EDC STRATEGIES

The BRAC Transition Task Force was formed by Economic Development Commission (EDC) in October and endorsed by County Board in December 2005. Their purpose was to address impacts and opportunities arising from the 2005 BRAC recommendations to relocate or close DoD agencies operating out of leased office space in Arlington.

Membership included members of the Arlington Economic Development Commission and four invitees with expertise. They were:

• Marty Almquist, Equity Office Properties
• Glenn K. Davidson, EquaTerra Public Sector
• Jeffrey A Finkle, International Economic Development Council
• Loretta Franklin, DeVry University
• Jerry Norris, Battlespace Inc.
• Erik R. Pages, EntreWorks Consulting
• Thomas G. Rhame, Association of the United States Army
• Mark Troppe, National Center on Education and the Economy

Their output was to advise the County Board and County Manager on BRAC-related issues important to Arlington businesses and residents; recommend legislative and/or policy changes to the Board, General Assembly and others; represent the voice of the Arlington business community as necessary; and communicate with affected businesses.

• Work Plan (Powerpoint; 160 KB)

Their Strategic Recommendations Report was released June 15, 2006.