Associated Industries of Vermont

Founded in 1920, AIV has consistently stood at the forefront of the evolving issues and make up of Vermont's manufacturing and other business sectors.

AIV provides legislative and regulatory advocacy and representation at the state and federal levels, news and information, education, service and benefit discounts, networking, and other member services.

More than any other business association, AIV understands the economic importance of manufacturing, which not only provides the best wages, benefits, and opportunities for working Vermonters, but also the greatest support for other economic sectors.

For nearly 90 years, our lobbying, benefits, and services have reflected this fundamental understanding. That is why so many manufacturers and other businesses and organizations are members of AIV.

mission statement · member participation · publications · seminars and workshops

mission statement

The mission of this association is to serve as an advocate for the industrial and business community in the formulation of public policy that protects and enhances Vermont's private enterprise economy.

That economy can only be sustained by thoughtfully applying the best principles of free market economics, carefully limiting government intervention, and creating a competitive economic climate with incentives for risk-taking, investment, and self-reliance.

It is our fundamental belief that a prosperous private enterprise economy, free from unreasonable taxation and regulation, will provide the resources necessary to simultaneously raise the standard of living of working Vermonters, conserve natural resources, and provide social services for those unable to provide for themselves.

member participation

Key to AIV's success is bringing members directly into contact with decision-makers.

Our membership runs the full range of the manufacturing, technology, and natural resource sectors, with companies of every size and from every part of the state.

But contractors, staffing agencies, banks, engineering firms, insurance companies, law firms, retailers, and many other kinds of businesses and organizations are also members of AIV.

More than any other business organization, AIV excels in bringing members together with legislators and administration officials through hearings and special meetings, including meetings to discuss concerns of individual companies. Such direct contact is invaluable in helping lawmakers and agency leaders understand the needs and concerns of Vermont's employers.

task forces

AIV also maintains several task forces to develop policy positions and action campaigns on issues of importance to Vermont's industrial and business community. Our task forces are made up of representatives of interested member companies, with frequent involvement of members of the state legislature, agencies, and administration officials. Participation is entirely voluntary.

The number and focus of task forces evolve as developments warrant. Currently, AIV is maintaining task forces on:

· Energy

· Environmental and Land Use Regulation

· Fiscal Policy and Economic Development

· Forest Policy

· Human Resources

· Transportation

For more information on opportunities to get involved in the issues impacting your company every day, email info@aivt.org.

Click here for the AIV Business Climate Survey.

publications

News and Views is one of the oldest, most respected newsletters in Vermont, providing information and analysis on local, state, and national developments important to Vermont's industrial and business community. Subscription is free for members, and new issues are published every week during the legislative session and as events warrant during the rest of the year.

In addition to News and Views, AIV issues Action Alerts at critical points related to key legislative debates, public comment deadlines, and similar time-sensitive matters. AIV also publishes occasional briefing papers and special reports.

An especially popular AIV publication is the AIV Employer Handbook, a comprehensive guide to rules, regulations, and policy issues of importance and interest to Vermont businesses. Also popular is the AIV Hazard Communication Standard Handbook.

To sign up for or find out more information about any of these publications, email publications@aivt.org.

seminars and workshops

AIV offers frequent interactive seminars and workshops for members and non-members to provide information and education on issues critical to employers. These seminars usually cover human resource and regulatory issues, but can feature the full range of policy and operational matters. They feature peer presentations and interaction, as well as presentations by government officials and policy makers directly involved in the issues discussed. As a result, AIV seminars and workshops provide members with the very best information and direct contact with relevant decision makers.

To find out more about upcoming seminars and workshops or to suggest topics for future events, email info@aivt.org.