retail alliance membership directory 2014

MembershipDirectory

2014/15

2014MEMBERSHIP

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Our Mission: To be a trusted resource for the success of local retailers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PublisherKylie Ross Sibert

Vice President, Corporate [email protected]

Ad & Membership SalesKaren Garner

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DesignKylie Ross Sibert

PhotographyRGB Imaging, Retail Alliance staff and members

Retail Alliance838 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

(757) 466-1600 Fax: (757) 455-9332

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ABOUT RA ............................................................. 4Chairman’s & President’s Message 4Vision, Mission & Values 4Premier Partners and Signature Members 6Historical Overview 8The Retail Alliance Team 10Index of Advertisers 11Board of Directors 12

EVENTS ................................................................142014 Calendar of Events 14Retail 2 Retail Networking 15New Member Munchies 15The Retail Breakfast Club 16Retailer of the Year 18

SERVICES .............................................................20Representing Our Members 20Ambassador Program 22Legislative Forums 22Endorsed Vendor Benefits 25• Constant Contact 23• Data Genesis 23• Dominion Dental 23• OfficeMax 24• OneSource 24• Payday Payroll 24• Recycling Perks 25• UPS 25Member Programs & Services 27• Advertising Co-ops 27• Entertainment 27• Loss Prevention Task Force 27• Meeting Room Space 27• Membership Directory 28• Member Spotlight 28• Mystery Shopping 28• Newsletter Advertising 28• Retail Pulse 29• Resource Library 29• Retail Crime Alert 29• Validator 100 POS Counterfeit Device 30• Veteran’s ID Card 30Retail Alliance Business Solutions 32• Credit Card Processing 32• Consumer Credit Reporting 33

MEMBER LISTINGS ..........................................34Member Listings (alphabetical) 34Category Index 64

MEMBERSHIP FORMS .....................................67

COMMUNITY ......................................................69Be a Part of the Local Movement 69

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information and listings

contained herein, Retail Alliance assumes no liability for errors or omissions.

© 2014 Retail Alliance. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any forms or means without written permission from Retail Alliance.

The Retail Alliance logo is a registered trademark of Retail Alliance. All rights reserved. Only current RA members may use the name and logo in their advertising and marketing materials as permitted by Retail Alliance.

The LOVEVA logo is a service mark of the Retail Alliance. All rights reserved. The LOVEVA logo should not be reproduced or used without permission from the Retail Alliance.

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excellent networking forums are some of the best in the industry.

As you enjoy this directory remember, “we care passionately about our work, your business, the community we serve, and we celebrate your accomplishments as we do our own”.

Thank you for your continued support through your membership!

Sincerely,

Jim Wofford(General Manager, MacArthur Center)Chairman of the Board, Retail Alliance

CHAIRMAN’SMESSAGE

PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

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Since 1903, the founding principles of The Retail Alliance have centered on the core value of service to our membership and to the retail community.

And now, 111 years later, our efforts to strengthen this core value is stronger and more focused than ever! We have certainly modified our strategies over the years and we have proven that the collective impact of retailers united is certainly stronger than when we stand alone.

Our advocacy achievements, benefits available to all members, continued educational opportunities and

I can’t believe a year has gone by since our first ever membership directory! We recently adjusted our mission statement to reflect our next three year strategic plan; “To be a trusted resource for the success of local retailers.” Our new mission statement bodes well with the initiatives that staff and board have set out to achieve during this coming year.

As you thumb through this year’s directory you will see one of the most dynamic staff ever assembled; a staff comprised of energy, creativity and a passion dedicated to the fulfillment of our mission. You will notice a board of directors that is both visionary and supportive of the initiatives that should truly add value to your membership.

We are stepping up our game when it comes to events, education, advocacy, products and services. The Retail Breakfast Club will be our new monthly forum series that will provide fun, education and camaraderie with fellow members.

Our Buy Local campaign will bring consumers and businesses together for the economic well-being of our community. This aggressive undertaking will promote the advantages of purchasing from local businesses throughout Hampton Roads.

Quarterly Member Orientations, New Member Munchies, will review the benefits of membership as it relates to products, events, advocacy and educational forums. Speaking of which, education has been mentioned constantly as a tangible benefit desperately needed by up and coming retailers. Our goal; to develop a retail curriculum focused solely on the disciplines necessary to become a successful retailer.

Take a moment, look through the directory, use it as a resource guide and please support those advertisers/partners who made the second edition possible!

Regards,

Raymond J. MattesPresident/CEO, Retail Alliance

We will be recognized as the premier organization serving the interests of local retailers in Greater Hampton Roads.

1. We aspire to contribute every day to your success.

2. We believe that freely sharing information and knowledge is the basis for positive growth.

3. We care passionately about our work, your business, the communities we serve, and we celebrate your accomplishments as we do our own.

VISION

To be a trusted resource for the success of local retailers.

MISSION

CORE VALUES

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Our team is comprised of outstanding professionals with the talent and determination to deliver above and beyond

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Superior Client Service Collaborative Teamwork

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How many of these do you know and trust?Atlantic LightingBennigan’s RestaurantsBuckroe Beach GrillC & M CafeteriaCharleston Gas & LightColiseum MallCarlos Murphy RestaurantsCork & Cleaver RestaurantsD & M Seafood RestaurantDays Inn HotelDozier’s Tire & Auto CenterFines Men’s ShopsFlorimonte BakeryGarden RidgeGateway ComputerGeorge & Steve’s RestaurantHoffheimer’s ShoesKempsville CitgoLake Wright Conference CenterLinen Warehouse

Montgomery WardMuffler CityNorfolk Airport AuthorityNorfolk Police & Towing Ops Ops Organic Food DepotPeter Kwik PrintingPrincess Anne HotelRadisson Hotel Ramada InnReal Bread ShopRices Nachman’s Dept StoresS & W MotorsSan Francisco Oven Restaurant Spaghetti Warehouse RestaurantsSteak & Ale RestaurantsSuper SuppersThalhimers Department StoreVirginia Beach PavilionWilliam’s HondaWooden Nickel RestaurantWoolco Dept Stores

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In 1902, the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce determined that retailers’ needs were different from most businesses. Thus, the Retail Merchants Association was created in 1903.

The issues that were addressed by the new association were timeless in nature. They included networking opportunities, transportation, advertising, licensing, taxes, holiday closings, etc.

During the early years of the association, the extension of credit by retailers was a crucial part of day-to-day business. With the creation of the Retail Merchants Association (RMA) in 1903, RMA was in the right place at the right time to cater to the credit reporting needs of its members. In 1906, the purchase of the Norfolk Bureau of Credit was the ideal fit for the organization.

Throughout the years, RMA focused on credit reporting initiatives. Through automation and other peripheral services (mortgage credit reporting and recovery services), the credit bureau became a major revenue generator.

Changes in technology, automation, and national mergers supplanted the need for a local credit bureau and its peripheral services.

The credit reporting files were sold to Equifax, with Retail Alliance Business Solutions continuing to represent

Equifax as the Sales Agent in Hampton Roads. The Business Solutions team also represent Data Genesis’ credit card processing solutions throughout Hampton Roads.

Retail Alliance continues as the association and non-profit arm of Retail Alliance, providing advocacy, benefits and education to retailers throughout the region.

The goals and strategies employed over the last century serve as a solid foundation for the coming years as the expansion of Retail Alliance continues and we strive for continuous improvement of offerings and representation for all local retailers.

Significant Events Throughout the Years1903: The Retail Merchants Association of Norfolk elected officers and started meeting. Members met in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters on Granby Street.

In the early years, the officers and members considered programs such as: support of the Jamestown Exposition of 1907 with a model department store on the site; early closings on special holidays like Labor Day and Memorial Day; strategies to lobby the City Council on the Merchants License Tax; and a resolution to prevent “barking,” or soliciting of trade on the street.

The Retail Merchants Association of Norfolk elected officers and started meeting

in Chamber of Commerce headquarters

The company expanded its services by adding a Recovery Department for collections of

past due accounts

Retail Merchants Association moved to

Poplar Hall Drive in the Military Hwy district of

Norfolk

Acquired Credit Bureau of Suffolk and

expanded into Franklin and Isle of Wight

County

1903 1957 1979 1986

The Association organized a Bureau of Credit and moved to its own space

in the Bureau of Trade in downtown Norfolk

The Retail Merchants Association of Norfolk

merged with The Retail Merchants Association of Portsmouth to become The Retail Merchants

Association of Tidewater, Virginia Inc.

Credit bureau division became

an affiliate of Equifax (then CBI)

Reinforcing mission as a

retail association, started offering retail services

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2004: Continuing our strategic plan to get back to our association roots, Retail Alliance sold its mortgage reporting operation and Retail Alliance Recovery Services.

2005: 5755 Poplar Hall Drive sold. After the sale of our business assets, our building on Poplar Hall Drive was much larger than we needed to operate. We found leased space at 500 East Plume Street in downtown Norfolk.

2010: Retail Alliance purchased its corporate office located at 838 Granby Street, downtown Norfolk.

2011: Retail Alliance Foundation was formed as the charitable and educational arm of Retail Alliance. A percentage of all dues collected go directly to the funding of the Foundation.

2012: Retail Alliance Business Solutions Inc was formed as a for-profit corporation to represent Equifax reporting services throughout the state of Virginia.

2013: Retail Alliance commenced initial discussions and planning of a Buy Local campaign to be launched in 2014. Revision of mission statement to reflect the changing needs of the retail industry: “To be a trusted resource for the success of local retailers.”

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1957: The company expanded its services by adding a Recovery Department for collections of past due accounts.

1978: The Retail Merchants Association of Norfolk merged with The Retail Merchants Association of Portsmouth and became The Retail Merchants Association of Tidewater, Virginia, Inc.

1979: The company moved to Poplar Hall Drive in the burgeoning Military Highway district of Norfolk. This relocation was an effort to become easily accessible to consumers throughout Hampton Roads (previous headquarters were at Lonsdale Building, 207 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510).

1981: The credit bureau became an affiliate of Equifax, then CBI, one of the three national credit report organizations in the country.

1986: The Retail Merchants Association of Tidewater acquired the Credit Bureau of Suffolk and expanded its services to Franklin and Isle of Wight County.

1998: To reinforce its original mission as a retail association, the company rebranded to Retail Alliance and expanded their offerings, providing training, library resources, marketing and government relations services, and meeting room space for local retailers.

2001: The credit reporting files of Retail Alliance were acquired by Equifax, a national credit reporting company. In turn, Equifax expanded the Retail Alliance sales and marketing area. This expansion more than doubled the Retail Alliance sales territory.

Retail Alliance Foundation formed as a

charitable and educational arm. A percentage of dues collected goes to the Fund

Equifax acquired credit reporting files but

kept Retail Alliance as sales agent in expanded

sales territory

Revised our mission to match our mantra “to

be a trusted resource for the success of local

retailers”

After sale of business assets, sold Poplar Hall

and downsized to leased space on E Plume St in

downtown Norfolk

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Purchased current offices at

838 Granby St, Norfolk

Reinforcing mission as a

retail association, started offering retail services

Retail Alliance Business Solutions

formed as a for-profit corporation to represent

Equifax in Va

Sold mortgage reporting operation

and recovery services

Launching The Retail Breakfast Club education series,

Buy Local campaign, New Member Orientation, and The

Retail Center for Workforce Development

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Kate BakerDirector of Government Affairsat RA since [email protected]

Kate Baker is the Director of Government Affairs for Retail Alliance and the Virginia Retail Federation. Kate emphasizes the importance of retail members sharing their experience and opinions with decision-makers as they consider regulations and laws which impact the retail industry each day. She is a licensed attorney and a cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. She obtained her BA in English from North Carolina State University where she was also a cum laude graduate. Originally from North Carolina, she moved to Norfolk after marrying her law school sweetheart. They are now preparing for their first child, due in June 2014.

Raymond Mattes, CAEPresident/CEOat RA since [email protected]

Ray has a long history with Retail Alliance and has experience leading both the for-profit Business Solutions (offering Equifax credit reports and credit card

processing services) and the non-profit Association.

Ray oversees operations for all areas of Retail Alliance while also being very active in the community. He has served as chairman of the Board of Directors for Child and Family Services of Eastern Virginia in 1998-99 and again in 2004-05. He also served on the Virginia Beach Education Foundation Board of Directors, and he is a former board member of Tidewater Mortgage Bankers Association, Great Neck Athletic Association, and is past chairman of the International Credit Association. He is a current board member of the Greater Norfolk Corporation, Downtown Norfolk Council, Tidewater Community College Alumni Association, Virginia Society of Association Executives, and the Virginia Beach Roundtable. A native of Norfolk who now resides in Virginia Beach, Ray attended Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University.

Ray and his wife Sandy have been married for 33 years and have enjoyed raising two wonderful young men, RJ Mattes and Ryan Lee Mattes. In addition, they have welcomed their second grandchild.

Margaret Ballard, CAEConsultant, Government Affairsat RA since [email protected]

Margaret brings considerable association/non profit experience to her job as advocate for retailers on the local, state and federal legislative fronts. She officially retired in 2013 but has remained as a valued consultant to the advocacy team. Margaret is very active in the community, having served on several boards both locally and regionally. Margaret has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. When she’s not providing invaluable guidance to Retail Alliance, she is spending time with her family and friends.

Steve HamiltonAccount Manager, Business Solutionsat RA since [email protected]

Steve Hamilton is the Account Executive for Retail Alliance

Business Solutions. He graduated with a Bachelor Arts, Communications and Public Relations, from St Andrews College, Laurinburg, NC-1994.

Steve has served in several roles involving banking and finance for over 15 years. In his current role with Retail Alliance, Steve represents Equifax and the Credit Card processing for the Business Solutions department.

Karen GarnerMembership Directorat RA since [email protected]

Karen is responsible for developing our membership

base, focusing on the Peninsula and Norfolk. She assists new and current members with ideas, connections and suggestions for getting the most out of their membership.

Originally from North Carolina, Karen has lived on the Peninsula for 12 years. She is the proud mom of two active children. Karen is also an advocate for Alzheimer’s research and writes regularly on her blog, missingjim.com. Karen graduated from UNC-Greensboro.

Catherine HoldenAccount Manager, Business Solutionsat RA since [email protected]

Catherine Holden serves as an Equifax Account

Manager. Catherine supports banks, credit unions and finance companies. She is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Media Arts and Design. She has over thirteen years of experience in project management, business development and marketing. Catherine has a passion for partnering with businesses to achieve their individualized goals. Originally from Hampton Roads, she continues to reside in Virginia Beach to be close to her family. She is also very active in her church community, singing in the choir and is a adult leader in the high school youth ministry.

Linda LimAccounting Assistantat RA since [email protected]

Linda started her Retail Alliance career with the

credit bureau back in 1994 in customer service. Since then, she’s gained experience in a variety of roles, from mortgage verification to employment verification. She moved into accounting in 2008 and is responsible for account payables, receivables, payroll, and our customer relationship management software.

She lives with her husband in Norfolk and keeps busy reading books and gardening. She is a proud mother to her daughter who is currently in her second year of law school at the University of Tulane.

Matthew BoyerVice President, Business Solutions/Credit Reporting Servicesat RA since [email protected]

Matt Boyer is the Vice President of Retail Alliance Business Solutions. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University’s College of Business and Public Administration. Matt has served in several roles involving credit and marketing for over 10 years. In his current role with Retail Alliance, Matt oversees the Business Solutions/Credit Reporting team while managing strategic customers. He currently resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Kinsey and their daughters Aidan and Addison.

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Kristin LindseyProject Coordinatorat RA since [email protected]

Kristin is responsible for events at Retail Alliance, including planning, marketing,

implementation and reporting. She also assists the VP Corporate Communications in all marketing activities including social media, newsletters, email marketing and other communication materials. Born in Washington DC, Kristin is now a Norfolk resident and has recently graduated from ODU with a degree in fashion merchandising with a minor in marketing. She is a fanatical ODU football supporter, along with her husband Mike. They have two gorgeous and fashionable children.

Joyce SmithMembership Directorat RA since [email protected]

A New Jersey native, Joyce moved to Norfolk in 2009.

She is passionate about her members and in making sure they get the most ouf of their membership with Retail Alliance. Her focus is developing the Southside membership base but she has friends throughout the region.

Joyce has an adult son whom she is very proud of and is also very involved with her members and the community. She is a wine lover and enjoys a nice meal with good company.

Margie SmithAccounting Managerat RA since [email protected]

Margie is responsible for managing all of the

association’s finances including membership dues, budgets and much more. She also oversees our CRM system and all Human Resources management.

Born in Texas, she moved to Hampton Roads in infancy and has lived here ever since. She loves spending time with her nieces and nephews and enjoys a good book.

Rhonda ZentkovichBuilding & Facilities Managerat RA since [email protected]

Rhonda is in charge of the Retail Alliance building, including all of the maintenance. She is also responsible for setting up for meetings, working with SCORE (sub-tenants of the building), and helping everyone out in the office! Originally from Pittsburgh, she’s still a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and likes to follow Nascar Racing. In her spare time she likes to read, play with the dog and enjoy her rural living in North Carolina. She has a Paralegal Certificate from Robert Morris College.

Beth ParsonsExecutive Assistantat RA since [email protected]

Beth is the engine of Retail Alliance, serving as Secretary for RA’s Board of Directors

and is the Association’s key administration support.

She has vast experience across numerous industries, from financial to navy contracting. She celebrated (and helped organize!) her daughter’s wedding in early 2014 and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. She graduated from ODU with a Bachelor of Arts.

