About Us

Retail Merchants Association is a member-based association that supports and promotes independently owned small-medium sized businesses in the Greater Lynchburg area.

Benefits of Membership (not all-inclusive):

  • Marketing Consultations
  • Co-op Advertising
  • Networking Opportunities
  • BUY LOCAL Campaign*
  • RX Prescription Discount Program
  • Value Added Benefits Program underwritten by Anthem
  • Online Courses and Webinars
  • Various Workshops
  • Member Matchs / Referrals
  • Special Events
    “Meet Me in Lynchburg” BUY LOCAL Fundraiser, April 2013
    Christmas in July BUY LOCAL event
    Local Business EXPO (August)
    2013 Christmas Parade Organizers
  • Good Benefits Package
  • Legislative Advocacy on a state and national level
  • Visibility
  • Support of local non-profits through the RMA Foundation.

More detailed information can be found on our website under “Benefits” or you can call Laurie Gulluscio at (434) 528-1732 with questions or to schedule a consultation.

*Please Note:  The BUY LOCAL is not a boycott of any of our national chains.  Our objective is to educate individuals on the importance of buying local and supporting your local community by shifting a portion of their disposable income towards the independents. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!