Wesley Williams, head of the Raleigh Merchants Association for 50 years, for producing the longest running Christmas parade in the country and for 70 years of community service to Raleigh.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2008) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) presents “Time and Payroll Issues Made Simple” with guest speaker, James Averette. The event will be held at Hard Times Café, 410 Glenwood Avenue, on Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public, the forum, will include wings, ribs and a cash bar. Please register via email to brendapeterson@grma.org.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2008) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) will host its annual “Barn Party” on March 29 starting at 6 pm. The event will be held at the McLaurin Barn at 1212 Holt Road in Apex.

RALEIGH – State Health Director Leah Devlin today said that the flu is widespread across North Carolina, and that North Carolinians should take actions to prevent infection.

Author Gary Davis to Speak on ‘Networking in the South’

All proceeds from the sale of the "Have A Holly Raleigh Christmas" CD will benefit Community Music School

RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2007) – Ever wonder what a mummer is? Spectators at this Saturday’s Raleigh Christmas Parade are about to find out. The Durning String Band is bringing the ancient mummer tradition to the streets of Raleigh for the 63rd annual Raleigh Christmas Parade set for this Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 9:30am.

Festival to Follow Raleigh Christmas Parade;
Both Events Presented by Greater Raleigh Merchants Association

WRAL-TV and Other Supporters Contribute to a Growing Tradition

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2007) – The deadline for registration for the 63rd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade is September 15. The parade, presented by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA), will be held on November 17 in downtown Raleigh.

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 2, 2007) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) kicked off the application process on Fri., June 15, for entry into the 63rd annual Raleigh Christmas Parade. The application can be filled out on the GRMA website at www.grma.org. The deadline for all applications is Sept. 15.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) is pleased to announce the winners of six music scholarships awarded to area high school students. The funds were generated from the sale of the organization’s 2006 “Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas” CD.

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2007) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association will host a forum on Monday, May 21, to address future plans for Dorothea Dix property. The event will take place from 6:00 - 7:30pm in the Raleigh City Council chambers located in the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Building at 222 West Hargett Street.

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 18, 2007) – RoxAnna Sway, editor of the retail industry’s leading national design publication, DDI Magazine, will visit with students from Meredith College’s Interior Design Program at a reception on April 23.

Event To Provide Trends and Insight for Retail Store Owners and Companies in Retail Marketplace

GEORGE YORK has been named Executive Vice President of York Properties. Hal Worth has been named President and Chief Investment Officer for the company. Company Chairman Smedes York made the announcement of the changes, which are effective as of December 2006. Smedes York had been Chairman and President and Worth was formerly Executive Vice President. Smedes York will retain the title of chairman.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2007) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) will host a corporate branding roundtable called “Make Your Mark” on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 115 Midtowne at The Lassiter at North Hills. The event will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., and all Raleigh area businesses are invited to attend.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2007) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) is pleased to announce its newly elected officers for 2007. President is Kevin Coggins, owner of The Spin Cycle bicycle store in Cary; vice president is Steve McLaurin, vice president of McLaurin Parking; and treasurer is Stephen Votino, partner in the real estate firm McNamara Properties.

NC State and Crabtree Valley Mall are two of the most respected names in North Carolina’s capitol city. Now the two powerhouses, who are separated by just a few miles geographically, will team up to offer Wolfpack fans one-stop shopping plus bring an exciting new radio show to Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) announced the sponsors of the 62nd Annual Raleigh Christmas parade to be held on Nov. 18. WRAL-TV is the Title Sponsor and Official Media Partner for the second year in a row and will provide live televised coverage of the parade. Other key sponsors are KB Home (Gold), WakeMed (Silver) and YMCA (Bronze). The parade is presented each year by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Sir Walter Records and the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) launched the first annual “Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas” CD. The CD, which will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 18, features local bands performing original holiday music written specifically for this project.

The album's proceeds are earmarked to finance scholarships for area high school musicians who march in the parade and need new instruments.

Money Magazine Best Places to Live 2006

New This Year: After-Parade Festival and Holiday CD Release Featuring Local Artists

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 12, 2006) – The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) will hold a roundtable called “Rising Energy/Oil Prices and How They Affect Your Business” on July 25 at Restaurant Savannah at North Hills. The event will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., and all Raleigh area businesses are invited to attend.