Imagine being where you have access to key decision makers in the business and political arena. Imagine being where your friends are happy to see you every time. Well, that’s VIA! VIA is the place to be. If you’re new to VIA or maybe have been a member for a while but you haven’t fully explored what the organization has to offer, let me give you some insights into our members.
First, the VIA Board of Directors is committed to the success of the organization and is a “roll-up your sleeves” board. You will find board members on every committee and as the premier ambassadors of VIA.
There is a wide array of committees. Depending on our needs and programming, there are short-term committees, as well as our standing committees: Member Experience, Marketing, Programs, B2B Industry Show, Community Education/Connecting to Success, and VIA STAR.
We partner with others to provide members with actionable events from monthly luncheons to business education classes. There are countless opportunities to build connections with others face-to-face through events such as business luncheons, Get Acquainted breakfasts, Meet the Board event, B2B Industry Show, VIA Rocks!, and Business in Action breakfasts.
There are other non-face-to-face ways to connect with others via telephone, email, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you haven’t checked out the conversations on LinkedIn, stop by for a visit.
Finally, we’ll serve as your “business matchmaker”. If there is someone you want to meet in the business community, let us know and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Now, if you need more convincing that VIA is the place to be, I invite you to contact anyone on the Board or visit us in the virtual world and let us know why you agree that VIA is the place to be.
I think you’ll discover that being part of the fastest growing business-to-business organization in the Santa Clarita Valley makes good sense for your business. Best wishes for a prosperous 2012 and beyond.
Diana Meyer
2012 Chairwoman of VIA Board, Valley Industry Association
and President, Meyer Marketing Intelligence, Inc.