THIS WEEK IN 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 
For the Week of November 23 - 29, 2020

CONTACT AEDP

If you have questions about this weekly update, or would like to learn more about economic development opportunities in Alexandria, please contact the AEDP staff: 
 
Ashley Bayana
Administrative Services Manager

Alexander Cline
Research Analyst

Event & Client Services Manager

Christina Mindrup
Vice President,  
Real Estate

Kyla Ramdat
Economic Development Associate

Jerry Sanford
Vice President, 
Business Development
Marie Spittell
Business Development Associate

Ryan Touhill
Senior Vice President
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NOTABLE NEWS
Costar News: Hilco Redevelopment Partners announced their acquisition of the decommission GenOn power plant on Alexandria's waterfront. This will be one of the most transformative developments in Alexandria, with Hilco committed to remediating and redeveloping the nearly 20-acre property. Costar News covers the story in more detail here. 
Changes are coming to the Eisenhower corridor as City Council approved two new developments - one in the Carlyle neighborhood, and the other in Eisenhower Valley. Read more in ALX Now. 
This week begins the first ever Alexandria Shop Small Week! This year's holiday shopping season is more important than ever for independent retailers. Alexandria's boutiques are going above and beyond to keep visitors safe with the ALX Promise shield and are ready to welcome masked customers. Many are offering special shopping options like online stores, curbside pick-up, private appointments and more. Read more from Visit Alexandria.
THIS WEEK: EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Agenda Alexandria will host a panel of key local leaders (including AEDP's President & CEO, Stephanie Landrum) will take a deep dive into how businesses are "Surviving or Thriving Through the Pandemic as They Adjust to the New Economic Reality."
*Mon., 11/23 at 12:00 PM, Virtual - Free registration required
The Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG) will hold a virtual meeting. 
*Mon., 11/23 at 7:00 PM, Virtual
City Council will hold their regularly scheduled Legislative Meeting. The docket can be found here. 
*Tues., 11/24 at 7:00 PM, Virtual
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 11/26-27. 
The Carlyle Vitality Initiative will start its Annual Holiday Market virtually for one week before the in-person event. This year, shop online and preorder the perfect present prior to the in-person market. Pre-orders may be picked up on December 5th and 6th (depending on the respective vendors' availability) from 10 am to 7 pm.
*Fri., 11/27 - Fri., 12/4., Virtual
GROWING IN ALEXANDRIA

To close out November, we sat down to chat with Erika Davis, CEO of Davis Management Group, a firm that has managed over 1,000 events across 20 countries and in every U.S. state. Read all about it on the Growing in Alexandria blog.
IN THE NEWS
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
Washington Business Journal: A developer just bought Alexandria's shuttered power plant. A massive mixed-use project is now on tap.
ALX Now: Developer Buys GenOn Plant in North Old Town for Redevelopment
Bisnow News: Biden Administration Brings 'Potomac Fever' Boost To D.C.'s Office, Multifamily Markets
Washington Post: Lenox Place at Sunnyside: A small oasis of townhouses tucked away in Alexandria
ECONOMY & COMMUNITY
WJLA: Metro announces 2-week shutdown, smaller weekend shutdowns on Blue Line
Washington Business Journal: MWAA predicts slow recovery for Reagan and Dulles airports
Bank of America Newsroom: Bank of America Gives 21 Higher Education Institutions $1 Million Each as Part of Recently Announced $25 Million Jobs Initiative
Washington Post: Alexandria turns controversy into opportunity by teaching students the racist history behind school names
BUSINESS & RETAIL
Local DVM: How small businesses in Alexandria are handling the holidays this year
ALX Now: Alexandria Restaurant Partners Gears Up for Winter, New Projects Slated to Open in 2021
Alexandria Living Magazine: New ARP Restaurant to Replace Charlie's on the Avenue in Del Ray
Gunnison Consulting Newsroom: Gunnison Acquires G2SF
COVID-19 RESOURCES AND 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. 

Additionally, we will send out updates throughout the week as new information is released. To sign up for these updates, please click here. 
HELPFUL LINKS

City Council Dockets

Calendar of City Meetings & Events