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Upcoming Events
Click here for all upcoming RMA Events >>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
Directions >>
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
Directions >>
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
Directions >>
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
Directions >>
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
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
(804) 662-5500
Directions >>
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
Directions >>
Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Hood, Sales Agent with any questions @ (804) 304-4262
Thursday, January 25, 2007: Richard Holbrooke at Longwood University: "America and the World’s Crisis"
Richard Holbrooke, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, will address “America and the World’s Crisis” on Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood University. Holbrooke’s lecture is the keynote address for “America and the World: Sustaining Democracy in the Global Age,” an academic conference that seeks to understand the current state and future of democracy. more info >>
7 p.m.
Location: Longwood University
Jarman Auditorium
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909
(434) 395-2000
Directions >>
Cost: Free
Contact: Gina Caldwell @ (434) 395-2026 or caldwellrm@longwood.edu
Friday, February 2, 2007: First Friday Forum: "2006 Richmond Retail Market Year End Review/2007 Retail Real Estate Outlook"
Presented by Bill Overman, Senior Director of Retail Brokerage Services, GVA Advantis and John Wessling, Kevin O'Keefe, Natalie Hauke, and Sheila Bartosic
7:30–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast and program
Location: Holiday Inn Central
3207 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
Directions >>
Cost: RMA Members: $15; Non-members: $20
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! From the Head Reindeer and all of his teammates at Retail Merchants Association: Bill Baxter (seated) (front row, from left) Preston Perrin, Nora Kholodovskaya, Adrian Edmondson, George Peyton, (second row) Kathy Robbins, Janet Strath, Shavone Hinton (third row) Bill Garland, Jenny Price, Julie Hill, Gene Bergh (back row) Mike Donavon and Jimmy Shelton.
Important Information About Ad-vantage for 2007
NEW! For 2007, Retail members may earn up to a maximum of $500 (previously $700) in credit on their RMA account when they use the approved RMA logo in advertising in any medium. Association members may now earn up to $200 credit on their RMA account for using the RMA logo.
Ad-vantage 2006 Update
The 2006 Ad-vantage program for retail members is coming to a close. To date, 218 members are participating and almost $100,000 has either been reserved and/or applied to members’ RMA accounts! Please be sure to submit your ad copies and net invoices to Preston Perrin well in advance of January 15, 2007 to ensure that you receive credit for 2006 ads. Any ads and net invoices received after January 15 cannot be honored.
Also be sure and reserve ad-credits for 2007 with specifics regarding your planned advertising including date, media and estimated cost of the ad.
Nominations Sought for Distinguished Retailer of the Year
Submit your nomination online or download the form and fax or mail it. The deadline is Feb. 16, 2007. Click here >>
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.)
Unique Gift for a History Buff
“The State Fair – More Than a Midway,” is the first-ever coffee table book about the Virginia State Fair. The 200-page book by Wayne Dementi and Lou Ann Ladin traces the colorful history of the State Fair of since 1854. It is available through the State Fair, local bookstores or go to StateFairVA.org
How to Build a Brand
If you missed Cathy McPherson’s and Lisa Maroni-Hall’s excellent discussion of “How to Build a Brand” at the Dec. Forum, check here for a summary.
All Upcoming Programs/Events Will Be Listed in Retail Partners, the E-News and Online
Starting in January 2007, Retail Partner, 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.
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Employees of Sheraton Park South Hotel Earn Top Honors
On Dec. 1, the Sheraton Park South Hotel in Richmond’s Southside was named the winner of the October 2006 GSI (Guest Satisfaction Index) Challenge Cup Competition. Employees of the hotel won the trophy by outperforming their counterparts at 20 top-ranked Sheraton Hotels in the United States and Canada.
Rankings were based on Overall Guest Satisfaction scores on the Guest Satisfaction Index, a survey emailed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to guests immediately following their stays at Starwood properties. Completion of the surveys is entirely voluntary.
Potential competitors for the GSI Challenge cup include 189 Sheraton properties in the United States and Canada. Based on Overall Guest Satisfaction scores earned by employees at each property, Starwood identifies the highest achievers, which are named on Starwood’s Select Recognition listing.
Schwarzschild’s Reorganization Sale Continues
Schwarzschild’s multi-million dollar inventory is going on now. Everything must be sold before Schiffman’s Jewelers of Greensboro, NC assume full ownership of Schwarzschild in early 2007. At that time, all Schwarzschild stores will be completely restocked and re-opened .
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AETA Expo Comes to Richmond for the First Time – Jan. 26-28
The American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) will hold an Expo in Richmond from January 26 - 28 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The AETA brings together retailers, sales reps and manufacturers of equestrian related products. Approximately 600 booths representing 100+ manufacturers will be on hand. In addition to traditional equestrian products you would expect, you will also find related products—apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, giftware, jewelry and leather.
There will be college-level business management seminars presented by Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Fashion & Merchandising.
Visit the ”Perfect Store,” an innovative merchandising layout model. The 2,000-square-foot, hands-on display will be built on the exhibition floor for retailers to browse and study. Get ideas for your own merchandising makeover.
There will be special events for networking and entertainment and four Fashion Show presentations.
Click here for more information >>
According to the River City e-News…
“The Richmond Region has recently garnered valuable print media exposure as a result of RMCVB hosting several press tours. Travel writers Joe Volz and Kate Bird visited the area in the spring, which resulted in a feature story of regional highlights in the travel section of AARP's Web site . Southern Living magazine has also highlighted the region this month covering Lewis Ginter's GardenFest of Lights and featuring a section titled, "10 Terrific Reasons to Shop Richmond, Virginia's Cary Street This Holiday Season." Several writers are visiting the Region this month. Watch for the Richmond Region in your favorite publications including Raleigh's News and Observer, Grapevine and About.com.”
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