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RMA e-NEWS

 May 2007

Upcoming Events

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Member Chapter Meetings!

Open to all members and future members. Please refer to our online Calendar of Events for chapter meetings and locations.

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Friday, June 1: First Friday Forum: "Financial Literacy for Business: 'Ten Ways to Protect Your Business'" with Richard "Rick" H. Wildes, Jr., CPA

There are no certainties when it comes to business cycles, and no amount of guesswork can protect business owners from the ups and downs of a changing economy. There are, however, fundamental steps you, as a business owner, can take to minimize disruptions from increasing costs, changing consumer habits, growing operating risks, competition and fraud. Your business may have been up and running smoothly for some time, but as in any business, changes will occur, and it's important to recognize the potential warning signs early and respond accordingly. The bottom line is to identify the key issues facing your business and take the right actions to minimize the downsides and maximize the opportunities. more info >>

7:45–8:15 a.m.: Networking & Full Buffet Breakfast
8:15–9:15 a.m.: Program

Location: Holiday Inn Central
3207 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
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Cost:
RMA Members: $15; Non-members: $20

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Thursday, June 7: Member Power Hour

formerly Member Orientation

• Bring plenty of business cards for cool prizes and to network with your fellow members
• Learn how your RMA membership can benefit your business
• Let other members know about your business
• There is no cost to attend, but reservations are necessary

8:30–9:30 a.m.

Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
(804) 662-5500
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Cost: Free, but reservations are required

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RMA News

NEW! Preventive Health Screenings Offered at RMA - July 26

Life Line Screening will be at RMA July 26 to give screenings to prevent Stroke, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis. With the use of Ultrasound and Doppler equipment, Life Line Screening can view your arteries to look for blockage, aneurysms and plaque build up. more info >>

Richard Sharp is Retail Marketing Expo Luncheon Speaker

Small Business or Fortune 500 – Keys to Success

Having founded, grown and sold his own small business, and led Fortune 500 companies, Rick Sharp, Chairman of CARMAX, has identified a few fundamental elements that can help businesses of any size succeed. He’ll share what he’s learned over the years leading both small and large companies.

The American Marketing Association is sponsoring the Luncheon at the Retail Marketing Expo on August 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Seating is limited! Make reservations today at www.retailmarketingX.com.

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Member News

Boaz & Ruth Volunteer Receives Award from the President of the United States

Jim DeVito met President Bush and received a Presidential Award for Volunteerism on Friday, May 18. Jim was honored for his faithful service in restoring Giles House while at the same time helping to restore the lives of others at Boaz & Ruth.

In case you missed the Virginia Currents segment on Boaz & Ruth, it will be rerun this week on PBS Channel 23—SATURDAY MAY 19TH AT 5:30 P.M. and SUNDAY MAY 20TH AT 12:30 P.M

Toad’s Place Opening in June

Toad's Place of Richmond is a 20,000 square foot entertainment venue with the capacity to hold 1500 people for a diverse range of live performances from the national to the local level. It has outdoor seating for dining along the Canal Walk as well. Check out the live music line up at www.ToadsPlaceVa.com.

Upcoming Seminar: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About ... Talent Acquisition — How to Make Good GREAT Hires!

Presented by The Alternative Board and Carmel Recruiting, LLC
June 5, 2007, 8-10 am, Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane.
Hosted by Steve Graham and Tamara Ragsdale.
Cost: $37. Part I of 3 sessions.
Registration: www.tabrva.com OR tamara@carmelrecruiting.com

  • Part I: Recruitment: How to source the right candidates
  • Part II: Selection: How to make the right hiring decision
  • Part III: Retention: How to keep the right people

Would you like to…

  • Reduce turnover and the cost of poor decisions?
  • Stop training staff for your competition?
  • Hire Talent that can grow with your business?

OTAir, LLC Nominated for Technology Innovation Award

Richmond-based OTAir, LLC, a national leader in mobile marketing technology, was recently nominated as a finalist for the 2007 Qimonda’s Technology Innovation Award, which is given annually by the Greater Richmond Technology Council (GRTC).
 
