Member-to-Member Offers

Accommodations & Meetings

Country Inn & Suites Richmond West

The newly built Country Inn & Suites Richmond West is conveniently located on Broad Street, just off of Interstate 64 and offers a variety of guest rooms including Standard Rooms, Studio Suites, One Bedroom Suites, and Jacuzzi Suites.

Country Inn & Suites Richmond West proudly features:

We are located at 8010 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23294. All RMA Members receive a 15% off discount! Please contact us at 804-755-6605 to make reservations and mention "RMA Member-to-Member Offer" to receive this discount. Please visit us at www.countryinns.com/richmondva_west for more hotel details!

Quality Inn—Kingsmill

Call the Quality Inn at Kingsmill to get your member discount of 10% on your room & 2 free parking passes to Busch Gardens.  Quality Inn at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA is within 2 miles of Busch Gardens. 

Amenities include:   

Ask for General Manager, Lynda Smith & mention Sterling Management when you call 757-220-1100.  Less than 1 hour from Richmond makes this a great getaway for the weekend or the week!

Quality Inn—West End

Enjoy a quality-priced stay at the Quality Inn—West End.  Ideally located just minutes from I-64 (2 miles) and I-95 (5 miles), and is within 7 miles of the Greater Richmond Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.  Our special rate for you is $64.99 which includes breakfast! Hurry in! Call 804-346-0000 and ask for the sales office.

Accommodations/ Features

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Advertising/Marketing

Addison Clark Online

Need help marketing your business online? Addison Clark Online, a leader in Online Marketing is pleased to offer RMA members a FREE online strategy review.

The review will cover all aspects of marketing your business online:

With the review, ACO will assist your business in planning your online strategy and selecting the right program elements to meet your business goals.

In addition to the FREE strategy review, ACO will also:

Andrew B. Rountree
Managing Partner
(804) 363-2090
andrew@addisonclarkonline.com

Atlantic Logowear

  1. $25 off your first order of Custom Imprinted Logo Pens.  (Any Style.)
  2. Set up charge waived on any order of Custom imprinted bags.  (Plastic or paper.  $65 value!)
  3. 12 Free Custom embroidered Caps with any embroidered shirt order 24 or more.
  4. $25 off your first order of any ceramic coffee mugs!

Andy Fulghum
Atlantic Logowear
13807 Village Mill Dr.  Suite 101
Midlothian, VA  23114
804-379-1991

FunDAZ

Free Online Specialty Advertising for RMA Members!

For a limited time only, FunDAZ Richmond is offering this unique advertising opportunity for FREE to RMA Members. It’s our way of introducing our program to the local business community and to the Retail Merchants Association Membership.

FunDAZ helps charities, schools, clubs and non-profits with their fundraising efforts. FunDAZ provides these organizations with a customized merchant savings card that the organizations sell to their supporters to raise much-needed funds. These savings cards consist of local and national merchants and businesses that provide a savings or discount to the cardholder.

The charities win…

The merchants win…

A true win-win partnership!

The Advantages of Being A FunDAZ Listed Merchant:

Contact Dave Bodman for more information:
Phone: 804-397-5118
E-mail: daveb@fundaz.net

Haberdasher Corporate Apparel

Offering RMA members FREE DIGITIZATION (set-up) of their logo with all first-time orders / new customers.  This is a $100 value and requires a minimum purchase of 24 pieces

804-878-7630
www.haberdashercorporateapparel.com
sales@haberdashercorporateapparel.com

Offeretti.com—Free Local Advertising for your Business

Offeretti is a free website to promote your local specials, offers and deals. Offeretti puts you in control of your local advertising. You control the offer in real time, and you control how long the offer runs and you control who sees it. There are no key words to figure out and it's absolutely free. Offeretti.com is perfect for a single store, or a chain with hundreds of stores.

Restaurants can run dinner specials based on inventory each day. A gym can test membership specials based on location. Plus, with the click of a button, your offer can be automatically sent to your Facebook and Twitter sites so your store's fans can immediately see your latest offers. And you also have real time analytics so you can see how many people saw the offer, how many clicked on the offer, and where they live.

Offeretti...set...go.

Website : www.offeretti.com
E-mail : info@offeretti.com

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Save on advertising in The Times-Dispatch

New advertiser BOGO special

New advertisers: Buy an ad and we’ll match it with a free ad! The second ad must run within six days of the first ad. Offer valid for Retail Merchants Association members who have not advertised in The Times-Dispatch in the last 18 months.

Call 804-649-6437 and ask for the RMA buy-one-get-one-free special.

