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SPOTLIGHT:
Richmond Announced
as a Finalist in Best Tennis Town Contest
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Richmond has been named one of the top ten finalists in the Best Tennis Town in America contest sponsored by the United States Tennis Association. Richmond’s bid, coordinated on behalf of the city by the Richmond Tennis Association, was selected by a national committee as one of top ten candidates from cities across the nation. The other finalists include: Atlanta, GA, Charleston, SC; Beaverton, OR; Rosemount, MN; Clearwater, FL; Delray Beach, FL; Rome, GA; Snow Hill, NC; and Manchester Center, VT. The top three finishers will be determined by online voting, which begins at noon on Friday, July 16 and runs through July 26 at www.besttennistown.com, and the winner will be announced during a special ceremony in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open in September. In addition to national bragging rights as “Best Tennis Town,” the winning city will also receive a $100,000 prize to support tennis programs and facilities in the community. Second and third place finishers will receive $50,000 and $25,000, respectively.
“As the nucleus of the Richmond tennis community, it was a no-brainer for the RTA to take the lead in organizing this monumental, collaborative effort,” says RTA Vice President and local business attorney Eric Perkins. “We had a team of volunteers working around the clock on this project, coordinating efforts with the Mayor’s office, the City Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Department, and many others. Our first goal was to make it to the top ten, and now that we have achieved that, we are appealing to everyone in the Richmond community and throughout the region to jump online and vote for Richmond.”
Visit www.besttennistown.com before July 26 and vote for Richmond!
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Patriot Express Loan Workshop
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bizworks Enterprise Center
2545 Bellwood Road, Richmond VA 23237
Are you planning to exchange your military duties for those of a Small Business Owner? Then this Patriot Express Loan Workshop is designed for you. Learn all about the Patriot Express Loan Initiative designed to assist the military community and their spouses in starting and growing their small businesses. You’ll meet one-on-one with Patriot Express Lenders as well as SBA Resource Partners for assistance in business plan preparation, startup assistance and training opportunities.
Breadwinners Certification Program - Dreaming the Vision
Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
New Visions New Ventures
This workshop will provide participants with an honest self-assessment regarding their chosen business paths. The introspective workshop session is high-energy and interactive. The handouts and informational materials provided will help participants evaluate what they can offer themselves and what their business has to offer to the public.
Financial Freedom
July 27th, 28th, 29th, 2010, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This 3 session class enables you to explore your personal and business goals as they directly relate to your finances. Session topics include money management, banking basics, credit/credit repair, bankruptcy, insurance, investments and home ownership
Time Management
Wednesday July 28, 2010 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
New Visions New Ventures
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Retail Marketing Expo
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
Richmond Convention Center
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ProCureCon Asia 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Crown Plaza Hotel West, 6531 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Bringing Asian American and other small, emerging suppliers and corporate and government purchasers in a setting that fosters small business development growth and multi-cultural interactions in domestic and global markets.
BizLinc – On the Smart Trac
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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BIZ LINC, central Virginia's largest business-to-business trade show, offers an efficient way to connect with a diverse crowed of exhibitors, attendees and presenters through unlimited networking opportunities and new product demonstrations in a face-to-face, interactive, hands-on environment.
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11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Various locations and dates
Cost: $20
For more information, contact Jackie Carter
at (804) 783-9314.
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