"By participating in VITAL I can work closely with other principles in business and organizations within the Commonwealth to influence legislators in how to improve the Commonwealth’s profile to attract new investment into Virginia."
VITAL creates opportunities for Virginia’s businesses – large and small – to work together as a central point for the development of a coordinated international marketing strategy for Virginia. Successful international economic development equates to new opportunities, company profits, shareholder value and a solid tax base.
VITAL members also have access to a wealth of programs, resources and networking opportunities, including:
- Expand your marketing opportunities in Virginia and abroad (directory listing on the VITAL web site, listings in the Beyond Virginia 2009 calendar, bylined article opportunities in the Beyond Virginia e-newsletter, new online podcasts on selected international topics for broadcast via the VEDP).
- Learn about speaking opportunities as they arise to reinforce your subject matter expertise with audiences important to you.
- Receive invitations to annual joint sessions of state agencies for updates, and opportunities to meet with visiting foreign delegations, when appropriate.
- Participate in roundtable discussions on hot international trade topics such as India and China.
- Learn relevant information to help your business through quarterly emerging markets profiles and foreign-owned firms newsletters.
- Serve as a provider of professional services to foreign companies as they establish sales offices in Virginia, or seek M & A assistance.
- Publicize your organization and its services through a listing in Virginia’s on-line service exporters' directory.