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Since 1922 the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) has served as Industry’s Advocate™.

Our mission is to create the best business environment in the United States for world-class advanced technology businesses to manufacture and headquarter their companies for maximum productivity and profitability.

The VMA is the only statewide, non-government trade association dedicated to manufacturers. VMA’s four service areas are:

Government Affairs/Lobbying
Business Products/Services
Workforce Development
Networking/Professional Development

Membership includes the following benefits:

An experienced full-time Government Affairs Staff who work to ensure that industry’s legislative and regulatory interests are addressed in a professional and responsible way throughout the year.
Access to VMAConnections: A Service Provider Sourcing Center.
Exclusive member perks and family benefits representing savings or free services for your company and your employees.
Access to the VMA Monthly Webinar Series and Events to help you stay engaged.
Involvement in a VMA committee which is the best avenue to directly affect change, get involved and stay informed.
A complete range of insurance program options. The VMA has taken the leveraging power of its total membership to create a portfolio of benefits that will fit any companies needs regardless of size. VMA members can expand their existing benefits packages or create a customized package that fits the needs and desires of its employees.
Crystal Clean offers discount pricing to VMA members for Industrial Waste Disposal Services.
Premier VMA events offers our members professional development and networking opportunities throughout the year. Members enjoy discounts on attending and exhibiting at all VMA events.
The Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI) provides relevant education and skills training for careers in advanced manufacturing by offering world-class training programs delivered by MSI and MSI education partner institutions.

The bottom-line is that the VMA can help you be more competitive and ensure that manufacturing grows in Virginia’s economy.

The VMA offers multiple membership options!

Manufacturers Membership
There are two membership options available for manufacturers:

Membership rates for manufacturers with more than 25 employees are based on the company’s capital investment and the number of employees at each Virginia facility. The Small Manufacturers rate is based on number of employees (0-25 Employees – $277).

Associate Membership
The VMA offers an Associate Membership to service providers of manufacturers. Associate Memberships are also offered to various affiliate groups of the VMA. The investment rate for an Associate Membership is $735.

Retired Manufacturers
The VMA values all of its members, even those that have retired from their professional career in manufacturing. The membership option for retired manufacturers to join is the Retired Manufacturers Council (no charge).

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Joining the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is easy!

Complete the appropriate application below and you will be contacted by someone on the VMA staff.

We would love to talk with you about membership. For more information, contact Kimberly Noonan, Director of Member Services, at 804-528-4482 or knoonan@vamanufacturers.com. A VMA staff member will meet with you and provide more information.