Throughout the month of December the Alexandria SBDC will be highlighting some of our clients to get an inside scoop of what their holiday season looks like. Name: Danielle Romanetti Business Name(s):  fibre space  How long have you been in business in Alexandria? 12 years  Tell me a little about your business(es): fibre space is a community spade for… Read more »

Throughout the month of December the Alexandria SBDC will be highlighting some of our clients to get an inside scoop of what their holiday season looks like. Name: Marsha D. Banks-Harold  Business Name(s): PIES Fitness Yoga Studio  How long have you been in business in Alexandria? 11 years   Tell me a little about your business(es): We are a holistic… Read more »

Throughout the month of December the Alexandria SBDC will be highlighting some of our clients to get an inside scoop of what their holiday season looks like. Name:  Brooke WS Johnson  Business Name(s):  Blooms of Paradise  How long have you been in business in Alexandria?  I am at the end of my fourth year. My fifth… Read more »

Throughout the month of December the Alexandria SBDC will be highlighting some of our clients to get an inside scoop of what their holiday season looks like. Name: Mara Benner  Business Name: True North Executive Coaching/Four Directions Wellness  How long have you been in business in Alexandria? 5 Years   Tell me a little about your… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on December 2nd, 2021. Anniversaries are great mileposts for reflecting on accomplishments. December 17th will mark 25 years since the founding of the Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Highlighting the center’s role, no-cost resources, and… Read more »

Virginia SBDC recognizes Laura Hatcher for her community contributions in advance of Veterans Day We are proud to announce that photographer Laura Hatcher is the 2021 Alexandria SBDC Veteran of the Year. Laura has also been selected as the runner-up for the Statewide Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year award. The State award recognizes veteran business owners who have made a significant difference in their… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on November 4th, 2021. Last year’s column – “Holidays with a twist” – noted that the 2020 holiday season was challenged by pandemic restrictions, but it highlighted ways we could still make the most of Alexandria’s… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on September 2nd, 2021. The pandemic has upended our lives for 19 months, but it’s taught us some worthwhile lessons to reflect on. We’ve been reminded of essential business operations principles. We now practice self-care. We’ve… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on August 5th, 2021. Just when we thought we had turned the corner, we’re now dealing with more uncertainty, and perhaps something of a setback. We’re again being encouraged to wear masks – vaccinated or not… Read more »

This post is written by Bill Reagan, Executive Director of the SBDC and first appeared in the Alexandria Times on July 1, 2021. How long did it take for you to feel comfortable not wearing your mask in public? We’re making our way through this awkward period known as we “return to normal”. On one… Read more »