"The Virginia FREE membership list is an A-to-Z in corporate respectability." - The Virginian-Pilot Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education is an independent association committed to protecting and strengthening Virginia's prosperous business environment through the political process. Founded in 1988, Virginia FREE provides a wealth of objective, non-partisan information to business. Our information, services and programs foster a business community prepared to take the lead in electing legislators who advance free enterprise and responsible, pro-business government. Virginia FREE provides the best objective, non-partisan political information ever available to business. This information fosters a well-informed business community that will take the lead in electing legislators who advance free enterprise and responsible, pro-business government. Virginia FREE members form a powerful coalition of business leaders actively involved in public policy decision-making and state politics. Members enjoy exclusive opportunities to engage political and business leaders at VAFREE events. Membership is company held, so you select the employees you want to participate in the many programs, events and benefits we offer. Our membership includes hundreds of corporations, associations, foundations, PACs and individuals employing hundreds of thousands of Virginians.