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Retail Merchants Association Calendar and Sponsored Events - Black
September 8th 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. September 10thGet! Downtown Lynchburg's Landing Event. Contact chris@downtownlynchburg.com to register your business to participate. Sept 11th (Saturday) 10am-4pm DAY IN THE PARK (MILLER PARK) (Volunteers needed) Retail Merchants will be hosting a booth at this event as part of Kaleidoscope (www.lynchburgevents.com/) We are eager to be serving the community. We have giveaways for the kids stressing business development and money from some of our generous partners at the Bank of the James, VISA and Kroger in Forest. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Call or e-mail Laurie (434-528-1732 or Laurie@LynchburgRMA.com) if you'd like to be part of this wonderful community event! September 23rd (Thursday) Bedford Area Business Expo Bedford Area Family YMCA (Time TBA) As a member of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce, your Retail Merchants Association will be participating in the Bedford Expo. This annual trade show provides a unique opportunity for businesses in the community to network and engage the general public. The Bedford Chamber's website states "Each year, the Expo includes several features to help draw attendance from the community. The Job Fair is a daytime feature that assists businesses in their recruiting efforts without having to create a job fair of their own. The "Taste of Bedford" is an evening networking opportunity that involves area restaurants, caterers and winefies participating to promote Bedford's business community!" Sept 24th (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 guest, please reserve your space. Sept 25th (Saturday) |
