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Open to all members and future members. Please refer to our online Calendar of Events for chapter meetings and locations.
Monday, August 20, 2007: SLPA Summer Social at Capital Ale House
You are invited to attend the Security and Loss Prevention (SLPA) Summer Social to "TIP" a glass of your favorite beverage and enjoy a Burger and Fries with RMA friends and potential friends.
Capital Ale House will provide beer tastings and SLPA will provide you a ticket for a beverage, a burger and fries.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Capital Ale House (Innsbrook)
4024-A Cox Road
(Cox and West Broad Street)
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 780-2537
Directions >>
Cost: Free
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Friday, September 7, 2007: First Friday Forum: Risk Taking for Entrepreneurs
Presented By Libby Brown, author of "Making Waves"
What would you do if you weren't afraid to fail?
Libby Brown, co-founder of This End Up Furniture Co. and Fowl Cay Resort, takes a fearless look back at the risks and rewards of jumping into the deep end. Her recently published book, MAKING WAVES, is the frank and funny recollections of a seriously successful serial entrepreneur. This is a first-class ticket to ride with Libby as she recalls her journey. More info >>
7:45–8:15 a.m.: Networking & Full Buffet Breakfast
8:15–9:15 a.m.: Breakfast & Program
Location: Holiday Inn Central
3207 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
Directions >>
Cost:
RMA Members: $15; Non-members: $25
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007: 18th Annual Valor Awards
Keynote speaker: John Walsh, host of Fox Richmond's America's Most Wanted
The purpose of the RMA and the GRC Valor Awards is to recognize deserving individual law enforcement officers and firefighters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
7:30–9:15am
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N 3rd St
(804) 783-7300
Directions >>
Cost: $35.00 for individual tickets; $500 for Corporate Table of 8
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RMA Sky Box Rental - Only 1 Date Left
Monday, August 27, 7:00 pm, Braves vs. Charlotte Knights
The Retail Merchants Association’s Sky Box #2 is available to member and non-member companies for Richmond Braves home games on a first-come-first-serve basis during the 2007 season. The Sky Box can comfortably accommodate up to 21 guests (8 seats on the patio, 13 inside the Sky Box). Ten (10) tickets and two (2) under-stadium parking passes are included with the box rental. The rental fee is $400 for members and $500 for non-members.
To reserve August 27th, contact George Peyton at (804) 662-5505.
Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday—October 5-8, 2007
The first weekend of October (Oct. 5 – 8, 2007) again offers all retailers the opportunity to participate in a Sales Tax Holiday.
For retailers selling Energy Star qualified products, the following items will be tax exempt by law during this 4 day period:
“Energy Star qualified products with a sales price of $2,500 or less per product purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. For the purposes of this exemption, an Energy Star qualifiedproduct is any dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, compactfluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, or refrigerator, the energy efficiency of which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding each such agency's requirements such requirements under the Energy Star program.”
All retailers may participate in this Sales Tax Holiday event if they wish to absorb the 5% tax for their customers. Participating retailers will be permitted to advertise during the 14 pays prior to the event and during the event that they will pay the tax for their customers during the 4 day holiday. Remember, a retailer is prohibited by law from absorbing the tax for their customer or advertising an absorption of the tax at any time other than during a specific Sales Tax Holiday period.
Official guidelines from the Department of Taxation will be posted on Sept. 15th.
For more information call George Peyton at (804) 662-5505.
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New President/CEO for CMoR
The Board of Trustees of the Children's Museum of Richmond announced that Karen Coltrane is the new museum's president and CEO, replacing Randy Wyckoff, who is retiring after nearly four years in the position. In addition, the museum is also celebrating record levels of attendance, admission revenue, membership sales and donations to its scholarship fund.
Karen Coltrane has worked in development, public relations and leadership roles in non-profit organizations for the past 17 years. She joined the staff of CMoR in 2004 and was the museum's vice president, responsible for fundraising, public relations and mission-based programs.
