Virginia Retirement Mandate: What Small Businesses Need to Do Now
FREE Educational Webinar
Learn how Virginia's new retirement requirements may impact your business.
Virginia recently expanded its retirement savings requirements, and many employers may now be required to take action. If your business has five or more employees and does not currently offer a qualified retirement plan, it's important to understand your obligations, available options, and upcoming deadlines.
Join Retail Alliance and Retail Alliance Foundation for this educational webinar featuring experts from RetirePath Virginia, Edward Jones, and Payday as they walk through the new requirements and help employers determine the best path forward for their business.
Whether you're hearing about this legislation for the first time or are already evaluating your options, this session will provide practical guidance and resources to help you make informed decisions.
What You'll Learn
✔ Whether the new retirement savings requirements apply to your business
✔ Key deadlines and employer responsibilities
✔ How RetirePath Virginia works
✔ Private-sector retirement plan alternatives, including SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k) plans
✔ Administrative and compliance requirements employers should be aware of
✔ How payroll and HR providers can help simplify implementation and ongoing administration
✔ Resources available to help you determine your next steps
Meet the Presenters
Selah DePriest
RetirePath Virginia
Selah DePriest represents RetirePath Virginia, the state-facilitated retirement savings program designed to help eligible employers comply with Virginia's retirement savings requirements. During this webinar, Selah will provide an overview of the legislation, explain employer eligibility and deadlines, and walk attendees through how RetirePath Virginia works and what employers need to do to comply.
Byron L. Barnes, ChFC®
Financial Advisor | Edward Jones
Byron Barnes is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones who helps individuals and business owners develop strategies to achieve their financial goals. During this session, Byron will discuss private retirement plan alternatives, including SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k) plans, helping employers understand which options may best support their business objectives, employees, and long-term retirement goals.
Tom Cannone
Director of Sales | Payday Payroll
Tom Cannone is a payroll and HR professional with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses streamline payroll administration, human resources, and employee benefits. As Director of Sales for Payday Payroll, Tom partners with business owners and leadership teams to identify solutions that reduce administrative burdens, improve efficiency, and support compliance. Tom is actively involved in the local business community and currently serves as Membership Committee Chair for the Ghent Business Association.
Tara Jones - Moderator
Director of Programs | Retail Alliance
Tara Jones serves as moderator for this webinar and will guide the discussion among our panel of experts. Tara works closely with the Retail Alliance community to connect businesses with educational resources, industry insights, and strategic partners that help them navigate changing business challenges and opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
- Small business owners
- Retail business leaders
- HR professionals
- Payroll administrators
- Operations leaders
- Anyone responsible for employee benefits or compliance
Event Details
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Virtual Webinar
Cost: Complimentary for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Why Attend?
Many Virginia employers may not realize that the state's retirement savings requirements have expanded. This webinar brings together multiple perspectives to help you understand:
- What is required
- What options are available
- How those options compare
- What administration and compliance responsibilities come with each choice
Our goal is to provide an objective, educational discussion that helps you determine the best solution for your business and employees.
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