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Attorney General Mark Herring speaking with VRF members.

Sponsors & VRF members discussing important legislative opportunities.

View all of the 2015 Legislative Reception Photos, click here.

Capitol Sponsor
Host Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Rotunda Sponsor	Walgreens Co.
Bell Tower Sponsor	Franco's Fine Clothier
Sign Sponsor	SignScapes, Inc.
Friends of the VRF PAC	Ruffin & Payne, Inc. InfoTel Systems Inc. Ball Office Products Richmond Window Corp. Good Foods Grocery

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gretchen Nurnberger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Capitol Sponsor
Host Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Rotunda Sponsor	Walgreens Co.
Bell Tower Sponsor	Franco's Fine Clothier
Sign Sponsor	SignScapes, Inc.
Friends of the VRF PAC	Ruffin & Payne, Inc. InfoTel Systems Inc. Ball Office Products Richmond Window Corp. Good Foods Grocery

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gretchen Nurnberger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

11 days till the Annual Legislative Reception.

This event gives the opportunity to have face time with members of both chambers, the Governor, Attorney General, and the Speaker of the House. With the General Assembly starting on January 13th, you'll have the chance to talk with your officials about upcoming issues that could impact the retail industry.

Capitol Sponsor
Host Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Rotunda Sponsor	Walgreens Co.
Bell Tower Sponsor	Franco's Fine Clothier
Sponsor Title	SignScapes, Inc.
Friends of the VRF PAC	Ruffin & Payne, Inc. InfoTel Systems Inc. Ball Office Products Richmond Window Corp. Good Foods Grocery

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gretchen Nurnberger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Virginia General Assembly convenes Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Richmond. Virginia Retail Federation (VRF) will be represented, as many pieces of legislation will be reviewed which may potentially impact the retail industry.

Important AST Increase
An important part of this year's legislative session, which ends March 12, 2016, is Governor McAuliffe's biennial budget proposal. As reported in our previous Advocate, the Governor'€™s budget includes a proposed increase of the Accelerated Sales Tax (AST) to $10 million, rather than the current $2.5 million. The Governor's proposed budget also includes an additional increase to $25 million for the following year. Great news for Virginia retailers! VRF will continue to work throughout Session to make sure that the increase remains in the budget.

Don't Miss Out
There will be many important opportunities to benefit retailers in the coming Session. Stay tuned to our weekly email updates, The Advocate, for information on legislation status and how you may contact legislators to help the retail industry.