“In Alexandria, you’re not just a number. People are open to conversations. People support you and are looking out for the best in our community.”
Nicole Fernholz loves Alexandria—and she wants you to love it too.
“There’s a whole catalog of services we offer to help businesses grow and prosper in our area. One of the really cool programs we offer is free business coaching.”
Something’s different about Alexandria, and business owners love it.
“Even though we’re all competitors, we all need each other. Which is why the 16 or so boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, and shops in downtown Alexandria continually work together to attract more customers.”
How a business coach is helping these Alexandria filmmakers thrive
“We always want to be learning how to do better, and to be better.”
Marie Vatnsdal turned an abandoned laundromat into a family business. Here’s how.
“I’ve had so many people come up to me and say, ‘Hey, thank you for opening one on the south end of town.’ Every week, we’re doing more and more business and more and more people are coming in and saying, ‘Oh my gosh, this is fantastic!’”
Small businesses are thriving in Alexandria. Here’s why.
“What makes this area great for small businesses is the social support in this community”
Starting a childcare business in Alex is easier than you think.
“It’s scary to leave your steady corporate job. That’s what held me back for a long time. I think that’s the number one thing that holds a lot of people back. You just have to remind yourself that, in the end, it will be worth it.”
From corporate job to Alexandria childcare business
“One of the most rewarding parts of my job, is the bond I have with the kids and the families. I mean, that’s priceless. All of them have literally become like a second family.”
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