T-D Executive Editor Receives National Award
Glenn Proctor, executive editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, received the National Association of Black Journalists Legacy Award at the groups annual convention held in Las Vegas earlier this month. The award honors “a pioneer black (journalist) of extraordinary accomplishment who has broken barriers and blazed trails, ”according to NABJ. Proctor, who has 37 years of experience in journalism, joined the T-D in October 2005.
“Fun with ChiChi and Other Tails” at White Canvas Gallery
Whimsical mixed media work of fantasy people and animals.
Now – September 12, 2007 new work by Richmond artist Vicki Bruner.
White Canvas Gallery is located next to La Diff in the Historic River District, 111 South 14th Street. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; First Friday hours: 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Coming in September: "The War"
"The War," a new seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history. The series will air over a two-week period beginning on Sunday, September 23 at 8 p.m. and will focus on four quintessential American localities-- Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut and Luverne, Minnesota.
"The War" will air on WCVE PBS/WHTJ PBS. Local sponsorships of this landmark production are limited but still available. Please call Trisha Ip at (804) 560-8249 or via email at tip@ideastations.org.
New at Nacho Mamas
Nacho Mamas has introduced many new menu items. There is also a box lunch menu and catering with delivery is now available.
Flowers After 5 Series at Lewis Ginter
Wine 7 Jazz from 6 – 8 p.m.: Sample wines from around the world ($10 ticket for three samples; 3 – 4 ounces each) on the Conservatory patio; listen to live jazz by members of the VCU community as they perform in the nearby Rose Garden.
- Thursday, September 6: Portuguese wines; music by David Hood on saxophone; Skip Gailes on piano; David Ashby on bass
- Thursday, September 13: Rose is a Rose; music by The Flyin' Sulsers—John Conley on guitar; Alan Parker on guitar; Brian Sulser on bass
- Thursday, September 20: South African wines; music by the RJR Trio—Fran Ahern, vocalist; John Conly on guitar; Ryan Hughitt on bass
- Thursday, September 27: Mid-Atlantic Wines; music by Antonio Garcia on trombone, vocals and percussion; Mike Ess on guitar; Randall Pharr on bass
Dining and Shopping: 5 – 7 p.m.: Enjoy dinner at the Garden Cafe or Tea House (both have indoor and outdoor seating). Cafe open til 7 p.m.; Tea House seats til 8 p.m. and reservations are suggested: (804) 262-9887, ext. 399. Browse in the Garden Shop till 7 p.m.
Fidos After 5: On the second Thursdays of each month (next one: September 13), the Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and leashed pets are allowed on these nights only. A $2 pet “admission” goes to the Richmond SPCA; pet food donations accepted for Meals on Wheels’ Meals for Pets program.
Garden admission is $10 adults; $9 seniors; $6 children ages 3 – 12; free for children under age 3. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue. To learn more call (804) 262-9887 or visit www.lewisginter.org.
Stephen Thomas Homes Opened a Renovations Division
The new division specializes in kitchens, bathrooms and universal design/Accessibility projects. Click here to see their brochure.
Science Museum of Virginia Seeks Cultural Groups
Do you have a holiday tradition you love to share? Are you a member of a cultural group that decorates distinctively for the holidays? Do you know a group that makes unusual holiday-related crafts or special food? How about a musical group, chorus or dance troupe? The Science Museum is looking for cultural groups to join in the museum’s annual Joy From The World festivities.
“We’re adding new elements to Joy From The World this year,” says search coordinator Katie Gantt. “We’re looking forward to welcoming back our existing cultural participants and we’d like to include new groups to reflect the cultural mix that is Richmond today.”
If you have questions or are interesting in joining Joy From The World in some capacity, please call (804) 864-1465 or e-mail kgantt@smv.org.
For general Science Museum information call (804) 864-1400 or 1-800-659-1727 or visit www.smv.org . The Science Museum is at 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, Va.
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FYI
Truncating credit card receipts is not only good business, it's the law
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), the nation's consumer protection agency, has issued the attached business alert regarding the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ("FACTA"), a federal law that requires businesses to truncate electronically-printed credit and debit card receipts to include no more than the last five digits of the card number, and to delete the card's expiration date.<< Back to top
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