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events January 2009
Enjoy RMA's new events blast, coming to you the third week of every month. Each month our RMA paparazzi will be covering meetings and events, in Richmond, Goochland, Powhatan, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Amelia, and beyond—wherever Retail Merchants members and guests gather to network, learn or advocate!
RMA's New President
We are pleased to announce that today Nancy Thomas was confirmed by the Board of Directors as President of RMA.
Ms. Thomas has been serving as Interim President since November. Watch for more information here and in the Retail Partners newsletter
Protest the State's Sales Tax Proposal
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Your Accountant Can Confirm It—You Are Compensated for Collecting Sales Tax
THE STATE WANTS TO TAKE THIS COMPENSATION AWAY!!
Join us at the Capitol on Thursday, January 22 to protest the state's proposal. We will provide transportation, information and lunch (no cost). Your investment of a couple hours could make a big difference. Meet at RMA at 10:00 a.m., 5101 Monument Ave. and the RMA will provide bus transportation to and from the Capitol. Please let us know right away if you can join us on the bus or will be meeting us at the Capitol. If you are unable to perhaps you can send an employee or friend or family member.As you know, Retail Merchants Association's advocacy, Virginia Retail Federation is actively involved in advocating for small and independent businesses at the state and federal level. You may have read recently that Gov. Kaine has suggested several modifications in order to help generate more money for the state of Virginia and to balance the budget. One of these is repeal of the "dealer discount." When merchants collect state sales tax they are compensated for the effort with less than one half cent per dollar collected. For most small and independent merchants the dealer discount provides a couple hundred dollars of compensation annually.
Virginia Retail Federation is challenging this proposal on principle, suggesting instead that the state seek to capture sales tax revenue from internet providers such as Amazon that have operations in the state or by causing out of state merchants to pay Virginia sales tax when shipping into Virginia as surrounding states do now.
Member Power Hour Photos
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Click any of the photos above to visit the photo gallery.
Back to topLoss Prevention & Security for Small Business
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!!!
George Peyton will be reviewing legislative issues, including the felony threshold increase.
8:15–9:30 a.m
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 662-5500
Directions >>
Cost: Members, no charge. Non-Members, $5
The Retail Authority: New Mentoring Roundtable Series
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ever wish you could sit down with a few RMA Board Members and pick their brains?
NOW YOU CAN—and there is no charge!
Round one of The Retail Authority will be meeting 8:00–9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the first quarter, at the Retail Merchants Association office.
- Each roundtable is limited to the first 20 registered attendees.
- Attendees will be invited to submit three questions or a statement of what they expect to get out of the session.
- Each session will address a majority of the questions
- There will be time for additional questions and general conversation.
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 662-5500
Directions >>
Cost: No charge, but limited to the first 20 registered attendees.
Contact: If you have questions, please contact Julie Hill (804)662-5500 or jchill@retailmerchants.com.
January & February Chapter Meetings
- Amelia, January 22
- Goochland, January 27
- Powhatan, January 29
- Petersburg, February 18
- Charlottesville, February 25
- New Kent, February 26
Check website for locations, times and to register: http://retailmerchants.com/chapter-meetings.asp
Back to topMember Events & More
Annual Dinner for Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 22
- 6:00–6:30 p.m.: Reception
- 6:30 p.m.: Dinner and Meeting
Powhatan High School Commons with Acoustic Guitar music by PHS Music Dept, amazing buffet dinner by PHS Culinary Dept , and flag ceremony by PHS JROTC .
Our speaker this year is Bobbi Walker, Va. Director of Tourism Education & Workforce Readiness
$15.00 per person. Reservations Required. 598-2636
Italian Wine Class at Belle Kuisine
Wednesday, January 28, 5:30–7:00 p.m., in our café
This wine class will feature a seated wine tasting. Our speaker,Jeff Albright, with the Robins Cellar will discuss the wines and answer questions. Cheeses and light hors d'oeuvres will also be served. The cost per person is $25.00, For reservations, call Masha or Bruce, 272-2811.
Up from History Presentation: The Life of Booker T. Washington
Thursday, February 5, Noon, Virginia Historical Society
Presented by Dr. Robert J. Norrell, who will also be signing his new book, the first full-length life of Booker T. Washington in a generation. $5 admission for adults. Pre-ordered signed copies can be arranged by visiting www.shop-vahistorical.org.
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