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events March 2009
Provider support AFTER the sale—
What’s that worth to you?
RMA’s agreements with endorsed providers encourages (at the very least) that they treat members exceptionally well and follow up/follow through on the service and products they deliver. That’s one reason why Greg Nestor, Nesbit Salon, says that his credit card processing with RBS WorldPay is “one of the best decisions we’ve made.” See more here >>
News with Retail Partners
The first quarter Retail Partners newsletter is available for viewing! It will be in the mail soon, and following issues will also be posted on the website. Want a peek? Click here.
Special in the 2nd quarter issue, one page devoted to member-to-member coupons . . . just 8 spots available! Only $200 each. For more information, check out http://retailmerchants.com/retail-partners.asp.
Loss Prevention & Security for Small Business
Upcoming...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!!!
GANGS—Alive & Well in YOUR Workplace & Business Community
Libbie & Grove: YES.
Carytown: YES.
Any Mall: YES.
Every county: YES.
Prepare to be astonished. Prepare. April D.R. Crawford, Gang Awareness Coordinator, Special Prosecutions & Organized Crime Section, Office of the Attorney General, will tell you what you need to know, and you won’t be especially happy about it. But you need to know. Wherever you live and work, there’s either current or coming gang activity. Why? What can you do about it? How do you recognize it?
April D.R. Crawford holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from George Mason and a Master’s in Forensic Psychology from Marymount. She was a juvenile probation officer, with the Dept. of Juvenile Justice, for over 4 ½ yrs in Northern VA and has been a member of the Adjunct Faculty at John Tyler Community College for over 2 yrs, teaching intro-ductory psychology & developmental psychology. Ms. Crawford now provides gang training locally, regionally and statewide, as well as coordinating state prevention, intervention and suppression efforts. Ms. Crawford is a member of the VA Gang Investigators Association (VGIA) and has successfully completed their gang specialist training.
8:15–9:30 a.m.
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 662-5500
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Cost: SLPA Members & Law Enforcement, no cost; Non-members, $5.
Contact: If you have questions, please contact Len East at (804) 662-5500 or len@retailmerchants.com.
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First Friday Forum
Highlights
March 6, 2009
"Richmond Marketplace 2009" With Brian Glass, Grubb & Ellis/Harrison & Bates, Inc.
Where does retail stand in light of the dramatic economic downturn that has taken place? Mr. Glass discussed how the amount of retail space that has been delivered in the past year will affect the Richmond region in 2009, as well as soon to be available space. More specifics were unveiled, including comments on rental rates, vacancy rates, and Landlord/Tenant relationships.
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Member Events & More
Website for Internet Security
Keep up-to-date on computer viruses, threats and general safety. The National Crime Prevention Council
offers a Website to help keep you and your children safe on the internet. www.ncpc.org
Mambo Madness Kicks Off VMFA Third Thursdays
March 19, 6 p.m.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ 2009 Third Thursdays is presented on the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. and features themed events centered on music, art, tours, food and specialty drinks. Kicking things off in smoky mode, the first event will feature DJ Steve Latin Dance Party. Participants can learn sassy salsa dancing. An Art Tasting gallery walk will relate to works of art in the VMFA collection. Quesadillas will also be offered along with specialty drinks. At each event, participants will be eligible to win gift certificates for dinner for two worth $50 from Bistro Twenty Seven or The Melting Pot.
Third Thursdays tickets are $10 (members, $8). Free parking in the museum’s deck is included in the price of a ticket. Tickets are available on-line at tickets.vmfa.museum, by telephoning (804) 340-1405, or in person at the museum. Third Thursdays tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. www.vmfa.museum.
Clear Channel Discounts for RMA Members
Attention all RMA local business owners—Celebrate St. Patty’s Day, and the “Luck of the RMA” with the 1st Annual "Savings O' the Green" promotion that includes special marketing DISCOUNTS for RMA Members for April through June! Contact Denny O'Shea directly at Clear Channel Radio for details: (804) 474-0070
How To Create More Buzz With Less Bucks
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Presented by Mary Foley and Susie Galvez of “Girlfriend We Gotta Talk!” Radio Show and New Media Experts Garth Callaghan and Chris Piedade
What do you do to continue to grow your business when budgets are slashed and bucks are tight?
When other businesses are shrinking now is the best time for you to become the ‘Go To’ person for your industry in Richmond. In this fast, fun, show-and-tell workshop you will learn how to create more buzz for your business without a lot of bucks, including:
- Why every business has built-in expertise and how to identify yours
- Identify at least three value-added information tips exclusive to your business that your existing or potential customers could use immediately.
- How to showcase your expertise to attract new customers and keep current customers coming back for more.
- How to give the media (newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, etc.) what they want so you can get what you need.
- How to use blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to build your buzz
- Why video that shows off your expertise is the most powerful new media buzz tool, and how to use it.
By the time you leave this workshop, you will have the essential next steps needed to start creating your own buzz with less bucks.
8:30–9:00 a.m.: Registration and networking
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Workshop
Location: Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 662-5500
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Cost: RMA members, $99 per person; Non-members, $129 per person; EARLY BIRD RATE FOR EVERYONE of $79 good through April 8, 2009
Seating limited! Register today at www.GirlfriendWeGottaTalk.com.
Contact: If you have questions, please contact Mary Foley and Susie Galvez at MaryandSusie@GirlfriendWeGottaTalk.com
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