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		<title>JOB POSTING: Wong Taco&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Way]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking for strong, capable and enthusiastic applicants for a new EAT Restaurant Partners concept, Wong’s Tacos, scheduled to open up in mid December. The concept will be an innovative and fresh take on tacos incorporating both Latin and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Lunch Buffet with Embassy Suites</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan Way]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treat your staff and committee groups to a festive holiday lunch buffet at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond. With great food, entertainment, and even a tacky sweater contest, this event is sure to be a group pleaser. See below [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>30th Annual Valor Awards to Honor First Responders</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amidst a silent crowd of nearly 1200, the pipes and drums begin their path down the center aisle, setting a reverent tone for the morning. A lineup of police and fire chiefs representing jurisdictions across the Richmond region walk together [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>The Small Business Startup Guide to Virginia Tax Registration</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Perkins Law: One of the early formation tasks for a small business start up in Virginia (typically after forming a new business entity with the State Corporation Commission and applying for a federal EIN from the IRS) is to apply [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet a Member: Ignite Collective</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Name: Sarah Choi, Founder of Ignite Collective Years in Business: 6 When did you first realize that your business was going to succeed? I don&#8217;t know about how I define success, but realizing what comes naturally to me is a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Topgolf Swings into Richmond</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Topgolf, a sports and entertainment venue, swung into Richmond this month with a sparkling new three-level, 55,000-square-foot venue in Henrico County. The complex features high-tech entertainment and gaming, climate-controlled hitting bays, a renowned menu, hand-crafted cocktails, local Hardywood craft beer, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Tips for Small Business Succession Planning</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Perkins Law, PLLC: For most small business owners, the idea of even considering a succession plan pops to mind only when tragedy strikes or the owner starts giving serious thought to retiring or otherwise getting out of the business. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Congrats to RMA Members Named Among &#8220;The Best&#8221; by RTD Readers</title>
		<link>https://www.retailmerchants.com/2019/10/22/congrats-to-rma-members-named-among-the-best-by-rtd-readers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all of the Retail Merchants members who were honored for being among Richmond&#8217;s &#8216;&#8221;Best&#8221; in Richmond Times-Dispatch&#8216;s annual reader poll, The Best. WINNERS: Best Barbecue: Mission BBQ Best Brunch: The Jefferson Hotel Best Restaurant: Lemaire at The Jefferson [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet a Member: INDIA K&#8217; RAJA RESTAURANT</title>
		<link>https://www.retailmerchants.com/2019/10/22/meet-a-member-india-k-raja-restaurant/</link>
		<comments>https://www.retailmerchants.com/2019/10/22/meet-a-member-india-k-raja-restaurant/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Name: Madhur Sappal (Tony), Owner of INDIA K&#8217; RAJA RESTAURANT Years in Business: 24 What did you want to be as a child? A singer &#8211; I still sing in private informal gatherings. What&#8217;s the best piece of business advice [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>New Restaurant Service Provides Online Exposure and Opportunity for Local Restaurants</title>
		<link>https://www.retailmerchants.com/2019/10/15/new-restaurant-service-provides-online-exposure-and-opportunity-for-local-restaurants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Greenfield]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Local Foodie Specials:  Local Foodie Specials, an online restaurant-row, announced the launch of LocalFoodieSpecials.com, a new digital resource that allows restaurants to reach local customers with special offers, discounts, and deals. As restaurants subscribe to the platform and upload [&#8230;]]]></description>
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