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November 2006 |
Upcoming Events
Click here for all upcoming RMA Events >>First Friday Forum: "How to Build a Brand"
7:30–9:00 a.m: Breakfast and program
Location: Friday, December 1st, 2006
Holiday Inn Central
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Cost: RMA Members: $15; Non-members: $20
Friday, January 5, 2007: First Friday Forum: "Business Continuity & Crisis Management 101"
7:30–9:00 a.m: Breakfast and program
Location: Holiday Inn Central
3207 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
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Cost: RMA Members: $15; Non-members: $20
Tuesday, January 9, 2007: 2007 Business Development Seminar Series Featuring Michael Guld
"If You Don't Promote Your Competitive Advantage, You Won't Compete"
8:00–8:30 a.m.: Coffee and danish
8:30–10:00 a.m.: Seminar
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
(804) 662-5500
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Cost: $50 per person per session. Or register for all 5 seminars and the last seminar will be free!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007: Goochland Chapter Meeting
Open to all members and future members
Topic: "Tackle The Clutter Nightmare"—Organize your Retail Space!
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Location: Art a la Carte
1544 River Road West
Crozier, VA 23039
(804)-784-0910
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Cost: Free (There may be an optional charge for catering on-site)
Contact: Blane Cope, Sales Agent, with any questions @ (804) 873-9202
Tuesday, January 16, 2007: Connect @ AMF Bowling Shrader Lanes
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: AMF Bowling Shrader Lanes
8037 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 648-1662
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Cost: RMA Members: $10; Non-members: $20
Wednesday, January 17, 2007: Powhatan Chapter Meeting
Open to all members and future members
Topic: "Tackle The Clutter Nightmare"—Organize your Retail Space!
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: The Village Garden Café
3844 Old Buckingham Rd.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)-598-0890
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Cost: Free (There may be an optional charge for catering on-site)
Contact: Sally Mullikin, Sales Agent with any questions @ (804) 839-2331
Tuesday, January 23, 2007: Member Power Hour
8:30–10:00 a.m.
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
(804) 662-5500
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Cost: No charge
Wednesday, January 24, 2007: Fredericksburg Chapter Meeting
Open to all members and future members
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free (There may be an optional charge for catering on-site)
Contact: Donna Sumner, Sales Agent with any questions @ (540) 429-8965
Thursday, January 25, 2007: Amelia Chapter Meeting
Open to all members and future members
Topic: "Tackle The Clutter Nightmare"—Organize your Retail Space!
8:30–9:30 a.m.: Complimentary breakfast and meeting
Location: Amelia Bulletin Monitor
16311 Goodes Bridge Rd.
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-3655
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Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Hood, Sales Agent with any questions @ (804) 304-4262
RMA News
Get Your FREE Grandstand Tickets to the Ukrop’s Christmas Parade
RMA members can get FREE tickets for the Grandstands ( a $15 value) to view this year’s Christmas Parade! Call Shavonne Hinton at 662-5500 X238. First come, first served.
Regal Movie Tickets Made Great Holiday Gifts
RMA members can purchase Regal VIP Supersaver Movie Tickets for $6 (box office price is $8.50). They have no expiration date and can be used at more than 550 theaters nationwide. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Tickets may be picked at the RMA office, 5101 Monument Ave. (corner of Monument Ave. and Willow Lawn Dr.)
Don’t Miss the Last First Friday Forum of 2006
Cathy McPherson and Lisa Maroni-Hall from Brandevotion will discuss “How to Build a Brand”
Click more information in the Calendar above and make your reservation TODAY!
All Upcoming Programs/Events Will Be Listed in Retail Partners, the E-News and Online
Starting in January 2007, Retail Partners, RMA’s monthly printed newsletter, will go to 16 pages and include all of the information on upcoming program/events. There will NOT be separate fliers mailed re: upcoming programs—so be sure to check the newsletter, the Web site, and this monthly e-newsletter and register online at www.retailmerchants.com or call 662-5500.
There are a limited number of advertising spaces in the expanded newsletter. Call Janet Strath (662-5518) or e-mail jstrath@retailmerchants.com for more information.
It’s OK to Have Too Much Fun If You’re Recruiting New RMA Members
RMA held a Member Recruitment Telethon at Radio One on Nov. 13. Numerous leads were generated that RMA staff will follow up. Thanks to all of the RMA members who participated and made it a fun and productive day. Click here to see more photos >>
Look for these articles In the Dec. issue of Retail Partners---
- Tips on helping your employees care about your business as much as you do
- Interviews with:
- ELISSA MAST, vice president, Memories Galore and CEO, E & R Sales
- BOBBY UKROP, president and CEO, Ukrop’s Super Markets Inc.
- JAMES HATCHER, president, Pleasants Hardware
- HUGH F. GOULDTHORPE, JR. “head cheerleader” & vice president of quality and communications, Owens & Minor
- CEO-to-CEO Question: How do you balance family, friends and business during the busy holidays? Answers from Denton Kump, Designer and President Poesis, Inc. and Tim Barnett, Vice President, Barnett’s Hallmark Shops
- Plus lots of others of interest<< Back to top
Renny Humphrey, Chesterfield Board of Supervisors, presented a Proclamation, recognizing RMAs 100th anniversary, to Bill Baxter, president/CEO and George Peyton, VP Government.
Member News
Schwarzschild’s Reorganization Sale Continues
Every single item in Schwarzschild’s multi-million dollar inventory is priced for immediate sale. The Reorganization Sale will be brief. But everything must be sold before Schiffman’s Jewelers of Greensboro, NC assumes full ownership of Schwarzschild in early 2007. At that time, all Schwarzschild stores will be completely restocked and re-opened .
