The Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) is the statewide trade association representing commercial and savings banks operating in Virginia. Its mission is to advance the interests of Virginia’s banking industry through advocacy, public policy engagement, education, training, member services, and community programs that support safe and accessible financial services.
State banking regulation and oversight, consumer finance and lending policy, community and small‑business lending, payments and fintech policy, cybersecurity and operational resilience, anti‑money‑laundering/BSA compliance, tax and economic development issues affecting banks, workforce development and education, and political advocacy on banking‑related legislation
Primarily funded by membership dues from Virginia banks, supplemented by conference and training fees, sponsorships, program service revenue (education and publishing), and investment income
Mid‑Atlantic Bankers Association (holding company formed with Maryland Bankers Association), Maryland Bankers Association, D.C. Bankers Association, VBA BankPAC (political action committee), VBA Education Foundation, and national affiliation/engagement with the American Bankers Association; Bruce Whitehurst (President & CEO) is a prominent executive associated with the VBA
Nonprofit trade association (501(c)(6) business league)
