Since 1922, the VMA has exclusively served as Industry’s Advocate™ and our mission is to create in Virginia the best business environment in the United States for world-class advanced technology companies to manufacture and headquarter their operations for maximum productivity and profitability. As the only statewide association exclusively dedicated to manufacturers and their allies, the VMA is member-centric and has a professional staff dedicated to legislative and regulatory affairs, workforce development, member services, communications and business services.