Maximize Your VBA Membership - Know (and use) Your Benefits!

Please join us for this information zoom training!

Maximize Your Membership- Know (and use) Your Benefits!
Last Wednesday of each month
2pm, zoom
 
Benefits of belonging to the Vienna Business Association (VBA)
Networking
- Attend monthly Networking Mixers at different VBA businesses (no charge for members).
- Attend the monthly Referral Breakfast on the 1^st Friday of every month (no charge).
- Attend monthly Lunch Meetings with informative speakers (discount price for members).
- Receive invites to ribbon cuttings and other special events around town.
 
Marketing & Promotions
- Take advantage of the unlimited free marketing of events, specials, news releases and jobs included with your membership through the VBA website, facebook and in the weekly newsletter (over 4k subscribers).
- Participate in Vienna Oktoberfest and Get Healthy Vienna! EXPO and be seen by 10's of thousands! Members receive discounts on vendor spaces.
- Participate in the VBA Welcome Bag that is distributed to new Vienna residents each month.
- Celebrate your Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting!
- Host a monthly Mixer or lunch at your business. You host it, we promote it!
- Host Brown-Bag trainings at your business or on zoom for the membership.
- Become a Sponsor of the VBA , best visibility around!
- Receive personal marketing help and advice from the VBA Executive Director, Peggy James
 
Information
- Get to know your business support team; there are a LOT of us!! We are here to help your business thrive!
- Keep up to date on current events, business opportunities, and other information pertaining to local business and events in the VBA, Town, County and State.
- Meet and learn about your business neighbors and ways you can help one another and work together.
 
Involvement
- Participate in VBA committees such as the Green Committee, Health, Wellness & Fitness Committee, Non-Profit Committee, and Oktoberfest Committee.
- Volunteer for events. This is a great way to meet other VBA members and community residents.
 
Training
- Attend a hands-on member training on the last Wednesday of every month, hosted by our Executive Director on Zoom. Learn about all the benefits included in your membership, and how to fully take advantage of the free marketing.
- Stay informed of & participate in the many free courses offered through the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County.
- Learn a new skill or some knowledge at our monthly VBA Lunch meetings and member Brown Bag sessions.
 
Credibility and Visibility in the Community
Studies show that consumers are more likely to patronize a business that belongs to a local Chamber of Commerce. VBA membership increases your visibility and shows your support of your local community.
 
Annual Membership Dues
Junior Entrepreneur (Students 18 and under):  $100
Citizen (non-business):  $150
Non-Profit:              $200
1-5 employees:       $300
Restaurants:           $300
6-15 employees:     $330
16-25 employees:   $380
26-49 employees:   $450
50-99 employees:   $550
100+ employees:    $750
 
 
 
Using Your Member Account on the VBA Website
 - How do I access?
 - Updating your member profile
   Add hours, contacts, maps, graphics, videos, additional reps
    Link to other social sites, add key words
  - Create an event
  - Create a hot deal or member to member deal
  - Create a job listing
  - Create a news release
 
Resources
- ViennaBusiness.org
- ExploreViennaVA.com 
- Vienna Business Association
  - Peggy James, Executive Director, info@viennabusiness.org
  - Cathy Hardman, Membership Engagement, chardman524@gmail.com
- Town of Vienna, viennava.gov
  - Nicole Toulouse, Economic Development Manager, nicole.toulouse@viennava.gov
  - Ashley Curtis, Business Engagement Specialist, ashley.curtis@viennava.gov
  - Lily Widman, Superintendent of Arts and Culture, lily.widman@viennava.gov
  - Lisa Shakelford, Assistant Event Coordinator, lisa.shakelford@viennava.gov
  Facebook Pages & Groups:
   - Vienna Business Association, https://www.facebook.com/ViennaBusinessAssociation
   - Explore Vienna VA, https://www.facebook.com/exploreviennava
   - Town of Vienna, VA ? Government, https://www.facebook.com/TownofViennaVA
   - Vienna VA Business News,  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ViennaVABusinessNews  
   - Vienna VA Foodies, https://www.facebook.com/groups/viennavafoodies
   - Vienna VA Health & Wellness  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ViennaWorksOut
   - Merrifield Business News,  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2986810598313557

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