Mission Statement

Companies seeking to do business internationally can take advantage of the many benefits the Virginia International Business Council (formerly known as the Richmond Export Import Club) has to offer. We provide numerous regularly scheduled networking events, which provide business owners the opportunity to gather and share insights and experiences. We also provide educational seminars and conferences that highlight the issues business need to be aware of when transacting business abroad.

Below is a list of some of the advantages we provide our members:

• Monthly luncheon at the Jefferson Hotel, 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
• Monthly newsletter with meeting and trade information
• Annual roster of individual members and their firms
• Club recognizes service to the international trade community by its annual presentation of the "Rudy Ruderhausen Award.
• Contributing sponsor of the Virginia Conference on World Trade
• Sponsorship of academic programs for area colleges and universities
• Workshops and seminars on trade procedures
• Conferences on trade issues
  

Membership Application

Members and guests meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month from September to November and January to May. Meetings are networking sessions held in a luncheon format.

Memberships are available on an individual basis for $50.00 per year.

Application may be made by submitting the following Membership Invoice form (feel free to print this page and email, fax or post and the $50.00 yearly dues along with the name of a sponsoring member, to:

Virginia International Business Council
P.O. Box 12135 Richmond, VA 23241
Phone/Fax: (804) 795-8080
Email: info@vaibc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major Club Events

• Golf Tournament - May
• Club Picnic - June
• Holiday Party - December
• Host to World Trade Day Luncheon during World Trade Week