The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Arlington and Alexandria branches held their annual 2018 Showcase on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Fairlington Community Center. The value of extension volunteer hours in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria is $1,173,148. For every $1 invested, Arlington and Alexandria VCE return $11.67. Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol told the group it’s clear how much the government values their efforts: "You are a force multiplier."