Why Join?

Our number one goal is business development and helping you grow your business!

In order to accomplish this mission we offer a wide range of member benefits.

These benefits are open to all members. If you are interested in becoming a Champion Partner, please contact us at info@jointvba.org and we will discuss the enhanced benefits associated with this exciting opportunity!

Marketing and Business Development

• Member networking and business development with referrals to potential clients.
• Professional Website with Full Member Directory, News and Events. Site averages over 1,000 hits a month.
• Opportunity to purchase ad space on the TVBA website to help your company gain more exposure.
• Media/Marketing Kit that is presented to potential sponsors, media outlets, elected officials, government agencies, and other businesses helping your brand gain exposure.
• Bi-Weekly newsletter with Featured News, Member Spotlight, New Member Mention and Helpful Business News.
• Annual Veteran Owned Business Vendor Day that attracts over 100 vendors and 1,000 participants.
• Regular radio ads promoting the TVBA and its member companies.
• Regular local and nationwide press releases and articles of interest promoting the TVBA and its member companies.
• The TVBA will Exhibit at local and national conferences and trade expos helping to gain exposure for your business, and keep you updated on current events.
• Access to a Marketing Intern assigned to the TVBA that can provide low cost assistance in developing a marketing plan for your company.

Discounts

• Discounts on Website and logo design and creation.
• Discounts on printing.
• Many of our member companies offer special discounts to other member companies.

• Regular education and training opportunities that cover a range of business topics and guest speakers.
• Mentor Assistance for small business start-ups services.
• Annual Survey for members to request educational opportunities and topics.

Group Community Involvement and Representation

• Opportunities to volunteer in the local community with other veterans – Habitat for Humanity Build in April 2011.
• Private audience with local and national elected officials – Dinner with Congressman Duncan in April 2011.

Group Advocacy

• Advocacy and educational outreach at the federal, state and local levels.
• Focus on appropriations, authorizations and federal procurements.
• Interface through forums, letters and public comments’.
• Active Government Relations Committee.