THIS WEEK IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

March 15 - 21, 2021
If you have questions about this weekly update, or would like to learn more about economic development opportunities in Alexandria, please contact us.
NOTABLE NEWS
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership is seeking input from the business community on how to support the ongoing stabilization and long-term recovery of the City’s economy. Alexandria businesses are being asked to complete a short survey to identify challenges to their stabilization, recovery, and growth over the next year. The data will be used to help the Alexandria City Council determine how to allocate new federal stimulus funds included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and to develop forward-thinking relief policies and programs to support economic sustainability and growth over the next 6-12 months.

Free Online Event For Job Seekers: Vaccination Site Jobs Info Sessions
The City of Alexandria is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination and pandemic response efforts, and is urgently looking to hire vaccinators and other health professionals, as well as general & administrative staff. Positions include:
  • Vaccinators & Vaccinator Assistants 
  • Logistics Runners & Supervisors 
  • Clinical Supervisor 
  • Appointment Assistants & Supervisors
  • Flow Control Staff

Join for upcoming information sessions to learn more about the details of these positions and the vaccination job site. Due to the urgent need, several info sessions will be offered in the upcoming days. Attendance is FREE. If interested, please register for a session here.
This event is sponsored by the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center.
March Madness? What about March of Makers, instead? This week, we sat down virtually with Alyssa Kovach, founder of the Alexandria Makers Market, to learn more about the organization. We also learned more about the March of Makers – a month-long virtual parade of all Alexandria-based makers. Read more on AEDP's Growing in Alexandria blog.
A silver lining to many people working from home has been the decrease in traffic. The DC metro is typically one of the most congested in the nation, but fell out of the top ten last year. Alexandria Living Magazine reports more on the roads.
ICYMI: Last week, the Alexandria Health Department added restaurant workers to the current phase (1B) of individuals eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. ALX Now covered the update. Those currently eligible, and those who would like to pre-register, can register here.
THIS WEEK : EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
MON.
3/15
DRBA Monthly Lunch
The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) will host their monthly association meeting via Zoom. David Mortimer will be speaking about tax issues for small businesses, especially related to the pandemic and PPP loans. There will also be some self-defense information presented from Foundation Fitness owner CJ Wesby and more networking. Pick up take-out from your favorite Del Ray restaurant and join the discussion!
Time: 12:00 PM
Visit Alexandria Meeting
Visit Alexandria will host their monthly Board of Governors meeting virtually.
Time: 5:00 PM
Link: Meeting info
TUES.
3/16
Waterfront Commission Meeting
The Waterfront Commission will host their monthly meeting virtually. Items of interest include 101 Duke Street Development Presentation and an Old Town Parking Update.
Time: 7:30 AM
ALX SBDC Small Business Roundtable
More than half of all Generations X and Z shoppers today want to buy from sustainable brands (according to The State of Consumer Spending report, 2020). Also, many buyers today across all generations are willing to pay a higher price for sustainable products. Making green is good for the business, and it turns out so is going green. Join the Alexandria SBDC's roundtable to discuss how to go green with your business!
Time: 12:00 PM
Women in Business Webinar
Join in for "Women in Business: Relationship-Based Networking for Success," a social media-focused webinar hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). "Rod" Johnson, Lender Relations Specialist with the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will introduce the webinar, and will also provide an update on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Subject matter experts include Sharrane Morton, Producer of the Small Business Report on Sirius XM Radio; and Heidi Sheppard of the DC Women's Center.
Time: 5:00 PM
WEDS.
3/17
BAR Hearing
The Board of Architectural Review will hold their regularly scheduled hearing virtually. Items of interest include the addition of outdoor roof space to an existing office building at 124 South West Street.
Time: 7:00 PM
THURS.
3/18
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting virtually. Items of interest include a public hearing on Carlyle Plaza II / Carlyle Park Towers Open Space Design and updates on the Eisenhower East SAP North Circle Park and the Landmark Mall SAP Open Space.
Time: 7:00 PM
VEDA Virtual Spring Conference
The Virginia Economic Developers Association will host their Spring Conference virtually this year. Among other topics, the conference will feature sessions focused on Talent Attractions and various Northern Virginia speakers and communities, including Ryan Touhill, AEDP Senior Vice President.
Date: Thursday 3/18 - Friday, 3/19
IN THE NEWS
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ECONOMY & COMMUNITY
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES & UPDATES FOR ALX BUSINESSES

To best serve the business community, we have created a COVID-19 webpage that contains pertinent information and is constantly updated. 
 
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