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Survey Report: Business-Government Relations in the Richmond Region

Survey Report: Business-Government Relations in the Richmond Region

Dec 11, 2024 | Learning Lab, Local, Research

Our recent survey provides a snapshot of the challenges and opportunities businesses encounter when working with local jurisdictions across the Richmond region, including insights specific to the City of Richmond’s new leadership. City of Richmond Insights Among...
Halted – Corporate Transparency Act Guide

Halted – Corporate Transparency Act Guide

Dec 3, 2024 | Learning Lab, Strategy & Operations

UPDATED DEC 4: On Tuesday, a federal judge in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the...
Holiday Shipping & In-Store Pickup Tips for Local Businesses (2024)

Holiday Shipping & In-Store Pickup Tips for Local Businesses (2024)

Nov 26, 2024 | Learning Lab, Logistics, Strategy & Operations, Technology

Shipping Deadlines & Extra Fees for the Holidays (2024) During the holidays, shipping deadlines are important because many people are shopping last minute. Make sure you know the cutoff dates for each carrier to help your customers get their orders on time. Also,...
How to Build an Impactful Corporate Community Engagement Strategy

How to Build an Impactful Corporate Community Engagement Strategy

Nov 19, 2024 | Collaboration, Community Engagement, Learning Lab, Marketing & Growth

Written By Emily Krause, Amped Up Marketing For many organizations, supporting the communities where they live, and work isn’t just a priority; it’s a strategic focus. Giving back these days involves more than just stroking a check. In today’s socially conscious...
Simple SEO Tips to Get Found on Social Media

Simple SEO Tips to Get Found on Social Media

Nov 12, 2024 | Learning Lab, Marketing & Growth, Social Media

What is Social Media SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, which just means helping people find your business by using the right words (keywords). Social Media SEO brings that idea to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. Imagine a potential customer in...
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