VRMA  Annual Meeting 2014

Note: This is a format change from what was previously published. 

Make plans today to attend the Virginia Retail Merchants Association Annual Meeting for 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Richmond!  Plans are underway to bring you a fun and informative meeting. This format is a change from previous years. All events will be on Friday, October 3rd. Plan to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday evening and join us bright and early Friday morning for the Meeting. Visit our website for information on the reduced room rate. 

What to Expect... 

8:30 -9:30 - Presentation by the Food Trust, speakers Miriam Manon discussing Food Deserts 

 9:30 - 11:00 - Legislative Committee meeting

11:00 - 2:00 - Lunch/Silent Auction/Annual Meeting - Enjoy wonderful food, great company, and do some early holiday shopping (online prior to the meeting and at the Silent Auction). An important aspect of the VRMA Annual Meeting is the fundraising event for its political action committee (VARPAC). Funds from the PAC are used to help elect retail friendly state legislators. (Business Casual Attire). 

Invited speakers include Ed Gillespie, candidate for United States Senate from Virginia, Senator Mark Warner, Dr. Bob Holsworth, founder of Virginia Tomorrow.com, Managing Principal of DecideSmart, and a political speaker. (Click on each picture for bio and more information).