Maximize Your VBA Membership

Maximize Your Membership!
Last Wednesday of each month
2:00-3:00pm

presented by
Peggy James,
Executive Director

Please join us for monthly informative and interactive member training & conversation!

Each meeting we will cover:

Overview of benefits
   Weekly newsletter (email to over 4k ppl)
       stay informed
       promote your business

   Monthly member meetings (attend, sponsor, present)

   Credibility to your business

   Increase your visibility in the community

   Marketing opportunities
      web marketing (website, social, newsletters)
      welcome bags-VBA only
      events
      various sponsorships (events, lunches, etc)

  Networking opportunities
     Friday referral group
     Meetings & mixers

  Event discounts

  Sponsor opportunities
     Oktoberfest sponsor
     Get healthy Vienna EXPO
     Annual Partner sponsor
     Parade 

  Member discounts with other local Chambers



Member Website
 How do I access?
  Updating your member profile
     Add hours, contacts, maps, graphics
     Link to other social sites, add key words 
  Creating an event
  Creating a hot deal or member to member deal
  Creating a job listing
  Creating a news release
  More!

Upcoming Events & Opportunities
  What is coming up in the next  few months/year?
  How can my business be involved?
  What is the benefit?
  Is there a cost?

Resources
ViennaBusiness.org
ExploreViennaVA.com 
Town of Vienna, viennava.gov
  Natalie Monkou, Economic Development Manager, 
   natalie.monkou@viennava.gov
  Ashley Curtis, Business Engagement Specialist
   ashley.curtis@viennava.gov
  Lily Widman, Parks & Recs Events Manager
   lily.widman@viennava.gov
  Facebook Pages & Groups:
    Vienna Business Association
    Explore Vienna VA
    Greater Merrifield Business Association
    Vienna VA Business News
      Merrifield Business News
     Town of Vienna, VA - Government
     Vienna VA Foodies
     Vienna Works Out! 

Q&A + Idea Sharing
Great opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas

Meet the Attendees
Round the zoom-room introductions
 
This meeting is open to Association members and future members and will discuss and demonstrate the many ways VBA & GMBA members can advertise their businesses through the amazing  member-friendly website and our extensive social media outreach!

There is no charge for this event.