Effective April 1, 2023

Vienna Business Association Annual Membership Dues Increase

As of April 1, 2023, all VBA membership dues will be increasing by $50 annually - roughly $4.16/month.

If your business is not a member, but you have been thinking about joining, now is a GREAT time! Sign up online, or reach out to Peggy James for assistance!

The VBA rates continue to be one of the lowest while providing the highest personal service and support!

Rates as of April 1, 2023

(take $50 off if you join by March 31, 2023)

Junior Entrepreneur (Students 18 and under): $100

Citizen (non-business): $150

Non-Profit: $200

1-5 employees:     $300

Restaurants:         $300

6-15 employees:   $310

16-25 employees: $380

26-49 employees: $450

50-99 employees: $550

100+ employees:  $750

Registration is payable by March 31, 2023 for the $50 discount.

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Just a reminder of some of the wonderful benefits of VBA membership:

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.

Networking

• Attend monthly Networking Mixers at different

VBA businesses. No charge for members.

• Attend monthly Lunch Meetings with informative speakers Discounted price for members.

• Attend the no-cost Referral Group meetings on

the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

• Attend 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 the VBA Welcome Bag that is distributed to new Vienna residents each month.

• Participate in Vienna Oktoberfest and Get Healthy Vienna! EXPO and be seen by 10's of thousands! Members receive discounts on vendor spaces.

• Host a monthly Mixer or lunch at your business; you host it, we promote it!



• Host topic-specific Brown-Bag trainings at your business or on zoom.

• Become a Sponsor for the VBA, best visibility around!

• Receive personal help and advice from the VBA Executive Director, Peggy James

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 of 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 Viena and the Fairfax County.

• Learn a new skill or some knowledge at our monthly VBA Lunch meetings and member Brown Bag sessions.

Credibility

• 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 support of your local community.

As you can see, there are so many wonderful reasons to join the VBA! If your business is not a member, but you have been thinking about joining, now is a GREAT time! Sign up online, or reach out to Peggy James for assistance!



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@ViennaBusiness.org

Sincerely,

Peggy James, Executive Director

info@viennabusiness.org

571-550-2483 call

703-201-2590 text