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


June 6th (Sunday)
D-Day Celebration (From the Bedford Chamber of Commerce)
Bedford Chamber Member Peaks of Otter Winery is offering a 10% discount on this celebration day.  After visiting the D-Day Celebration, present your receipt at the Winery to receive your discount.

June 7th (Monday)
Start Smart Class - Business Development Centre
Start Smart is a two-hour seminar for those considering starting a business. If you're thinking about ever starting a business, taking this class is the first step! Attendees learn startup information regarding recordkeeping, marketing & market research, financing, taxes, insurance, legal aspects and regulations. Special emphasis is placed on business planning.  Reservations needed. Cost: $10.00.  A schedule of upcoming classes is providing on the SBDC's website
(http://lbdc.com/index.php?/training_events
Call (434) 582-6170 to register today!

June 10th (Thursday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am
New Members Welcome Breakfast
The Wingate by Wyndham
Join us for a lovely breakfast sponsored and provided by current RMA member, The Wingate Hotel, 3777 Candler's Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA.  Learn more about RMA services and network with other new members.  Door prizes.  Reservations needed (Call 528-1732).

June 12th (Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Town of Amherst 100th Anniversary Celebration
Downtown Amherst
Features display tables & booths, food music, clowns, free balloons, sale of Town Centennial Shirts & Capts and the Amherst County Museum history book.   At 11 am, the unveiling of the 2010 Artmeter; Centennial Parade on South Main Street at 2:00 pm (from the Traffic Circle to the Library).  Take a lawn chair and celebrate Amherst's 100th Anniversary! 

June 22nd  (Tuesday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am
College Marketing 101 - Reaching the Local College Student
United Way Building, 1010 Miller Park Square
Presented by Vision Marketing, learn how to market to - and win over - the college students in the area. Workshop will be held in the United Way Conference Room.  Reservations needed. Refreshments will be served.
*Non members are allowed to attend one workshop per year

June 25th (Friday) 8 am-10 am
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.