Associated Industries of Vermont

Founded in 1920, Associated Industries of Vermont is the only state-wide association dedicated to manufacturers and their supporting businesses and organizations.

AIV's core membership runs the full range of the manufacturing, mining, and forestry sectors, with companies of every size and from every part of the state.

But AIV members are also contractors, staffing agencies, banks, engineering firms, insurance companies, law firms, farming operations, retailers, and many other kinds of businesses and organizations. These members often depend on a thriving manufacturing sector as an important part of their customer base.

One thing that unites all members is the understanding that the work and services of AIV benefit all Vermont businesses.

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. 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

· environment and land use

· forest policy

· human resources

· taxes and economic development

· 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.