Column by Rick Segel, www.staples.com Has the time for the chambers of commerce passed us by? After all, we live in our high–tech worlds with virtual everythings, why keep this stodgy old institution alive?

The Richmond Chamber has partnered with Constant Contact, the leader in online marketing for businesses like yours. Constant Contact brings you a great way to connect and engage with your customers and since we are partnered with them all of our members can get 25% off of their accounts!

Develop speaking and leadership skills. Win that job interview. Ignite your career. Don’t be afraid, take control! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Their membership is 270,000 strong and have 13,000 meeting locations around the globe. Take control by joining the Richmond Toastmasters Club. They...

Beginning this month, we will be posting our member’s monthly anniversaries! Thank you to all our active members for your years of dedication and support of the business community in Richmond and the surrounding area.