About GRMA
Shop Local Raleigh is funded by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA), serving Raleigh businesses for more than 60 years. GRMA promotes the growth and sustainability of local and independently owned businesses.
Membership benefits include:
- Representation at the local and state government levels on issues affecting small businesses
- Free educational seminars
- Free social and networking opportunities
- Inclusion in the GRMA membership directory online
- Opportunity to support community initiatives like Raleigh Crime Stoppers and Community Music School
- Discount on participation in Raleigh Christmas Parade with WRAL live coverage
- Free membership in the Shop Local Raleigh movement