Member News & Events
Breaking News from Puritan Cleaners!
Our very own Gary Glover has been selected as a Hometown Hero by Allen & Allen Law Firm. http://cln.rs/9xNN2S
Attention Expo Exhibitors!
Special pricing on advertising in these email blasts now through July prior to Expo!
Discounts on more than one placement, link to your website or special offer, space is limited.
Contact Pat Vitsky, patricia@retailmerchants.com for more information.
R U an RMA Facebook Fan?
As an RMA Member, you can post your events & company news on the Retail Merchants Facebook fan page! Just click and become a fan!
This is another RMA Members Only benefit—use it to promote your business! At the moment, there are 950 fans—and we are hoping for 1000 by the end of the month!
Addison Clark Online News: Ugliest Website Contest
Do you or somebody you know have a really ugly website? Be on the look-out for our upcoming Ugliest Website Contest. The ugliest website entered in our contest wins a free website makeover! Details will be released July 1st! And check out the new website! http://www.addisonclarkonline.com
Constant Contact Training with Gina Watkins
Sponsored by Powhatan Chamber of Commerce and Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday June 22, 11 am- 6 pm, Village Bank Building, Midlothian
11–1
The Power of Email Marketing: 7 Keys to Success—Plus Online Survey and Event Marketing Quicktips
Build the relationships that are the key to your business success with easy, inexpensive and highly effective email marketing!
2–4
Getting Started with Email Marketing and Constant Contact - Live Demo
You've learned about best practices—now take the next step! Getting started will help you create and enhance your first email marketing campaigns.
4–6
Integrating Email Marketing & Social Media Marketing
Learn the basics of what tools make up Social Media (Blogging, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc) and how small businesses are using them to make connections and grow their networks.
Come with plenty of business cards and intent to connect for success!
For more information and to register, contact Powhatan Chamber of Commerce: info@powhatanchamber.org or 804-598-2636
Virginia Tourism Corporation:
Marketing Tools You Can Use
Upload your events, packages and discounts to Virginia.org
Do you want your events and deals to be promoted nationally? Don't miss your chance! Log into the Virginia.org Listing Submission System today to upload your July 4th events, summer events, 2010 fall events, and don't forget your 2011 events. In addition, you're invited to submit your "best available" discount and family-focused travel package.
What's in it for you?
- In 2009, more than 4 million views of individual event listings occurred on Virginia.org.
- July 4th events will be included on the Virginia.org 4th of July pages - http://www.Virginia.org/4th
- All events, discounts and travel packages are considered for inclusion on the Virginia is for Lovers Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/VirginiaIsForLovers through posts and the "This Month" tab to a fan base over 91,000 Facebook users.
- All events, discounts and travel packages are considered for inclusion in eNewsletter features. ENewsletters are sent to more than 400,000 subscribers each month.
- All 2010 Fall events, discounts and travel packages are promoted through our highly successful fall site - www.Virginia.org/fall. Last fall, more than 1 million searches on events were made on Virginia.org!
- All 2011 events will be considered for the 2011 Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide. Deadline to be considered is July 31, 2010; circulation of 600,000 copies with an additional 50,000 views of the guide online.
- Events, discounts and travel packages are considered for inclusion in http://blog.virginia.org posts, which in turn are fed to Facebook and sometimes even to the Virginia.org homepage!
Login now at https://www.Virginia.org/admin to submit your upcoming events, travel deals and packages.
**It's important to note that once you commit to a best available discount or travel package components and pricing, those may be advertised in multiple places. There is an expectation by the visitor that published rates are accurate and will be honored. If you need to make a change to your rate or the duration of your offer, please make the changes through the Administration Tool but also follow up with an email to Casey Higgins—chiggins@virginia.org so other locations (blog entries, Facebook posts, feature inclusions, etc.) can be updated as well.
More opportunities, tips & news can be found at:
Longwood University SBDC Seminar:
Cases in Fraud, Waste & Abuse
SAVE THE DATE—Friday, July 16, 2010
9 a.m. –1 p.m. (4 hours of CPE Credit)
Street Conference Building, 112 North South St., Farmville
This seminar focuses on how CPAs, managers and bookkeepers investigate and prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. Cases for small group discussions and reporting will be presented. The session will include opportunities for sharing concerns, thoughts, and ideas regarding the topic as it relates to YOUR specific organization. A case based approach will be used by participants in small groups.
FACILITATORS:
- Sally Gilfillan, Associate Professor of Accounting, Longwood University, College of Business and Economics
- Ken Copeland, CPA, Director of Real Estate Foundation, Longwood University
$150—To keep fees as low as possible, meals are not provided. You are welcome to bring in food.
REGISTRATION: Contact Carolyn Vaughan, College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Email: vaughanjc@longwood.edu Phone: 434-395-2140
For More Course Information: Contact Sally Gilfillan gilfillansw@longwood.edu or Ken Copeland copelandpk@longwood.edu
Crime Stoppers Squirrels Game Day
Bring Your Family to Join the RMA Family
Sunday, July 18
Game time 5:05 pm, Gates open 3:30 pm
Purchase a block of these special game tickets and help support Crime Stoppers! The kids will have added treats at this game…They’ll receive ‘superhero’ capes (won’t Nutzy be jealous!) and there will be a special event that literally drops from the sky! Plus, you can visit the Crime Stoppers table where you and your children will be able to personally thank our crime fighters. For these special tickets, contact Steve Barnett at steve@shopbarnetts.com. A portion of these ticket sales will go to Crime Stoppers. www.crimestoppersrichmondvirginia.com
Breakfast with the Pros 2010:
It’s a Jungle Out There
Unleash Your Inner Roar with Steve Patterson
Thursday, July 22
In today’s business jungle, only the fiercest competitors survive. If you are seeking a source of practical business advice, the 2010 Breakfast with the Pros program is just what you need. The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Community College Workforce Alliance, has developed a series of quarterly seminars that will inspire, educate, and arm you with all the tools you need to thrive and survive in today’s business jungle.
CCWA’s Chester Location - Nicholas Student Center at John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, 23831
- Registration, breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m.
- Program is from 8 to 10 a.m. Includes Continental breakfast
- $20 for Chamber members registered by July 15
- $25 for non-members registered by July 15
- $25 for Chamber members registered after July 15
- $35 for non-members registered after July 15
Register: Visit www.chesterfieldchamber.com and click on Events Registration and follow the information for this event.
Information: Contact Sandy at 804-748-6364 x 2 or email sandy@chesterfieldchamber.com.
Chief’s Golf Tournament:
2010 Henrico Police Foundation
July 26, Belmont Golf Course, 1600 Hilliard Rd
Two shotgun starts with all proceeds benefitting the Henrico Police Foundation. Sponsorships are also available. To sponsor or play, see the registration form by clicking here.
Retail Merchants Association Bahamas Cruise on the Carnival Glory
May 24–29, 2011
Ports of Call: Nassau and Freeport
Gather family, friends and/or associates for a Carnival Cruise for RMA members! Perhaps you’ve been on or heard about RMA cruises in the past? And all the fun? Plan ahead . . . make your reservation now. For additional information, click here. |