James River Bus Lines Holiday Lights Tour – Dec. 15
James River Bus Lines’ annual Holiday Lights Tour will be loading from the James River Passenger Center ( 900 N. Allen Avenue, Richmond) on Friday, 15 December 2006, at 5:30pm. The guided tour will depart promptly at 6pm, and will return approximately 10:30pm. The tour will include homes decorated with 10,000 lights or more, the James Center downtown and admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s GardenFest of Lights. Your lively guide will offer holiday trivia and puzzlers throughout the tour, as well as commentary of each of the homes on our tour. Cookies and soda served on board.
- $29 per person ($26 per child ages 3-12). Pre-paid reservations are required. Sign up by Friday, 8 December 2006.
- Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
- Contact James River Bus Lines’ Tour Department (Emily or Elaine) at 342.7300 or via email at eyoung@jrbl.com to sign up.
Have a group of 25 or more? Groups of 25 or more are encouraged to book their own private Holiday Lights Tour. James River Bus Lines offers tours for private groups any day of the week from 1-23 December and 26-30 December. Space is limited, call today to book your group!
New Vice-President of Marketing at RMCVB
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Carnam has been named Vice President of Marketing. Jennifer is the current Vice President – Project Development Director of Southeastern Institute of Research in Richmond, and will assume her new position at RMCVB December 18, 2006.
RMCVB is also pleased to announce the promotion of publications manager Katherine O’Donnell to the newly created position of Director of Marketing. Katherine contributes a monthly column to Retail Partners on the conventions and tourism.
Carey VIP Chauffeured Services Selected for Norfolk Airport
Carey VIP Chauffeured Services took over the Shared Ride ground transportation service at Norfolk International Airport Nov. 1. The company purchased new vehicles including 2007 Crown Victoria sedans with extended legroom in the rear seat for passenger comfort, as well as 2007 Ford Vans with individual seating and center aisles for easier passenger boarding. All of the vehicles are equipped with video surveillance and satellite tracking systems for safety, security and superior customer service.
The Carey VIP Airport Connection service offers door-to-door service between the Norfolk Airport and any location. Customers can make advance reservations or walk up purchases 24/7. Also corporate accounts, travel agent programs and voucher systems will be established.
Chef Fabio Visits Richmond – Dec. 4
Highly acclaimed Chef Fabio Trabocchi, of Maestro Restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner is coming to Mise En Place as part of the launch of his new cookbook "Cucina of Le Marche". Join Mise En Place and Fountain Bookstore as they welcome Chef Fabio for a special evening of cooking demonstrations, tastings and book signings Dec. 4 at Mise En Place, 104 Shockoe Slip, $70 (includes a book). 6:30 pm.
For more information call 804-249-1332 or visit http://miseenplaceshockoe.com.
A Mini Wine Dinner At Acacia – Nov. 29th
Food friendly French wines from a small importer, and food from the Acacia kitchen!
Katie Dorazio from Micheal Downey Selections is back for a great night.
Reservations are required ($32 per person). For attendees of the tasting only these wines will be available to order from River City Cellars at a special price. Contact Acacia for more information and reservations (354-6060).
Lou Ann Ladin and Wayne Dementi have published “The State Fair – More Than a Midway,” a coffee table book about the colorful history of the State Fair. The 200-page book is chocked full of photos, illustrations and anecdotes. It makes a unique holiday gift for family, friends and associates. For more information or to order, call 804-569-3230 or statefairva.org ($39.95 plus S&H).
New Web Site for Skin Therapy of Virginia
Margaret LaPierre, of Skin Therapy of Virginia, recently received her diploma in holistic health practice and certification in aromatherapy from the Australasian College of Health Sciences. Check out the new Web site at www.skintherapyofvirginia.com<< Back to top
FYI
Central Virginia Foodbank Receives National Recognition For Kids Cafe Program
Award Presented At America's Second Harvest Network National Conference
The Central Virginia Foodbank, Inc. is the 2006 recipient of the America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network Kids Cafe Program of the Year award.
The Kids Cafe Program provides free meals and snacks to low-income children through a variety of existing community programs for children such as Boys and Girls Clubs, churches or public schools. Each year, the America's Second Harvest Network honors a Member with The Kids Cafe Program of the Year award for developing an outstanding Kids Cafe Program at the local level.
The number one goal of its Kids Cafe Program is the procurement, preparation, and delivery of quality, healthy, hot meals to the children served at Kids Cafe sites.
In the past three years the Kids Cafe Program of the Central Virginia Foodbank, Inc. has undergone dramatic increases in service. This year, an average of 1,900 meals were served at 40 sites each day during the school year, and a daily total of 3,473 meals were served at 38 sites during the summer. The Central Virginia Foodbank received an award from the USDA recognizing the dramatic 64 percent increase in summer service.
In addition, the food bank also developed a Kids Café Program site sponsorship program that has successfully attracted local funding, enabling the program to expand while maintaining its level of service.
Influenza Pandemic Media Training Offered
Continuity First, Inc. and Bill Oglesby Media Consulting will offer a one-day training session that will give you the skills you need to deal with the press in case of a crisis situation such as a possible avian flu pandemic. The techniques are applicable to any crisis situation.
The seminar will be offered in Richmond on Thurs. Dec. 7 at Bank of Virginia, 11730 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. RMA members are being offered a special rate of $695. The session is limited to six participants to allow individual on-camera training. Find out more and register here >>
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