Newest Members
Hamrick’s Precious Metals, etc. LLC
At Hamrick's Precious Metals, we buy and sell gold & silver bullion, coins, … [Read More]
Foster Fuels
Established in 1921, Foster Fuels, Inc. is a third-generation Foster family … [Read More]
Stanley Steemer of Central VA, Inc.
You can expect the best from Stanley Steemer—outstanding people, superior … [Read More]
Upcoming Events

Mini Marketing Workshop – RMA – May 14, 2012
Hosted by RMA, TXTYourCity.com and the Wingate Hotel. Get updates on Social Media, Marketing tools for promoting your business and Text Messaging technology. Many new … [Read More]
Social Media Institute (SMI) – May 18, 2012
E-commerce Solutions & Competing with Online Retailers. Retail Merchants Association extends an invitation to The Social Media Institute's [monthly] social media and … [Read More]

Coffee Talk – May 18, 2012 (CHANGE OF VENUE)
CHANGE OF VENUE - The networking event scheduled on Friday, May 18, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the James River Conference Center has been MOVED to Friday Cheers. INSTEAD … [Read More]
Christmas In July
RMA BUY LOCAL Campaign & Business Expo - July 1 - 31, 2012. Details for participating stores and expo vendors will be available April 10. Please check back, or call … [Read More]
Local Small Business EXPO – August 7, 2012
Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg. Join us at River Ridge Mall from 10 am to 6 pm for a display of local businesses, giveaways, games and drawings. … [Read More]
Retail News and Information
In The News
Agreement reached on Tax Fairness Bill
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today that an agreement has been reached among the governor’s office, several members of the General Assembly, Amazon and stakeholders, including brick and mortar retailers, on SB597, commonly referred to as the … [Read More]
Local retailers hope for ‘Amazon loophole’ closure
Craig Davison of The News & Advance wrote a great article on the E-fairness issue and the bill approved by the Senate that would require online retailers with a physical presence in Virginia to collect the tax and pay it to the state for sales … [Read More]
Virginia Is One Step Closer To Closing the “Amazon Loophole”
We've learned the legislation passed the Senate Finance Committee this morning. The bill says online retailers that operate warehouses or distribution centers in Virginia cannot use corporate structures to keep from having to collect the state sales … [Read More]
Amazon, E-Fairness and Local Businesses’ Struggles
Excellent article written by Danny Givens, Givens Book Store. Commentary in The News & Advance, February 5, 2012. Excerp... I believe in the free market system. I also believe everyone participating in this system should be held to the same rules … [Read More]
How BUYING LOCAL Boosts the Economy
Times Business The apparent message is "let's-support-local-business", a kind of community boosterism. But buying close to home may be more than a feel-good, it's-worth-paying-more-for-local matter. A number of researchers and organizations are taking … [Read More]
Survey Finds “Buy Local” Message Benefiting Independent Businesses
For the fourth year in a row, a national survey of independent businesses has found that those in communities with an active "buy local" campaign have experienced markedly stronger revenue growth compared to those located in areas without such a campaign. The … [Read More]
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Loss Prevention Work Group
The Lynchburg Police Department has started a local Loss Prevention Work Group comprised of business owners, business managers, and loss prevention personnel from major retailers. This group meets for one hour once each month to share … [Read More]
Small Business Resource
Thank you for visiting the Retail Merchants Association's website. Our goal is to provide you with valuable resources to ensure your business success. We are here to serve you so please call us (434-528-1732) if you would like … [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]
Sponsorship Packages Available
We have a number of Sponsorship Packages to fit YOUR needs. We need you to help us continue providing services for our local businesses. We can't do it on our own... but together we form a strong front! Click Here to View Sponsorship … [Read More]
National Retail Federation – Newsletter
January was an historic month for NRF, hosting more than 25,500 retailers and retail partners at our most successful annual convention ever, enlisting more members than ever before during that event, and kicking off a new year … [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]









