Retail Partners - Spring 2017

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ISSUE: SPRING 2017

DEAR RMA MEMBERS, The Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) team wrapped up a very successful General Assembly Session the last weekend of February. The VRF team was present for all of Session to represent the retail business interests with legislators and decision-makers. We monitored over 100 bills, defeating all bills that would negatively impact the retail industry and passing those that have a positive impact on our members. See page 6 for a

scheduling, Border Adjustment Tax, as well as the internet sales tax issue. VRF representatives will attend the annual “Retail Advocates Summit” hosted by NRF at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., July 17-19. This provides VRF the opportunity to visit Federal representatives in support of retail issues. Mark your calendars! Last but not

least, we are in the process of prepping for another important event, the VRF Silent Auction scheduled for May 24, at the RMA Offices. Held in conjunction with RMA's Member Appreciation Picnic, the auction benefits the VRF Political Action Committee (PAC). PAC funds support probusiness elected officials who align with VRF legislative policies fostering Virginia’s economic growth, specifically in the retail industry.

complete recap of key issues & some highlights from the 2017 Session.

We'd like to personally thank those members who joined us at the Capitol for testimony. Advocacy is our top priority, and we appreciate your efforts to share the retail perspective with the representatives who vote on issues which affect your business every day. Your emails, letters and phone calls are the most impactful messages for legislators, as it shows them how it affects your business.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR VRF BENEFITS: Visit VirginiaRetailFederation.com and subscribe to their e-newsletter, The Retail Advocate.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated! You can participate by donating items to the auction or by attending and bidding on auction items as a form of donation.

The VRF team also represents retail at the Federal level in partnership with National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). Ongoing issues at the Federal level include the challenges of predictive

We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Kate Baker and Jodi Roth The VRF Team

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