West Virginia Retailers Association
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Charleston, WV 25311 United States
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West Virginia Retailers Association
The West Virginia Retailers Association (WVRA) is a nonprofit business league organization, designated as a 501(c)(6) entity by the Internal Revenue Service. It is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, and serves as a unified voice for the retail industry within the state.
Purpose and Activities
The WVRA is focused on representing and advocating for the interests of retailers in West Virginia. It employs a full-time lobbyist who closely monitors legislative and regulatory activities within the state government. This includes analyzing nearly 2000 bills introduced each legislative session and testifying on key issues such as taxation, unemployment, workers’ compensation, employee rights, environmental regulations, and advertising standards[1][3].
Leadership and Revenues
As of recent data, the organization’s president is Bridget Lambert. The WVRA primarily generates revenue from membership dues, with total revenues reported at approximately $87,886 for the fiscal year ending December 2023. Contributions and membership dues make up the bulk of this revenue[2].
Advocacy and Lobbying
The WVRA helps its member retailers navigate the political and business environments in West Virginia through lobbying efforts. It works to address legislative issues directly affecting the retail sector, such as taxation policy, and advocates for regulations that support the operational success of retail businesses[1].
Membership and Structure
The organization is uniquely focused on the retail industry, distinguishing it from other business associations that may serve multiple sectors. This focus allows the WVRA to provide targeted advocacy and support specifically tailored to the needs of West Virginia retailers[1].
[1] https://www.wvretailers.com [2] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/west-virginia-retailers-association,550454981/ [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/55-0454981 [4] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/550454981 [5] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/550454981
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Broad diverse membership Local advocate. National reputation. Representing West Virginia retail West Virginia Retailers Association WVRA is a unified voice in government for the retail industry. West Virginia Retailers Association has a full time lobbyist that carefully and diligently monitors all legislative and regulatory agencies within the sate government and analyzes the nearly 2000 bills that are introduced each legislative session.
