September 13, 2000
Ben
Metzger has joined the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) as a regional marketing
representative providing service to retailers in southwest Michigan.
Metzger, a resident of Kalamazoo, previously worked in sales for a chemical company. He holds a degree in business administration from Taylor University in Indiana.
Metzger's MRA territory includes the counties of Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph.
MRA provides a comprehensive menu of cost-saving services to retailers, including credit card processing, workers' compensation insurance, health and dental benefits, property and casualty insurance, Internet access, and legislative advocacy and support.
Retailers who would like more information about MRA's services can contact Metzger at 800.366.3699 or by e-mail at bwmetzger@retailers.com.
The Michigan Retailers Association is the unified voice of retailing in Michigan and the nation's largest state trade association of general merchandise retailers. MRA's more than 5,500 retail business members operate more than 12,000 stores across the state.