Serving the Community

The Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) is a private non-profit, 501(c) (6) corporation established in 1990 to lead economic development in the region by engaging leaders to grow business and expand the talent base.

Our Mission is "Promoting prosperity and optimizing opportunity in the Alexandria region."

Projects Details

DOUGLAS

City of Alexandria TIF creation for the construction of a 146,900 square foot new build and remodel of manufacturing facility

CREATIVE TOUCH GALLERY

Gap loan for purchase of new site and the construction of a 3-story building in downtown Alexandria

CAR CARE PROGRAM Loan program implemented to fund workforce vehicle recipients

SUNOPTA GRAINS AND FOODS, INC

City of Alexandria TIF creation for the construction of a 252,000 square foot new build warehouse

INCREASE THE RETENTION & SUCCESS OF ALEXANDRIA AREA BUSINESSES

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CONSOLIDATE EFFORTS AND UTILIZE LOAN FUNDS TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE ALEXANDRIA AREA

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1 ENHANCE OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM

“We definitely needed that AAEDC loan to be able to do what we wanted to do. It helped us be that much farther ahead."

DUNN BROTHER'S COFFEE Gap loan for purchase of the business