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Brand strategy for founders
A working session on positioning, naming, and getting your messaging tight before your next funding round.
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Everything you need to do business in Alexandria — brochures, data, webinar materials, and development documents.
Getting Started
Start Here.
New to Alexandria? These overviews and step-by-step guides cover the essentials of launching and locating your business in the city.
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Why Alexandria Brochure
An overview of Alexandria's competitive advantages, key industries, and business climate.
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Start a Business in Alexandria Checklist
A step-by-step guide covering everything you need to get your business up and running in Alexandria.
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How to Start a Business in Alexandria
Video walkthrough and reference guide covering the essentials of starting a business in Alexandria.
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AEDP Business Services
An overview of the programs, tools, and direct support AEDP offers to businesses at every stage.
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Submarket Map (Catalyst Map)
AEDP's district and submarket reference map showing key development zones across Alexandria.
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Small Business
Resources for Small Businesses.
Financing programs, webinar materials, and practical references built for Alexandria's small business owners.
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Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Programs
An overview of state-level financing programs available to small businesses through the Virginia SBA.
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Filing & Paying Electronically — Webinar Resources
Resource documents from the Filing & Paying Electronically webinar for Alexandria businesses.
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Filing & Paying Electronically Presentation
Presentation slides from the March 2024 webinar on electronic filing and payment for businesses.
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Fundamentals of Commercial Leasing Webinar
Presentation slides covering the fundamentals of commercial leasing for Alexandria businesses.
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Market Intelligence
Data & Market Reports.
AEDP's commercial real estate, economic development, and annual impact reporting for Alexandria's submarkets.
2025Mid-Year Market Report
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2025 Mid-Year Market Report
AEDP's mid-year analysis of Alexandria's commercial real estate and economic development activity.
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2025 Market Report
Annual market report covering office, retail, and industrial trends across Alexandria's submarkets.
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2025 Annual Impact Report
AEDP's annual impact report highlighting key economic development milestones and outcomes.
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2024 Market Report
Annual market data and analysis for Alexandria's commercial real estate landscape.
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AEDP 2024 Annual Report
A review of AEDP's 2024 programs, partnerships, and economic development accomplishments.
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Development & Planning
Maps, Permits & Process.
Reference maps and guides to Alexandria's active development projects and review process.
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2024 Alexandria Development Map
Current map of active development projects and key sites across Alexandria.
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2024 Development Review Process Brochure
A guide to Alexandria's development review process for new projects and site improvements.
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Forms & Applications
Business Forms.
Current-year applications and forms for businesses operating in and contracting with the City of Alexandria.
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2025 Business License Application
Current year business license application for businesses operating in Alexandria.
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2025 W-9 Form
Current year W-9 tax form for vendors and contractors working with the City of Alexandria.
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2025 Interdepartmental Form
Current interdepartmental routing form for City of Alexandria business transactions.
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News
Latest from Alexandria.
Announcements, deals, and milestones from AEDP and Alexandria's business community, newest first. Each story opens as its own page for easy sharing and search.
City Investment Could Advance PRGS Redevelopment
The former Potomac River Generating Station site in Old Town North could see new life through a proposed City investment to close a funding gap and move redevelopment forward.
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For the first time, the City participated in Virginia's Tourism Development Financing Program — closing a $6 million gap to restore a historic Old Town hotel.
Read more arrow_forwardUnique Solution Allows Landmark Redevelopment to Move Forward
An IDA ground-lease structure jump-started Inova's $1 billion hospital and the WestEnd Alexandria urban village on the 52-acre former mall site.
Read more arrow_forwardIDA Kickstarts Old Town North Arts District with The Art League
The Industrial Development Authority helped relocate and expand The Art League's headquarters, anchoring a growing creative corridor in Old Town North.
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Events, workshops & training
Fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
Workshops, networking, and training for Alexandria's business community — plus an on-demand webinar library you can watch anytime.
22May 2026
Networking: Alexandria business mixer
Connect with founders, operators, and AEDP advisors over coffee — an informal evening to grow your local network.
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Fundamentals of Commercial Leasing
A practical walkthrough of lease terms, build-outs, and negotiation basics for Alexandria small businesses.
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Filing & Paying Business Taxes Electronically
Step-by-step guidance on filing and paying your business taxes online with the City of Alexandria.
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How to Start a Business in Alexandria
Everything you need to register, license, and launch your business in the city — start to finish.
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