Coverage of business in Alexandria focuses on corporate strategy, organizational changes, local market shifts and industry trends. Reporting captures the activities of companies ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.
The nonprofit is raising money to restore the Little Red Caboose, a wooden railroad car that has sat outside Mount Vernon Community School in Alexandria since 1973.
Live Poll
Should your community spend public money preserving historic local landmarks like this caboose?
Former accountant Pete Reilly releases a legal novel set in Alexandria, with a book signing planned for February 2027.
The local organization plans to establish a permanent brick-and-mortar community hub for LGBTQIA+ residents in Alexandria.
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Will Cana Café open at 100 S. Union Street by December 31, 2026?
The café plans a December 2026 opening at the former longtime Starbucks site at King and S. Union Streets.
Live Poll
Do you trust that your local emergency communication center is adequately managed to handle crises?
The city has appointed a new director to head the department managing 911 and 311 services starting January 4, 2027.
Live Poll
Should city councils prioritize preserving commercial businesses over new residential housing developments in your community?
The city council greenlit five new townhomes in the Parker-Gray Historic District following a split vote.
Alexandria reporting spans corporate mergers, store closures, executive leadership changes, funding rounds and trade association reports. It runs across the city and the communities around it. Commercial real estate development and zoning decisions often dictate which businesses choose to grow or relocate in the area. High-profile corporate departures and the entry of new brands into the market are the two trends that reshape the landscape most frequently.