Urban Views Weekly

New Media Partnership

Richmond Media Group’s Targeted Solutions team has formed a new and exciting partnership with Urban Views Weekly, and they are now welcoming advertisers looking to broaden their market share by reaching thousands of new readers. Urban Views Weekly is the foremost authority on lifestyle, events and trends enjoyed by African-American consumers.  They currently offer a special discount for Retail Merchants Association members—buy 4 weeks and get the 5th week FREE! For more information, please call 804-441-6255 or your Times-Dispatch representative.

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Art & Framing

Frame Nation

Special RMA member offer from Frame Nation

Use your stimulus tax refund check and receive a special deal from Frame Nation!

For a limited time, RMA members will receive a FREE Upgrade to Tru Vue Museum glass or $50 off their Custom Frame Order.

This is a great time to custom frame your art or collectibles. We all have meaningful projects we have been putting off. Now is the time to do them. Frame the art you picked up on vacation or the print your spouse gave you for your anniversary. Gather your college or sport team memorabilia and we will create a winning Shadowbox just for you.  Life is short - enjoy your memories now by framing and displaying them today!

FRAME NATION—Design Global. Frame Local.

Located in Shockoe Bottom with designated parking and an award winning Master Certified Picture Framer and Richmond’s only Guild Commended Framer on Staff.

www.FrameNation.net
804.643.7362 or 64.FRAME
11 South 15th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Murals & Painted Furniture by Patti Rosner

Add excitement, creativity and a personal touch by having a mural created especially for your business!

Contact Patti Rosner for your complimentary consultation. She will share her portfolio with you along with other references.

Patti Rosner
2326 Chapel Hill Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804-457-4676
www.pattirosner.com
pattirosner@gmail.com

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Business Development

ams Retail Solutions

POS and Retail Store Management Systems—Increase your store Sales and Profits!

ams Retail Solutions< is pleased to offer special savings to members of the Retail Merchants Association. Members receive 10% off complete POS and Retail Management systems as well as other benefits.

Established in 1992, ams Retail Solutions keeps customers moving through, and sales and profits moving up. Our automated, cost-effective point-of-sale and retail management systems will give you greater control, insights and opportunities to make your retail story as successful as possible. Find out how our retail systems help you do the following:

ams Retail Solutions provides a suite of comprehensive retail Products addressing all the major functions that small single and multi-location retailers need and come to expect such as:

All retail systems are backed by a high level of professional On-Site Training, Support and Service and we provide options for Financing and Leasing.

If you’re ready to find out more about ams Retail Solutions and how we help retailers increase store sales and profits then contact:

Mike Shutter: Retail Business Development Specialist
Toll Free: (866) WHY-APOS (949-2767)
Fax: (757) 495-8994
E-mail: mshutter@amsretail.com
Visit our website: www.amsretail.com

In Your Business

Increase Sales and Customer Satisfaction—“Tackle the Clutter Nightmare”

An exclusive offer for RMA members:  “Tackle the Clutter Nightmare” 
One 4-hour session for the price of 3 hours—only $285.00!

Do you have piles and stacks of paper on a desk, countertop, or some other visible surface in your retail space?  Do you have loads of inventory and supplies that are cluttering your store front or back room?  Do you ever put something somewhere and then can’t remember where you put it?  Does your lack of organization impact customer service?  Do you feel overwhelmed with the thought of tackling what seems like a clutter nightmare for your business?  WAKE UP!

Susie and Chris Hayman of In Your Business can turn your worst, most dreaded clutter nightmares into sweet dreams, by focusing on 4 key areas:

Watch them transform a pile of paper, a store front full or clutter or a back room full of supplies into organized systems.  Whether you have a messy office, a cluttered corner or countertop in your retail space or a supply room that you can’t conquer, In Your Business can help you become more efficient, establish a positive first impression, increase sales and achieve customer satisfaction.

Once we get “In Your Business,” you’ll get more out of your business!

To schedule your 4-hour “Tackle the Clutter Nightmare” Session contact:

Susie or Chris Hayman
804-360-8337
info@inyourbizness.com
www.inyourbizness.com

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Catering/Dining/Specialty Foods

Arbys

Coupon books available to give to your employees—free of charge

Arby's Holiday Coupon books available to give to your employees (free of charge) for the holidays. Over $30 worth of savings per booklet and valid through January 31, 2012. If interested please contact me with quantity(ies) and I will get them to you: nbockelman@aol.com. Please spread the word.

