Shooshan CompanyWhy You Should Consider Moving to Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia was recently named the “Best City for Recent Grads” by NerdWallet, an organization who, according to their website, focuses on “providing information, insight and consumer-driven advice about personal finance.”(1) NerdWallet analyzed 100 of the largest cities in the U.S. while searching for best environments for new college graduates. Data was gathered from the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why Arlington? Arlington was chosen given the fact… Read More
Things To Do In Arlington, Virginia
If you’re new to Arlington, VA, or just visiting, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what the best things to do in the area are. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there which lay it out for you. With more people out due to the weather changing, we thought it would be nice to take a look at one of the most popular travel sites: TripAdvisor. If you have never used this site,… Read More
260 Feet Above Arlington?
In the video above, Clark Construction (our contractor), members of the Shooshan team and our construction lender, Suntrust, take a tower crane climb for our Marymount Residential Project, a 267 unit apartment building that is opening up in 2017. At roughly 260 feet above street level and taking about 30 minutes to reach the top, it’s no wonder this view of Arlington is so great! The Shooshan Company would like to thank Kaley Rhodes, an office… Read More
Arlington County Hiking Trails
With the weather finally becoming more enjoyable, it’s time to start looking at ideas for outdoor activities. Arlington County maintains “36 miles of multi-use trails and 50 miles of connecting bicycle routes” (1). The Arlington County Bicycle Comfort Level Map is a great resource for planning your next ride (2). At The Shooshan Company, we like to explore new options the area has to offer. So whether you are planning a day out… Read More
Arlington Thrive’s Bingo Happy Hour
Arlington Thrive is a non-profit organization “that provides same-day, emergency financial assistance to County residents who experience sudden financial crisis such as temporary unemployment or illness. Most clients are the working poor, elderly and disabled people on a fixed income, and the homeless and formerly homeless who need Arlington Thrive’s funds as a ‘safety net’ until they are able to get back on firmer financial footing.”(1) Raising awareness and funds is key… Read More
Arlington POPS Give the Community a Voice
The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families is an extension of Arlington County whose mission is “To improve the health, wellbeing, and safety of children, youth, and families in Arlington through researching young people’s needs, advocating for improved policies and programs to meet those needs, and engaging all members of our community as part of the solution.” One of the subjects covered by the APCYF is the improvement of parks and recreation through POPS,… Read More
92nd Annual Arlington Business Gala
The 92nd Annual Arlington Business Gala is fast approaching and as one of the sponsors, we (along with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce – Virginia) would like to remind everyone there’s still time to donate items. With over 300 guests already registered, it’s sure to be a great event. The registration deadline is 12:00 pm on Friday, January 22 and more information may be found on the Arlington Chamber of Commerce events page here…. Read More
First Chamber Breakfast 1/7/16
At The Shooshan Company, we love having the opportunity to network and meet other people in the Arlington area. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce provides many networking opportunities to fit different schedules, with breakfasts, happy hours, roundtable discussions and more. This Thursday marks the first “Breakfast Connection” of the new year for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. On January 7, 2016, from 7:30 am – 9:00 am at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn,… Read More
2015 40 Under 40 Leadership Arlington Nominations
The 40 Under 40 Leadership Arlington nomination recognizes 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate impact personally and/or professionally through their exceptional leadership in the DC metropolitan region.
Arlington Walking Maps
Arlington has a variety of choices for getting around – you can walk, drive, carpool, bike or ride the metro rail. For every aspect of travel that Arlington offers, there are accompanying maps that show the best routes – and walking is no different. Arlington County Commuter Service has created an initiative they refer to as WalkArlington.1 This program highlights different areas to walk, the best routes, Arlington history and attractions along those… Read More