City of Alexandria, Virginia

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Alexandria claims the fourth largest concentration of professional associations and trade associations in the country, behind only New York City, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Associations number approximately 400 in the City, employing nearly 11,000. In addition to the highly qualified workforce and close proximity to Capitol Hill, Alexandria is uniquely able to satisfy the real estate needs of not-for-profit organizations. Associations provide a valuable contribution to the economy of the City by offering a stable source of well-paying jobs for Alexandria residents.

LOCATION

The city of Alexandria is located in the northeastern tip of Virginia on the banks of the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C. The city is bounded by the Capital Beltway (I-95) to the south and Washington National Airport to the north. Interstate 395 bisects the city's west end and provides a direct link to downtown Washington, D.C. Alexandria is home to a growing base of high-technology firms, management consulting companies, professional services, and trade and pro-professional association headquarters. Alexandria is within eight miles of downtown Washington, D. C.; 41 miles south of Baltimore, Maryland; 104 miles north of Richmond; 190 miles northwest of Norfolk, Virginia; and is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

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LABOR MARKET DATA

Population

Gender Distribution (2007) Area Male Female City of Alexandria 48.1% 51.9%

Race/Ethnicity (2007) Classification Profile Area Labor Area White 98,181 2,377,676 Black 30,570 1,271,275 Asian 8,270 392,052 Two or More 2,282 81,923 American Indian or Alaska Native 493 17,360 Pacific Islander 228 4,388 Hispanic (may be of any race) 17,976 197,736

Median Age Alexandria 38 years

Civilian Labor Force (2008)

City of Alexandria 91,633 Surrounding Labor Area 2,358,389 Total 2,450,022

Labor Force Participation (2000 Census)

City of Alexandria 74.4% Surrounding Labor Area 72.3%

Unemployment

Unemployment Rate ( March 2009) City of Alexandria 5.1% Labor Area 6.0% Statewide 7.0% Unemployed (2008) City of Alexandria 2,586 Labor Area 91,447 Total 94,033 Underemployed (1st Quarter 2009) City of Alexandria 6,355 Labor Area 219,674 Total 226,029

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Commuting Patterns (2000 Census)

Live and work in City of Alexandria: 19,473 14.0% Total In-Commuters: 61,894 44.5% Total Out-Commuters: 57,717 41.5% Net In-Commuters: 4,177

In-Commuters From: Fairfax Co. VA 27,641 55.1% Prince George's Co. MD 7,372 14.7% Prince William Co. VA 6,184 12.3% Arlington Co. VA 4,962 9.9% District of Columbia DC 4,040 8.0% Out-Commuters To: District of Columbia DC 23,292 44.0% Fairfax Co. VA 14,643 27.6% Arlington Co. VA 10,755 20.3% Montgomery Co. MD 2,484 4.7% Prince George's Co. MD 1,813 3.4%

Additional Labor Resources

High school graduates not continuing (2007-2008) 105 Two-year college graduates (Spring 2007) 2,934 Two-year college enrollees (Fall 2007) 55,499 Other college and university graduates (Spring 2007) 8,657 Total 67,195

Educational Attainment

Percentage of City of Alexandria 2004-2005 ninth graders graduating in 2007-2008 80.0% Percentage of City of Alexandria population age 25+ who are high school graduates 86.8% Percentage of City of Alexandria population age 25+ who have earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher 54.3%

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Employment by Sector* (3rd Qtr. 2008)

Natural Resources and Mining N.D. N.D. Construction 3,588 3.5% Trade 9,994 9.9% Transportation and Utilities 2,300 2.3% Manufacturing 1,502 1.5% Information 2,277 2.2% Financial 6,285 6.2% Services 52,192 51.5% Government 23,171 22.9% Other 0 0 Total 101,310 100.0%

N.D. - Not Disclosed *By Business Establishment

Employment by Occupation* (3rd Qtr. 2008)

Construction, Extraction & 6,667 7.9% Maintenance Farming, Fishing & Forestry 57 0.1% Managerial, Professional & Related 27,128 32.2% Production, Transportation & 7,590 9.0% Material Moving Sales & Office 24,625 29.2% Service 18,208 21.6% Total 84,275 100%

*By Business Establishment

Major Employers

Nonmanufacturing Company Product/Service Est. Employment Department of Defense National security 2,500 - 4,999 INOVA Alexandria Hospital Health care 1,500 - 2,499 Institute for Defense Analyses Scientific research 600 - 999 Community College Higher education 600 - 999 Pentagon Federal Credit Union Credit union 300 - 599 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Television broadcasting station 300 - 599 Washington Metro Area Transit Authority Transit system 1,000 - 1,499 VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 4 Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this report through the use of standardized, reliable data sources, including the community. However, the Partnership provides this information “as is,” and therefore, assumes no liability arising from the use of this report or data. City of Alexandria, Virginia

