Common Questions About Virginia Pages
Discover how Virginia Pages serves as both community and businesses.
Is Virginia Pages a community group or a business network?
It’s both, but in different spaces, for different reasons.
Virginia Pages has:
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a Community Network for connection and conversation, and
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a Directory and Business Network for local businesses.
Not everyone needs the same level of involvement, so each space is structured differently.
Why isn’t everything free?
Because Virginia Pages is actively built, maintained, and curated.
Paid memberships ensure:
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the directory stays accurate and reliable
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the platform is maintained long-term
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business spaces remain focused and useful
Free, unmaintained directories tend not to last and don’t serve anyone well.
Why are there different membership prices?
Because people use Virginia Pages in different ways.
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Community members pay for connection
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Businesses pay for visibility
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Some businesses choose visibility and collaboration
Each option reflects how it’s used, not status or hierarchy.
Can I join the Business Network without being in the directory?
No.
The directory is the foundation.
The Business Network builds on it.
This ensures the Business Network stays relevant, practical, and grounded in real local businesses.
Is the Business Network an association or committee?
No.
It’s not a representative body, lobbying group, or committee-led organisation.
There are:
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no standing committees
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no mandatory meetings
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no expectation to agree on everything
Businesses can choose to collaborate on specific, opt-in projects or simply use the space to connect.
Will Virginia Pages apply for funding on behalf of businesses?
No.
Virginia Pages provides the platform and tools.
If groups of businesses choose to collaborate on projects including projects that may be eligible for public funding, they do so independently and voluntarily.
Why is the Business Network for businesses only?
Because it’s designed for practical collaboration between people with shared business responsibilities.
The wider community benefits from strong local businesses but not every space needs to serve every purpose.
What if I’m not sure which option is right for me?
That’s fine.
Choose the option that fits how you want to be involved right now.
You can change later as your needs change.
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