Current Businesses on Board

Thank you to all of the businesses listed below for participating and supporting Shop RVA. Here's a list of the current businesses for the Shop RVA/Shop Richmond Weekend Initiative. If you would like to see your name on this list, please become a member or a sponsor. Remember, it is always FREE to become a member. We have multiple and affordable sponsor packages that are listed on our website. Please follow the links to get a complete description of the member and sponsor benefits. To get started today, visit to become a member and to become a sponsor. Thank you in advance for all of your support.

* Rumors
* Sticky Rice
* Professional Construction
* The Peanut Store
* Extravagant Brides
* The Hard Shell
* The Hill Café
* Black Swan Books
* Harrison Street Coffee Shop
* Namia Childrens Books
* Stories Comics
* World of Mirth
* Velocity Comics
* KeithFabry
* Pine Street Barber Shop
* Rostov's Coffee and Tea
* Main Art Supply
* Captain Buzzy's Beanery
* Chop Suey
* Phinney Electric Co.
* Frame Nation
* Azalea Acquariums
* Clothes Rack
* Plan 9 Music
* AnCher
* Tea Lilly
* Home Team Grill
* Taylorweirup Marketing
* Privileged Kid
* Imani Enterprises
* Jerilyn'sBail Bonding
* Gelati Celesti
* GFH Insurance Agency, Inc
* Frame-Art Gallery
* Sharon's Family Child Care
* Crossfit RVA
* St. John's Church Visitor Center
* Fountain Bookstore
* Waller & Company Jewelers
* Capital Ale House
* Can Can Brasserie
* Ellwood Thompson's Local Market
* Byrd Theatre
* Anne's Visual Art Studio
* NY Deli
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Another Video that Explanis the Benefits of Shopping Locally

A Quick Video to Watch About the Benefits of Shopping Locally

February's Featured Business of the Month

The Featured Business of the Month for February is Stories Comics.



Stories Comics is a locally owned comic book shop that specializes in comics, magazines, novels, and other novelties. Stories Comics has become a local favorite so much that there are now 3 locations in the Richmond area. If you are looking for comics, vintage magazines, action figures, or anything related, check out Stories Comics at one of their 3 locations:Forest Hill, Broad Street, or Colonial Heights. For more information and to see their inventory, visit their website
http://www.storiescomics.com/index2.html
Stories Comics is also on Twitter
http://twitter.com/storiescomic

Shop Richmond Weekend is Almost Here!

Shop Richmond Weekend is less than a month and a half away. Hopefully everyone is excited and ready to bring back culture and business to Richmond's locally owned businesses. There is still time to become of Shop Richmond Weekend which is March 19, 2010-March 21, 2010. Here's how you can be a part of the best weekend in March!

1. Be a consumer! During the Shop Richmond Weekend, visit locally owned businesses as opposed to chain retailers, companies, and organizations. Visit www.shoprva.org for a complete list of businesses participating in Shop Richmond Weekend.

2. Become a member of Shop RVA! It's free. Yes, it's free. At no cost to you, Shop RVA will provide marketing and advertising services to you free of charge. This includes your name (company information) in our business directory which is accessible on our website, your decal on our website, and participation in Shop Richmond Weekend.

3. Become a Sponsor! By becoming a sponsor you will receive all of the benefits of a member and so much more. Here is a complete list you will receive by becoming a sponsor. If you're interested in helping your community and supporting local businesses in the process, becoming a sponsor is the right move. Additionally, your business will be featured on our website with your decal/logo, and you will be entered in our business directory.

Founding Sponsors ($5000.00)
All levels below and mention in TV and Radio commercials

Premier Sponsors ($3000.00)
All levels below and mention in Press Releases

Principal Sponsors ($1000.00)
Logo featured on Website and all Print Media (including posters, t-shirts, bags, pens, and hats)

Pioneer Sponsors ($200.00)
Logo on Website and Brochures distributed to area businesses, non- profit organizations and service providers

Supporters ($100.00)
Logo on Website and Brochure distributed to area businesses

Community Advocates ($75.00)
This sponsorship level is only for Nonprofit Organizations. The Logo of your nonprofit will be featured on the Website and local businesses of Richmond will know exactly which nonprofit organizations to thank.

4. Volunteer with Us! Every organization needs volunteers. Your service with Shop RVA will be greatly appreciated. Below is a list of our volunteer opportunities so far:

Inform the community -- Spread the word at Neighborhood Association Meetings, City Council Meetings, and city-wide community events; canvass neighborhoods; send letters via email to various community stakeholders, and/or data entry

Inform businesses -- Meet with local business owners, send letters via email to key business owners, and/or attend business networking events

Help raise funds -- Help with online marketing, meet with local business owners and/or help host fundraising events

Volunteer as a Group


5. Make a donation! As a non-profit organization, we thrive from donations from the community. In return, all of our efforts help support the Richmond community. All donations are tax-deductible.

6. Apply for an internship with Shop RVA!
visit www.shoprva.org for more information

7. Last but not least, sign our petition to make Shop Richmond Weekend Annual!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/shoprichmond/