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Tired of working at home? ALX Community is opening their fourth co-working location in Old Town in August. The new two-story 17,000 square-foot office has waterfront views and will open at 101 N. Union Street on August 1, just a block away from their location at 201 N. Union Street. The

Employees or businesses looking for a smaller commitment to office space may turn to co-working spaces as an alternative. That shared office concept is working for ALX Community, which is planning to open its fourth location on Aug. 1. The new ALX Community shared office space will open at 101

As a local writer I had exchanged emails with Maurisa more than a dozen times, but had never met her in person. Elizabeth at The Hive had told me she was going to suggest a red dress for Maurisa’s photo shoot. As she glides down the hallway, it’s evident they

ALX Community is a coworking and event space — well, spaces — with a focus on social impact. Launched in 2018 out of Old Town Alexandria’s 106 N. Lee St., ALX Community has since grown to 800 members and three locations, with a fourth on the way. “We said from

Alexandria co-working space ALX Community was honored with a spot on the Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Small and Mighty category. The Small and Mighty category honors businesses with up to 49 employees that empower other businesses without the major resources of bigger companies. Regionally, 19 companies in the DC metro

From contributing to their local communities, to transforming their industries, to making the world a better place, these inspiring companies prove that business can do well and do good. Covering business-to-business companies along with brands that have disrupted consumer choices, we’ve assembled a diverse collection of influential organizations… ALX Community Source: https://www.inc.com/best-in-business/2023/small-and-mighty

ALX Community, the co-working space founded five years ago with three locations in Old Town, has been named to this year’s Best in Business list of the business-media brand Inc. Inc. magazine is based in New York City. ALX Community is in the Small and Mighty category. It was chosen

On October 12, the Chamber ALX presented its 2023 Best in Business Awards at the Westin Old Town Alexandria. The ceremony and celebration was attended by 385 nominees and participants. Burke & Herbert Bank was the Presenting Sponsor, with Walter Clarke & Joe Collum of Burke & Herbert Bank acting

On Friday, Oct. 20, ALX Community, in collaboration with VIP Alexandria Magazine, hosted a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the ALX Community Atrium. The first-ever ALX Pink Gala raised $60,000, breaking its fundraising goal by $10,000. Through the foundation, healthcare providers are able to provide discounts on

Business Leader of the Year is selected by The Chamber ALX’s Executive Committee based on the individual and business operations within the community, professional accomplishment, charitable involvement and contributions, reputation, and chamber engagement. The Business Awards are selected by an anonymous committee of past winners. This committee scores applications based on business overview, marketing and collaboration, charitable contributions,

The Chamber ALX has released the finalists for the Best in Business Awards, and the top businesses will be announced at a gala in Old Town next month. It’s no secret that Don Simpson, Jr. is the chamber’s 2023 business leader of the year, since that cat was let out of the

Inspiration can be tough to spark while working or studying at home. Alone. For the fourth day in a row. Escape the seclusion of your home office with these 10 local creative spots for coworking. From bohemian vibes to stately, historic buildings, our top work-or-study picks might just offer the

Historic charm, red brick architecture, stunning waterfront views – Alexandria has it all. Named a Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S. by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for six straight years, Alexandria is an unparalleled destination to tie the knot. Discover everything from unique wedding venues and trendy hair salons to top-notch

They say that there are a lot of fish in the sea, but sometimes we find that we’re fishing in the wrong sea. So was the case for Eleanor Prendergast and Mark Stein when the two connected online in 2016. At the time, both had exhausted their searches for love

On Thursday, June 15, well-dressed women and men slowly and solemnly arrived at ALX Community near the Old Town Waterfront. The festive atmosphere stood in contrast to the seriousness of the occasion: the inaugural Madelyn James Bow Bash, which raised $37,000.  For the parents who lost their baby to cancer, the

“Your baby has cancer.” Four words that turned Jackie Didio’s life on its head. Just four months earlier, in May 2021, Jackie and her husband Dan welcomed a set of twin baby girls. Madelyn and Hannah lit up their parents’ lives as their home filled with bassinets, bottles, and toys

Yesterday (April 27) Alexandria’s modern coworking space, ALX Community, held a surprise Appreciation Day. Members were offered free bagels, cookies, cold brew, and most of all, free usage of the ALX Community’s conference rooms for the entire day. The space (which is dog friendly) offers numerous opportunities to network via

More than 220 people registered to attend the 2023 Alexandria Wedding Showcase — with the opportunity to meet top-notch wedding professionals, see Alexandria’s best rooftop views, enjoy sips and bites and more. Monte Durham kicked off the program Sunday morning at Above ALX Community, the weddings, meetings and events venue

New York Times Bestselling Author, Jessica Buchanan, celebrated her new anthology, “Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming Our Voice,” at the book’s launch party on Jan. 28. Soul Speak Press hosted the event on the rooftop of the ALX Community building. Author and founder of Soul Speak Press, Jessica Buchanan.

The Alexandria Wedding Showcase coming up on Sunday, March 5, promises to be the most fun a person can have planning a wedding. The unique event will include a golf simulator sponsored by Top Golf, a sports lounge, cash bar, wine slushies, bottomless mimosa brunch with wedding celeb Monte Durham,

Dust off your reindeer headband and bust out your finest sequin blazer: the company holiday party is back. Sure, you might’ve tried dipping your toes in the frozen pond of socially-distanced festivities last year, or skipped them altogether (thanks, omicron), but this year, it’s time for full-on polar plunge mode.