Nel Bockelman
Marketing Director
The Restaurant Company
1132 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
804-358-2148 XT. 121

Six Burner Restaurant

A 10% discount to any RMA member for any food purchase at Six Burner. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offer. It can be used any evening, no restrictions on weekends. The discount would apply per person, not per table. Member must  produce copy of this offer from the RMA website (or other proof of membership).  Reservations may be made with OpenTable, a link for which is provided on our website. 

1627 W. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-4060
info@sixburner.net
www.sixburner.net   

India K' Raja

India K' Raja offers a 10% discount to all RMA members.  Please visit our website at www.indiakraja.com.  Special designated holidays are excluded.  Not valid with any other discounts.

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Employment

Virginia Employment Commission

The Virginia Employment Commission offers employers and potential employees assistance through their website at www.vec.virginia.gov.

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Entertainment

Mystery Dinner Playhouse

We'd like to extend our to our fellow RMA members a New Year's offer of  "Buy One Ticket Get one 50% Off."  You must first "Like" us on Facebook. Click on the "Like" button at the top of our page and then call 888-471-4802 and tell us that you are redeeming the RMA Facebook offer. We will verify your "Like" by looking up you name in our Fan base on the page and set you up with your tickets. You must make reservations for a show performance before January 31, 2012. Valid for new Facebook Fans only. Offer good at all 4 locations. Limit 6 tickets. We look forward to seeing you soon! http://www.facebook.com/mysterydinnerplayhouse/

For more info about our shows, times, prices and locations, you can go to our events tab in the left sidebar on our Facebook page, or go to our website at www.mysterydinner.com.

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Financial

College Funding Group

We offer experienced Early to Late Stage college guidance tailored to your family’s needs, values, and goals.  Whether your children or grandchildren are six or sixteen, you probably have questions about college.  We would like to offer RMA members a complimentary consultation to evaluate where you are in the process and to help you move in the right direction.

Please know that we do not broker or sell products or investments.  Our primary service is to be a resource for families at every stage in the college process and to assist them in navigating the complex world of planning and paying for college.

We also offer outreach workshops to area businesses and schools at no charge. If your company would be interested in hosting one of our college planning workshops as a service to your employees, please give us a call!

Visit us at www.TheCollegeCompanion.com to learn more about whom we are and what we do, or contact us at 855-2500 or jwest@collegefundinggroup.com.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

RMA members and employees are eligible to receive 20% off personal income tax preparation fees (including free electronic filing) or our twelve-week basic income tax course. Custom gift certificates and posters are available to you for your employee benefit programs at no charge.

Contact Ms. Valerie Morris at 804-217-9177 or visit www.jacksonhewitt.com for more information.

NET 30

You know how important it is for you to run your business successfully and efficiently and at NET 30, we know that too! That’s why for over 20 years NET 30 has been helping small business owners, like you, do just that, by allowing them to outsource their bookkeeping responsibilities. And now is a great time to start with our service. It’s not too late!

One of many small businesses that we proudly serve is the dental practice of Drs. Schroeder, Stenger and Associates. They have used our services since 1999. Here’s what Dr. Stenger has to say about our service: “Outsourcing our bookkeeping to NET 30 was a smart business decision, allowing us to focus on what we do best . . . taking care of our patients.”

Think about how this would impact your business . . . more time devoted to existing customers and even more time to acquire new ones.

Here’s what we can do for you:

Call Andrea at (804) 716-9070 or visit www.net30.net. Please know you are under no obligation and the small business consultation is free for RMA members.

Not only can we help you with your business bookkeeping but we can help you with your personal bill paying too! As an RMA member receive $50 off the individual consultation fee. We look forward to hearing from you!

Peoples Income Tax and Business Services

RMA members and employees are eligible for the following discounts:

Tax Preparation: Retail Merchant Association members and their employees save 20% on tax preparation. Not valid with other offers, except VIP Gold Card. (maximum total discount combined with VIP Gold Card discount not to exceed 25%). Please contact Maureen Scott, Partner Relationship Manager at 804.204.1040 to receive your RMA group membership discount brochure to highlight this employee benefit.

Accounting and Bookkeeping: RMA members are eligible to receive 50% off the initial set-up fee, plus 10% off the regular monthly service fee for accounting and bookkeeping services with Peoples Tax and Business Services.

Contact Ms. Terry Judge with Peoples Tax and Business Services at 804-204-1040 or tmjudge@peoplestax.com for more information.

