Introduction to the Virginia Industries for the Blind November 15, 2010 Jim Meehan VIB, General Manager x30130

VIB within the State Government Virginia Industries for the Blind Services Secretary of Health & Human Resources (HHR) Dr. Bill Hazel Manufactured Products Retail Operations Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired Commissioner Ray Hopkins

To develop and provide excellent customer service, retail opportunities and quality manufactured goods for our customers which will empower blind and visually impaired Virginians in achieving their maximum level of gainful employment and career development. VIB’s Mission

Originally called the Virginia Association of Workers for the Blind this building was erected in 1929 and is the site of VIB’s Headquarters and Charlottesville manufacturing facility. About Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) What we used to look like.

VIB HQ and Manufacturing Facility Today Renovations and additions completed in 2002 This is the old brick building now And the HQ addition

VIB Richmond Manufacturing Facility Today as it undergoes an expansion and renovation Built in 1947 to serve as a training center for the Blind

VIB employment opportunities Now Salem Services Switchboard Northern Virginia Office Supply Stores Pentagon Crystal City (4) Fort Belvoir Services Contract Administration Stock Room operation Tidewater Office Supply Stores Oceana Naval Air Station Langley Air Force Base Fort Eustis Services Retail Operations Postal Operations Richmond / Petersburg Manufacturing facility Office Supply Stores Defense Supply Center Fort Lee Charlottesville Headquarters Manufacturing facility Services Mail Services Contract Administration Stock Room operation Court Debt Collection Office

Products Manufactured by VIB  Navy Shipboard Mattresses  Residence Hall Mattresses  Institutional Mattresses  Wet Mop heads  Mop Handles  Reflective Safety Vests  Package Exam Gloves  Writing instruments  Package Spices  Pillows

Court Debt Collection Office Switchboard Operations Services Provided by VIB

Langley Air Force Base Postal Service Services provided by VIB Norfolk Navy Base Super ServMart - Retail Operations

Retail Opportunities Provided by VIB

Some interesting Numbers Packaged 1 ½ tons of spices. 1,000,000+ pens, pencils and markers assembled/packaged last year. 300,000+ boxes of Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl and EMS gloves packaged last year. Almost 25,000 mattresses shipped. Over 71,000 wet mop heads made. 14,000+ pillows shipped Safety Vests. Helped recoup over $32.1M at CDCO for the State Sorted mail in support of 9,500 Air Force personnel at Langley AFB. Used Zero General Fund dollars VIB currently employs 99 legally blind Virginians. We are always looking for opportunities to employ more.

Thank you Questions?