September 13, 2000

Chris Smith to service retailers in east-central Michigan

Chris Smith has joined the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) as a regional marketing representative providing service to retailers in east-central Michigan and the Thumb area.

Smith, a resident of Holt, previously worked as a sales associate for Naked Furniture in Lansing. He holds a degree in business management from Ferris State University.

Smith's MRA territory includes the counties of Clare, Gladwin, Arenac, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Gratiot, Saginaw, Clinton, Shiawassee, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair.

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 Smith at 800.366.3699 or by e-mail at ccsmith@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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