Why Choose SBDC?

Alexandria Small Business Development Center has individual guidance, educational programs and resources that can help both prospective entrepreneurs and existing business owners. All services are provided without cost and your information is held in the strictest confidence. Alexandria SBDC is an objective resource focused only on your best interests.

Economic Impact

SBDC Businesses Stay in Business

More SBDC Businesses are Still in Business After Five Years Compared to the National Average

The SBDC has a significant economic impact on small businesses in Alexandria. Some of these impacts include:

Results for FY 2021

  • At Least $291 million in Annual Sales
  • Minimum Total Jobs Created or Saved (jobs that would have been lost without the assistance of Alexandria SBDC): 485
  • Capital formation facilitated by Alexandria SBDC: $13.8 million

Long-Term Accomplishments

  • Loans facilitated by Alexandria SBDC in past 20 years: $90 million
  • 70% of businesses assisted by Alexandria SBDC over the past 10 years are still in operation
  • A higher percentage of businesses that were touched by the Alexandria SBDC are still in business after five years compared to national business longevity statistics.

Economic Impact FY 2021 Infographic

Alexandria SBDC Economic Impact FY 2021 - Our Economic Impact for the 2021 Fiscal Year. 23 new business starts - with the assistance and guidance of the Alexandria SBDC we have supported 23 new business starts this fiscal year. 213 jobs created and 272 jobs retained - the Alexandria SBDC supported business owners that helped create 213 jobs and retained 272 jobs in the City of Alexandria. $291M in annual sales - clients who received support form the Alexandria SBDC brought in more than $291 million in annual sales this fiscal year. $13.8 in Capital Formation - with the help of the Alexandria SBDC our clients were able to obtain over $13.8 million in capital formation this FY. To get started, click the green button at the top of this page to request a counseling session. Alexandria SBDC logo.


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    Alexandria, Virginia 22314
  • (703) 778-1292
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