The Certification Division of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) certifies small, women-owned, and minoritiy-owned (SWaM) businesses to enhance the participation in the state and local government procurement process for small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses.

The Business Investment Group (BIG) offers a wide array of services to welcome and support start-ups, relocating and existing businesses and nonprofits. BIG professionals serve as liaisons between business, the real estate community and other Arlington County departments to find creative solutions which optimize their experience in Arlington.