Alexandria Small Business Development Center

The Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC), hosted by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, is a community resource that provides services without charge. Since 1997 the SBDC has assisted new and existing businesses in areas such as:

• Cash flow assessment and management
• Managing accounts receivable & inventory
• Strategic planning/business planning
• Expansion feasibility/advice
• Financial analysis and access to capital sources
• Business best practices
• Operations management
• Marketing strategies
• Market research resources
• Links to other businesses or business groups
• Referrals to attorneys, accountants and other business professionals
• Tax/regulatory compliance guidelines
• Trade and professional association referral
• Federal/State contracting and certification guidance
• Acquaint business owners with community resources
• Economic downturn assistance

SBDC Staff: Pat Melton, Gloria Flanigan, Bill Reagan and Jack Parker

The Alexandria SBDC works one-on-one with Alexandria businesses. Its Funding Partners include The City of Alexandria, the US Small Business Administration and Virginia Commerce Bank. The SBDC also receives funding from BB&T, PNC Bank, Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company, HSBC, Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union, United Bank, United Central Bank, Dominion Foundation, and several other companies and individuals.

Contact:
Alexandria Small Business Development Center
801 N. Fairfax Street
Suite 402
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 778-1292
FAX (703) 778-1293