The Virginia Bankers Association has served as the organized voice for the Commonwealth’s banking industry since 1893 providing solutions to aid in resolving differences, unifying efforts, and accomplishing objectives otherwise not achievable. The VBA represents all Virginia state and commercial banks from the smallest to the largest and works to represent the issues and activities that are of utmost importance to the banking industry. The government affairs and legal department work effortlessly with the legislature and congress to protect the values and standards around which the banking industry was built. The professional development team ensures that there are a multitude of quality seminars, workshops, and conferences each year to promote lifelong learning among bank associates. Through partnerships with trustworthy and cost effective vendors, the VBA is able to offer products and services banks need in order to be successful in serving their customers. While working to better the industry as a whole, the VBA also cares about the well-being of its members and of the community. Through the VBA Benefits Corporation, members of the Virginia Bankers Association are able to obtain health benefits, coverages, and rates not available otherwise.