In September 2006, the AEDP launched its newest program targeted at reaching out to the existing business community. A critical part of the overall business retention program, Welcome to Alexandria was created to encourage face-to-face meetings between new businesses and the AEDP staff.

Proactively, as well as by request, a member of the AEDP staff visits stores and offices to officially welcome new businesses to the City, as well as to drop off a Welcome Package. This package contains general information about AEDP, City and other organization's services that may be of interest to the new business.

If you are a new business in the City of Alexandria and are interested in having a member of the AEDP staff stop by to welcome you, please send an email to info@alexecon.org with your contact name, number and address.

Business Assistance

Business Resources

• Business Seminars
• Guide to Planning & Zoning (pdf)
• Interactive Map of the City
• Mayor's Local Business Outreach Program (MLBOP)
• Small Business Lending
• VA Trade Missions
• Welcome to Alexandria Program
• Who & Where to Call (pdf)
• Who's Who Telephone List
  
  Other Agency Contacts
• Alexandria SBDC
• Alexandria Office of Business Assistance
• SBA- Washington, DC Office
• VA's Central Business Web Portal
• VA Department of Business Assistance
• VA Department of Taxation
  
  Procurement Information
• City Solicitation Board
• How to Do Business with the City (guide for vendors)
• State Procurement- eVA