The AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) seeks to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The group advocates for them within the AIA and outside organizations, promotes leadership development, and supports chapter roundtables and other small firm networks. Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (10 employees or less), which equates to 14,288 small firms represented within the organization.
The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:
- Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.
- Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information from the AIA and elsewhere that benefit small firms.
- Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.
AIA Virginia is looking for an enthusiastic member to represent our state in the SFx. This position is a one-year commitment renewable for up to five years total. Every month, this position will require four to six hours of your time and participation in up to two 1-hour calls. If you would like further insight into the service experience, you can connect with our current representative Colin Arnold, AIA at carnold@arnolddesignstudio.com.
Applying is made easy via: AIA SFx – State Representative Application (google.com)