Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT!! Annual Business Meeting – January 17, 2012
Join with us on Tuesday, January 17th, from 12 noon - 2 pm for the opportunity to see see our year in review and a glimpse of the year to come. We have a few additional … [Read More]
Social Media Institute (SMI) January 20, 2012
Retail Merchants Association extends an invitation to The Social Media Institute's [monthly] social media and technology training events. SMI is an organization in the Central … [Read More]
Coffee Talk – January 27, 2012
Happy New Year! Coffee Talk - FREE Networking event, 8-10 am, will resume this month on the 27th of January in the Drowsy Poet coffee and Sandwich Shop located in Givens Bookstore … [Read More]
Business Day on the Hill – January 31, 2012
Join RMA for the 2012 Business Day as we storm the Hill discussing with legislators issues regarding YOU - the local business owners. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor and … [Read More]
Bedrooms, Boardrooms and the Bottom Line – February 28, 2012
Does the home life of your employees and staff affect their work performance? This workshop will help you learn how to effectively improve both. While Bedrooms, Boardrooms … [Read More]
Retail Workshop – March 5 & March 6, 2012
Presenter Mr. Marc B. Willson, Director, Merchant Performance Strategies Location TBA Marc Willson brings 35 years of experience refining and promoting retail, restaurant … [Read More]
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Wreath Auction 2011
We are overwhelmed by the support the Foundation received for its 2nd Annual Online Wreath Auction. Staff member Laurie Gulluscio, along with GEMS team members and River Ridge Maintenance staff, worked for about 5 hours unpacking, … [Read More]
PartnerShip Shipping Solutions
PartnerShip, the endorsed freight management provider of the Virginia Retail Merchants Association (VRMA), has been providing shipping solutions to our customers since 1989. As a member of VRMA, you are able to save on every freight … [Read More]
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
From the Newest and Trendiest to the Best of Traditional Virginia Cuisine... you'll find it all at the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo. March 28, 2012 The Greater Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Virginia The Virginia Department … [Read More]
VA Dept of Labor – Child Labor Compliance
Steven Dalton, Child Labor Compliance Officer with the Virginia Department of Labor, is available to assist businesses as part of a new child labor outreach. Anyone hiring teens should have a clear understanding of the laws in the … [Read More]
Business Development Centre
Looking to "Boost Your Business" during the current economic slow-down? The Business Development Center's goal is to assist you in making your small business a success. What does the BDC offer? OPPORTUNITY! The Business Development … [Read More]
Retailers Decry Online Sales Tax Advantage
The President of the Virginia Retail Merchants Association meet with local business owners on Thursday, October 20, 2011 on issues facing businesses in this year's General Assembly. One topic that will be revisited in the online … [Read More]
