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Shop Local Raleigh GRMA seeks to hire Program Coordinator

January 15, 2013 3:24 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

About GRMA & Shop Local Raleigh:

The 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.
In 2009 GRMA launched Shop Local Raleigh (SLR). SLR is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of Raleigh.
For more information please visit www.GRMA.org or www.shoplocalraleigh.org

5 Handy Apps For Small Business Finance Management

July 24, 2012 5:51 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

5 Handy Apps For Small Business Finance Management

Unless you run a small- to medium-sized accounting firm, the motivation for starting your own business probably had little to do with wanting to use your skills as a bookkeeper. You wanted to use your talents as a graphic designer, or a craft beer brewer or a vintage shop owner.

So it’s only fair that you might have been spending your time on logos, microbrews or scouring flea markets rather than becoming an expert in the potentially complex world of digitally managing your business’s finances. But lurking beneath the perilously cluttered face of the app world are tools that could be useful to you, and a modest investment of time up front could save you a headache down the road.

Here are five tools to check out:


GRMA Announces: 2012 WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade

June 25, 2012 5:14 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

Greater Raleigh Merchants Association Announces:
2012 WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) announces their 68th Annual WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade to be held on November 17, 2012 at 9:40am in downtown Raleigh.

Applications are now being accepted for all parade entries. Registration will close on September 17, 2012. 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 Merchants Association website: http://grma.org/christmas-parade/application.html and submit an online application. No applications will be accepted after the September 17 deadline. Applications are chosen based on realtionship to theme, creativity, entertainment, and community appeal.


InXpress Comes to Town

March 16, 2012 12:17 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

It is a unique franchise saving customers time, hassle and money. Typically the small to mid sized businesses do not get any pricing breaks – until now! InXpress, a unique shipping experience, is coming to town! Small and mid sized customers get discounts and personalized customer service, usually only reserved for the Fortune 500 companies. InXpress is teamed up with world class carriers such as DHL, Con-Way, SAIA, Old Dominion and many more. The concept is brilliant: the carriers do all the pick ups and deliveries, while InXpress does all the extra mile customer service and invoicing. Customers get reliable on time delivery from carriers like DHL, multiple options on a single invoice with one contact, personalized local customer service, and all at tremendous discounts. DHL is the world’s largest and most experienced air express network that offers   international expertise, including next day to Europe. “We’re excited about bringing this premium product to our customers!” says Joe Bennett an InXpress franchisee in Raleigh. Companies get the reliability of these world class carriers and the personal attention of a local franchisee. Joe adds: “Our customers may not be in the Fortune 500, but we give them discounts and service as if they were.” The US’s network of 70+ InXpress franchisees has just expanded into our town! 
 

·         Joe Bennett   919-427-4462 joe.bennett@inxpress.com

GRMA/SLR Annual Meeting

February 10, 2012 3:17 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw


Call for Entries: Honor Your Company at 2012 Pinnacle Business Awards

January 13, 2012 2:45 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

 

2012 Pinnacle Business Awards:
Call For Entries
The Greater Raleigh Chamber is now accepting entries for the 2012 Pinnacle Business Awards. Honor your company's success during National Small Business Week with hundreds of your business peers at this prestigious event. Awards presented include:
2012 Pinnacle Business Awards
  • Community Leadership Award Sponsored by Progress Energy
  • First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Experience Award
  • Integrity in Business Award Sponsored By Greene Resources, Inc.
  • Smith Seal of North Carolina Sustainable Business Award
Individual Awards
  • Small and Large Entrepreneurial Business Awards to five entrepreneurs whose companies have exhibited staying power, innovation, and community involvement
  • Steady Growth and Profitability Awards to companies that have exhibited steady growth and profitability over the past three years
  • Steady Growth and Profitability Master Awards to past winning companies exhibiting steady growth and profitability
  • Other categories will be announced soon
Your company deserves to be recognized.
Visit www.raleighchamber.org/pinnacle for applications and award criteria. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, March 5.

Bank local at Harrington Bank!

January 5, 2012 12:40 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

 

In the New Year, Harrington Bank want's to thank you for your support to our locally owned community bank. Starting next week you can move your accounts to Harrington Bank and be entered to win UNC vs. Duke Basketball tickets, a Nook tablet, or a Keurig Coffee Machine. Every dollar in Harrington Bank stays here in our community, so thank you for helping us all grow! If you have any questions about what account is right for you or someone you may know, please give us a call. 

Morgan G. Southerland

Sales Manager
Harrington Bank
1151 Falls River Ave.
Raleigh NC 27614
919-582-2668 (direct)
919-582-2661 (fax)
www.bankatharrington.com

Scotty gives a Birthday Wish to one lucky 10 yr old

November 22, 2011 1:33 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

Photo: News and Observer


Veneta Ford Group in Parade

November 22, 2011 1:29 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw


Scotty McCreery to serve as Grand Marshall of the WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by GRMA

October 20, 2011 3:30 PM | Posted By: Jennifer Bradshaw

SCOTTY MCCREERY WILL SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2011 WRAL-TV RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE ON NOV. 19

Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope artist Scotty McCreery will serve as grand marshal of the 2011 WRAL-TV Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association. Coverage will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, live from Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
 
More than 60,000 people will line the streets to watch the parade, which is the largest parade between Atlanta and Washington D.C. The parade, which is in its 67th year, will feature more than 100 entries, including bands, fantastic floats, super-sized balloons, twirlers, entertainers and a special surprise at the end of the parade.
 
“It means a great deal to me to serve as grand marshal of this parade,” Scotty says. “I’m really glad to be able to get out there and see all of the hometown folks. I know it will be fun!