How Do I Become a Memeber?

Who is eligible for the VCGSIA?

Most retailers, wholesalers and low risk service providers that meet the underwriting guidelines. Below is a representation of some of the types of business which are current members of the VCGSIA. Many other types of business may be considered as well.

  • Appliance Dealers Kitchen Equipment Sales
  • Auto Dealers Lawn & Garden Stores
  • Auto Parts Stores Linen Supply Services
  • Auto Stereo Stores Music Stores
  • Auto Tire Dealers Nurseries / Garden Centers
  • Bicycle Shops Office Equipment Dealers
  • Boat Dealers Paint Dealers
  • Book Stores Plumbing Supply Dealers
  • Clothing Stores Printers
  • Computer Sales & Service RV Dealers
  • Convenience Stores (not open 24 hours)
  • Country Clubs Retail Stores
  • Delicatessens Seafood Dealers
  • Department Stores Service Stations
  • Drug Stores Shoe Stores
  • Dry Cleaners Ski Equipment Stores
  • Factory Outlet Stores Sporting Goods Stores
  • Floor Covering / Carpet Dealers Supermarkets
  • Florists TV / Electronics Sales & Service
  • Furniture Stores Vending Machine Operation
  • Hardware Stores Video Rental Stores
  • Hotels Wholesalers
  • Jewelry Stores
  • Kitchen Equipment Sales
  • Lawn & Garden Stores
  • Linen Supply Services
  • Music Stores
  • Nurseries / Garden Centers
  • Office Equipment Dealers
  • Paint Dealers
  • Plumbing Supply Dealers
  • Printers
  • RV Dealers
  • Restaurant (minimal delivery / catering)
  • Retail Stores
  • Seafood Dealers
  • Service Stations
  • Shoe Stores
  • Ski Equipment Stores
  • Sporting Goods Stores
  • Supermarkets
  • TV / Electronics Sales & Service
  • Vending Machine Operation
  • Video Rental Stores
  • Wholesalers

Prohibited Operations

  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Bank / Savings & Loan
  • Car Washes
  • Caterers
  • Contract Truckers
  • Contractors
  • Doctors’ Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Janitorial Services
  • Manufactures (unless primarily retail)
  • Pest Control
  • Restaurants with high delivery exposure
  • Tire Capping
  • Towing Operation
  • 24 Hour Operations
  • Veterinarians
  • Window Washers