Bunker Labs DC teamed up with Vets in Tech to present the ins-and-outs of seeking capital and get inside the heads of those who lend and invest. One of the most common and frustrating challenges start-ups face is access to capital. And for veterans in particular, their military experiences do not often bring them into…
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“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” — Henry Ford Alexandria is home to countless diverse, dynamic and successful small businesses. This is the story of how two of small businesses partnered up and were able to create a unique professional development opportunity for many others. by Reggie Holmes of […]
Owning It
Owning a small business is like starting a family but often I feel like a single parent with quintuplets. When I first began my business in 2012 I filed out all of the correct paperwork. As it would seem, I did so in the most backwards order I could imagine. This was not by my […]
Earlier this year I met with Katie Wannen, fellow Small Business Owner and Wedding Planner at The Plannery and we decided to start a group for wedding vendors in Del Ray. Over the Summer we collaborated on the logistics of the group and then after some interest from quite a few folks, a website was […]

Beyond Google – Marketing and Managing on the Web Webinar Series Creation, Collaboration, Sharing and Storage in the Cloud Thursday, December 12, 2013 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM EDT The Internet has created so many benefits for Small Business…from leveling the Web marketing playing field to offering countless free software for business productivity. But one […]

Many of you know that the Alexandria SBDC is your local business resource to provide information on how to start, manage and grow your business. We are always looking to see what additional regional resources there are to help our clients and area entrepreneurs. George Mason University and Arlington Economic Development, along with several other […]

As the seasons come and go the latest beauty trends go just as quickly, if not faster. So how can you as a busy business owner possibly keep up? And what impact does beauty really have on you and your business? Well, although you might not frequent the latest red carpet event, as a business […]
Alexandria Small Business Development Center presents June 2012 Series of Events. We so hope you will consider attending one or more of these events designed to help your business and nonprofit thrive and grow. Please note where registration is required. Remember, there is NO FEE for attending any of these programs. As always, please contact us […]