The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development works with partners in Loudoun County's business community to promote economic growth. The department uses the county's Board of Director's Strategic Economic Development Plan to create a globally competetive business environment.
Located just a block from the Ballston Common Mall, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) works with local public transportation methods to ensure its success. Established in 1964, its main purpose is to drive and develop the local area transportation initiatives. NVTC allocates more than $120 million each year to local public transportation operations.
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides financial services, educational opportunities and assistance to active and retired members of the Naval Services and their eligible family members. Located two blocks from Ballston Common Mall and a short walk from the Ballston-MU Metro Station, the Society provides interest-free loans and grants, as well as scholarships and interest-free education loans.
The Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department - Woodlawn Station No. 24 is located just off of Richmond Highway. This station serves the greater Mount Vernon community.
The Leesburg Executive Airport is a public-use airport at Godfrey Field that is owned by the Town of Leesburg. The airport is used for general flights and offers comprehensive services to its customers, including re-fueling, hangar parking, de-icing, flight planning, use of a conference room and a shop, lounge and showers for pilots. The airport also houses flight schools that are open to the public.
The United States Arctic Research Commission was established in 1984 to construct a federal program for scientific research with respect to the Arctic in areas of natural resources, biological and health sciences and social and behavior sciences. Policy recommendations from this research are then made to the Congress and President. The research commission also works with the governor of Alaska to support Arctic research policy.
The Arctic Research Commission is situated in Ballston where banks, restaurants and the metro are in walking distance.
