Join us for a Meet & Greet with Jodi Roth from the Virginia Retail Federation (VRF), InUnison’s sister organization advocating for businesses across Virginia. 🔗 Register here: inunison.org/event/08-14-20…

Thanks to the Henrico Citizen for covering our recent Henrico Business Town Hall. henricocitizen.com/vithoulkas-hen…

Local businesses juggle it all — but when is it time to call in a marketing partner? Here's some advice from local marketing experts. Read more: bit.ly/47cpsdr

Welcome to our newest InUnison members! 👋 We're excited to welcome you to our community of locally owned businesses working together to learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or collaborate, our upcoming events have something for everyone. Explore what’s next and make plans to join us! 🔗 Learn more and register for upcoming events: inunison.org/category/event

Want your business to get found online? Local SEO experts share their best tips, incl. ✨ Anne-Stuart Teter Addison Clark ✨ Chris Fawcett, Third Marble Marketing ✨ Emily Gittings, Spur Pond Marketing ✨ Ryan Steward ACE Strategies Read more: bit.ly/4njJZm1

From solopreneurs to some of Richmond's largest locally-owned businesses, we have a membership level that's right for every business. Interested in learning more? Let us know, and we'll have our member relations team reach out! Pictured: Maven Theory

Local businesses are proving that smart marketing doesn’t always mean big budgets. Here marketing stories from Chris Houlihan of Haunts of Richmond, Helen Montgomery of Bugle Call Coffee, and Allison Smith-Mackey of Pop of Confetti. Read more: bit.ly/49r58HH

The holidays are busy for local businesses... You’re serving customers, managing your team, + doing ALL the things — so marketing can feel impossible. Good news: small steps work 👇 inunison.org/learning-lab/h…

Say hello to our newest InUnison members! 👋 We’re so glad you’ve joined our community of local businesses.

Local businesses play a key role in creating holiday experiences. In our latest Learning Lab, business owners share how they build warm and efficient environments during the busy season. Read more: bit.ly/4rbKIJx

Early results from our 2025 Holiday Sales Survey show a softer start for many Richmond-area independent businesses: 📉 44% report lower revenue 📉 44% report lower foot traffic 🛒 Online sales remain minimal Still—57% are optimistic heading into December. bit.ly/4phxhFS

UX expert Lisa Dance reminds local businesses that small UX fixes = big wins this season. Read the full tips 👇 🔗 inunison.org/learning-lab/e…

The holidays aren’t just about sales — they’re about connection. Small touches = big loyalty: ✨ Warm greetings 🎶 Holiday atmosphere 🎁 Thank-you gestures ➡️ New Learning Lab article: Enhancing the Holiday Customer Experience bit.ly/446rv1L

You don’t need discounts to boost December sales. Here are 5 simple tweaks that work → bit.ly/4rOBZx4 #SmallBizTips #HolidaySales

Please join us in welcoming our newest InUnison members. 👋 We're so glad to have you in our local business community.

Thanksgiving weekend brought a modest lift — not a surge — for Richmond’s local businesses. 📊 Holiday Sales Survey #2 shows: • No single shopping day dominated • In-store sales still lead • Local shoppers drive results Consistency may most: bit.ly/4oVCy5D

Member Milestone 🎉 Congratulations to InUnison member Ukrop’s on five years of bringing a Richmond favorite back to the table. We’re celebrating the 5th anniversary of Ukrop’s Market Hall!

Whether you’re wrapping up Hanukkah or kicking off Christmas, from our team to yours, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and happy holiday season. ✨

Last-minute shoppers are coming—ready or not. According to the Google Holiday Shopping Survey, 76% of holiday shoppers go to local stores for last-minute gifts. 👉 How to serve last-minute shoppers with less stress: bit.ly/49krhqG