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Gifts

Arbys

Coupon books available to give to your employees—free of charge

Arby's Holiday Coupon books available to give to your employees (free of charge) for the holidays. Over $30 worth of savings per booklet and valid through January 31, 2012. If interested please contact me with quantity(ies) and I will get them to you: nbockelman@aol.com. Please spread the word.

Nel Bockelman
Marketing Director
The Restaurant Company
1132 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
804-358-2148 XT. 121

Carreras Ltd.

Please check out our new online look at www.carrerasjewelers.com & become our friend on Facebook!

Carreras specializes in one of a kind Estate pieces, diamonds, fine gold, sterling silver, color gemstones and pearls. Carreras always has the perfect gift to celebrate

Carreras provides: · Detailed Appraisals · Jewelry re-design · Jewelry repair · Buying—we purchase your old and unwanted jewelry for cash · Engraving · Complimentary Gift Wrapping

For Event Details visit www.carrerasjewelers.com.

GiveMore.com

RMA Members Receive 40% Discount on Gifts

Your Clients Will Thank You (really)!  RMA members save 40% on client gifts from Richmond company, GiveMore.com

Spark something amazing for your clients this season by giving them a collection of short books by bestselling author, Sam Parker.

Big on inspiration for work (and life), this collection of messages is a motivation toolbox that leaders love.

$25.00 per collection (retail value $42.95) with order of 40 or more. Order online at www.GiveMore.com/RMA  or call Jennifer Merchan at 804-762-4500 ext. 308.

Junk In The Trunk / A Scentual Experience Apothecary & Bodywork

junkinthetrunk.net
ascentualexperience.com

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Legal

Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Written from a lawyer’s perspective, Virginia Lawyers Weekly provides legal news and information by subscription to the legal community.  Our readers include firm partners, firm associates, in-house counsel, independent attorneys, judges and legal professionals throughout the Commonwealth. If you are marketing anything from business services to high end luxury products, take note. You want to best position your business in front of a professional community that can use, and can afford, your services.  We can provide you quick and easy access to an exclusive audience with whom you could potentially find some of your best clients. Marking our 25th year in business, we welcome new advertisers with a 25% off RMA member display and/or online advertising discount.

Contact:
Bill Varjabedian
Account Executive
Virginia Lawyers Media
707 E Main Street, Suite 1750
Richmond, VA 23219
804-783-0770, ext 14014
Bill.Varjabedian@valawyersmedia.com

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Office Supplies/Furniture

Ribbons & Rolls Office Supplies

Your complete source for all your office & retail needs up to 60% off list price!  From Office Products & POS Supplies to Repair Service & Managed Print, we can take care of you. 

We are a 16-year-old local company, SWAM vendor. Contact Scott Harris at scott@rrsupplies.com
for details.

Please check out our website: www.rrsupplies.com.

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Operations

All Secure Watchdog Security

Part of Your Home Team

Vista 15P security panel installation (includes up to 3 door contacts, 1 motion, and battery back-up)

FREE with a 36-month monitoring contract for $33.99/month or a 60-month contract for $31.99/month

Phone line required

Please contact us: (804)764-4539

Referral Bonus:  If you purchase a contract and refer a friend who also purchases a contract, we will give you $75.00.

Buckley's Securitysmiths (Va.DCJS Lic#11-1782)

Buckley’s is a complete lock, key, safe, door and electronic security service that, for 25 years, has provided locksmiths and electronic security technicians to the Richmond and Petersburg Area.

We are offering fellow members of the RMA a 10% discount on all labor and material charges related to any service that we provide. Such as; lock re-keying, masterkeying, keys made to desk, file cabinets, etc., safe combination changes, locks installed, card access systems, keyless entry locks and camera surveillance equipment.

We will install a basic six (6) zone alarm system consisting of the control panel, keypad, three (3) door contacts, one (1) motion detector, interior siren, backup battery, phone jack and cord for $595.00. Monitoring is $16.50 per month, charged as an annual fee of $198.00. No long term contract required.

(804) 271-0318 ∙ (804) 526-4305
Auto ∙ Commercial ∙ Residential
Locks ∙ Keys ∙ Locksmiths ∙ New & Used Safes ∙ Card Access
Burglar Alarms ∙ Fire Alarms ∙ Electronic Door Systems

Compliance Alliance

Objective, experienced interpreters of ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Regulations, Compliance Alliance will provide the right answers to your questions. While our accessibility surveys assist businesses in meeting compliance standards, we also make recommendations that go beyond the letter of the law to acheive a functional, practical application of accessibility and a "user friendly" facility for customers and employees. Through professional and personal experience, we help you do it right!

