 4610 N. Fairfax Drive. A presentation was given on the latest with the Ballston Business Improvement District (BID). Board of Directors were elected for the new 2008-2010 term, and Partnership 2008 Highlights of the Year were shared.

A Toast to Ballston - Virginia Square
October 20, 2008
The 2008 Toast successfully raised over $7,500 for Arlington Food Assistance Center. More than 200 guests attended the annual food & wine event. View event photos and details here.

2008 Arlington Showcase and Real Estate
Bus Tour
June 12, 2008
More than 350 people attended this sold-out biennial event featuring a trade show, presentations and a bus tour of more than 60 in-the-pipeline development sites in Arlington. Click here to see pictures and highlights of the event.

Map & Business Directory 2008-09
A pocket size map with an index to Ballston and Virginia Square businesses. Download it here