This Week in Economic Development

The week of August 25 - September 1, 2014

Alexandria Economic Development Partnership

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If you have questions this weekly update, please contact the AEDP staff:

Val P. Hawkins

President & CEO

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Stephanie Landrum

Executive Vice President & COO

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Christina Mindrup

Vice President, Commercial Real Estate

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Teresa Garrison

Director of Operations

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Sara Pierce

Communications & Outreach Manager

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Amy Shields

Operations & Research Manager

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Events & Activities

The Alexandria Small Business Development Center's Start, Manage, Grow workshop series continues and will feature Sheila Gaskins of the M&C Group, Inc. This workshop is designed for businesses interested in becoming a subcontractor to a prime contractor on a Government project. The session will focus on the content and purpose of NDAs, T's and subcontractor agreements. The program is titled "Federal Subcontracting: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs) and Subcontract Agreements: Limitations and Liabilities" (Tues. 8/26 at 9:00 AM, AEDP/SBDC Offices, 625 N. Washington St., registration required).

The Signature Event weekend of Alexandria's War of 1812 Commemorationtakes place this weekend, with a number of free events. Throughout the weekend, cheer on Alexandrians as they take on the British as part of the official Alexandria War of 1812 Challenge! Events of interest include a US Navy Band Concert on Market Square(Sat. 8/30 3:00 - 4:00 PM) an Honors Ceremony featuring the Continental Color Guard with Fife and Drum at the Alexandria National Cemetery (Sat. 8/30 4:30 - 5:00 PM, 1450 Wilkes St.) a Alexandria/Britain Yacht race along the Potomac River(Sun. 8/31 11:00 AM, Old Dominion Boat Club) and a full festival with music, games and demonstrationsat Waterfront Park (Sun. 8/31 noon - 5:00 PM, 1A Prince St). More information and full events schedule is available online.

The AEDP Offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2014.

Inc. 500/5000 List Features Alexandria Businesses

The Inc. 500/5000 list was released last week, featuring the fastest-growing privately held companies in America. This year's list features a number of Alexandria businesses. Special congratulations to #201-Metis Solutions, a government services firm who experienced 2,171% growth over the past year!