Kylie Ross SibertVice President, Corporate Communicationsat RA since [email protected]

Kylie comes from the land down under and apart from craving her Aussie foods, she’s loving her life in Virginia Beach with her husband and children. Kylie is responsible for all marketing and communications for Retail Alliance including development of strategy all the way through to implementation. This incorporates media relations, member communications, branding, buy local campaign, marketing communications, graphic design and much more. She studied Public Relations in Australia and Graphic Design in Virginia. She has also worked in New Zealand and China.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERSAct II ...................................................... 26Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air ........... 29Auction757 ............................................ 7Bogey’s Grille ......................................... 59Care-A-Lot, Inc ....................................... 25CarLotz................................................... 31Cartridge Man ....................................... 26Charlie’s Jewelry .................................... 25Chesapeake Bank................................... 72Cox Media .............................................. 22D.B. Bowles Jewelers ............................. 37Express Employment Professionals ....... 42Fast Signs ............................................... 48Goodman & Sons Jewelers .................... 28Hampton Roads Hyperbaric Therapy .... 11Hi-Ho Silver ............................................ 7Hope House Thrift Shop ........................ 40

MacArthur Center ................................. 2Mary Barnett’s ....................................... 26MOMO’s Café ........................................ 44Norfolk Printing Company ..................... 11Nuñez Fine Jewelers, LLC ....................... 11Philip Michael Fashion for Men ............. 5Phoebus Auction Gallery ....................... 26Riverside Paper Supply .......................... 26Rooms, Blooms & More ........................ 11ShopTalk ................................................ 54Simply Women Designed ....................... 31Simply Unique ....................................... 5The Royal Chocolate .............................. 11The Store for Stores ............................... 31Walk This Way ....................................... 7Wall Einhorn & Chernitzer ..................... 7Way Back Yonder Antiques, LLC ............. 48


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IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRRobert GurneeSuburban Management

Alison AndersonA. Dodson’s

Scott FreemanAuction757

PRESIDENT/CEORaymond J. Mattes, IIIRetail Alliance

Randall BenjaminSUPERVALU/Farm Fresh(Chair Of Loss Prevention Task Force Committee)

Nathan BensonTidewater Finance

E. Neal CrawfordMonarch Bank

CHAIRMANJames M. WoffordMacArthur Center Management Office

Norma DoreyChanges City Spa & Jake’s Place

VICE CHAIRMANBen J. Willis, IIIWillis Furniture Company

SECRETARYBeth ParsonsRetail Alliance

Margie JohnsonShop Talk

Cary E. PatrickWT Patrick & Sons, Inc.

Debbie RossLynnhaven Mall

Pamela KatranchaGarden Gazebo/Hickory Farms

Philip M. ScottiPhilip Michael Fashion for Men

Allison HundRooms, Blooms & More

Timothy J. HillegassHLC Electrical Supplies (formerly Hillegass Lighting)


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Brenda TusingThe Royal Chocolate(Chair Of Membership Committee)

Timothy WrightSimply Unique Jewelry Design

DIRECTOR EMERITUSTim Hampton

John Christopher SinkHi-Ho Silver(Chair Of Investment Committee)

Verrandall S. TuckerDetails on Granby

DIRECTOR EMERITUSTom Vaughan

Joseph TaylorTaylor’s Do It Center(Chair Of Budget Committee)

Norfolk Printing Company805 Granby Street l Norfolk, VA 23510

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For all of your jewelry needsLeVian • Galatea • Camelot

Custom Work • AppraisalsDiamonds • Gemstones

Repairs

757-425-8723The Marketplace at Hilltop

Give Them the Royal Treatment

Visit us at 164 Central Park Ave, Town Center, Va Beach

Ph: 757-557-6925www.theroyalchocolate.com


2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTSJanuary February March

11th Retail 2 Retail (S)25th Loss Prevention Task Force27th The Retail Breakfast Club (P)

8th General Assembly starts 14th Retail 2 Retail (P)15th New Member Munchies23rd The Retail Breakfast Club (S)28th Loss Prevention Task Force

11th Retail 2 Retail (P)25th Loss Prevention Task Force27th The Retail Breakfast Club (S)

April May June13th Retail 2 Retail (P)22nd Retailer of the Year27th Loss Prevention Task Force

2nd New Member Munchies8th Retail 2 Retail (S)22nd Loss Prevention Task Force24th The Retail Breakfast Club (P)

10th Retail 2 Retail (S)24th Loss Prevention Task Force26th The Retail Breakfast Club (S)

July August September12th Retail 2 Retail (S)26th Loss Prevention Task Force 28th The Retail Breakfast Club (S)

8th Retail 2 Retail (P)16th New Member Munchies22nd Loss Prevention Task Force24th The Retail Breakfast Club (P)

9th Retail 2 Retail (P)23rd Loss Prevention Task Force 25th The Retail Breakfast Club (P)

October November December11th Retail 2 Retail (P)8th New Member Munchies

14th Retail to Retail (S)23rd The Retail Breakfast Club (S)

18th Retail Alliance Open House & PAC Silent Auction

The Retail Breakfast Club

(P) = Peninsula(S) = Southside Retail to Retail NetworkingRetailer of the Year

Loss Prevention Task Force

Legislative

Member Munchies Orientation

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EVENTS

Date: Second Tuesday of most months*

Time: 6.00PM—8.00PM

Location: Various Retail Alliance members

Cost: Free

*See Events Calendar on page 14 for exceptions

Our popular Retail 2 Retail networking events continue to attract retailers from the Hampton Roads area interested in connecting with their peers.

The events are hosted by Retail Alliance members and are held the second Tuesday of each month rotating between the Southside and Peninsula.

The Retail 2 Retail event is a great opportunity to network with other business owners, learn new things and visit some unique and inviting venues. The event is free to members and guests are always welcome.

Get even more exposure for your business by donating a door prize or consider being a food/beverage sponsor.

Members may choose to host one of these events in their store or collaborate with a fellow business to co-host an event.

Hosting and/or sponsoring a Retail 2 Retail usually costs the business around $300. The host/sponsor will receive the following unique promotional opportunities:

A common question new and existing members ask is, “What can Retail Alliance do to help me get the most out of my membership?”

Rather than just sending out emails and marketing materials with an overload of information, we’ve decided to launch a series of face to face member meetings, beginning in January 2014.

The best part is, though these meetings are referred to as the “New Member Munchies” they aren’t just for new members. They are really for everyone…. Curious about how to get your Constant Contact discount up and running to enhance your online marketing? Need a mystery shop for your store? We can help.

Join us for a complementary lunch at Retail Alliance headquarters. Over our meal, we will teach you everything you need to know about being a Retail Alliance member. Look forward to drop-ins from our staff, networking with other businesses and meeting a few seasoned Retail Alliance members as well.

We want to help you get a return on your investment with us. Take the chance to learn the value of the Retail Alliance.

RETAIL 2 RETAIL NETWORKING

NEW MEMBER MUNCHIES

• Name prominence with branding of the event • Recognition by Retail Alliance in all marketing materials

regarding the event (promotional materials, e-mails and Retail Angles newsletter)

• Company logo and name on all event signage and marketing materials.

If you are a Retail Alliance member and are interested in hosting or sponsoring a R2R event, contact Kristin Lindsey as soon as possible as dates get booked quickly! Call (757) 455 9324 or email [email protected].

Date: Quarterly (refer to calendar on page 14)

Time: 11.30AM—1.00PM

Location: Retail Alliance office

Cost: Free

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Our aim is to provide attendees with relevant and interesting information for retailers and professionals to apply to their business. We hope you will be able to leave with some key takeaways that will help you grow your business.

Audience numbers will be kept small for better engagement, interaction and opportunity for building closer, more in depth relationships with fellow attendees.

The topics will be inspirational, entertaining and educational. Speakers chosen are well regarded, professional and vetted.

For the most part the topics will be geared to retail, however, retailers are consumers too so we’ve incorporated non-retail topics that are relevant to all businesses.

Exhibition space is available at each event. Choose the date/s you think will best match the speaker (eg loss prevention speaker might suit a security company exhibitor).

The Retail Breakfast Club will alternate between the Southside and the Peninsula.

On the Southside, the Holiday Inn on Greenwich Road will be the host venue. On the Peninsula, Courtyard by Marriott Airport in Newport News will host.

Details of topics, speakers and other information will be available on retailalliance.com and communicated via our email and print newsletters.

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Date: Fourth Thursday of most months*

Time: 7.30AM—9.30AM

Cost: $25 members $35 non-members

Reservations: retailalliance.com or contact Kristin Lindsey at (757) 455 9324 or [email protected]

Sponsorships: Contact Kylie Ross Sibert at (757) 455 9323 or [email protected]

*See Events Calendar for exceptions

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CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR 2014 SPEAKERSHarold Lloyd, EntrepreneurHarold was the President and CEO of a 14-unit retail organization for 10 years. Harold’s practical, exciting ideas and dynamic presentation style have combined to earn a highly regarded reputation.

For almost two decades Harold has

worked very closely with small and large businesses to provide a “powerful push in the right direction!” His mission is to provide qualified, executive level assistance to companies on a “temporary basis,” eliminating the need to add permanent top management overhead.

He is an experienced businessman, mentor/author, restaurant operator, student/teacher, and presenter. He has authored the books “It’s About Time” and “Am I The Leader I Need To Be?”


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James Clary, Hampton Roads Planning District CommissionJames Clary is the Senior Economist at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, a regional organization that serves the 16 localities of Hampton Roads. He received an undergraduate degree from Tulane University in economics, as well as degrees in mathematics and history from Loyola University.

He is currently finishing up his Master’s work in economics at Old Dominion University. He has taught calculus, statistics, and managerial economics, worked as a strategic planner for Chartway Federal Credit Union, and has been with the HRPDC since 2007, hired first as an economist, and promoted to senior economist in July 2013.

His primary duties include providing information and analysis on issues of regional significance, and producing reports such as the Hampton Roads Benchmarking Study and the Hampton Roads Economics Quarterly.

He was also the lead author for the Hampton Roads Regional Competitiveness Report (June 2011), Hampton Roads Energy Options (November 2012), and The Economic Impact of the Department of Defense in Hampton Roads (November 2013).

Danielle Aaronson, Luck IndustriesDanielle Elizabeth Aaronson is a Leadership Development Partner at Luck Companies, an organization committed to igniting human potential through Values Based Leadership.

VBL is a philosophy and model that encourages employees to live, work, and lead in alignment with their personal core values, principles, beliefs, and purpose to in turn, ignite the extraordinary potential of those around them.

Aaronson graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 with a Leadership and Psychology degree. She began teaching leadership at a boarding school directly after college and two years later moved to Richmond, VA to provide outreach and engagement opportunities to young professionals in the city through a National Non-Profit.

Her passion for developing people and representing positive change drove her to seek a career at a company that cares deeply about their people and challenges them to exceed expectations in creative and healthy ways. Aaronson joined the Luck Companies team in 2012.

Aaronson currently blogs at valuesbasedleader.com and can be followed on twitter at @DEAaronson.

James Bickers, RetailCustomerExperience.comJames is senior editor of RetailCustomerExperience.com. He has written about business technology for nearly 20 years, in publications ranging from USA Today to regional newspapers and magazines.

RetailCustomerExperience.com is a Web portal devoted to helping retailers differentiate on experience, rather than on price.

It is founded on the understanding that retail today is fundamentally different than any other time in its history, and staying competitive requires a new, holistic understanding of customers and how they want to shop.

Paula Otto, Virginia LotteryPaula Otto was part of the Virginia Lottery long before the first ticket was sold in 1988. She was a member of the original group of people who worked to build the Lottery from scratch. As the Lottery’s first Director of Public Affairs, she was instrumental in shaping and protecting the Lottery’s public image.

In 1997 she left the Lottery to accept a faculty position at Virginia Commonwealth University, eventually rising to the position of Associate Director of the School of Mass Communications. Eleven years later she was tapped to lead the Lottery as Executive Director in its 20th birthday year – and beyond. Otto was reappointed by Governor Bob McDonnell in 2010.

With the unique experience of having been there at the start, Ms Otto understands how the Lottery occupies a place in Virginia’s infrastructure that straddles a line between government and business. Since taking over as Executive Director, she has fostered strategic planning and the use of technology to optimize the amount of revenue the Lottery raises for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. She and the Lottery’s 260 full-time employees take great pride in maintaining the Lottery’s reputation for integrity, innovation and fun.

Ms Otto grew up in Arlington, Virginia. She graduated with a degree in journalism from West Virginia University and earned a master’s degree in public communication from American University. She worked as a television news reporter and anchor in West Virginia and later with WTVR-TV in Richmond before joining the Lottery.

Otto is active with several community groups including the boards of the Virginia Voice radio reading service and the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Otto also volunteers with Bon Secours Hospitals. She and her husband live in Hanover.


RETAILER OF THE YEAR

2008 WinnerRowena’s

2009 WinnerTaste Unlimited

2010 WinnerThe Royal Chocolate

2011 Winner Green Gates Gifts

2012 Winner Carolina Cupcakery

2013 WinnerSimply Selma’s

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Since 2008, Retail Alliance has conducted the Retailer of the Year event for area retailers.

These awards are held to recognize excellence in retailing and to honor merchants who demonstrate the very best in merchandising, customer service and marketing.

The evening is an enjoyable mix of delicious food, entertainment, music, and networking.

The overall winner receives the prestigious title of Retailer of the Year, a banner to hang outside their store, a beautiful trophy to display and is included in any public relations surrounding the event.

NOMINATION PROCESSNominations can be submitted by anyone in the community for their favorite retailers and associates throughout Hampton Roads. Nominees do not need to be members of Retail Alliance.

Being nominated is the first step in the award process. The next step is for the nominee to complete a very short questionnaire regarding their qualifications for the selection process. This is submitted along with photos to Retail Alliance.

This information will be reviewed by an impartial panel consisting of the Retail Alliance Board Membership Committee serving as this year’s Retailer of the Year selection committee. The purpose of the questionnaire is to confirm their status as a current business in good standing and to identify key attributes as they relate to the judging criteria.

Two members from the judging panel visit each finalist and rate them on the following criteria: Customer service, product quality, store layout, product range, competitive pricing, location, visual merchandise, shopping experience, and community involvement.

The four merchants with the highest overall scores are the winners with one overall ROTY winner!

Date: May 22, 2014

Time: 6.30PM—10.00PM

Location: The Wells Theater, Norfolk

Cost: Finalists receive one free ticket All other attendees cost $45 each

Reservations: Visit www.retailalliance.com/events or look out for RSVP details in our e-newsletter!

Sponsorships: Contact Kristin Lindsey at (757) 455 9324 or [email protected]

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2013 ROTY WINNERS (photos to right)

Overall Winner

1. Simply Selma’s

Chesapeake/Portsmouth

2. The Coffee Shoppe (Portsmouth)

Norfolk

3. Changes City Spa

Peninsula Co-Winners

4. Walk This Way (NN) 5. Quirks of Art (W’burg)

Virginia Beach

6. Simply Selma’s

ADDITIONAL AWARDSPeninsula Associate Winner

7. Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (Hampton)

Southside Associate Winner

8. Customer Magnetism (VB)

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

9. Mary Barnett’s (Norfolk)

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The Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) is the representative arm of the Retail Alliance and the Richmond-based Retail Merchants Association at the Virginia General Assembly.

As a joint information and advocacy effort, VRF’s mission is to advocate on behalf of retailers throughout Virginia.

VRF developed in 2007 and includes fulltime lobbyists who represent retailers on the local, state, and federal levels. Geographically, its coverage touches all of Virginia’s retailers. VRF works collectively with political contributions and grassroots advocacy.

General Assembly Wrap-Up

During the 2013 session of the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Retail Federation’s efforts improved the climate of retailing in Virginia. Joining coalitions and working individually, the VRF team impacted your successful daily business operations.

Transportation

A well-funded and efficient transportation system is critical to the retail industry. Whether it is getting inventory from the ports, making final delivery of goods sold, or enabling customers to access shopping areas, it is clear transportation is the lifeline of retail. During the 2013 Session, landmark transportation legislation passed to create a sustainable source of revenue to help fund new projects as well as maintain existing roads.

A portion of the 2013 Transportation compromise which affects all retailers is the statewide increase in the sales tax from 5% to 5.3%. The .3% increase in sales tax will also cause the processing fees and operating costs on credit

REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS

and debit card transactions to increase. However, the .3% is less burdensome than the originally proposed .8% increase. In addition to the .3% statewide increase, there is a .7% increase in sales tax for both the Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia regions. This brings the sales tax in those regions to 6%.

A potential benefit to retailers is transportation funding provided by the passage of the Federal Marketplace Fairness Act currently pending on Congress. This legislation, if passed, will require Internet sales tax collection. This would level the playing field between Internet retailers and brick and mortar retailers.

Pawn Broker Legislation

VRF worked on behalf of Pawn Broker members during the 2013 Session to revise legislation carried over from the 2012 Session. The onerous legislation attempted to require all pawn brokers to transmit a digital photo of each item pawned to local law enforcement, daily. VRF was instrumental in delaying the 2012 legislation, working during the Summer and Fall with law enforcement and pawn brokers to develop a compromise. The compromise requires a pawn broker to scan the photo ID of individuals who pawn. Then they must submit the ID to law enforcement in their jurisdiction, daily. An additional provision of the final legislation prohibits a pawn broker from accepting items with altered, defaced or removed serial numbers.

Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Hurricane Preparedness Equipment

VRF was influential in the passage of the first “Sales Tax Holiday” in 2006 and worked to develop two additional sales tax holidays in May, (hurricane preparedness) and October (energy efficient products).

This year, VRF supported legislation to add gas-powered chain saws with a retail price of $350 or less to the qualified items for hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday.

VRF lobbied to make sales tax holidays available to all retailers by including a provision in the Virginia statute in order for a retailer to absorb their customers’ taxes during a sales tax holiday. Ultimately a retailer may create their own sales tax holiday during these specified time frames.

YOUR LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT RETAIL ADVOCATES


Defeated legislation is often paramount to your successful business operations. VRF successfully worked to defeat the legislation listed below which would have incurred additional mandates upon your business:

School Calendar

Annually, legislation is introduced to repeal the post Labor Day statute in order to allow public schools to open before Labor Day. VRF opposes this initiative due to the negative financial impact upon the retail industry, as well as tourism and hospitality industries throughout Virginia. VRF participates in an ongoing coalition to defeat such initiatives and cites success in maintaining the current law.

Plastic Bag Ban/Fee

Consider the cost to your business to eliminate plastic bags, with the requirement to use a paper or a plastic bag at least 2.25 mm thick. VRF opposes banning or charging a fee for the use of plastic bags and supports proper recycling. VRF has pioneered recycling programs in Isle of Wight County, the City of Alexandria, and throughout the Commonwealth.

Public Access to Employee Only Restrooms

VRF successfully defeated legislation requiring retailers with an “Employees Only” restroom to allow customers with certain medical conditions access to that restroom. Upon denying access to the “Employees Only” restroom, the retailer would be subject to civil penalty. VRF opposes this initiative due to security and safety issues.

For a complete wrap-up of the 2013 session, visit virginiaretailfederation.com.

For additional information, please contact Kate Baker, Director of Government Affairs, at 757-455-9305 or email [email protected].

MARGARET BALLARD RETIRES FROM RAMargaret Ballard, VP of Government Relations at Retail Alliance (RA), retired after nearly 15 years with RA on January 1, 2013. Margaret was critical in the development of the Virginia Retail Federation and besides lobbying, was also involved in membership and public relations at RA.

“She’s one of the best lobbyists in the state of Virginia,” said Raymond Mattes, Retail Alliance president. “She was very good at forging partnerships.”

Though Ballard officially stepped down from her position at the beginning of 2013, she has stayed on as a consultant, particularly mentoring her successor, Kate Baker.

Margaret will be missed by her RA family, but most of all, we thank her for her many years of dedication to the retail community.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEThe Virginia Retail Federation’s (VRF) Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed in January 2012 to support pro-business candidates in the Virginia legislature. Your VRF lobbyists advocate on your behalf in the Virginia General Assembly for important legislation. Such efforts include passing transportation legislation to implement a well-funded and efficient transportation system, which is critical to the retail industry.

Funds donated to VRF PAC are used to support policies fostering Virginia’s economic growth. Contributing to the PAC allows businesses of all sizes to pool their legislative voice and gives clout to small business owners who want to participate in the electoral process and have their voices heard.

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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

LEGISLATIVE FORUMS

Retail Alliance offers an Ambassador Program for any member who would like to be more involved in our advocacy efforts.

During the 45 or 60-day legislative session, Ambassadors receive regular legislative summaries listing the status of bills identified by the Retail Alliance and the Virginia Retail Federation staff as potentially impacting retailers and retailing in Virginia. Ambassadors also receive, as needed, “action alerts” on particular bills that require immediate attention.

A typical action alert describes the bill in question, indicates the position taken by Retail Alliance and the Virginia Retail Federation on the bill, provides talking points to use in communications with legislators, and identifies key legislators to be contacted.

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Retail Alliance and the Virginia Retail Federation will provide each Ambassador with a copy of our legislative guidelines and a copy of the legislative directory.

The legislative directory includes listings of contact information on legislators, committee assignments, important dates and deadlines, and other useful information about the legislature.

After each session, Ambassadors will receive a copy of our printed Legislative Wrap Up which will include highlights of their involvement during the previous session.

For more information or to sign up to become a Retail Alliance Legislative Ambassador, please email Kate Baker, Director of Government Affairs at [email protected] or call 757-455-9305

As a non-partisan organization, Retail Alliance holds legislative forums for any political candidate who requests a meeting with our members.

This provides our membership base with an education forum and the chance to voice their opinions.


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We are always looking to find new ways to help our member businesses. That’s why we have researched and partnered with the following Endorsed Vendors. Take advantage of benefits and cost savings to help you grow your business and save money at the same time.

Retail Alliance Business Solutions offers a special credit card acceptance program through our

partnership with Data Genesis™, which will reduce your business expenditures while enhancing the level of service you expect and deserve.

The advantages of our program include, but are not limited to:

• Preferred member savings on Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover transactions

• No hidden fees• Loyalty Cards or Gift Cards• Rapid funding on transactions, with next day availability• Debit card acceptance• Superior local service and 24/7 support.

Value added services include: check verification/guarantee

& check cashing services, cash advance programs and EASY online account access.

As a member of Retail Alliance, you are entitled to receive a FREE confidential analysis to help identify how competitive your current acceptance program is in the marketplace. Plus, there is no set-up fee and no annual fee.

At Data Genesis, we understand payment processing must be customized to serve each individual business. An automobile repair shop operates differently than a restaurant.

As an Independent Business Manager (IBM), Retail Alliance Business Solutions utilizes a unique set of tools and pricing structures to control your costs and increase your profits.

To take advantage of this membership benefit and your Free Analysis, call Steve Hamilton at 757-455-9309 or email [email protected]. Please let him know that you are a valued member of Retail Alliance.

Retail Alliance members have access to high-value dental and vision benefits through Dominion Dental Services.

Dental Benefits• Three unique options• Use a network dentist or any dentist• Coverage for over 250 services including fillings,

crowns, root canals, orthodontia and more• Simple online enrollment and administration.

Vision Benefits• Extensive coverage for eye exams, eyeglass lenses,

frames and contact lenses• Discounts on LASIK laser vision correction• Access to over 47,000 vision providers nationwide

through EyeMed Vision Care.

Who Can Participate?

Any individual or member company. Individuals can visit the website below and sign up online. They can also enroll over the phone or through the mail.

If a member company wants group coverage on a payroll deduction basis, please call Barbara Rogers at 757-422-5002 or visit DominionDental.com/edental/ral


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In a small retail environment, a new employee doesn’t just work there, they become

an extension of the owner. However, when an employee proves to be unsuitable or damages the business through fraud or bad behavior, the owner/manager is justifiably hurt.

Retail Alliance members can take some of the risk out of the hiring decision by getting to know more about applicants through their history. OneSource, Inc., an affiliate service of Retail Alliance, provides customers with information

Sign up with OfficeMax and receive Retail Alliance’s great rates for printing and office supplies. Working with us, you’ll receive:

• Reduced pricing on more than 25,000 products and 4,000 environmentally preferable products and services

• Exclusive pricing on copies, posters, presentations and more at OfficeMax ImPress® digital print and document services (Black and white=3c/copy and Color=31c/copy)

PayDay Payroll Services has made it their goal to make payroll processing as easy and convenient as

possible for Retail Alliance members. With Payday Payroll, you are guaranteed accuracy and precision. Retail Alliance members receive a 10% discount.

Services Included with Basic Payroll Charges:

• New Hire Reporting• SSN verification on all employees with the Social

Security Administration• Calculating Checks and Withholding Taxes• Pressure Sealed Pay Checks and Vouchers• Pay Checks already signed• Full Access to Online Human Resource Database

• Employee Handbook• Employee Forms (ie Performance Reviews,

Termination Check Lists, etc)• Federal and State alerts

• Payroll Tax Payments made, guaranteed (if any tax penalties arise due to our negligence, Payday will pay the penalty)

• Web Based Payroll (payroll submission can also be done via Fax or Email)

• Employee Self Service Portal

• Full Array of payroll reports• Processing all Quarterly Returns• Processing all Annual Returns• CUSTOMER SERVICE—You will ALWAYS speak to a

live person. There is no press 1, press 2 then leave a voicemail. We don’t have voicemail! As a business owner with little time on his hands, I can tell you that this is huge and would be one of the driving forces for you to work with us. When you need help you will speak with a knowledgeable and tenured customer service representative that can help you.

Additional Cost Services:

Direct DepositWeb Based Time KeepingGL interface1099 ReportingWorkers Comp AdministrationRetirement Plan ReportingBackground Checks

Contact Chris Mabe, PayDay Payroll [email protected]

• Free, next-day delivery* on most orders

• Flexible ordering options: online at officemaxworkplace.com, by phone at 877-633-2629 Ext 6715 or in-store at any of our nearly 850 locations using your Retail ConnectSM card.

Contact your membership director to receive your discount application. Take it to your retail OfficeMax store and the clerk will cut out the card and laminate it for you with your first purchase.

For any questions regarding the program contact Melissa Everley, OfficeMax Workplace℠ at 877-633-2629 ext 6715 or email [email protected]*Delivery is free for most in-stock catalog orders within our trade area (within 20 miles of an OfficeMax store) placed before 5 p.m. locally.

about their candidate from the following:

• Nationwide/Statewide/County/Federal Criminal Database or Record Search

• Nationwide Sex Offender Registry • Education, Employment, Degree and Licensing Verifications • Worker’s Compensation Reports • Social Security Number Verification • ID Alert• Drug Testing• Dept of Motor Vehicle Records.

For more information, contact OneSource, Inc. at 888-285-3545 or visit www.onesourcescreening.com.


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Recycling Perks is the official recycling incentive program for the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk.

More people recycle when offered special deals at local businesses. Recycling Perks’

newsletter reaches 35,000 and is completely/always free for the business---you keep 100% of what comes in.

The big benefits are doing something good for the community, and getting free promotion to the 35,000 locals on their email blast list, and to the 15,000 who come to the website every month.

Here is the website: RecyclingPerks.comHere is the Facebook page: Recycling Perks on Facebook

There’s no commitment, so you can try it out and if you don’t like it you can cancel at any time. When people use one of your deals they have to bring in a printed PDF with their name on it. You also get a weekly email listing everyone who redeemed. It’s a great way to take advantage of free promotion to area home owners while doing something to make your community more sustainable.

Retail Alliance members can save up to 30% off UPS Express air, international and ground shipments. That’s a significant savings over FedEx published rates*.

All this comes with the peace of mind you enjoy by using the carrier that delivers

outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service and innovative technology.

UPS guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the US than any other carrier, including FedEx.

Simple shipping. Special savings. It’s that easy!

Retail Alliance members can save:

• Up to 30% on UPS Next Day Air® and up to 26% on Worldwide Express® Services

• Up to 23% on UPS 2nd Day Air®, 3 Day Select®, and up to 19% on Worldwide Expedited® Services

• Up to 12% on UPS Ground Services.

Take advantage by calling 1-800-325-7000.

*See rates and services chart online for detail of savings and discounts, which depend on total weekly gross shipping charges incurred.

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CONNECT WITH US ONLINEWe love to hear from our members and want to make sure you know the latest news and events in our industry. Connect with us through any of the social media listed.

Facebook.com/retailalliance

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MEMBER PROGRAMS & SERVICESADVERTISING CO-OPSRetail Alliance, through its purchasing power, is able to buy bulk advertising space and time in area media and then make it available to Retail Alliance members.

Co-operative advertising is either available on an ad-hoc basis when there is enough interest from members, or may also be offered on a defined basis during the year, usually around a holiday period. The new LoveVA program will also be offering co-op advertising focusing on “buy local” cause marketing.

If your business is interested in participating in these programs, please contact Kylie Ross Sibert at [email protected].

ENTERTAINMENTMovie Tickets

Retail Alliance has contracted with local cinemas to provide our members with discounted movie tickets. These tickets are great for rewarding your employees or as gifts to your customers and they are very inexpensive. We keep a supply on hand, but if you want to buy 25 or more please give us a call a week ahead to give us a chance to order more if needed.

Subject to change, as of January 2014, the prices for each are: AMC $7.00, Regal $7.00, Cinemark $7.50.

Events Tickets

As part of our program and community support, Retail Alliance receives tickets to a variety of local events, such as Admirals, Tides, ODU Basketball, Peninsula Pilots, and cultural events. These tickets are available on a first-come/first-served basis to our members.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets or taking advantage of free tickets, please contact your Membership Director. Supplies are limited so be sure to take advantage of these exclusive prices.

Retail Alliance is partnering with the Peninsula Pilots to offer members a great deal to promote their business. The promotional package will include video advertising on the scoreboard during the entire Retail Alliance’s fourth quarter innings, access to Retail Alliance’s box seats (accommodating 10 people) including free popcorn and sodas, and 250 free tickets that the member can use at their discretion.

Additional member benefits to help you grow your business

LOSS PREVENTION TASK FORCEThe Loss Prevention Task Force is a committee of retailers and law enforcement that come together to discuss and share information regarding retail loss prevention.

They hold monthly meetings every fourth Tuesday. The lunch meeting hosts speakers talking on topics related to counterfeiting, disaster preparedness, security, gang awareness, vendor theft, store layout, and so on.

Members of Retail Alliance and guests are welcome to attend. This is a free event with lunch included. Contact Beth Parsons at [email protected] for more details.

MEETING ROOM SPACEIncluded free with your membership is your ability to use our training room in the Retail Alliance building once per quarter. For additional use there is a $25 fee for a half day or $50 for full day. This fee is to cover cleaning and upkeep of the room. The room is available from 8:30AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri.

The space is great for employee training, brainstorming sessions, strategy planning sessions or to schedule interviews or meetings with a client or prospect.

Wireless Internet (WiFi) is available in the meeting room and the tables are able to be moved into multiple configurations for various uses.

In order to maintain the building and keep it in tip-top shape for other members who use it after you, we have some guidelines that we ask be followed:

• We ask for at least 48 hours notice and that no regular recurring meetings are held. You can’t reserve a room more than 30 days in advance.

• We ask that you use the trash receptacles provided and replace the furniture as you found it.

• It is your responsibility to provide food, drink and ice (you can request a list of local member caterers) as well as the A/V equipment, copies of documents for your meetings, etc.

• If you use the meeting room beyond your quarterly free benefit, you must pay for it in advance.

To request a meeting room, please contact Rhonda Zentkovich at [email protected] or call our main number, 757-466-1600.


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It goes without saying that if you’re reading this, you’re holding a copy of our annual Membership Directory. We hope you’re finding it helpful to better understand all of the many benefits of Retail Alliance membership. Members receive two free listings in this Directory - one with our member companies in alphabetical order and a second one by category.

If you have any changes to your listing, please contact Margie Smith at 757.455.9337 or [email protected] and she will update our database with your correct information for next year.

If you’d like to advertise in the 2015 Membership Directory, please contact your Membership Director.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTAs part of our Retail Angles print newsletter, we offer members the opportunity to spotlight their businesses and share their history and success with other retailers.

We require detailed answers so we have enough information about your business to create a full article. The more information we have the more satisfied you will be with the resulting article. Please provide good quality, high resolution photos of your store and owner/

manager to go along with the spotlight. Please note that publication month is subject to availability. Spotlight forms are available for download on our website or from your membership director.

MYSTERY SHOPPINGYour employees and their interaction with your customers are as important as the quality of your inventory. Poor customer service, lack of attention to detail or sloppy work can not only cost your business a sale, but also tarnish your business’ reputation. Your business may operate to your standards while you are in the store, but what happens when you are not there?

Retail Alliance offers a Mystery Shopping service for members and may receive one free mystery shop per quarter. Business owners interested in gaining an objective snapshot of how their store appears to potential customers now have the option of purchasing two or more targeted shopping visits.

Merchants can select from a menu of important criteria including, but not limited to:

• Are customers greeted properly?• Are customers offered assistance?• Are customers offered receipts?• Do employees cross-sell merchandise?• Are employees friendly, engaging and helpful?• Are employees knowledgeable?• Is the store clean and appealing?• Are dressing rooms clean (if applicable)?• Are restrooms clean (if applicable)?• Are shelves/racks stocked?• Are returns handled appropriately?• Are transactions handled properly?• Is the store open as advertised?

For more information about Mystery Shopping or to schedule a visit, please contact Beth Parsons at [email protected].

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISINGOur newsletters communicate information to keep members informed about all aspects of the retailing world.

The Retail Alliance bi-monthly print newsletter, Retail Angles, informs members about retail news, legislative updates, events, member spotlights, and more.

With the printed newsletter mailed out to current members, affiliates and prospects, the monthly newsletter is the perfect opportunity to advertise your business. Contact Kylie Ross Sibert at [email protected] for advertising rates and schedule.

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RETAIL CRIME ALERTThe Retail Crime Alert System is an alert system provided by Retail Crime Alert LLC for Retail Alliance in order to keep businesses abreast of local crime situations that occur throughout Hampton Roads.

The idea of this service came from the Retail Alliance Loss Prevention Task Force. The Task Force is made up of local retail members, law enforcement officers and security company partners. The Task Force meets monthly in order to network, educate and discuss services that will help reduce shrinkage.

About the System

The Retail Crime Alert System transmits information exactly as received from area law enforcement agencies, to businesses and security professionals regarding crimes affecting them such as fraudulent checks, credit cards, shoplifting rings, carjacking, terrorist threats and other community situations.

The information is supplied by local law enforcement officials located throughout Hampton Roads. Law

In addition, once a week, Retail Alliance sends out an e-newsletter filled with industry and member news.

If you would like to include information about an upcoming event, sale, or have some news to share, please send it to Kylie Ross Sibert at [email protected] before 5:00PM Monday for inclusion in that week’s newsletter.

RETAIL PULSEThe Retail Pulse is a holiday sales survey conducted with retailers of all sizes across Hampton Roads.

The aim of the survey is to take a reading of the market after a major sales period such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day or a particularly notable event.

Participants of the survey will be given access to the exclusive results of the study to see how the local retail industry is performing and also see how they are performing against other retailers in the same category.

Topline results will be provided to the media, with the possibility of media exposure for the retailer and follow-up commentary; respondents also have the option to keep their responses confidential.

We will also be publishing some results in our online and print newsletters.

Please contact Kylie Ross Sibert at 757-455-9323 or email [email protected] if you are interested in being part of the Retail Alliance’s Retail Pulse.

RESOURCE LIBRARYRetail Alliance offers numerous books, videos, tapes and CDs on topics ranging from advertising to visual merchandising. We also store many of our educational forums on our YouTube channel. Visit www.youtube.com/retailalliance.

As a member, you have full access to our library. Visit the library at your convenience during our working hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

All resource materials are due back two weeks from the checkout date. However, if you wish to use the material longer, contact the Retail Alliance front desk at 757-455-9310.

We hope you enjoy the library and will visit often. If you need assistance, have suggestions or would like an item that you can’t find, please let us know.

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We are proud to be a Retail Alliance Member and 2013 winner for

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enforcement and public safety officials can post alerts which will be sent verbatim immediately to all subscribers via email.

How it Works

The information is automatically uploaded by law enforcement personnel and automatically transmitted to, or accessed by, registered users exactly as provided by law enforcement personnel. The system also has search capabilities.

A text messaging service is also available (subject to provider costs), which notifies the subscriber of new alert postings. Once subscribers receive the alert via text, they can log onto the website to view the full alert post.

Alerts may also contain pictures or videos of suspected wrongdoers received from area law enforcement agencies.

Retail Alliance contracts with Retail Crime Alert LLC to provide this service FREE to all subscribers as a community awareness system to aid crime prevention.

How to Register

The registration process is quick and simple. Any subscriber may register multiple contacts on the Retail Crime Alert LLC website, www.retailcrimealert.com.

Click on the registration tab at the top of the page, fill out the brief questionnaire and then click submit.

Registered users may choose from the following geographic options: Peninsula, Southside, or both.

Contact Information

Any questions regarding the Retail Crime Alert System may be directed to:

Kate Baker: [email protected] Parsons: [email protected] Zentkovich: [email protected]

or visit the website www.retailcrimealert.com.

VALIDATOR 100 POS COUNTERFEIT DEVICE Retail Alliance is the exclusive Virginia distributor for the Validator 100. This state-of-the-art counterfeit detection device uses ultraviolet light and magnetic sensors to validate currency, credit cards, I.D.’s and checks. It’s easy to use and 100% effective when used as directed.

This point-of-sale counterfeit device will replace the “BLACK MARKER PEN” which is no longer effective against “washed” or “bleached” counterfeit bills.

Retail Alliance members receive a 40% discount off the $49.99 retail price, paying just $30.00 for this cutting edge technology. For more information or to purchase a Validator 100 please call Accounting at 757-455-9337.

VETERAN’S ID CARDIn a partnership between the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), veterans will be able to obtain an official ID card identifying them as Virginia Veterans.

Many retailers, restaurants, and other organizations offer discounts and special promotions to veterans. The veterans ID card is an easy to verify an individual’s veteran status.

Why do Virginia’s veterans need an ID Card?

More than 800,000 veterans live in Virginia, and until now most didn’t have a way to show their veteran status. These men and women have given much for our country and they deserve to be recognized. The new Virginia Veterans ID card will do just that.

How do our veterans benefit?

Retail businesses and restaurants around the state offer an array of valuable discounts to veterans. Instead of having to carry a DD 214 military discharge document, veterans who have a Veterans ID card can simply show a convenient, wallet-sized card and receive the discounts they’ve earned through their service and sacrifice.

What you can do to help

Consider offering a discount to veterans or simply post one of their DVS-provided banners on your website. Go to http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-banners.shtml to download files.

Who should I contact?

Please show your support for this veterans program. For more details on the program please contact Tina Partlett Calhoun via email at [email protected] or by calling 804-371-0441.

http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-id-card.shtml


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Retail Alliance Business Solutions offers a special credit card acceptance program through our partnership with Data Genesis™, which will reduce your business expenditures while enhancing the level of service you expect and deserve.

As a member of Retail Alliance, you are entitled to receive a FREE confidential analysis from Retail Alliance Business Solutions to help identify how competitive your current acceptance program is in the marketplace. Plus, there is no set-up fee and no annual fee.

Data Genesis, an established leader in the payment processing industry, has a proven record with numerous other associations across the country.

At Data Genesis, we understand payment processing must be customized to serve each individual business. An automobile repair shop operates differently than a restaurant.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSINGAs an Independent Business Manager (IBM), Retail Alliance Business Solutions utilizes a unique set of tools and pricing structures to control your costs and increase your profits.

To take advantage of this membership benefit and your Free Analysis, please call Steve Hamilton, 757-455-9309 or email [email protected]. Please let him know that you are a valued member of Retail Alliance.

Retail Alliance has a for-profit division called Business Solutions. Business Solutions is comprised of our representation as Equifax and Data Genesis Sales Agents in Virginia. Our goal is to serve as your strategic partner for the success of your business.

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Looking to save money on your credit card processing?

Retail Alliance, your trusted partner, is here to help.

Call today to schedule your free confidential analysis.

Contact: Steve Hamilton Phone: 757-455-9309Email: [email protected]

Retail Alliance’s partnership with Data Genesis provides you this

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The advantages of our program include, but are not limited to:

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More than ever, lenders and other service providers use credit history to make decisions about extending new credit or providing services. Experts agree that checking a credit report regularly is the best way to reduce delinquency and increase opportunity.

As an exclusive sales agent for EQUIFAX, Retail Alliance Business Solutions serves business customers throughout Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. Retail Alliance Business Solutions is the only direct source for EQUIFAX credit service in Virginia.

Advancing your business with trusted data and expertiseContinuous Equifax enhancements deliver unrivaled insights, speed and precision

At Equifax, we’re focused on you—advancing your business, making it more profitable and secure. We never rest and continuously enrich and develop our data, technology and analytics to quickly show you the biggest possible picture of opportunity and risk.

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EQUIFAX benefits include instant online access to:• Consumer credit service• Equifax mortgage services• Credit marketing services (pre-approvals)• Residential tenant screening• Fraud tools• Analytics and risk analysis• Commercial credit services.

Contact Matt Boyer at 757-455-9326 or email [email protected] for more information.


1st Choice Pest Control, LLCPO Box 6798Chesapeake, VA 23323-0798(757) 892-4913www.1stchoicepc.comHome/Business Specialty Services

222 Changes, Inc222 W. 21st StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 537-6205www.changeshairstyling.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy

411 Granby, LLC207 Granby St, Unit 203Norfolk, VA 23510-1825(757) 627-9873www.411granby.comReal Estate

A & B Propane1732 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320-2699(757) 420-5600www.aandbpropane.comOil

A & G Auto Sales5012 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6611(757) 490-4755www.agauto.comAuto Dealers

A. Dodson’s2948 Bridge RdSuffolk, VA 23435(757) 483-1344www.adodsons.comSpecialty Gifts Absolute Bottled Water Co851 Seahawk Cir, Ste 107Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 468-4426www.absolutebottledwater.comSpecialty Foods Accelerated Financial Services39 Monette PkwySmithfield, VA 23430-2577(757) 484-5455Financial Services Act II10253 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601-4028(757) 595-0507Consignment Action Cadillac - GMC1300 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704-3230(757) 397-7041www.actioncadillacgmc.comAuto Dealers

Admirals Hockey201 E. Brambleton AveNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 640-1212www.norfolkadmirals.comEntertainment/Recreation

ADT Security Services2550 Ellsmere Ave, #JNorfolk, VA 23513(757) 855-3512www.adt.comSecurity Services/Guards

Advance Title & Abstract, Inc1428 Kempsville RdChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 549-2961www.advancetitle.netReal Estate

Ajay’s Boutique1114 Big Bethel RdHampton, VA 23666(757) 826-2529Apparel Alpha and Omega Pro. LLC504 Rushwood CtSuffolk, VA 23435(757) 537-4698Home/Business Specialty Services Amare Chiropractic525 S. Independence Blvd, #190Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 880-3604www.drmaggio.comMedical

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RA Membership Director, Karen Garner with Tom Hartman, Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air at R2R Networking event at Countryside Gardens

Liz and Susan, Charlie’s Jewelry

Nancy Thomas, Retail Merchants Association Richmond, Bob Gurney with his wife Ann, Margaret Ballard from RA


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AMS Retail Solutions4099 Foxwood Dr, Ste 107Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 495-4995www.amsretail.comTechnology Anchor Financial Group240 McLaws Cir, Ste 113Williamsburg, VA 23185(757) 645-4710www.anchor-financial.comFinancial Services Anchor Financial Group6086 Paragon Pl, Ste 290Richmond, VA 23230(804) 928-8277www.anchor-financial.comFinancial Services

Angelico Violins, Inc565 Cedar Rd, Ste 1Chesapeake, VA 23322(757) 312-8961Specialty Goods AOC Salon, LLC821 W. 21st St, Ste 101Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 625-0055www.aocsalon.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy

Apollo Realty, Inc321 Office Square Ln, Ste 101BVirginia Beach, VA 23462-3656(757) 687-5300Real Estate

Aqua Leisure Pools953 Reon DrVirginia Beach, VA 23464-3825(757) 420-2222www.aqualeisurepools.comSpecialty Equipment Aquawear, Inc700 Newtown Rd, Ste 107ANorfolk, VA 23502-3925(757) 461-8552www.aquawearswim.comApparel Aresco of Tidewater, LLC3452 Chandler Creek RdVirginia Beach, VA 23453(757) 486-6878Home/Business Specialty Services Array 700700 W. Washington StSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 925-1118www.array700.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy ArtInspired, LLC124 Production DrYorktown, VA 23693(757) 768-9033www.artinspired.comSpecialty Gifts

Artisans Bakery and Cafe711 Washington StPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 396-6313www.artisansbakerycafe.comRestaurants

Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc609 Copeland DrHampton, VA 23661(757) 896-0655www.atlanticphac.comHeating/Air Conditioning

Atlas Recovery317 First Colonial Rd, #CVirginia Beach, VA 23454-4605(757) 425-6786Real Estate

Auto Haus101 Greene DrYorktown, VA 23692-4811(757) 898-1200www.autohausva.comAuto Dealers

B & J Leasing1755 West RdChesapeake, VA 23323-6430(757) 421-2221Real Estate Baby Boutique Consignments, LLC5660 Portsmouth Blvd, Ste FPortsmouth, VA 23701-1827(757) 488-6709Consignment Bailey Parker Construction Corp4936 Cleveland St, #200Virginia Beach, VA 23462-5399(757) 497-8383Contractors

John Vaughan, Anchor Financial (c) and Steve Guion, BookKeeping Express (r), with guest at R2R networking event held at Boomerang Discount

Linda Saunders, Sadielin Antiques & Collectibles


Bank @LANTEC501 S. Independence BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 671-7900www.whereibank.comFinancial Services Barksdale Oils, Inc1041 E. Bank StPetersburg, VA 23804(804) 732-2181Oil

Bayview Realty339 E. Bayview Blvd, #ANorfolk, VA 23503-5204(757) 588-3000Real Estate

BCS Voice and Data Solutions4540 Bonney Rd, Ste DVirginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 213-3103www.bcsvoicedata.comTelecommunications/Wireless Services

Beach Auto Brokers3510 E. Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518-3430(757) 480-6500Auto Dealers

Beach Commercial Finance3330 Pacific Ave, Ste 203Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2983(757) 437-4300Financial Services

Beach Engraving1776 Laskin Rd, Ste 105Virginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 340-1110www.beachengraving.comSpecialty Gifts

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union4164 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-1762(757) 333-7787www.beachmunicipal.orgFinancial Services Bead Retreat Boutique1105 William Styron Square SouthNewport News, VA 23606(757) 597-2323www.beadretreatboutique.comSpecialty Goods Bedcrafters by Michelle5227 Monticello Ave, Ste EWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 564-7378www.bedcraftersbymichelle.comFurniture Bee Realty Corp4465 Shore Dr, Ste 4Virginia Beach, VA 23455-2800(757) 464-6000Real Estate

Ben & Jerry’s332 Water StYorktown, VA 23690(757) 969-1990Restaurants

Bennett’s Creek Wholesale Nursery, Inc5635 Shoulders Hill Rd, Ste ASuffolk, VA 23435-2362(757) 483-1425www.bcnursery.comLawn & Garden Bennie Rea Designs379 Emily Dickenson SouthNewport News, VA 23606(757) 713-0852www.benniereadesigns.comHome Decorating Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet2318 York Crossing DrHayes, VA 23072(804) 642-3077www.bigbobsfloors.comCarpets/Flooring

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Anna Norvak, Marketing Monster (c) with other guests at R2R networking event held at Boomerang Discount

RA member Jennifer Raines, Quirks of Art in her store

Board members Jim Wofford (l) with his wife Edna and Tim Hillegass (r) with his wife Julia at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event


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BizCard XPress3780 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4525www.bizcardva.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Blink5500 Foundation StWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 645-2540Home Decorating

Blue Green Aqua5126 Main StWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 253-5853www.bluegreenaqua.comSpecialty Goods

BMD Rentals143 Rich Blvd, Ste DElizabeth City, NC 27909(252) 335-7161www.bmdrentals.comReal Estate

Bö Essentials707 Mariners Row, Ste 104Newport News, VA 23606(757) 240-5644www.boessentials.comSpecialty Goods Bob’s Gun Shop764 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510-2011(757) 627-8311www.bobsgunshop.comSpecialty Goods

Bogey’s Grille9 Woodland RdHampton, VA 23663(757) 722-0933Restaurants Bogue Oil, Inc5839 Adderly St, Ste ANorfolk, VA 23502-4601(757) 855-6251www.bogueoil.comOil

BookKeeping Express11719-B Jefferson Ave, 2nd FlrNewport News, VA 23606(703) 766-5757www.bookkeepingexpress.comAccountants

Bryant Motorsports Auto Sales2230 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704-2918(757) 393-2600Auto Dealers Bur-Di Corporation3322 Virginia Beach Blvd, #116Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 769-7315Real Estate

Byler Enterprises522 S. Independence Blvd, Ste 204Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1149(757) 490-9700Real Estate

C & F Properties L.C. Glensheallah Apts and Colonial Manor AptsPO Box 7333Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 393-6613Real Estate

C. C. Taylor Realty4164 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1762(757) 486-2200Real Estate

CabinetMakers Management, LLC5292 Shenshore CirVirginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 460-2833 Real Estate

D. B. Bowles Jewelers A Family Owned Full Service Jeweler Specializing InCustom Design, Repair, and Remounting In House

Engraving Of All KindsMetals, Glass, Wood, Stone, and Acrylic By

Computerized Laser, Rotary, and Sandblasting

1411 N. Main Street

Suffolk, Virginia 23434

757 - 934 - 8101BB

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Scott Freeman, Auction757 (l), Aaron Montgomery, Carlotz (to his left) with other guests at R2R networking event held at Artisans Bakery

Board members Tim Wright, Chris Sink with former board member Ken Woollard (r) at

Margaret Ballard’s retirement event

Karen Seyrlehner (r) with guests at R2R networking event held at Artisans Bakery

Board members Alison Dodson Anderson, Margie Johnson, Brenda Tusing & Pam Katrancha with RA Membership Director Joyce Smith (c) at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event


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Cafe Stella1907 Colonial AveNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 625-0461Restaurants

CakeAlicious Design Studio4268 Casey BlvdWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 234-4300www.cakealiciousdesignstudio.comSpecialty Foods Cape Construction Company1224 Executive Blvd, Ste 102Chesapeake, VA 23320-2888(757) 545-7301Real Estate

Care-A-Lot, Inc1617 Diamond Springs RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455-3009(757) 457-9425www.carealotpets.comPet Stores/Services/Accessories

CarLotz1447 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 962-8665www.carlotz.comAuto Dealers

Carolanne Terrace Apts5511 Princess Anne RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 499-2361 X 303Real Estate

Carolina Cupcakery1200 N. Battlefield Blvd, Ste 106Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 204-4775www.carolinacupcakery.comSpecialty Foods Carousel Paint Corp3558 Western Branch BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23707-3134(757) 397-4594www.carouselpaint.comHardware/Lumber

Carpet World3431 N. Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518-5698(757) 853-7485www.naturalarearugs.comCarpets/Flooring

Cartridge Man1611 Colley Ave, Ste BNorfolk, VA 23517-1677(757) 962-6030www.cartridgemanink.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Cavalier Land, Inc234 W. Bute StNorfolk, VA 23510-1402(757) 625-3502www.cavalierland.comReal Estate Cavanaugh, Nelson & Co, PLC999 Waterside Dr, Ste 2250Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 578-4900Accountants

CDG Marketing & Web Design1508 Percheron CtChesapeake, VA 23322(757) 271-4602www.cdgwebdesign.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Center for Weight Loss Success645 J Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601-1819(757) 873-1880www.cfwls.comMedical

Century Realty3300 Western Branch BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321-5106(757) 484-1717Real Estate

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(l-r) Bev Teichs, Sendout Cards, Mike Seitz, Coffee News, Karen Garner, Retail Alliance with host member Bookkeeping Express at R2R networking event

Kathy & Doug Knack, Kathy Knack Interior Design at Retail to Retail networking event held at 222 Changes Inc

Sweetwater Cuisine exhibiting at MediaFest 2013


Changes City Spa710 W. 21st StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 625-5300www.changesaregood.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy

Charles Barker’s Lexus Of Virginia Beach3909 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-2403(757) 486-3500www.charlesbarker.comAuto Dealers

Charlie’s Jewelry17 Hidenwood Shopping CenterNewport News, VA 23606(757) 595-6196www.charliesjewelrystore.comJewelers

Cherry Carpet, Inc2915 London BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23707-3405(757) 397-5811www.cherrycarpet.comCarpets/Flooring

Chesapeake Bank1229 Lafayette St, Ste 202Williamsburg, VA 23185(757) 941-3347www.chesbank.comFinancial Services Chesapeake Bay Realty3705 Shore DrVirginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 464-2121Real Estate Chesapeake Public Schools Employees CU544 S. Battlefield BlvdChesapeake, VA 23322-5454(757) 482-4421www.cpsecu.netFinancial Services Chrysler Museum of Art Gift Shop245 W. Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 333-6297 / 664-6200www.chrysler.orgMuseum Shops/Theatre

Cinema Cafe1220 Fordham DrVirginia Beach, VA 23464-5340(757) 747-1395www.cinema-cafe.comEntertainment/Recreation Circa 191810367 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 599-1918www.circa1918.comRestaurants

Classroom On The Mall4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 950Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 473-5653www.teacherweb.com/va/classroomonthemall/ms.creamer/ho.stmColleges/Schools

Clay Home Medical, Inc3333 S. Crater Rd, Ste 5Petersburg, VA 23805(804) 861-1606www.clayhomemedical.comMedical

Climatemakers Ltd Of Virginia2805 Crusader CirVirginia Beach, VA 23453-3133(757) 468-5800www.climatemakers.comHeating/Air Conditioning Clothes Mentor306 Oyster Point RdNewport News, VA 23602(757) 969-6828www.clothesmentor.comApparel

CLT Accounting and Business Services, LLC3526 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Ste B2Yorktown, VA 23693(757) 240-4500www.cltaccounting.comAccountants

Coffee NewsPO Box 2272Yorktown, VA 23692(757) 941-7366www.757coffeenews.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

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RA CEO Ray Mattes (r) with former Board Chairman Buck and his wife Gail Weedon at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event

Board Members Joe Taylor, Ben Willis and former Board Member Vince Thomas at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event

Board members Scott Freeman and Debbie Ross at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event

George & Karen Seyrlehner (r) with guest at R2R networking event held at Artisans Bakery


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1800 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm

Hope-House-Thrift-Store.com

Colley Avenue Copies4211 Colley AveNorfolk, VA 23508(757) 440-4000www.colleyavenuecopies.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Colony Wood Investments, Inc17000 Jeff Davis HwyColonial Heights, VA 23834(804) 526-1900Real Estate

Commodore Associates, Inc421 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704-3621(757) 393-4383www.commodoretheatre.comEntertainment/Recreation

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers2014 Granby St, Ste 200Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 455-0077www.cooperhurley.comLegal

Cooper’s Landscape Management4956 Exeter DrSuffolk, VA 23434-7099(757) 456-5355Lawn & Garden

Coucoon Signature Salon & Spa1556 Laskin Rd, Ste 132Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 965-4661www.coucoon.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy

Councill Realty & Management4101 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23504(757) 622-4733Real Estate

Countryside Gardens220 E. Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23669(757) 722-9909www.countrysidegardens.bizLawn & Garden

Courtesy Auto Sales1208 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 424-6404www.courtesysales.comAuto Dealers

Courtyard by Marriott Newport News Airport530 St Johns RdNewport News, VA 23602(757) 842-6212Hotels

Cove Tavern711 Lakefront CommonsNewport News, VA 23606(757) 596-1830Restaurants

Cox Media1341 Crossways Blvd, Ste 1168Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 321-7836www.coxmedia.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Creative Art And Design Studios, LLC2528 Hanover LnChesapeake, VA 23321(757) 754-0771www.caad.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Creative Finds by Shelley4709 Tulip DrVirginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 965-5392www.creativefindsbys.comSpecialty Gifts

Guests enjoying RA Open House

RA member Evan Harell with his food truck, Panavoir

Board members Verrandall Tucker, Margie Johnson, Phil Scotti and his wife Eileen at

Margaret Ballard’s retirement event


Creative Specialty Promotions7 Waterford CtWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 565-0455www.creativespecialtypromotions.comPromotional Products

Crewestone Technologies805 Live Oak Dr, Ste 101Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 825-8951www.crewestone.com/cmgTechnology Cross Management407 Market StSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 539-9491Real Estate

Cross Realty Company1707 N. Main StSuffolk, VA 23434-4340(757) 539-3060Real Estate

Crossroads Fuel Service1441 Fentress RdChesapeake, VA 23322-3929(757) 482-2179Oil

Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina700 Settlers Landing RdHampton, VA 23669(757) 727-8914www.crowneplaza.com/hamptonvaHotels

Customer Magnetism2697 International Pkwy, Ste 201 Bldg 7Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 689-2873www.customermagnetism.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Cyprus Finance5012 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6611(757) 490-1640Financial Services

D.A.V. Thrift Stores4209 W. Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666(757) 265-4108www.d.a.v.thrift.orgDiscount Stores

D.B. Bowles Jewelers1411 N. Main StSuffolk, VA 23434-4352(757) 934-8101Jewelers

D’ Egg Diner204 E. Main StNorfolk, VA 23510-1608(757) 626-3447www.deggnorfolk.comRestaurants

D’Art Center208 E. Main StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 625-4211www.d-artcenter.orgArt Galleries/Custom Framing

Dail’s Home Center4387 Portsmouth BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701-2539(757) 488-4946www.dails.comHardware/Lumber

Daily Press Media Group7505 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23607-1517(757) 247-4861www.dailypress.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Dan Ryan’s For Men1612 Laskin Rd, Ste 764Virginia Beach, VA 23451-6197(757) 425-0660Apparel

Data Genesis5405 Brookfield DrVirginia Beach, VA 23464(757) 438-9137www.fibcorp.comBusiness Service Solution

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RA member, Leigh Greer, in her store, Table Seven Antiques

RA Government Affairs Director, Kate Baker, with former Governor Bob McDonnell

Nicole Newsome, Pilot Media moderating the MediaFest panel members: Alison Dodson Anderson, A. Dodson’s, Amy Jordan, TASTE, Leslie Sink, Hi-Ho Silver, Ashley Knepper, Reed & Associates Marketing


Davis & Watts610 Naval Base Rd, 101Norfolk, VA 23505-3619(757) 480-5616Contractors Decorum of Virginia, Inc301 W. 21st StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 623-3100www.decorumfurniture.comFurniture

Deltaville MarketPO Box 1187Deltaville, VA 23043(804) 776-6131Grocers

Department of Economic Development City of Portsmouth200 High St, Ste 200Portsmouth, VA 23704-3721(757) 393-8804www.portsmouthvaed.comCity/County Government

Details on Granby132 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 333-6644Apparel Dick Kelly Real Estate8124A Shore DrNorfolk, VA 23518(757) 480-2303www.dkellyre.comReal Estate

Dinwiddie Educational Association Federal Credit Union11001 Boydton Plank RdDinwiddie, VA 23841(804) 469-4561Financial Services

Distinguished Executive Transportation4039 Ironbound RdWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 345-5763www.dexectrans.comTransportation/Services

Divaris Property Management Corpc/o Town Center Management Office 222 Central Park Ave, Ste 1300-AVirginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 497-2113www.divaris.comReal Estate

Dollar Bargains and More55 Mallory StHampton, VA 23663(757) 727-0000Discount Stores

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc500 Volvo PkwyChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 321-5000www.dollartree.comDiscount Stores

Dominion Law Associates222 Central Park AveVirginia Beach, VA 23462-3023(757) 490-6291www.dominionpay.comLegal

Downtown Franklin Association120 S. Main StFranklin, VA 23851(757) 562-6900Association/Nonprofits

Downtown Norfolk Council201 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 623-1757Association/Nonprofits

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Guests and exhibitors at MediaFest 2013


Drive 16440 Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502-3010(757) 455-8600www.drive1.comAuto Dealers

Drs. Morris & Taylor, Ltd5857 Trucker StPortsmouth , VA 23707-4509(757) 397-7038www.str8ners.comMedical

Drs. Shivar, Peluso, & Andersen302 E. Little Creek Rd, #300Norfolk, VA 23505-2603(757) 420-4035Medical

Duke Automotive2016 N. Main StSuffolk, VA 23434-4347(757) 539-8777www.dukeauto.comAuto Dealers

Dunmar Exhibit Services130 S. Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-8888x213www.dunmar.comBusiness Service Solution E-Z Auto Rental9930 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23605-1147(757) 595-7273www.ezautova.comAuto Services

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales2906 Elmhurst LnPortsmouth, VA 23701-2739(757) 465-2200www.ectts.comAuto Dealers

Eastern Virginia Family & Cosmetic Dentistry3221 Western Branch BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321-5286(757) 483-6297Medical

Ebony Arts and Gifts4200 Portsmouth BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321-9158(757) 405-3465Specialty Gifts

Eco Trends3157 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 463-5202www.ecotrendsvb.comSpecialty Gifts

Embrace Mobile3209 Bentham LnChesapeake, VA 23321(757) 513-9676www.embracemobile.netTelecommunications/Wireless Services Emerald Quay, LLC749 Green Tree CirChesapeake, VA 23320-3743(757) 547-0424Real Estate

Emerson’s of Norfolk5325 Cleveland St, Ste 301Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 962-3906www.emersonscigars.comSpecialty Goods

Esprit Decor110 Kegman Rd WChesapeake, VA 23322-4305(757) 482-5175www.esprit-decor.comFurniture

Ethan Allen4677 Columbus StVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6746(757) 333-3448Furniture

Ethereal Cupcakes and Coffee Shoppe3150 Allainby WayHampton, VA 23666(757) 223-0300www.EtherealCupcakesAndCoffeeshoppe.comSpecialty Foods

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Guests and exhibitors at MediaFest 2013


Evangeline’s Closet5585 Portsmouth BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701(757) 488-0004Consignment

Events Management GroupPO Box 909Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 417-7771www.emgshows.comEntertainment/Recreation

Executive Lifestyle Magazine703 Juniper DrNewport News, VA 23601-3511(757) 438-5582www.execlifemag.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Executive Technologies2260 Lynx DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456(757) 497-1620www.exectechva.netTechnology

Exit Realty Central870 N. Military Hwy, Ste 100Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 466-1009www.exitcentralhr.comReal Estate

Express Employment Professionals736 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste ANewport News, VA 23606-2963(757) 596-8888http://newportnewsva.expresspros.comBusiness Service Solution

Extreme Pizza12551 Jefferson Ave, Ste 207Newport News, VA 23602(757) 272-6391Restaurants

Exum Family Limited Partnership2388 Princess Anne RdVirginia Beach, VA 23456-3521(757) 427-3986www.exumbondingco.comReal Estate

Farm Fresh833 Seahawk Cir, Ste 1Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7857(757) 306-2148www.farmfreshmarkets.comGrocers

Farmers Cooperative, Inc312 W. Third StFarmville, VA 23901(434) 392-4192Grocers

Fast Signs2000 Colonial AveNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 499-3344www.fastsigns.com/25Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Fellini’s Gourmet Pizza Cafe3910 Colley AveNorfolk, VA 23508(757) 625-3000www.fellinisva.comRestaurants

First Command Financial Planning, Inc11827 Canon Blvd, Ste 100Newport News, VA 23606(757) 873-0993www.firstcommand.comFinancial Services First Team Honda3444 Western Branch BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321(757) 686-1000www.firstteamhonda.comAuto Dealers

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Evangeline Casper, Evangeline’s Closet (l) and Lyman Speckheuer, EcoTrends at R2R networking event held at EcoTrends

RA Director Emeritus and SCORE Hampton Roads Chapter Chairperson, Tom Vaughan, exhibiting at MediaFest 2013

Guests at R2R networking event held at Global REI


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First Team Toyota3400 Western Branch BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321(757) 673-2345www.firstteamtoyota.comAuto Dealers Fitness Together350 W. 22nd St, Ste 102Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 228-5310www.fitnesstogether.com/norfolkFitness

Fitness Together Virginia Beach South2236 General Booth Blvd, Ste 104Virginia Beach, VA 23456(757) 430-1682www.fitnesstogether.com/virginiabeachsouthFitness

Fleet Printing712 W. 20th StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 625-4214Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Food Marketing Institute2345 Crystal DrArlington, VA 22202(202) 220-0637www.fmi.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

Frances Kahn1544 Laskin Rd, Unit 220Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 491-5000www.franceskahn.comApparel

Franklin Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce108 W. 3rd AveFranklin, VA 23851-1722(757) 562-4900www.fsachamber.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Freedom Stores1150 E. Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518-3546(757) 480-2500www.shopfreedom.comFurniture

G & W Gifts & Awards815 Poplar Hall DrNorfolk, VA 23502-3715(757) 461-7676www.gwawards.comSpecialty Goods

Garden Gazebo4554 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 490-8922www.gardengazebo.comSpecialty Goods

Gault Electric, LLC11840 Canon Blvd, Ste 200Newport News, VA 23606(757) 930-0587www.gaultelectric.comContractors Gemstone Jewelry Box3403 Tyre Neck RdPortsmouth, VA 23703(757) 484-2427Specialty Goods

Ghent Business Association580 E. Main St, Ste 100Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 622-5333www.destinationghent.comAssociation/Nonprofits Glen Boswick OrchestrasPO Box 1556Newport News, VA 23601(757) 287-1999www.glenboswickorchestra.comEntertainment/Recreation

Goodman & Sons Jewelers2018 Coliseum DrHampton, VA 23666-3202(757) 838-2328www.goodmanandsons.comJewelers

Goodwill Industries1911 Saville RowHampton, VA 23466(757) 268-7463www.goodwillvirginia.orgAssociation/Nonprofits Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia6301 Midlothian TnpkRichmond, VA 23225(804) 521-4993www.goodwillcva.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

Grand Furniture1301 Baker RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455-3317(757) 460-3800www.grandfurniture.comFurniture

Grape & Gourmet4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 180Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1743(757) 486-9463www.grapeandgourmet.comSpecialty Goods

Graphic Memory Internet Services, Inc47 E. Queens Way, Ste 204Hampton, VA 23669-4092(757) 728-0099www.graphicmemory.comTechnology

Amy Holt and Meghan Higgins, OfficeTeam at RA Open House

Petra Weiss, Google, presenting at MediaFest 2013


Greater Suffolk Council139 N. Main StSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 923-9800www.greatersuffolk.comAssociation/Nonprofits Green Tree Apartments749 Green Tree CirChesapeake, VA 23320-3743(757) 547-0424www.templetonproperties.usReal Estate

Greenbrier Dodge1717 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320-2611(757) 420-2800Auto Dealers

Groomingdale’s222 W. 21st St, Ste GNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 627-1162www.groomingdalesghent.comPet Stores/Services/Accessories

Guardian Federal Credit Union309 County St, Ste 101Portsmouth, VA 23704-3701(757) 397-1234www.guardianfcu.orgFinancial Services

Guerrilla Social Media2424 Locks LandingChesapeake, VA 23323(757) 748-6856www.guerrillasocialmedia.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

H. Blount Hunter Retail & Real Estate Research Co1202 Westover AveNorfolk, VA 23507-1336(757) 626-0757www.hbhresearch.comConsulting Hampton Chevrolet/Mazda1073 W. Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666(757) 838-5450www.hamptonchevy.comAuto Dealers Hampton Roads Automobile Dealers Association484 Viking Dr, Ste 151Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 631-6700www.hrada.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Hampton Roads Chamber of CommercePO Box 327Norfolk, VA 23501(757) 622-2312www.hrccva.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Hapax536 W. 35th StNorfolk, VA 23508(757) 333-4825www.hapax.usContractors

Harbor Gallery1508 Colley AveNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 627-2787www.harbor-gallery.comArt Galleries/Custom Framing Harmony House Realty, Inc3324 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 104Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5609(757) 486-4090Real Estate

Harvey Lindsay999 Waterside Dr, Ste 1400Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 640-8227www.harveylindsay.comReal Estate

Hauser’s Jewelers701 Mariner’s Row, Ste 108Newport News, VA 23606(757) 595-6006www.hausersjewelers.comJewelers

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George Seyrlehner, Artisan’s Bakery showing off his products!

Former RA Board Chairman, Bob Gurnee, Suburban Asset Management, former Board Member Kathy Strauss, Lynnhaven Mall and current RA Board Chairman, Jim Wofford, MacArthur Mall

Retail Alliance Loss Prevention Task Force meeting


Haynes Furniture5324 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23462-1898(757) 552-1514www.haynesfurniture.comFurniture

Helfant Realty3300 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 201Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5606(757) 463-1300Real Estate

Heritage Realty, Inc2301 Kenstock Dr, Ste 103Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3304(757) 498-3131Real Estate

Hi-Ho Silver707 Mariners Row, Ste 105Newport News, VA 23606-4451(757) 591-8912www.hihosilveronline.comJewelers

Hillpoint Woods Apartments601 Hillpoint Blvd, #161Suffolk, VA 23434-8186(757) 216-8438Real Estate

Hilltop Merchants Association634 Hilltop West Shopping CenterVirginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-2224Association/Nonprofits HILLTOP N.E.W. Merchants Association, LLC1604 Hilltop West Exective Center, Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-2224Shopping Centers

Hilton Garden Inn5921 Harbour View BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435(757) 484-9001Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton1997 Power Plant PkwyHampton, VA 23666(757) 310-6323www.hamptoncoliseum.stayhgi.comHotels

Hilton Tavern, Inc10184 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 599-9888Restaurants

Hilton Village Goldsmith10345 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 599-6300Jewelers

HLC Electrical Supplies1728 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320-2612(757) 420-6221www.hillegasslighting.comEquipment Sales/Service

Holiday House10440 Old Franklin TnpkUnion Hall, VA 24176(540) 488-2122Restaurants

Hollomon & Brown Funeral Home8464 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518-2598(757) 583-0177Funeral Homes

Hollygreen Apts3429 Hollygreen Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-9668Real Estate

Home Technologies11830 Fishing Point Dr, Ste 215Newport News, VA 23606(757) 223-1062www.hometechva.comTechnology Home Theater Innovations732 Eden Way North, Ste GChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 361-6861www.htinnovations-va.comTechnology

Home Video Studio1600 Holly Point LnSuffolk, VA 23436(757) 238-9102www.homevideostore.com/abTechnology

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Guests at R2R networking event held at Jody’s Popcorn

John Vaughan, Anchor Financial and Jon Aldridge, SkyOn Lighting

Guests at R2R networking event

Rodney Wade, Wade Insurance, Joyce Smith, RA, Pattie Liebing, I Want It All, Ray Mattes, RA (in back), Marie Villamil, Ebony’s Arts & Gifts


Hop’s Place320 W. Pembroke AveHampton, VA 23669-3431(757) 723-0747www.hopsplace.comAuto Parts

Hope House Thrift Shop1800 Monticello AveNorfolk, VA 23517-2337(757) 625-6161www.hope-house.orgAssociation/Nonprofits HouseCallCompany.com126 Production DrYorktown, VA 23698(757) 592-6194www.housecallcompany.comHeating/Air Conditioning

HR Data Com, Inc841 Juniper Cres, Ste 103Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 361-0345Technology

Hunter Enterprises, LLC512 Angus LnColonial Heights, VA 23834-2317(804) 526-7806Real Estate

Hutcheson Realty5629 Providence RdVirginia Beach, VA 23464-3968(757) 424-2222Real Estate

I Want It All5913 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703-3312(757) 484-3001Consignment Impact Advisory Group, LLC603 Pilot House Dr, Ste 275Newport News, VA 23606(757) 358-5443www.impactadvisory.comBusiness Service Solution Imports Unlimited Auto Brokers5004 Virginia Beach Blvd, #AVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6611(757) 499-2844Auto Dealers Insurance Specialists of Virginia, IncPO Box 8337Norfolk, VA 23503(757) 228-3866Insurance Interstate Cash Register961 Norfolk SqNorfolk, VA 23502-3227(757) 461-1600www.interstatepos.comSecurity Services/Guards

IslandKrave Caribbean Smokehouse222 W. 21st Street, Ste JNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 627-1725Restaurants

Jack Rabbit Self Storage, Inc4545 South BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-1137(757) 473-8181Movers/Storage/Couriers Jackie Thomas Real Estate, LLC184 Thalia Village ShoppesVirginia Beach, VA 23452-1608(757) 431-1800www.jackiethomasrealestate.comReal Estate

Jackson Real Estate415 Market StSuffolk, VA 23434-5235(757) 539-8011Real Estate

Jake’s Place Barbering Lounge222 W. 21st StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 627-5253www.jakesplaceghent.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy Jamestown Feed & Seed7348 Richmond RdWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 564-8528www.jamestownfeed.comSpecialty Goods

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Jamocha Joe’s Coffee & Panini768 Settlers Landing RdHampton, VA 23669(757) 224-8221Restaurants

Janaf Shopping Center5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 520Norfolk, VA 23502-2512(757) 323-0886www.janafshopping.comShopping Centers Jason’s Deli12515 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23602(757) 898-3978Restaurants

Jason’s Deli39 Coliseum CrossingHampton, VA 23666(757) 825-1501Restaurants Jeness Uniform Centers415 N. Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 459-2211www.jenessuniforms.comApparel

Jewelry Repair & Design6209 Portsmouth BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701-1344(757) 465-6004www.jewelryrepairanddesign.comJewelers

Jimmy John’s - Kramer Hayden2364 Cape Arbor DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 481-1451Restaurants

Jody’s Popcorn205 Laskin RdVirginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 589-9208www.jodyspopcorn.comSpecialty Foods

John C. King and Associates, LLCPO Box 9338Norfolk, VA 23505(757) 477-5573www.johncking.comTechnology Johns Brothers Security, Inc1384 Ingleside RdNorfolk, VA 23502-1916(757) 852-3300www.johnsbrothers.comSecurity Services/Guards

Johnson Collections, Inc424 Market St, Ste 202Suffolk, VA 23434(757) 923-9973Financial Services

Just What I Kneaded Massage Studio12528 Warwick Blvd, Unit ENewport News, VA 23606(757) 595-1945www.justwhatIkneaded.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy Karen Reinthaler, Liz Moore and Associates Commercial [email protected](757) 784-1006Real Estate

Kathy Knack Interior Designs, Inc2200 Colonial Ave, #24Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 628-1017www.kathyknackinteriors.comHome Decorating

Keller Williams Realty1709 Laskin RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 321-7595Real Estate

Kline Realty & Insurance Agency5680 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703-3757(757) 484-0123Real Estate

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Tish Llaneza, Countryside Gardens, Cindy Triplett, CLT Accounting and guest at R2R networking event held at Virginia Company Bank

Guests at R2R networking event held at Jody’s Popcorn


L & L Transport Services, LLC36077 Atlantic AveIvor, VA 23866(757) 344-8727Business Service Solution

L & M Tobacco, LLC1581 General Booth Blvd, Ste 116Virginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 491-4700Specialty Goods

Landmarks Marketing326 First StAnnapolis, MD 21403Technology

Larry Arntz, Inc2795 George Washington Memorial HwyHayes, VA 23072(804) 642-3310www.larryarntz.comPromotional Products LEE Moving & Storage1596 Penniman Rd, #BWilliamsburg, VA 23185(757) 564-9400www.leemovingandstorage.weebly.comMovers/Storage/Couriers

Lindsey Brothers, Inc865 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462-1144(757) 497-4633Contractors

Little Joe’s Autos1601 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320-2609(757) 420-8214www.littlejoesautos.comAuto Dealers Locksmith Services2616 Quality CtVirginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 435-7940Home/Business Specialty Services Loja Leblon273 Granby St, Ste 300Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 472-9393www.lojaleblon.comApparel

Lombart Instrument5358 Robin Hood RdNorfolk, VA 23513-2407(757) 853-8888Specialty Equipment Long Jewelers2965 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 498-1186www.longjewelers.netJewelers

LTI1 Lockwood DrHampton, VA 23661(757) 726-0422www.leetelecom.comTechnology Lynnhaven Mall701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Ste 1068Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-5636www.lynnhavenmall.comShopping Centers

M. Richard Epps, PC605 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7313(757) 498-5199Legal

MacArthur Center300 Monticello AveNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 627-6502www.shopmacarthur.comShopping Centers

Madison Jewelers, Inc5304 Providence RdVirginia Beach, VA 23464-4102(757) 200-0609www.madison-jewelers.comJewelers

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Ghent business owners gathering outside the Naro Theatre in Ghent to remember Rowena Fullinwider, the original Retailer of the Year

Colleen and Tom Hartman, Atlantic Plumbing Heating & Air with Chuck Worley, House Call Company.com at R2R networking event at Virginia Company Bank


Mariposa In Motion Photography7413 Millbrook RdNorfolk, VA 23505(757) 409-5763www.facebook.com/hrfenPhotography/Videography

Mary Barnett’s4122 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23504-1108(757) 622-1100www.marybarnetts.weebly.comSpecialty Goods Matthews Market14141 Lankford HwyMappsville, VA 23407(757) 824-3061Grocers

Maya Couture12 Best SqNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 486-7303www.mayacouture.comApparel

McLeskey & Associates, LLC2859 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 106Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7613(757) 340-1251Real Estate Mermaid Winery330 W. 22nd St, Ste 106Norfork, VA 23517(757) 233-4155Specialty Foods

Metropolitan Church Federal Credit Union129 County StSuffolk, VA 23434-4602(757) 934-3291Financial Services

Mid-Atlantic Benefit Solutions, LLC1055 Laskin Rd, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 422-5002Insurance

Midtown Portsmouth Business AssociationPO Box 7425Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 397-4594www.midtownportsmouthassociation.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Mike Duman Auto Sales, Inc2300 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 539-1000www.mikeduman.comAuto Dealers

Miller Oil Company1000 E. City Hall AveNorfolk, VA 23504(757) 623-6600www.milleroil.comOil

Miller Realty, Inc1507 E. Bayview Blvd, Ste BNorfolk, VA 23503-3250(757) 587-8801Real Estate

Minuteman Press Virginia Beach1637 Independence Blvd, Ste DVirginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 464-6136Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics Modern Maternity, LLC1564 Laskin Rd, Ste 166Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 425-1018www.modernmaternityvb.comApparel

MOMO’s Cafe11801 Canon BlvdNewport News, VA 23606(757) 240-5854Restaurants

Monarch Bank1435 Crossways Blvd, Ste 301Chesapeake, VA (757) 955-8648www.monarchbank.comFinancial Services

MOR Consulting Services11848 Rock Landing Dr, Ste 202A Newport News, VA 23606(757) 240-2664www.morconsultingservices.comConsulting

Mrs Bones Bowtique1616 Hilltop W Shopping CenterVirginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 412-0500www.mrsbones.comPet Stores/Services/Accessories Munchies Snack Shack3933 Turnpike RdPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 407-0702Restaurants

MWM Investments615 E. Pinner StSuffolk, VA 23434-3024(757) 925-0747Real Estate

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Dana Robbins, Keller Williams Realty with Steve Guion, BookKeeping Express at R2R networking event held at Virginia Company Bank

Guests at R2R networking event held at EcoTrends

Lease negotiation forum with Alyssa Embree, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin


Nancy Chandler Associates500 W. 21st St, Ste 200Norfolk, VA 23517-1986(757) 623-3003www.nancychandler.comReal Estate Navigon Financial Group, Inc.208 Golden Oak Ct, Ste 170Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 419-5289Financial Services

No Frill Bar and Grill806 Spotswood AveNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 627-4262www.nofrillgrill.comRestaurants

Nordstrom301 Cumberland StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 314-1111www.nordstrom.comDepartment Stores

Norfolk Fair Trade Company215 E. City Hall AveNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 446-8004www.norfolkfairtrade.comSpecialty Gifts

Norfolk Florist & Gifts1220 Baker RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455-3658(757) 464-2597www.norfolkflorist.comFlorists

Norfolk Postal Credit Union600 Church St, Rm 111Norfolk, VA 23501-9900(757) 622-7772Financial Services

Norfolk Printing Company805 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 627-1302www.norfolkprinting.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Norfolk Southern Employees Credit Union100 Volvo Pkwy, Ste 310Chesapeake, VA 23320-1618(757) 547-1544Financial Services

Norfolk Tides150 Park AveNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 622-2222www.norfolktides.comEntertainment/Recreation

Nuñez Fine Jewelers, LLC737 First Colonial Rd, Ste 210Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 425-8723Jewelers

O’s Donuts222 W 21st StNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 560-1953www.osdonuts.comSpecialty Foods

Oak Grove Associates749 Green Tree CirChesapeake, VA 23320-3743(757) 547-3053Real Estate Ocean Palm1860 Laskin Rd, Ste 118Virginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 437-7256www.oceanpalm.netApparel

Old Dominion Recycling1618 W. Pembroke AveHampton, VA 23661(757) 723-0757www.olddominionmetals.comContractors Old Dominion University Credit Union2701 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23517-1009(757) 533-9308www.oducreditunion.orgFinancial Services

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Karen Garner, Joyce Smith & Kylie Ross Sibert, Retail Alliance at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event

Guests at R2R networking event held at Silver Spoon Bakery

James and Rhonda Williams, owners of The Cake Place


Old Hampton Ice Cream Parlor5 E. Queens WyHampton, VA 23669(757) 251-6678Specialty Foods Olde Towne Business AssociationPO Box 1400Portsmouth, VA 23705(757) 405-3500www.oldetowneportsmouth.comAssociation/Nonprofits Once Again Decor Consignments120 Chowan DrPortsmouth, VA 23701(757) 465-0033Consignment OneSource, Inc12 N. Braddock StWinchester, VA 22601(540) 450-2250www.onesourcescreening.comBusiness Service Solution

Out Of The Box Creative Marketing and Design505 Effingham St, Ste 324Portsmouth, VA 23704(757) 392-4788www.outoftheboxexp.comwww.createootb.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Pallett Oil Company3321 Bainbridge BlvdChesapeake, VA 23324-1650(757) 545-5569www.pallettoil.comOil

Parker Oil Company1430 Holland RdSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 934-0010Oil

Passion The Restaurant1036 Volvo Pkwy, Ste 3Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 410-3975www.passiontherestaurant.comRestaurants

Pathway Financial Services714 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste 120Newport News, VA 23601(757) 595-4588www.pathwayfinancialservices.netFinancial Services Payday Payroll6465 College Park Sq, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23464(757) 523-0605www.paydaypayroll.comBusiness Service Solution

Peninsula Pilots1778 W. Pembroke AveHampton, VA 23666(757) 245-2222www.peninsulapilots.comEntertainment/Recreation

Perry Buick Company6633 E. Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502-3081(757) 461-8855www.perrybuick.comAuto Dealers

Petersburg Bureau of Police37 E. Tabb StPetersburg, VA 23803(804) 863-2702City/County Government

Petersburg Federal Reform Credit UnionPO Box 1298Hopewell, VA 23860(804) 861-2537Financial Services

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Kevin Hughes, Director of Economic Development, Suffok (3rd on left) with other members and guests at R2R networking event held at DB Bowles Jewelers


Philip Michael Fashion for Men5731 Poplar Hall DrNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-0900www.philipmichaelfashion.comApparel

Phoebus Auction Gallery18 E. Mellen StHampton, VA 23663(757) 722-9210www.phoebusauction.comAuctions Pilot Media150 W. Brambleton AveNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 446-2149www.pilotonline.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

Planters Federal Credit Union245 Culloden StSuffolk, VA 23434-4608(757) 925-3100Financial Services

Poquoson Business Alliance458 C Wythe Creek Rd, Box 190Poquoson, VA 23662www.poquosonbusiness.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Poquoson Pharmacy498 Wythe Creek RdPoquoson, VA 23662(757) 868-7114www.poquosonrx.comPharmacies PortAlliance Federal Credit Union5670 Raby RdNorfolk, VA 23502-2411(757) 461-1796www.portalliancefcu.comFinancial Services

Portsmouth Museums521 Middle StPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 393-8983www.childrensmuseumva.comMuseum Shops/Theatre Portsmouth Police Credit Union, Inc801 Crawford St, 5th FloorPortsmouth, VA 23705(757) 399-1684Financial Services

Portsmouth Schools Federal Credit Union455 Dinwiddie StPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 398-9140Financial Services

Portsmouth Virginia City Employees Federal Credit Union801 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704-3822(757) 393-8863www.portsmouthcu.orgFinancial Services

Potter & Company1604 Hilltop West Executive Ctr, Ste 202Virginia Beach, VA 23451-6141(757) 428-2224www.potterandcompany.comReal Estate

Powell-McClellan Lumber Company, Inc3211 Lafayette BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509(757) 855-4752www.bceva.comHardware/Lumber

Powers Auto Parts201 N. Market StPetersburg, VA 23803(804) 733-9921Auto Parts Premier [email protected](757) 897-8644www.premierrapport.comBusiness Service Solution

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Margie Johnson, President of Shop Talk is passionate in assisting businesses and has positively impacted companies of all sizes - from small entrepreneurial firms to national retailers.

Learn more about Shop Talk at www.shoptalk.org, email us at [email protected] or call us at(757) 491-1411.

Let Margie assist you in achieving your best performance!


Lyman Spechkeuer (l) in her EcoTrends store


Prime Care Credit Union600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507-1904(757) 388-3834www.primecarecu.orgFinancial Services

Prince Books109 E. Main StNorfolk, VA 23510-1613(757) 622-9223www.prince-books.comBookstore

Professional Printing Center817 Yupo CtChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 547-1990 x125Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics Publishers Service Company, IncPO Box 2698Norfolk, VA 23501-2698(919) 359-2302Mailing Services/Supplies Quirks of Art1430 High St, #709Williamsburg, VA 23185(757) 645-4366www.kinksandquirks.comSpecialty Gifts

R.E.O. Connection1161 Revere Point RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455-4813(757) 460-9595www.teresabrooks.comReal Estate

Randy Wright Associates2200 Colonial Ave, Ste 22Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 466-1476www.randywrightassociates.comConsulting

Re/Max Alliance4701 Columbus St, Ste 200Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6725(757) 546-5555Real Estate

Real Estate Information Network, Inc4575 Bonney Rd, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3831(757) 531-7904www.reinmls.comReal Estate

Realty Consultants Of Virginia4664 South BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-1003(757) 499-5911www.rconestop.comReal Estate Rebecca S. Colaw, PC - Attorney At Law2470 Pruden BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434-4206(757) 222-2895Legal

Reborn Properties, Inc2014 Cromwell DrNorfolk, VA 23509-2022(757) 855-9230Real Estate

Reed & Associates Marketing, Inc3517 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 962-7375www.reedandassociatesmarketing.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

Reliance Services860 Greenbrier Cir, Ste 302Chesapeake, VA 23320-2640(757) 382-7222www.relianceservices.comTechnology

RENOVA Wellness129 W. Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 622-1919www.renovawellness.comFitness

Retro Daddio, LLC5100 Main StWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 220-1876www.shopretrodaddio.comSpecialty Gifts

RGB Imaging2505 Horse Pasture RdVirginia Beach, VA 23453(757) 630-2183www.rgbimaging.netPhotography/Videography

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Pattie Liebing, I Want It All with Evangeline Casper, Evangeline’s Closet at the Retailer of the Year awards

Norfolk Mayor, Paul Fraim greeting a guest at Retail Alliance Retailer of the Year event


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Ripley Heatwole808 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462-1116(757) 473-8575Real Estate

Riverside Paper [email protected](757) 753-0441www.riversidepaper.netOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Riverwalk Restaurant323 Water StYorktown, VA 23690(757) 875-1522www.riverwalkrestaurant.netRestaurants RLG Management, Inc316 Office Square LnVirginia Beach, VA 23462-3651(757) 431-2077Real Estate

Robert Half International-Office Team150 W. Main St, Ste 1620Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 624-1100Business Service Solution

Rooms, Blooms & More10239 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 599-9299www.roomsbloomsandmore.comHome Decorating

Rose & Womble Realty Co, LLC2725 Gator Rd, Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-6655www.roseandwomble.comReal Estate

Rosehips Beauty Boutique & Skin Spa10363 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 633-2336www.rosehipsbeauty.comSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy

Rowena’s758 W. 22nd StNorfolk, VA 23517-1925(757) 627-8699www.rowenas.comSpecialty Foods Russell’s Heating & Cooling841 Juniper Cres, Ste 114Chesapeake, VA 23320(757) 424-1000Heating/Air Conditioning

S.L. Nusbaum & Co, Inc1 Commercial PlNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 627-8611Real Estate

Sadielin Antiques & Collectibles5846 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703(757) 484-3778www.sadielinantiques.comAntiques Sandbridge Realty, Inc581 Sandbridge RdVirginia Beach, VA 23456-4530(757) 426-6262www.sandbridge.comReal Estate

Sani e Felici12695 McManus Blvd, Ste 1BNewport News, VA 23608(757) 913-1880http://saniefelici.wix.com/saniefeliciSalons/Spas/Massage Therapy Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, Inc1 Singleton DrHampton, VA 23666(757) 827-8757www.sarahbonwellhudgins.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

Saunders SupplyP O Box 2278Suffolk, VA 23432(757) 255-4531Wholesale Distributors


Board members Norma Dorey, Changes City Spa and Pam Katrancha, Garden Gazebo at Retailer of the Year Awards

Chef auction at Retailer of the Year Awards to benefit Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia


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Savor the Olive, LLC1624 Laskin Rd, #730Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 425-3866Specialty Foods

Schlotzsky’s11831 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23606(757) 591-8800www.schlotzskys.comRestaurants

Select Realty, Inc2224 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 201Virginia Beach, VA 23454-4285(757) 486-6000Real Estate Shaffer Flooring Company, Inc2503 Squadron Ct, Ste 101Virginia Beach, VA 23453(757) 368-3807Carpets/Flooring

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside777 Waterside DrNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 640-2747www.sheraton.com/norfolkHotels

Shop Talk1604 Hilltop West Executive Center, #205Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 491-1411www.shoptalk.orgConsulting

Shore Drive Self Storage Corp8110 Shore DrNorfolk, VA 23518-2431(757) 626-2675Movers/Storage/Couriers Siebert Realty601 Sandbridge RdVirginia Beach, VA 23456-4530(757) 426-6200www.siebert-realty.comReal Estate

Signature Printing889 Poplar Hall DrNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-5300Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics Silver Spoon Bakery & Gourmet Gifts4715 Portsmouth BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23702(757) 673-8431www.silverspoonva.comSpecialty Foods Simply Selma’s, Inc1860 Laskin Rd, Ste 119Virginia Beach, VA 23454-4535(757) 428-2885www.simplyselmas.comSpecialty Gifts

Simply Unique Jewelry Designs1215 George Washington Hwy, Unit OYorktown, VA 23693(757) 597-7018www.artoffiligree.comJewelers

Simply Women Designed Kitchens and Baths(757) 814-0017facebook.com/simplywomendesignedHome Decorating

Slait Consulting100 Landmark SqVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 313-6500Consulting Sligh Plumbing & Heating Co208 S. 15th AveHopewell, VA 23860-0428(804) 458-3185Heating/Air Conditioning

Small’s Restaurant & Catering Company2700 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 622-3440www.smallsodu.comRestaurants

Smart Business [email protected](757) 696-8670www.smart-business-now.comBusiness Service Solution SMB Restaurants, LLC4571 Columbus StVirginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 490-0650Restaurants Smink, Thomas & Associates, PC4176 S. Plaza Trail, Ste 128Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1920(757) 491-4141Legal

Chris Sink, HiHo Silver, Karen Garner, RA, Martin Buoncristiani, Embrace Mobile at Retailer of the Year Awards

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Smith & Keene, Inc833 Live Oak DrChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 420-1231Contractors

Southern Cars, Inc709 N. Main StEmporia, VA 23847-1241(434) 348-3363Auto Dealers

Southern Rustic4200 Portsmouth BlvdChesapeake, VA 23321(757) 944-1343Specialty Goods

Southern States1764 S. Military HwyChesapeake, VA 23320-2612(757) 420-2841www.southernstates.comWholesale Distributors Speedpro Imaging Norfolk2551 Eltham Ave, Ste DNorfolk, VA 23513(757) 390-2644www.speedpronorfolk.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics

Squeegee Squad7077 Crittenden RdSuffolk, VA 23432(757) 255-4400Home/Business Specialty Services

Stanley Steemer2617 Production RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454-5255(757) 340-8128Home/Business Specialty Services

Starr Motors, Inc2584 Pruden BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434-4229(757) 539-0214www.starrmotors.comAuto Dealers

Steelmasters Building, LLC1023 Laskin Rd, Ste 109Virginia Beach, VA 23451-6302(757) 422-6800www.steelmasterusa.comContractors

Stoneybrook Subway Station15425 Warwick Blvd, Ste ANewport News, VA 23608(757) 874-7827Restaurants

Suburban Management999 Waterside Dr, Ste 2220Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 671-1700 X 304Real Estate Suburban Pharmacy3701 King StPortsmouth, VA 23707(757) 397-2377www.mygnp.com/suburbanPharmacies Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts110 W. Finney AveSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 923-0003www.suffolkcenter.orgMuseum Shops/Theatre

Suffolk Dept of Economic Development440 Market StSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 514-4040City/Count Government Suffolk News Herald130 S. Saratoga StSuffolk, VA 23434(757) 934-9605www.suffolknewsherald.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Summs Skip & Collection Service2616 Quality CtVirginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 463-7872Financial Services


Susan Bryan, Walk This Way

Carla Mackie (second from right) and The Full Cup staff at Retailer of the Year Awards


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Sunrise Auto & Cycle Sales1559 E. Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518-4139(757) 583-2223www.sunrisecycle.comAuto Dealers

Sunrise Donuts and Sweets, LLC4744 George Washington Mem HwyHayes, VA 23072(804) 210-1215www.sunrisedonutsva.comSpecialty Foods

Sunrise Pizzeria Family Restaurant341 Chatham DrNewport News, VA 23602(757) 898-8080www.sunrisepizzeria.usRestaurants

Superior Equipment Sales, Inc808 Live Oak Dr, Ste 123Chesapeake, VA 23320-2622(757) 420-4253www.superiorequipmentsales.comEquipment Sales/Service

Superior Pawn & Gun104 W. Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23669(757) 723-6033www.superiorpawn.comPawn Brokers/Precious Metal Dealers

SuperValu, Inc7075 Flying Cloud DrEden Prairie, MN 55344(952) 903-1645Grocers

Sushi and Wok11883 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23606(757) 930-0086www.sushiwokva.comRestaurants

Sykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy, PCPembroke One 5th FloorVirginia Beach, VA 23462-2986(757) 499-8971Legal

Synapse Technologies236 Clearfield Ave, Ste 216Virginia Beach, VA 23462-1893(757) 965-3810 x113www.synapse-technologies.netTechnology

Sysco Food Service, Inc7000 Harbour View BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435-2756(757) 673-4000Wholesale Distributors Table Seven Antiques915 W. 21st St, Ste BNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 651-6772www.table7antiques.comAntiques

Taste Unlimited6464 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23508(757) 425-3011www.tasteunlimited.comRestaurants

Taylor’s Do It Center601 Nevan RdVirginia Beach, VA 23451-6115(757) 491-9000www.taylorsdoit.comHardware/Lumber

TCC School of Retail1428 Cedar RdChesapeake, VA 23322(757) 822-5193Colleges/Schools TFA Benefits397 Little Neck Rd, Ste 108Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5764(757) 499-9000Insurance

Have an Event that needs Catering? Give us a call!

Birthdays, Receptions, Weddings, Retirements,

Anniversaries, Luncheons, Meetings and more!

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Ray Mattes, RA walks Mary Barnett, Mary Barnett’s to the stage to receive her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Retailer of the Year Awards

Susan Krohn (c) and worththewait staff at Retailer of the Year Awards


TFC Recycling1958 Diamond Hill RdChesapeake, VA 23324(757) 543-5766www.tfcrecycling.comContractors The Barrel II5770 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703(757) 843-1077Restaurants The Barter Authority2200 Colonial Ave, Ste 6Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 622-4242www.thebarterauthority.comBusiness Service Solution

The Bead Goes On...549 Progress Ln, Ste 101Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3476(757) 463-5559www.beadgoeson.comSpecialty Goods

The Bead Store10371 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 591-0593www.beadstore-va.comSpecialty Goods The Cake Place132 Chowan DrPortsmouth, VA 23701(757) 488-8851Specialty Foods

The Christmas Store108 Main St, PO Box 157Smithfield, VA 23431(757) 357-7891www.christmasstoresmithfield.comSpecialty Goods

The Coffee Shoppe300 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 391-9191Restaurants The Creative Wedge and Artisan Market630 Hilltop West Shopping CtrVirginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 965-9030www.thecreativewedge.comMarkets

The Full Cup1860 Laskin Rd, Ste 121Virginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 226-9441www.thefullcup.comApparel

The Gifford Management Group1547 E. Little Creek Rd, Ste ANorfolk, VA 23518-4142(757) 583-1801Real Estate The King’s Daughters601 Children’s Ln, 2nd FloorNorfolk, VA 23507(757) 668-7718www.kingsdaughters.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

The Kitchen Cabinet Store, Inc6211 Portsmouth BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701(757) 966-1975Contractors The KPN Group2108 Bierce DrVirginia Beach, VA 23454(757) 213-6955www.kevinmakessense.comConsulting

The Nautical Dog5104 Main StWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 220-2001www.nauticaldogwilliamsburg.comSpecialty Gifts The New Leaf1301 Redgate AveNorfolk, VA 23507(757) 627-6028www.newleafghent.comFlorists

The Norfolk Stationery Company, Inc103 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510-1603(757) 625-2511www.norfolkstationery.comOffice Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg414 Prince George StWilliamsburg, VA 23185(757) 229-3908www.thepeanutshop.comSpecialty Foods

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Scott Freeman, Auction757, Carla Mackie, The Full Cup, guest, Michael Steele at R2R networking event at 222 Changes Hairstyles

Vanessa Coria, WVEC emcees the Retailer of the Year Awards

Gary Sartor, Schlotzsky’s Deli in Newport News


The Point at Phoebus30 E. Mellen StHampton, VA 23663(757) 224-9299www.thepointatphoebus.comRestaurants The Property Shoppe Co3149 Shore Dr, Ste BVirginia Beach, VA 23451-1129(747) 496-1986www.thepropertyshoppeco.comReal Estate

The Royal Chocolate164 Central Park AveVirginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 557-6925www.theroyalchocolate.comSpecialty Foods

The Runnymede Corporation600 22nd St, Ste 400Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 422-1568Real Estate

The Shopper133 Kempsville RdChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 547-0520www.theshopper.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions The Store for Stores700 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23517-1434(757) 625-3775www.thestoreforstores.comEquipment Sales/Service

The Union Mission5100 E. Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 627-8686www.unionmissionministries.orgDiscount Stores Tidewater Arts Outreach809 Brandon Ave, Ste 204Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 965-5155www.tidewaterartsoutreach.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

Tidewater Credit Svcs6520 Indian River RdVirginia Beach, VA 23464-3439(757) 579-6444Financial Services

Tidewater Dominion Employees Credit Union2700 Cromwell RdNorfolk, VA 23509(757) 857-2699www.tdefcu.orgFinancial Services

Tiffany200 W. 22nd StNorfolk, VA 23517-2231(757) 622-2915Office Supplies/Printing/Signage/Graphics Tokyo Fresh Asian Bistro & Bar420 Monticello Ave, Ste 100Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 502-8858www.tokyofreshbistro.comRestaurants Unclaimed Freight Company, Inc3080 Airline BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701-2709(757) 488-9126Furniture

Union First Market Bank4960 Monticello AveWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 941-0520www.bankatunion.comFinancial Services

Unusual Designs, Inc700 Middle Ground BlvdNewport News, VA 23606(757) 595-5131www.alwaysunusualdesigns.comHome Decorating USA Discounters, Ltd3320 Holland RdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 368-1800www.usadiscounters.netFurniture Vans Of Great Bridge1109 Battlefield Blvd S.Chesapeake, VA 23322-6602(757) 482-9112www.vansofgreatbridge.comAuto Dealers

Variety Motors3530 N. Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518-5502(757) 853-2385Auto Dealers Vectec151 Walt Whitman AveNewport News, VA 23606(757) 243-8700www.vectec.orgTechnology Vector Security349 Southport Cir, Ste 102Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1161(757) 687-8699www.vectorsecurity.comSecurity Services/Guards Verizon Fios46357 Pryor SqSterling, VA 20165(703) 403-5574www.verizon.comTelecommunications/Wireless Services Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union3701 Bonney RdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-3405(757) 463-3650www.vbsfcu.orgFinancial Services

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Simply Selma’s owners with Joyce Smith, RA, celebrating their win at Retailer of the Year Awards 2013


Virginia Business Coalition on Health287 Independence Blvd, Ste 120Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 552-0913www.myvbch.orgAssociation/Nonprofits Virginia Company Bank2198 Coliseum DrHampton, VA 23666(757) 224-4300www.vacompanybank.comFinancial Services

Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association4700 Thoroughgood SqVirginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 464-3460www.viada.orgAssociation/Nonprofits

Virginia Living Museum524 J Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601(757) 595-1900www.thevlm.orgMuseum Shops/Theatre Virginia Maritime Association236 E. Plume StNorfolk, VA 23510(757) 622-2639www.vamaritime.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce21 Enterprise Pkwy, Ste 100Hampton, VA 23666-6418(757) 262-2000www.virginiapeninsulachamber.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Virginia Peninsula Photography11815 Fountain Way, One City Center, Ste 300Newport News, VA 23606(757) 912-0087www.virginiapeninsulaphotography.comPhotography/Videography Virginia Petroleum Convenience & Grocery Association7275 Glen Forest Dr, Ste 204Richmond, VA 23226(804) 282-7534www.vpcga.comAssociation/Nonprofits

Virginia Realty Company9646 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23503-1608(757) 583-2311Real Estate

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame206 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704(757) 393-8031www.vshfm.comMuseum Shops/Theatre

Virginia Zoological Park3500 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23504(757) 441-2374 x 238www.Virginiazoo.orgMuseum Shops/Theatre

W. T. Patrick & Sons, Inc395 W. Queen StHampton, VA 23669-3907(757) 722-2866www.patrickshardware.comHardware/Lumber

Wade Insurance Agency1700 Pleasure House Rd, Ste 105Virginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 200-4063www.wadeinsuranceagency.comInsurance Walk This Way2120 William Styron Sq S.Newport News, VA 23606(757) 599-9255www.walkthiswayshoes.comSpecialty Goods

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer555 Main St, Ste 1600Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 625-4700www.wec-cpa.comAccountants Walnut Hill Pharmacy1950 S. Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23805-2729(804) 733-7711Pharmacies

Ward & Hollingsworth Realty Corp4868 Haygood RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455-5320(757) 497-4838Real Estate

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Danny Smith, Navigon Financial Group, Paul Chin, RGB Imaging, Kristin Lindsey, RA at RA Open House

The lovely ladies from Fellini’s

Alison Dodson Anderson, A.Dodson’s, Alison Hund, Rooms, Blooms & More with Karen Garner from RA at Margaret Ballard’s retirement event


Waterview Colonial Manor Apts3628 Western Branch BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23707(757) 393-2111Real Estate

Watson Marketing Solutions, LLC1623 Morris AveNorfolk, VA 23509(757) 525-3447www.watsonmarketingsolutions.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions WaWa, Inc4050 Innslake Dr, Ste 325Glen Allen, VA 23060-3327(804) 747-0899www.wawa.comGrocers

Way Back Yonder Antiques, LLC620 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704-3424(757) 398-2700www.waybackyonderantiques.comAntiques web.com999 Waterside Dr, Ste 2525Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 615-0249www.leads.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

Western Branch Diesel, Inc3504 Shipwright StPortsmouth, VA 23703-2424(757) 673-7143www.wbdeiselAuto Services

Westview Building Corporation1125 Belvoir LnVirginia Beach, VA 23464-6766(757) 686-2842Real Estate

Wheel Food, LLC1296 S. Battlefield Blvd, Ste 100Chesapeake, VA 23322(757) 575-8889Restaurants

Wild Birds Unlimited3120 Kiln Creek Pkwy, Ste AYorktown, VA 23693(757) 875-1936www.yorktown.wbu.comSpecialty Goods

Willcox & Savage PC440 Monticello Ave, Ste 2200Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 628-5556www.willcoxandsavage.comLegal

Williams Mullen222 Central Park Ave, Ste 1700Virginia Beach, VA 23462(757) 473-5316Legal Williamsburg SCOREPO Box 3495Williamsburg, VA 23187-3495(757) 565-1370www.score.orgAssociation/Nonprofits Willis Furniture4220 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-2112www.willisfurniture.comFurniture

Wolcott Rivers Gates301 Bendix Rd, Ste 500Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 497-6633www.wolcottriversgates.comLegal

Woodlawn Memorial Gardens6309 Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-4054Funeral Homes

worththewait3157 Virginia Beach BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-6927(757) 498-9051www.worththewaitusa.comConsignment

WSKY SKY4 TV220 Salters Creek RdHampton, VA 23661(757) 382-0004www.sky4tv.comAdvertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions Yogurtini12368 Warwick Blvd, #114Newport News, VA 23606(757) 926-5955http://www.yogurtini.com/locations/newport-news/Restaurants Yorgo’s Bageldashery2123 Colonial AveNorfolk, VA 23517(757) 623-6609www.yorgosbageldashery.comRestaurants

Young As You Feel TravelPO Box 10415Virginia Beach, VA 23450(757) 472-2441www.youngasyoufeeltravel.paycation.com.comTravel Agency

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Services, LLCWall, Einhorn & Chernitzer

Advertising/Marketing/Media/Web Solutions

CDG Marketing & Web DesignCoffee NewsCox MediaCreative Art and Design Studios,

LLCCustomer MagnetismDaily Press Media GroupExecutive Lifestyle MagazineGuerrilla Social MediaOut Of The Box Creative

Marketing and DesignPilot MediaReed & Associates Marketing,

IncSuffolk News HeraldThe ShopperWatson Marketing Solutions, LLCweb.comWSKY SKY4 TV

AntiquesSadielin Antiques & CollectiblesTable Seven AntiquesWay Back Yonder Antiques, LLC

ApparelAjay’s BoutiqueAquawear, IncClothes MentorDan Ryan’s For MenDetails on GranbyFrances KahnJeness Uniform CentersLoja LeblonMaya CoutureModern Maternity, LLCOcean PalmPhilip Michael Fashion for MenThe Full Cup

Art Galleries/Custom Framing

D’Art CenterHarbor Gallery

Associations/Non ProfitsDowntown Franklin AssociationDowntown Norfolk CouncilFood Marketing InstituteFranklin Southampton Area

Chamber of CommerceGhent Business Association

Goodwill IndustriesGoodwill Industries of Central

VirginiaGreater Suffolk CouncilHapmton Roads Automobile

Dealers AssociationHampton Roads Chamber of

CommerceHilltop Merchants AssociationHope House Thrift ShopMidtown Portsmouth Business

AssociationOlde Towne Business

AssociationPoquoson Business AllianceSarah Bonwell Hudgins

Foundation, IncThe King’s DaughtersTidewater Arts OutreachVirginia Business Coalition on

