Where Business and Community Connect

View the member directoryThe Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) is a non-profit organization that has been a single effective voice for small business and merchants since 1940. Comprised of business owners, entrepreneurs, merchants and other professionals in the Raleigh area, GRMA promotes an environment of communication, cooperation and support for local businesses.

 

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Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association Announces 2010 Christmas Parade — Jun 22, 2010

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) announces their 66th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade to be held on November 20, 2010 at 9:30am in downtown Raleigh.

Applications are now being accepted for all parade entries. Registration will close on September 17 and visit http://grma.org/christmas-parade/parade_schedule.html for the full parade schedule. If your group is interested in having a float, classic car, helium balloon, walking group or other entry, please visit the Greater Raleigh Merchant’s Association website: http://grma.org/christmas-parade/application.html and submit an online application. No applications will be accepted after the September 17 deadline.
SHOP LOCAL RALEIGH NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — Jun 16, 2010

Shop Local Raleigh (SLR), the independent business alliance formed in early 2009, has hired Jennifer Bradshaw as the organization’s new executive director. Bradshaw will work to promote SLR’s nearly 200 business members and raise public awareness about the benefits of buying local. 

GREATER RALEIGH MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION NAMES NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS — Apr 21, 2010

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce its newly elected officers for 2010-2011.