Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Why should I join the Virginia Chamber when I'm already a member of my local chamber?     Answer
2. What can the Virginia Chamber do for me that my trade association isn't already doing?    Answer
3. My company has cut back on charitable donations. How can I justify joining the Virginia Chamber?    Answer

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Why should I join the Virginia Chamber when I'm already a member of my local chamber?
Local chambers are absolutely vital to helping area businesses deal with local issues and you should be a member of your local chamber. However, your membership in the Virginia Chamber is NOT a duplication. The Virginia Chamber is the ONLY statewide business organization that represents all types and sizes of businesses on broad-based issues at both the state and federal level. We enjoy a good working relationship with the 130 local chambers throughout the state.

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What can the Virginia Chamber do for me that my trade association isn't already doing?
Trade associations serve a very important role in protecting your interests in industry-specific issues. The Virginia Chamber works very closely with trade associations to forge consensus on business issues affecting Virginia companies. Our job is to protect your interests on broad-based issues such as workers comp, taxation, environmental regulations and other concerns.

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My company has cut back on charitable donations. How can I justify joining the Virginia Chamber?
First of all, the Virginia Chamber is NOT a charity group. We are the watchdogs for business interests in Virginia and our members make investments in our work on their behalf, not charitable donations. The return on your dues investment is a better operating environment for your business.

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