Retail Merchants Association Calendar and Sponsored Events - Black
Chamber Events, Lynch's Landing Events, and Other Organization Events - Blue

August 19th - Start Smart Workshop
Location: Business Development Center, Lynchburg
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Conducted by the Region 2000 Small Business Development Center.  This seminar will review six factors to consider before starting a business, including legal structures, financial structures, business planning, market research, and methods for deciding if a small business venture is right for you!

Fee is $10 for information packet, and pre-registration is re-quired.  Call (434) 582-6170 to register or to find out more information.


August 27th (Friday) 8am-10am
Coffee Talk ~ Join us for our monthly networking informal coffee meeting. Givens Bookstore, Lakeside  Drive. Come meet with other business owners and managers as we discuss new and innovative ideas in  which to promote our businesses. Refreshments will be served. Max 25 guests, please reserve your space.  shop per year.

MEDIA TRADESHOW

August 31st (Tuesday) 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
James River Conference Center
(www.jamesriverconferencecenter.com)

Media Tables on display all day
from 8 am - 2 pm

Two identical Co-Op Advertising Seminars Offered: 
8:30 am & 12:00 noon
(40 minutes Max)

Join RMA members and staff as we gather for our 4th quarter holiday co-op advertising meeting.  We will discuss the variety of ways RMA members will be using co-op advertising opportunities for the Holidays and for the New Year, in addition to several BUY LOCAL promotions you might like to hear about.

Call or E-Mail Membership Director, Laurie Gulluscio, for more information about attending OR participating
as a media partner.

Phone: 434-528-1732
E-Mail: Laurie@LynchburgRMA.com

You must sign up for ONE of the TWO in order to be eligible for door prizes and free advertising for your business.
This will be a big event... we hope you can attend!  Refreshments will be served.

RADIO, TV, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINE PRINT MEDIA (BELLA, LYNCHBURG LIVING, LYNCHBURG BUSINESS, CENTRAL
VIRGINIA HOME... ALL WILL JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT.