Member Benefits

The VSFA is a 501(c) (6) trade association

Organized for the Purpose of Business Advocacy and Lobbying on Behalf of the Vaping Industry

Virginia Smoke Free State Representation

State Representation with a proven track record:

Registered and experienced state legislative relations team working on behalf of the vaping industry for the 2016 – 2018 General Assembly sessions:

On-going advocacy at the General Assembly to build relationships with our representatives.
Representation at local, high profile events annually to build relationships and raise awareness of the association.
Annual “Legislative Day” at the General Assembly.
Proven track record of highly successful lobbying efforts in the General Assembly
On-going legislative member updates

National Representation:

VSFA is a member of the Vapor Technology Association (VTA), which allows every member of VSFA to be a member of VTA and have a voice at the national level.

Federal advocacy on Capitol Hill and in all pertinent Executive Branch agencies.
Coordination with VSFA’s state lobbyists to combine both state and federal lobbying efforts.
Access to professional public affairs team to combat hostile media and promote the benefits of vapor technology.
Practical guidance from VTA’s seasoned team of regulatory and legal experts to help members navigate the FDA and other relevant regulatory agencies
Up to the minute emails for ongoing issues as well as Calls-to-Action notifications.
Access to a full slate of persuasive and informative position papers that can be tailored for legislators, regulators and media.
Routine membership reports on developments in Washington, DC and in the state capitals

Additional Member Benefits:

Access to VSFA private Facebook forum
Annual state and national conferences discounts to educate, inform and bind the industry together
Member awareness on the VSFA website displaying member support with company logo and link to member website
Member awareness in the VFSA annual conference program
Access to calls to actions
Member awareness on the VFSA Facebook page
Up-to-date industry news
Educational tools, webinar’s and training sessions on relevant issues
Vape friendly merchant service providers
25% Discount on We Card training
Discounts from multiple e-liquid companies and distributors. If you utilize these members-to-member discounts, the savings could more than cover your dues.