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Closings, Reductions, Layoffs (1/2007 to date)

Date Type Company Product/Service Employees Affected 12/1/2007 Closing Capital Lighting and Supply* HQ; distribution center- electrical 70 supplies 12/1/2007 Reduction MPRI, Inc. Comprehensive and integrated 134 programs that address training/simulation 1/1/2009 Closing Washington Examiner Newspaper 101 *Foreign-affiliated

Union Activity (1/2004 - 5/2008)

Petitions filed for representation 14 Petitions filed for decertification 1 Petitions filed for raid 1 Elections won by union 4 Elections won by company 4

Estimated Earnings (May 2007)

Occupation Med. Wage Mean Wage Med. Salary Mean Salary Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand $12.17 $12.97 $25,310.37 $26,968.75 Maintenance and repair workers, general $20.08 $22.06 $41,773.97 $45,892.23 Office clerks, general $16.09 $16.44 $33,466.70 $34,202.41 Stock clerks and order fillers $11.52 $12.56 $23,971.94 $26,123.89 Receptionists and information clerks $14.00 $14.04 $29,115.79 $29,204.68 Customer service representatives $16.06 $17.01 $33,414.59 $35,373.42 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks $19.04 $19.52 $39,602.74 $40,596.97 First-line supervisors/managers of office & admin support workers $27.54 $29.47 $57,289.45 $61,303.17 Sales reps, wholesale & manufacturing, ex technical & scientific products $27.85 $35.17 $57,936.26 $73,144.01 Security guards $13.66 $15.18 $28,406.49 $31,572.79 Elementary school teachers, except special education $31.22 $32.50 $64,940.05 $67,601.15 Network and computer systems administrators $38.51 $39.71 $80,091.39 $82,592.52 Computer systems analysts $42.40 $43.57 $88,188.52 $90,626.06 Computer support specialists $25.41 $26.69 $52,856.91 $55,515.96 Computer software engineers, systems software $51.17 $51.74 $106,425.50 $107,619.10 Computer software engineers, applications $45.13 $46.38 $93,860.40 $96,471.25 Computer programmers $40.69 $41.91 $84,642.43 $87,180.48 Accountants and auditors $33.45 $36.34 $69,585.42 $75,580.01 Management analysts $44.07 $46.44 $91,656.17 $96,602.60 General and operations managers $64.80 $69.09 $134,775.20 $143,704.00

Per Capita Personal Income (2006)

$65,141

Median Family Income (FY 2008)

$98,990

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EDUCATION

Public School Enrollment

Level Number Fall 2008 Enrollment Elementary 13 6,007 Middle 2 2,206 High School 1 3,010

Student Teacher Ratio (2006-07)

Elementary 11.1:1 Secondary 6.2:1

Percentage of 2004-2005 ninth grade membership graduating 2007-2008 80.0% Percentage of high school graduates continuing education 2007-2008 (including military) 82.7%

Per Pupil Expenditure (FY 2007)

$19,448.00

Workforce Development Facilities

Facility Type Alexandria Job Link Comprehensive Center Arlington Employment Center Comprehensive Center Virginia Employment Commission Field Office: Alexandria Satellite Center

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Higher Education Facilities

Facility Fall 2007 Enrollment - Arlington Campus 30,332‡ George Mason University - Fairfax Campus 30,332‡ Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus 16,679 Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus 12,358 Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge Campus 7,965 Northern Virginia Community College - Loudoun Campus 6,872 Northern Virginia Community College - Manassas Campus 4,997 George Mason University - Prince William Campus 4,643 ECPI College of Technology - Northern Virginia Campus 4,519‡ Regent University - Washington D.C. Campus 4,442 Marymount University 3,609 Northern Virginia Community College - Medical Education Campus 2,109 George Washington University - Virginia Campus 541 Virginia International University 275 Virginia Theological Seminary 232 Old Dominion University - Northern Virginia Center * Virginia Tech - Northern Virginia Center * Centura College - Alexandria Campus † George Washington University - Alexandria Graduate Education Center † George Washington University - Arlington Graduate Education Center † George Washington University - Tysons Corner/McLean Campus † ITT Technical Institute - Chantilly Campus † ITT Technical Institute - Springfield Campus † Sanford-Brown College † Stratford University - Tysons Corner Campus † Stratford University - Woodbridge Campus † Strayer University - Alexandria Campus † Strayer University - Arlington Campus † Strayer University - Loudoun Campus † Strayer University - Manassas Campus † Strayer University - Woodbridge Campus † University of Fairfax † University of Management and Technology † University of Northern Virginia - Manassas Campus † * Enrollment figures are included in participating colleges and universities. †Enrollment figures are not available. ‡Enrollment figures are for all campuses.

