It’s been 15 years since Alexandria small business owners have had to go it alone.

The Alexandria Small Business Development Center, an organization that provides guidance and resources to small businesses, commemorated its 15^th anniversary last month with the release of some impactful figures.

According to a statement, the SBDC has helped more than 3,000 businesses, facilitated more than $57,000 loans and created or retained more than 5,000 jobs since its founding.