An article recently published by the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) shed light on the importance of small businesses communicating the positive impact they have on local economies. Referenced as the “local economic multiplier effect“, the effect is a result of a greater percentage of revenue circulating through a local economy when money is spent at local […]
Feeling Creative? Feeling Festive? Submit a Design for this Year’s Raleigh Christmas Parade!
The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) and Shop Local Raleigh (SLR) are looking for local artists to submit design ideas for the 67th Annual WRAL Raleigh Christmas parade. The WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade Contest, sponsored by GRMA/SLR, will be accepting submissions from area artists from August 29, 2011 – September 26, 2011. The winning design […]
For Wake County Businesses: A Chance to Honor Local First Responders
Thank you to Tina for sending this information to my attention! Greater Raleigh Chamber Announces Friends of First Responders Program Local Businesses Asked to Participate on Sept. 16 RALEIGH—On Sept. 16, the Greater Raleigh Chamber will honor first responders throughout Wake County by hosting the fourth annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. With more than 2,000 […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas… in June!
Those who have worked in retail or holiday event planning know that the holiday season comes very early to those whose businesses peak in the winter months – and two very festive opportunities are already coming your way in the next few weeks. Details of the first, the 67th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade, are below. […]
Local Business Spotlight: Happy Anniversary, Lucky B’s!
Happy 6th Anniversary to co-founders Mike Lombardo and Bates Battaglia, and their whole team, at Downtown Raleigh’s classiest dive bar… Lucky B’s! Join in the celebrations just “Around the Corner” starting at 5pm today (Saturday, May 21, 2011). There will be free food, live music from James Dunn (pictured at right), a Red Bull DJ, […]