TRANSPORTATION

Interstates

Name Distance I-395 0.0 miles (0.0 km.) I-95 0.0 miles (0.0 km.) I-495 0.1 miles (0.2 km.) I-295 0.8 miles (1.3 km.) I-66 2.6 miles (4.2 km.) I-695 3.4 miles (5.5 km.) I-595 11.3 miles (18.2 km.) I-270 11.7 miles (18.8 km.) Note: Measured from border of locality/region.

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Highways

Highway 1 Highway 236 Highway 241 Highway 400 Highway 401 Highway 402 Highway 420 Highway 7 Note: 4-Lane US Highways located within locality/region.

Commercial Air Service

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. 0.9 miles (1.4 km.) Air Canada AirTran Airways America West Airlines American Airlines American Eagle Continental Airlines Continental Express Delta Air Lines Delta Connection Frontier Airlines Northwest Airlines Spirit Airlines United Airlines US Airways US Airways Express US Airways Shuttle Midwest Airlines Alaska Airlines Air Canada Jazz

Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 18.7 miles (30.1 km.) Aeroflot Airlines Air Canada Air France AirTran Airways All Nippon Airways America West Airlines American Airlines American Eagle Austrian Airlines British Airways Continental Airlines Continental Express Delta Air Lines Delta Connection Ethiopian Airlines Grupo Taca International Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air Lines Lufthansa German Airlines Northwest Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines United Express US Airways US Airways Express American Connection JetBlue Airways South African Airlines SAS/Scandinavian Airlines TED Air Lingus Copa Airlines Iberia Virgin America

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport , Baltimore, MD 30.8 miles (49.5 km.) Air Jamaica AirTran Airways America West Airlines American Airlines British Airways Continental Airlines Delta Air Lines Northwest Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines US Airways Mexicana Airlines USA 3000 Airlines Air Canada Jazz

Hagerstown Regional Airport/Richard A Henson Field, Hagerstown, MD 68.0 miles (109.5 km.) Note: Within 75 miles of nearest locality/region boundary.

General Aviation Service

Name Runway Length College Park Airport, College Park, MD 2,607 ft (795 m)

Freight Rail Service

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

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Ports

Name Distance Baltimore 41.0 miles (66.0 km) Virginia Inland Port At Front Royal 60.0 miles (96.6 km) Port Of Richmond 96.0 miles (154.5 km) Note: Measured from center of locality/region

UTILITIES

Electric Allegheny Power Dominion Virginia Power Natural Gas Virginia Natural Gas Washington Gas Company Telecommunications Verizon-Virginia Comcast Business Communications Water Virginia American Water Company Alexandria Sanitation Authority Waste Water Treatment Alexandria Sanitation Authority Fairfax County Office of Waste Management Virginia American Water Authority Solid Waste Disposal Ogden Martin Systems of Alexandria/Arlington, Inc. (waste-to-energy plant)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Bank 3rd Qtr 2008 Assets (in millions) Bank of America, N.A. $1,359,070.9 Wachovia Bank, N.A. $664,223.0 SunTrust Bank $170,007.3 PNC Bank, N.A. $134,780.5 Branch Banking and Trust Company $133,166.2 Countrywide Bank, FSB $112,947.2 TD Bank, National Association $98,613.1 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. $64,229.9 Chevy Chase Bank, F.S.B. $15,499.5 Provident Bank of Maryland $6,154.1 United Bank $4,199.5 Virginia Commerce Bank $2,659.5 Cardinal Bank $1,632.2 Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. $1,631.1 Citibank, N.A. $1,207.0 HSBC National Bank USA $420.7

GOVERNMENT

The city of Alexandria has a City Manager and a seven-member City Council. The city has a comprehensive plan and zoning and subdivision ordinances.

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TAXES

Localities in Virginia collect a 1% sales tax. They do not tax other items taxed at the State level. Counties and cities in Virginia are separate taxing entities. Therefore, a company pays taxes to either a county or to a city. If a company is located in a town, it pays town and county taxes except for utility taxes which are paid only to the town and the license tax which is paid only to the town unless town law permits the additional collection of a county tax. Manufacturers pay real estate, machinery and tools, truck and automobile, utility, and sales taxes. Nonmanufacturers pay real estate, tangible personal property, truck and automobile, utility, and sales taxes. They also may pay either a merchants' capital or a license tax.

