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Entries for 'T Profancik'
T Profancik posted on February 05, 2010 08:00
February Retail Roundtable topics include “Are You on the Net Yet?”, “The Ins & Outs of Retail Alliance Co-op’s", “Boom Your Brand”, “Brand Your Biz”, “Interviewing Tips & Techniques”, “Retail Advertising & Marketing Best Practices”
Are you involved?
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T Profancik posted on January 26, 2010 10:17
The IRS has made it easier for you to conduct business electronically. Any retailer in Virginia can file their sales and use tax online.
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T Profancik posted on January 26, 2010 09:35
Join Retail Alliance and fellow retailers for an entertaining evening of networking and fun, complete with refreshments on Tuesday, February 2 at the Phoebus Coffee House in Hampton from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
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T Profancik posted on December 21, 2009 08:00
The Holiday Window Works winners were Alphabet Soup, Franklin; Decorum Furniture, Ghent; The Full Cup, Hilltop; The Queen Bee, Old Town Portsmouth and The Christmas Store, Smithfield (See page 9 for Smith Mountain Lake results). The over-all Holiday Window Works award winner was The Queen Bee in Old Town Portsmouth. The delightful antique & collectables store managed to adhere to the theme, incorporate product, lights, humor and more.
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T Profancik posted on December 14, 2009 11:47
As you are aware, Retail Alliance is actively working to promote a "buy local" campaign. You are probably aware of the fact that small businesses employ just over half of the country's private sector workforce. Such enterprises also represent 97.3% of all the exporters of goods and 99.7% of all employer firms.
Furthermore, buying locally helps produce more income, jobs, and tax receipts for local communities than dollars spent with big box stores. Local businesses are more likely to utilize local ads, banks and other services. Local businesses donate more money to nonprofits and are more accountable to their local communities. Supporting local businesses preserves the economic diversity of our communities and the unique character of our neighborhoods. And, supporting local businesses is good for the environment, because it cuts down on fuel consumption. Buying locally produced goods reduces the need to ship goods from thousands of miles away and also cuts down on the distances shoppers travel.
We now have a new opportunity to promote buying locally.
Sen. Yvonne Miller is sponsoring legislation that will create a "buy local" specialty Virginia license plate. In order to secure the plate, Retail Alliance must submit 350 pre-paid applications. Upon presentation of the applications to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, delivery of the plates should be no later than October 1, 2010. If fewer than 350 applications are collected by July 1, 2010, all funds will be returned by July 10, 2010.
Our goal is to promote a "buy local" mentality throughout the year!
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T Profancik posted on December 07, 2009 00:01
Participants of the 2009 Holiday Window Works were asked to submit photos of their windows for you to vote on. Please take a moment to vote for your favorite window.
Winner will receive a one-year membership to Retail Alliance. Voting Ends December 13 at 11:59 p.m.
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T Profancik posted on October 26, 2009 10:18
Funds may soon become more available for small businesses thanks in large part to the efforts of Senator Mark Warner and Retail Alliance. Recognizing that small business is an essential ingredient in a national recovery, unused TARP funds may be allocated to help. Please consider attending "Small Business Survival and Growth in Virginia," a facilitated discussion for Small Businesses and business resource providers on Federal and State small business assistance programs to be held 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Tuesday, November 17, at the Richmond Marriott Hotel. The event is organized by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Small Business Administration.
To register, click here!
Retail Alliance will provide transportation to Richmond. Bus leaves from the Retail Alliance office, 500 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 at 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Vice President of Advocacy, Margaret Ballard at 757.455.9395 or email mballard@retaill-alliance.com for more information.
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T Profancik posted on October 21, 2009 12:17
Today, President Obama is announcing Senator Warner's bill to increase credit to small businesses. A grassroots effort that came straight from Retail Alliance and The Virginia Retail Federation.
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T Profancik posted on September 22, 2009 20:56
Retail Alliance has joined the world's fastest growing social networking site and would like you to become a fan.
Keep up with what's new with Retail Alliance with event & Meeting reminders, photos and more!
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T Profancik posted on September 01, 2009 12:12
If there were a topic more popular than the economy right now, it would likely be the debate over health care reform. Whatever the outcome, small businesses will be impacted.
Several of you took this survey and the responses were shared with elected officials.
Click here for the results
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T Profancik posted on September 01, 2009 10:50
If you do not see a benefit at the end of your anniversary year, your dues will be refunded* Click here to learn more!
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T Profancik posted on August 21, 2009 14:33
Norfolk Admirals Locker Room ♦ Tuesday, September 8 ♦ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join fellow retailers for an entertaining evening of networking and fun complate with refreshments.
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T Profancik posted on August 20, 2009 10:52
H.R. 1166 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property, and for other purposes.
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T Profancik posted on August 20, 2009 10:14
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?
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T Profancik posted on August 11, 2009 08:15
If you have a business in the Hampton Roads area and want to communicate via radio and the web, you will want to look into a new Retail Alliance program with four radio stations operated by Entercom (95.7 R&B, 94.9 The Point, Z104 The 757 Party Station and 2WD 101.3 Continuous Soft Rock). For just $650, members can get 10 10-second spots on one station plus 25 web stream commercials with a synched banner.
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T Profancik posted on August 03, 2009 16:11
Shop Back-to-School tax-free this weekend, August 7-9, 2009.
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T Profancik posted on August 03, 2009 10:44
Join Retail Alliance at the Be Green Plastic Bag Recycling Program Kick-off Event on August 5, 2009 at Smithfield Square Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to Noon
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T Profancik posted on July 29, 2009 10:15
Be sure to check out Retail Alliance's newest archives. You can now view past monthly newsletters, e-newsletters and press releases that include important retail updates, articles and information.
Newsletter Archive E-newletter Archive Press Release Archive
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T Profancik posted on June 30, 2009 10:00
Beginning July 1, Retail Alliance will run a campaign educating consumers about the imporant role small independent businesses play in our economy and encouraging them to make a choice to spend their money where it will do the most good - with their friends and neighbors. The Campaign, "Go Where the Locals Shop," will launch in conjunction with National Independents Week (July 1-7) and continue throughout the year.
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T Profancik posted on May 12, 2009 09:39
Photos from this fabulous night are now available for viewing in our Photo Gallery!
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T Profancik posted on April 29, 2009 16:29
On Friday, April 24, retailers from throughout Hampton Roads and western Virginia arrived in a party mood to celebrate at the second annual Retail Alliance Retailers of the Year. They were not disappointed.
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T Profancik posted on April 15, 2009 10:24
Prospect lists are a perfect way to get names and addresses of prospective customers that are to be targeted for a direct mail campaign.
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