September 13, 2000

Burke Sage to service retailers in west Michigan

Burke Sage has joined the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) as a regional marketing representative providing service to retailers in west Michigan.

Sage, a resident of Wyoming, previously operated an ice-cream and coffee shop in Grand Rapids. He also has nine years of experience in sales and human resources. He holds a degree in merchandise management from Michigan State University.

Sage's MRA territory includes the counties of Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent and Ionia.

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 Sage at 800.366.3699 or by e-mail at besage@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.

 

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