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CLIMATE

Average Temperatures January 36ºF (2ºC) July 79ºF (26ºC) Average Annual Precipitation Rainfall 39.52" (100.38 cm) Snowfall 16.80" (42.67 cm)

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Alexandria Hospital is one of the largest health care providers in Northern Virginia. This 363-bed facility cares for over 50,000 patients yearly. The hospital offers a full-service emergency department, an obstetric and maternity unit, CAT scanning, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, a poison control center, and comprehensive surgical capabilities. Dozens of additional hospitals are located in the region along with four major medical schools with hospitals nearby. Alexandria's hospitals are supplemented by over 360 physicians, 123 dentists, and several walk-in clinics. Three nursing homes are located in the city. The Alexandria Health Department implements statewide health programs and provides clinics, nutritional planning, and dental care for children. Approximately 70 places of worship are located in the city and represent most major Protestant denominations, Catholic, and Jewish faiths. More than 450 additional churches, temples, and synagogues are located throughout the Northern Virginia region. The Alexandria Library System consists of a headquarters and three branches with a total collection of over 421,000 volumes. The system circulates a phenomenal 2.4 million books annually. In addition, nearby Fairfax County branch libraries service Alexandria.

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There are an additional 35 colleges and universities in the Baltimore-Washington area. They include the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Washington-Alexandria Architectural Consortium, and the University of Virginia's College of Architecture Continuing Education Program. Shopping options in Alexandria are tremendously varied. The historic Old Town district near the Potomac River is a bustling center of retail and service activity in a district known for Colonial-era architecture and cobblestone streets. A focal point of activity throughout Alexandria's history has been the Farmer's Market, at which fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, and homemade crafts may be purchased. Outside of Old Town, thirteen large modern shopping centers do a flourishing business. As business and office space has developed, additional supporting retail projects are being planned or are underway.

LIFESTYLE

Area residents can enjoy fine cultural offerings within the city and in nearby Washington, D C. The Little Theater of Alexandria stages several major productions each year, ranging from musicals to classical and experimental theater. The theater also sponsors classes in acting, dance, and voice and holds a nationally known pre-art playwriting competition. Four other community theaters and several dinner theaters add to the enjoyment. Many community musical organizations are available in Alexandria. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, the Alexandria Choral Society, and the Alexandria Community Singers are but a few of the groups active in the performing arts. Jazz bands, barbershop quartets, and a Revolutionary style pipe and drum corps are also part of the musical diversity. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is just across the Potomac River and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is near Dulles Airport in Fairfax County. The city is also home to approximately 123 art galleries and studies displaying works ranging from 16th century art to contemporary paintings, etchings, bronzes, and other works. The Athenaeum, housed in a Greek Revival Structure built in 1851, is the home of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association and presents a full calendar of art shows, workshops, films, and special trips. Alexandria maintains over 929 acres of city-owned park and recreation space. One of the best known parks is the Fort Ward Museum and Historical Site containing a Civil War period fort and surrounding grounds, much of which is devoted to spectacular azalea gardens. The Dora Kelley Nature Park contains 50-acres and is habitat to numerous species of wildlife--particularly unique for an urban setting. A nature center is located in the park and offers educational programs and live animal exhibits. The city provides 43 tennis courts, 30 basketball courts, 65 multi-use fields, seven swimming pools, eight recreation centers, and a major fitness complex. The latter, the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center features programs and hobby classes for all ages. Moreover, the city sponsors men's, women's, and coed amateur sports competitions in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Public recreation is well supplemented by many private athletic clubs in the city. The National Park Service maintains a 17-mile paved trail running along the Potomac River from south of the city to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Known as the Mount Vernon Trail, the facility is a popular recreation resource for bikers, joggers, or walkers. Numerous picnic and fishing spots are provided on the trail. The Northern Virginia Park Authority operates Cameron Run Regional Park including a manmade lake, picnic area, wave pool, and waterslide. Spectator sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the Washington area's professional sports teams, VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 11 Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this report through the use of standardized, reliable data sources, including the community. However, the Partnership provides this information “as is,” and therefore, assumes no liability arising from the use of this report or data. City of Alexandria, Virginia

Community Profile including the Washington Redskins football team, the Washington Bullets basketball team, and the Washington Capitals ice hockey team. The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a short drive west of the city and the coastal beaches are close to the east. Alexandria is also the site of several well-known festivals. The Red Cross Waterfront Festival in June celebrates the city's historic importance as a seaport and includes boat races, ship tours, art shows, musical entertainment, and food booths. The Spring Seaport Festival and Waterfront Antique Sale also prominently feature the waterside as a focal point of activity. The Virginia Scottish Games in July and the Scottish Christmas Walk celebrate the city's Scottish heritage and highlight kilted bagpipers and Highland dancing. Both residents and tourists enjoy numerous historic attractions. Many Old Town sites, such as Christ Church, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, The Lyceum Historic Site and Museum, and the Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home date to Revolutionary days. Mount Vernon, President George Washington's home, and , home of George Mason, are just a few of the noteworthy attractions in the surrounding area.

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