HealthVirginia Independent

Automobile Dealers Association

Virginia Maritime MuseumVirginia Peninsula Chamber of

CommerceVirginia Petroleum Convenience

& Grocery AssociationWilliamsburg SCORE

AuctionsPhoebus Auction Gallery

Auto DealersA & G Auto SalesAction Cadillac - GMCAuto HausBeach Auto BrokersBryant Motorsports Auto SalesCarLotzCharles Barker’s Lexus of

Virginia BeachCourtesy Auto SalesDrive 1Duke AutomotiveEast Coast Truck & Trailer SalesFirst Team HondaFirst Team ToyotaGreenbrier DodgeHampton Chevrolet/MazdaImports Unlimited Auto DealersLittle Joe’s AutosMike Duman Auto Sales, IncPerry Buick CompanySouthern Cars, IncStarr Motors, IncSunrise Auto & Cycle SalesVans Of Great BridgeVariety MotorsAuto Parts

Hop’s PlacePowers Auto Parts

Auto ServicesE-Z Auto RentalWestern Branch Diesel, Inc

BookstoresPrince Books

Business Service SolutionData GenesisDunmar Exhibit ServicesExpress Employment

ProfessionalsImpact Advisory Group, LLCL & L Transport Services, LLCOneSource, IncPayday PayrollPremier RapportRobert Half International-Office

TeamSmart Business SolutionsThe Barter Authority

Carpets/FlooringBig Bob’s Flooring OutletCarpet WorldCherry Carpet, IncShaffer Flooring Company, Inc

City/County GovernmentDepartment of Economic

Development City of Portsmouth

Petersburg Bureau of PoliceSuffolk Dept of Economic

Development

Colleges/SchoolsClassroom On The MallTCC School of Retail

ConsignmentAct IIBaby Boutique Consignment,

LLCEvangeline’s ClosetI Want It AllOnce Again Decor Consignmentsworththewait

ConsultingH. Blount Hunter Retail & Real

EstateMOR Consulting ServicesRandy Wright AssociatesShop TalkSlait ConsultingThe KPN Group

ContractorsBailey Parker Construction CorpDavis & WattsGault Electric CoHapaxLindsey Brothers, IncOld Dominion RecyclingSmith & Keene, IncSteelmasters Building, LLCTFC RecyclingThe Kitchen Cabinet Store, Inc

Department StoresNordstrom

Discount StoresD.A.V. Thrift StoresDollar Bargains and MoreDollar Tree Stores, IncThe Union Mission

Entertainment/RecreationAdmirals HockeyCinema CafeCommodore Associates, IncEvents Management GroupGlen Boswick OrchestrasNorfolk TidesPeninsula Pilots

Equipment Sales/ServiceHLC Electrical SuppliesSuperior Equipment Sales, IncThe Store for Stores

Financial ServicesAccelerated Financial ServicesAnchor Financial Group W’burgAnchor Financial Group

RichmondBank @LANTECBeach Commercial FinanceBeach Municipal Federal Credit

UnionCheaspeake BankChesapeake Public Schools

Employees CUCyprus FinanceDinwiddie Educational

Association Federal Credit Union

First Command Financial Planning, Inc

Guardian Federal Credit UnionJohnson Collections, IncMetropolitan Church Federal

Credit UnionMonarch BankNavigon Financial Group, IncNorfolk Postal Credit Union

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Norfolk Southern Employees Credit Union

Old Dominion University Credit Union

Pathway Financial ServicesPetersburg Federal Reform

Credit UnionPlanters Federal Credit UnionPortAlliance Federal Credit

UnionPortsmouth Police Credit

Union IncPortsmouth Schools Federal

Credit UnionPortsmouth Virginia City

Employees Federal Credit Union

Prime Care Credit UnionSumms Skip & Collection

ServiceTidewater Credit SvcsTidewater Dominion

Employees Credit UnionUnion First Market BankVirginia Beach Schools Federal

Credit UnionVirginia Company Bank

FitnessFitness TogetherFitness Together Virginia

Beach SouthRENOVA Wellness

FloristsNorfolk Florist & GiftsThe New Leaf

Funeral HomesHollomon & Brown Funeral

HomeWoodland Memorial Gardens

FurnitureBedcrafters by MichelleDecorum of Virginia, IncEsprit DecorEthan AllenFreedom StoresGrand FurnitureHaynes FurnitureUnclaimed Freight Company,

IncUSA Discounters LtdWillis Furniture

GrocersDeltaville MarketFarm FreshFarmers Cooperative, IncMatthews MarketSuperValu, IncWaWa, Inc

Hardware/LumberCarousel Paint CorpDail’s Home CenterPowell-McClellan Lumber

Company, IncTaylor’s Do It CenterW. T. Patrick & Sons, Inc

Heating/Air ConditioningAtlantic Plumbing, Heating &

Air Conditioning, IncClimatemakers Ltd Of VirginiaHouseCallCompany.comRussell’s Heating & CoolingSligh Plumbing & Heating Co

Home/Business Specialty Services

1st Choice Pest Control, LLCAlpha and Omega Pro., LLCAresco of Tidewater, LLCLocksmith ServicesSqueegee SquadStanley Steemer

Home DecoratingBennie Rea DesignsBlinkKathy Knack Interior Designs,

IncRooms, Blooms & MoreSimply Women Designed

Kitchens and BathsUnusual Designs, Inc

HotelsCourtyard by Marriott

Newport NewsCrowne Plaza Hampton

MarinaHilton Garden Inn HamptonHilton Garden Inn SuffolkSheraton Norfolk Waterside

InsuranceInsurance Specialists of

Virginia, IncMid-Atlantic Benefit Solutions,

LLCTFA BenefitsWade Insurance Agency

JewelersCharlie’s JewelryD.B. Bowles JewelersGoodman & Sons JewelersHauser’s JewelersHi-Ho SilverHilton Village GoldsmithJewelry Repair & DesignLong JewelersMadison Jewelers, IncNuñez Fine JewelersSimply Unique Jewelry Designs

Lawn & GardenBennett’s Creek Wholesale

Nursey, IncCooper’s Landscape

ManagementCountryside GardensHauser’s JewelersSimply Unique Jewelry Designs

LegalCooper Hurley Injury LawyersDominion Law AssociatesM. Richard Epps, PCRebecca S. Colaw, PC -

Attorney At LawSmink, Thomas & Associates,

PCSykes, Bourdon, Ahern & Levy,

PCWillcox & Savage, PCWilliams MullenWolcott Rivers Gates

Mailing Services/SuppliesPublishers Service Company,

Inc

MarketsThe Creative Wedge and

Artisan Market

MedicalAmare ChiropracticCenter for Weight Loss SuccessClay Home Medical, IncDrs. Morris & Taylor, LtdDrs. Shivar, Peluso, &

AndersenEastern Virginia Family &

Cosmetic Dentistry

Movers/Storage/CouriersJack Rabbit Self Storage, IncLEE Moving & StorageShore Drive Self Storage Corp

Museum Shops/TheatreChrysler Museum of Art Gift

ShopPortsmouth MuseumsSuffolk Center for Cultural ArtsVirginia Living MuseumVirginia Sports Hall of FameVirginia Zoological Park

Office Supply/Printing/Signage/Graphics

BizCard XPressCartridge ManColley Avenue CopiesFast SignsFleet PrintingMinuteman Press Virginia

BeachNorfolk Printing Company

Professional Printing CenterRiverside Paper SupplySignature PrintingSpeedpro Imaging NorfolkThe Norfolk Stationery

Company, IncTiffany

OilA & B PropaneBarksdale Oils, IncBogue Oil, IncCrossroads Fuel ServiceMiller Oil CompanyPallett Oil CompanyParker Oil Company

Pawn Brokers/Precious Metal Dealers

Superior Pawn & Gun

Pet Stores/Services/Accessories

Care-A-Lot, IncGroomingdale’sMrs Bones Bowtique

PharmaciesPoquoson PharmacySuburban PharmacyWalnut Hill Pharmacy

Photography/VideographyMariposa in Motion

PhotographyRGB ImagingVirginia Peninsula

Photography

Promotional ProductsCreative Specialty PromotionsLarry Arntz, Inc

Real Estate411 Granby LLCAdvance Title & Abstract, IncApollo Realty, IncAtlas RecoveryB & J LeasingBayview RealtyBee Realty CorpBMD RentalsBur-Di CorporationByler EnterprisesC & F Properties L.C.

Glensheallah AptsCabinetmaker’s Management,

IncC. C. Taylor RealtyCape Construction CompanyCarolanne Terrace AptsCavalier Land, IncCentury RealtyChesapeake Bay RealtyColony Wood Investments, Inc


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Councill Realty & ManagementCross ManagementCross Realty CompanyDick Kelly Real EstateDivaris Property Management

CorpEmerald Quay, LLCExit Realty CentralExum Family Limited

PartnershipGreen Tree ApartmentsHarmony House Realty, IncHarvey LindsayHelfant RealtyHeritage RealtyHillpoint Woods ApartmentsHollygreen AptsHunter Enterprises, LLCHutcheson RealtyJackie Thomas Real Estate, LLCJackson Real EstateKaren Reinthaler, Liz Moore

and Associates Commercial Services

Keller Williams RealtyKline Realty & Insurance

AgencyMcLeskey & Associates, LLCMiller Realty, IncMWM InvestmentsNancy Chandler AssociatesOak Grove AssociatesPotter & CompanyR.E.O. ConnectionRe/Max AllianceReal Estate Information

Network, IncRealty Consultants Of VirginiaReborn Properties, IncRipley HeatwoleRLG Management, IncRose & Womble Realty Co, LLCS.L. Nusbaum & Co, IncSandbridge Realty, IncSelect Realty, IncSiebert RealtySuburban ManagementThe Gifford Management

GroupThe Property Shoppe CoThe Runnymede CorporationVirginia Realty CompanyWard & Hollingsworth Realty

CorpWaterview Colonial Manor

AptsWestview Building Corporation

Restaurants/CafésArtisans Bakery and CafeBen & Jerry’sBogey’s GrilleCafe StellaCirca 1918

Cove TavernD’Egg DinerExtreme PizzaFellini’s Gourmet Pizza CafeHilton Tavern, IncHoliday HouseIslandKrave Caribbean

SmokehouseJamocha Joe’s Coffee & PaniniJason’s Deli HamptonJason’s Deli Newport NewsJimmy John’s - Kramer HaydenMOMO’s CafeMunchies Snack ShackNo Frill Bar and GrillPassion The RestaurantRiverwalk RestaurantSchlotzsky’sSmall’s Restaurant & Catering

CompanySMB Restaurants, LLCStoneybrook Subway StationSunrise Pizzeria Family

RestaurantSushi and WokTaste UnlimitedThe Barrel IIThe Coffee ShoppeThe Point at PhoebusTokyo Fresh Asian Bistro & BarWheel Food, LLCYogurtiniYorgo’s Bageldashery

Salons/Spas/Massage Therapy

222 Changes, IncAOC Salon, LLCArray 700Changes City SpaCoucoon Signature Salon & SpaJake’s Place Barbering LoungeJust What I Kneaded Massage

StudioRosehips Beauty Boutique &

Skin SpaSani e Felici

Security Services/GuardsADT Security ServicesInterstate Cash RegisterJohns Brothers Security, IncVector Security

Shopping CentersHILLTOP N.E.W. Merchants

Association, LLCJanaf Shopping CenterLynnhaven MallMacArthur Center

Specialty EquipmentAqua Leisure PoolsLombart Equipment

Specialty FoodsAbsolute Bottled Water CoCakeAlicious Design StudioCarolina CupcakeryEthereal Cupcakes and Coffee

ShoppeJody’s PopcornMermaid WineryO’s DonutsOld Hampton Ice Cream ParlorRowena’sSavor the Olive, LLCSilver Spoon Bakery &

Gourmet GiftsSunrise Donuts and Sweets,

LLCThe Cake PlaceThe Peanut Shop of

WilliamsburgThe Royal Chocolate

Specialty GiftsA. Dodson’sArtInspired, LLCBeach EngravingCreative Finds by ShelleyEbony Arts and GiftsEco TrendsNorfolk Fair Trade CompanyQuirks of ArtRetro Daddio, LLCSimply Selma’s, IncThe Nautical Dog

Specialty GoodsAngelico Violins, IncBead Retreat BoutiqueBlue Green AquaBö EssentialsBob’s Gun ShopEmerson’s of NorfolkG & W Gifts & AwardsGarden GazeboGemstone Jewelry BoxGrape & GourmetJamestown Feed & SeedL & M Tobacco, LLCMary Barnettt’sSouthern RusticThe Bead Goes On...The Bead StoreThe Christmas StoreWalk This WayWild Birds Unlimited

TechnologyAMS Retail SolutionsCrewestone TechnologiesExecutive TechnologiesGraphic Memory Internet

Services, IncHome TechnologiesHome Theater InnovationsHome Video Studio

HR Data Com, IncJohn C. King and Associates,

LLCLandmarks MarketingLTIReliance ServicesSynapse TechnologiesVectec

Telecommunications/Wireless Services

BCS Voice and Data SolutionsEmbrace MobileVerizon Fios

Transportation/ServicesDistinguished Executive

Transportation

Travel AgencyYoung As You Feel Travel

Wholesale DistributorsSaunders SupplySouthern StatesSysco Food Service, Inc

2014 Membership Application

Main Office: 838 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 757-466-1600 Fax: 757-466-7492

Email: [email protected] Website: www.retailalliance.comDate: _______________________

Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

By signing this document I confirm my membership with Retail Alliance. As a member of Retail Alliance, I authorize my business to be contacted through email, fax, mail and/or phone regarding events and activities sponsored by the organization. I also give my permission to be listed in our Membership Resource Directory.

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Primary Contact for RA - Name & TItle: _________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Type of Business: ___________________________________________________________________________

Person(s) to receive Newsletters & Correspondence (Name, Number & Email):

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

Your Name: ____________________________________Title: ______________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________________

Best method of contact: Direct Mail Email Phone Fax Other

Mailing Address (if different to above): _________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________

Email:________________________________________ Website: ___________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ______________________

City: ___________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ______________________

Membership Categories Annual Amount Total

Premier Partner $1200 __________• Access to all products & services• Website branding (company logo)• Retail Angles print newsletter branding (company logo)• Weekly e-newsletter branding (company logo)• Opportunity to promote sales, specials and news at no charge in e-newsletter• Annual Membership Resource Directory branding (company logo)• 1 Member Spotlight in Retail Angles print newsletter and Retail Alliance website homepage• 2 tickets to Retailer of the Year gala event (value $150)• 2 tickets to Retail Breakfast Club x 5 events (value $250)• Exhibitor booth at 3 Retail Breakfast Club events (including 2 tickets for each event) (value $360)• Retail Angles advertisements (4 x 1/4 pg or 2 x 1/2 pg) (value $800)

Signature Partner $600 __________• Access to all products & services• Website branding (listing)• Opportunity to promote sales, specials and news at no charge in e-newsletter• Annual Membership Resource Directory branding (company logo)• 1 Member Spotlight in Retail Angles print newsletter and Retail Alliance website homepage• 2 tickets to Retailer of the Year gala event (value $150)• 2 tickets to Retail Breakfast Club x 2 events (value $100)• Exhibitor booth at 1 Retail Breakfast Club event (including 2 tickets for that event) (value $120)• Retail Angles advertisements (2 x 1/4 pg) (value $400)

Associate Member $300 __________• Access to all products and services

Retail Member $250 __________• Access to all products and services

Shopping Center/Mall Co-Op $1,200 __________

Co-op Tenant Membership $150 __________

Additional Branch (at each additional branch location) $100 __________

Application Fee $50 __________

Complete Total: $ _____________________

2014 Membership Application cont’d

*Retailer Definition: Defines retail as a company whose core business is to sell consumer goods directly to the end consumer via storefront, catalog, television, or Internet (chain restaurants are included in this definition). The company must own the merchandise it sells. Companies primarily engaged in the sale of goods or services to businesses (whether at wholesale or retail) are not considered retailers.*In compliance with the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, 100% of your Retail Alliance membership dues are not tax deductible as allocable expenses for lobbying and political expenditures.

(Office Use Only) Membership Director: ______________________________________


BE A PART OF THE LOCAL MOVEMENTRetail Alliance is dedicated to promote, support and celebrate locally owned businesses in Hampton Roads.This means continuing to grow a vibrant local economy while preserving the unique character of Hampton Roads, and to educate citizens on the critical importance of thinking locally first when considering the impact of national and global chains.Through a planned Buy Local initiative to be launched in 2014, our aim is to connect businesses, shoppers and the region together, encompassing the heart, compassion and character of Hampton Roads as a whole.The campaign will incorporate several unique components that will drive both local businesses and consumers in all generational segments to connect with each other through a buy local concept. Our aim is by educating consumers to do business locally, they not only get personal service and real value, they also help strengthen our local community and economy.

Each dollar a person spends at a local independent business returns three times more money to their local economies than one spent at a chain.

Independent businesses help give communities their one-of-a-kind personality.

Local businesses put less demand on our roads, sewers, and safety services than most chains and generate more tax revenue per sales dollar, helping to keep people’s taxes lower.

Independent, community-serving businesses are people-sized. They consume less land, carry more locally-made products, and locate closer to residents - creating less traffic and pollution.

The casual encounters people enjoy at neighborhood businesses and the public spaces around them build relationships and local cohesiveness. They’re the ultimate social networking sites!

Independents use local employees or other local businesses for most higher-skilled, higher paying positions that chains centralize (eg ad design, lawyers, accountants, web design, advertising, business consultants, etc)

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MAKE EVERY DAY SHOP LOCAL DAY.

Offices in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Williamsburg 800-434-1181 chesbank.com ©2013 Chesapeake Bank Member FDIC

Please join Chesapeake Bank and make every day Shop Local Day. Not only will shopping locally save you money, but when the buck stays here, we’re recirculating money in our community to create a stronger and more prosperous local economy. If you’re serious about shopping, you’re going to need the right gear. Pick up your Shop Local shopping bag at your nearest Chesapeake Bank branch.Follow our growing Shop Local initiative at blog.chesbank.com.

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