City of Alexandria

Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc., (AEDP) is the public/private partnership between the City of Alexandria and the business community that effectively promotes economic development. AEDP provides attraction and retention services to domestic and international industries. Working closely with the local, state and regional organizations, AEDP provides information regarding:

• Availability of sites and facilities
• Office and retail space
• Economic and demographic statistics

Alexandria is an exciting place to do business and offers a unique quality of life unmatched in the Washington Metropolitan area. The City combines the charm and ambiance of Historic Old Town with a vibrant business community. Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Alexandria is only minutes from our nation’s capital and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are four Metro stations that provide easy transit to downtown Washington, the airport and the greater Metropolitan area.

Alexandria provides a highly educated, professionally and ethnically diverse workforce that attracts companies from the technology, financial, business services, government and association management sectors. It has a vibrant commercial retail and hospitality cluster that continues to grow. Alexandria provides a wide variety of programs and assistance for both new entrepenuerial and existing businesses.

For additional information, please contact:

Val P. Hawkins, President & CEO
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc.
1729 King Street, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.739.3820
Fax: 703.739.1384
Email: hawkins@alexecon.org
URL: www.alexecon.org