Member businesses of the Retail Merchants Association can now receive a 35% discount on our Assessment Services. To learn more about our services and how we can help you, contact Michael Chenail at 804-389-2479 or michael@adahospitality.com.

EMC Mechanical Services

Code Compliant Refrigerant Protection

Safety is one of our core values at EMC Mechanical Services. It is our obligation to educate our partners and community to raise awareness of the hazards that we can directly impact.

I’m sure you have seen the news regarding the misuse and abuse of refrigerant gasses. This has become a major concern over the past couple of years. Effective February 2009, the International Mechanical Code requires locking access port caps; “Refrigerant circuit access ports on new installations located outdoors shall be fitted with locking-type tamper resistant caps”.

For all newly issued Preventive Maintenance Programs, EMC Mechanical Services will provide and install these locking caps at no additional charge for all qualifying units located on the ground where equipment is freely accessible.   

EMC Mechanical Services is a full service mechanical contractor specializing in,

“EMC will be the mechanical contractor of choice in our markets through fair business practices and exceeding customer expectations. We will provide exceptional services and value, while fostering a safe, fulfilling work environment for our partners.”

Please e-mail Jeff Allen at jallen@emc-company.com or by calling 804-359-9624 for additional details. Also, visit us no the web at www.emc-company.com.

Peak Performance Group

What do all Businesses, Medical Practices, and Governmental Entities need to know about the NEW Identity Theft Regulations!

All businesses can be liable for the loss of customer or employee data.  Breaches have reached epidemic proportions. As a business owner or executive, it’s critical for you to understand how privacy laws pertain to your business.

Contact us TODAY for an appointment to learn how we can help your business at potentially no direct cost to you.

Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialists
Peak Performance Group
Pam Hood (804) 304-4262 phood@ppgidtsolutions.com
Laura Millen (804) 928-4820 lmillen@ppgidtsolutions.com
Independent Associates - Pre Paid Legal Services, Inc.
NYSE: PPD

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Two-for-One Office Delivery Special

Subscribe today and receive two copies of The Times-Dispatch delivered to your office each morning!  Only $16.40 for 8 weeks of Monday—Saturday delivery!  That’s two copies for the price of one! 

Call 644-4181 and mention code RMA241 for the Retail Merchants Two-for-One special today! 

Rickland Direct

Rickland offers a wide and complete array of mailing capabilities. These include data processing with the latest programming capabilities including NCOA, laser printing, folding, inserting, sealing and labeling. Rickland also provides fulfillment services, kitting, and several different hand processing options. And above all, Rickland is proud of their continuing focus on meeting their customers' needs. Please visit their web site at www.Ricklanddirect.com to learn more about Rickland's operation. Or, call Jim Mosher at 804-354-6245 for additional information.

As part of their service to friends at the Retail Merchants Association, they are offering a ten percent discount on any project to all "first-time" customers who are RMA members. They are offering this so that the RMA members can experience what a professional, service-oriented company can do.

Vcall—Online Event Services

15% Off Any Vcall Online Communications Service (Webinar, Webcast, Virtual Tradeshows, Online Resource Centers, Conferences, Lunch & Learn: Webinar 101 and Teleconference services)

Whatever you need to communicate at your next online event, Vcall will help you reach the right audience with the right message—and achieve the right results. We produce thousands of webinars, webcasts and virtual events for businesses and organizations around the world. Our comprehensive solutions make it easy for you to include the rich media content and interactive features you need to engage and inform your audience.

To begin your conversation today, contact:

Lindsay Gale
Account Manager, Vcall
804-327-3455
lgale@vcall.com
www.vcall.com
www.facebook.com/VcallWebcasting

Weather Crafters Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating and Cooling / Indoor Air Quality

Weather Crafters has provided innovative solutions for home and business comfort with unsurpassed service to our customers for over four decades. We are committed to continuing that tradition by providing only the finest brands of heating and air conditioning equipment and professional service by our NATE certified technicians. We offer a variety of services such as system maintenance, air quality solutions, extended warranties, custom design and repair of all major and even minor brands of heating and air conditioning equipment. We proudly serve the Greater Metro-Richmond and Tri-City areas of Virginia.

Save money on your energy bills as well as these RMA member discounts:

Contact us at 804.768.7616 or info@weathercrafters.com for more information on these RMA money savings offers for your business and home.

www.weathercrafters.com

This RMA offer extends to both your company facility and employees’ homes

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Please contact Preston Perrin at pperrin@retailmerchants.com or 804-662-5500 for information regarding your company participating in this Retail Merchants Association member benefit.

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