Alexandria, Va., zeroes in on options to prepare...

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Alexandria, Va.,’s plan to contend with the opening of MGM National Harbor later this year is now a little clearer. Visit Alexandria presented its MGM Readiness Task Force recommendations to the Alexandria City Council Tuesday night, highlighting six initiatives that have been included in the proposed budget for fiscal 2017. The recommendations include training for retail staff ($10,000), international trade shows in collaboration with MGM ($5,000), a refresh of the city marina ($45,000), public…