More than any other business association, AIV understands the economic importance of manufacturers of every type and size in providing the best wages, benefits, and opportunities for working Vermonters, as well as the greatest support for other economic sectors.
But Vermont manufacturers and their supporting businesses face serious challenges, from the everyday costs of operation, production, and commerce to the costs and restrictions of state and federal laws and regulations.
With AIV, however, you do not face these challenges alone or without a voice. AIV offers representation, information, and assistance that will help your company and make Vermont a healthier business environment.
We understand that business success and economic development require direct and serious engagement on state and federal policies that impact the fundamental bottom line and can make the difference in the affordability, viability, and sustainability of your Vermont operations.
The political and economic challenges facing Vermont manufacturers and other businesses are significant. But together, the members of AIV continue to make a difference. With your support and participation, we can make an even greater difference for you and for Vermont.
The AIV Difference
LEADERSHIP
Leadership on Issues that Matter
AIV takes the lead on the key issues impacting the state's economy, engaging state leaders, mobilizing business leaders, organizing other associations in coalition efforts, and representing the broader business community on special commissions and committees.
Whether AIV acts alone or leads a coalition, our members know that we will always stand up for their interests.
For more information on AIV’s past and current campaigns and initiatives, including how you can get engaged, don't hesitate to contact us at info@aivt.org.
ENGAGEMENT
Opportunities to Get Involved
AIV provides a full range of opportunities for involvement and advocacy on policy issues. Members can benefit from our collective advocacy in the State House, before the Administration and congressional delegation, and in the media, or get directly involved themselves through personal or written testimony, meetings, letters to the editor, and other activities we support and facilitate.
Key to AIV's success is bringing members directly into contact with decision-makers. AIV has consistent success in bringing members together with legislators and administration officials through hearings and special meetings, including one-on-one 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.
AIV also maintains several volunteer 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 interaction with members of the state legislature, agencies, and administration officials.
Interested in more information about our task forces and other engagement opportunities? Email us at info@aivt.org.
INFORMATION
Information You Want and Need
Timely and useful information is critical to keep aware of and engaged on matters that impact your business.
AIV's News and Views is one of the longest running, most respected newsletters in Vermont, providing information and analysis on local, state, and national developments important to Vermont's industrial and business community.
Traditionally published weekly during the legislative session and as warranted during the rest of the year, we are posting the newsletter as a running blog with weekly content notices for members and guests.
In addition to News and Views, AIV issues action alerts on key legislative debates, public comment deadlines, and other time-sensitive matters. AIV also publishes occasional briefing papers and special reports.
AIV offers frequent interactive seminars for members and non-members to provide information and education on issues critical to employers. These seminars commonly 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 state officials and policy makers directly involved in the issues. As a result, AIV seminars provide members with the very best information and direct contact with relevant decision makers.
BENEFITS
Additional Benefits for You and Your Employees
In addition to the benefits of representation, access, information, and education, AIV members can enjoy a growing list of benefits and cost-saving services.
Technical Assistance. AIV provides members with assistance in answering their company's policy, operational, regulatory, and related questions, either directly or by connecting you with the right sources. We can also help expedite assistance from state agencies.
Advertising and Networking. Members have access to a variety of venues for meeting and interacting with potential customers and providers, as well as a variety of affordable opportunities and media for advertising to AIV members and non-members, including our newsletter, outreach campaigns, seminars and meetings, and others.
Service and Support Connections. AIV is currently developing new programs for connecting members and key service and support providers from among Vermont's many business sectors seeking to strengthen their customer base in Vermont's manufacturing sector..
At a Glance: Why AIV
Effective representation on issues impacting you and the business community.
Best-in-state news and alerts keeping you up-to-date on critical developments.
Task forces and one-on-one meetings engaging you with decision makers.
Seminars and special events educating you on key business matters.
Staff assisting you directly and connecting the right people and resources to you.
Benefits and services continually under development.
Focused marketing and networking opportunities.