One of several awards given to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals for their achievements and contributions to the growth of technology in Central  Virginia, the Technology Innovation Awards recognizes a business’ use of a new technology that holds significant promise. In OTAir’s case, the technology is a flexible, web-based system designed to facilitate the use of text messaging and mobile marketing for business applications.

Crossroads Art Center – Celebrating 5th Anniversary.

An All Media Show runs through June 7.  The juror is Eleanor Cox. Featured artists for the month are Michael Colligon, David Klemencic, Dave Decker, VCU Intercultural Festival Winner  Garrett Bradley, and “Beth Interpreted” a Quilting Display.

Visit us at our Website: www.crossroadsartcenter.com or call (804) 278-8950.

Crossroads Art Center is located at 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA. 23230.

Capital Ale House Bike Team to Ride 50 Strong in the MS150 Bike Ride

Capital Ale House is now sponsoring a bike team. They will be participating as the largest team, with 50 participants, in the Virginia Credit Union MS150 bike ride. The team will be riding 150 miles from Richmond to Williamsburg and back on June 2nd & 3rd. They will participate in 4 races per year all to raise money for charity.
 
Capital Ale House will host a Community Chest Night with the bike team on May 31st at both locations, 623 East Main St and the Innsbrook location at 4024-A Cox Road, from 7:00 pm until closing. That night fifty-cents from every small and one dollar from every large draught beer sold will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Come out and show the team and the MS Society your support.
 
Visit their website photo gallery to see team photos at www.CapitalAleHouse.com.

Goodwill Has New Location in Colonial Heights

Includes Drive-Thru Donation Center

A new Goodwill retail store has opened in Colonial Heights at 1500 Boulevard, in Town Hall Centre. The location, which formerly housed Burcham’s Cycles, has more than 11,000 square feet of retail space.  
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FYI

Godspeed Sail, Rock the Boat Comes to Intermediate Terminal

Watch history come alive with the Godspeed sail, Rock the Boat - May 19-26. Commemorate the first English arrival at Henricus Historical Park and Richmond's Intermediate Terminal with exciting events, exhibits and speakers as well as enjoy the Richmond Symphony followed by a spectacular "400 candle blow out" fireworks display on Saturday May 26. The Godspeed will be available to the public for tours and viewing at Richmond’s Intermediate Terminal. A schedule of events surrounding the Godspeed visit is listed below:

  • Wednesday, May 23 - Arrival of the Godspeed at Richmond Intermediate Terminal mid-day, along with famous tall ships Kalmar Nyckel and Lady Maryland.  
  • Thursday, May 24 – A public ceremony at Intermediate Terminal will be held at 11:00 am, featuring local and state political leaders and representatives from Virginia Indians and England, to mark the 400-year anniversary. The Godspeed and tall ships will open to the public at 12:30 pm. Tall ship schooner Virginia arrives.
  • Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 - The Rock the Boat festival area at Intermediate Terminal will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. On Friday evening Richmond Region 2007 will sponsor musical entertainment featuring “The Roots.”
  • Saturday, May 26 - The Rock the Boat festival will be open to visitors from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. On Saturday evening there will be a special performance by the Richmond Symphony and a 400-Candle Blow-out fireworks salute at Intermediate Terminal.

Click here for an event on Libby Hill Park Saturday evening.

The Byrd House Market is Open

Fresh and Local Produce, Arts & Crafts and lots of Homemade Fun Every Tuesday from 3:30-7 pm

The Byrd House Market invites families, neighbors and friends across the Richmond region to Richmond’s newest Farmers Market. Located at the William Byrd Community House in Oregon Hill, the Byrd House Market is open every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-7 pm. through the end of October. The market provides Richmonders access to an ever-changing array of fresh and local seasonal produce – including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, tea and coffee, breads, pastries, flowers, plants, and handmade arts and crafts - and the unique chance to meet the producers themselves. << Back to top

Welcome New Members!

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