For Immediate Release
June 12, 2002

LANSING — Brian Brisbane has joined the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) as a regional marketing representative serving retailers in southwest Michigan.

Originally from Gladstone in the Upper Peninsula, Brisbane lives in Grand Rapids and most recently worked as an admissions representative for Davenport University in Holland. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Grand Valley State University.

Brisbane's MRA territory covers the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren.

MRA provides a comprehensive menu of cost-saving services to retailers, including credit card processing, workers' compensation insurance, health and dental benefits, an electric savings program, e-commerce services, professional development seminars, industry publications, and legislative advocacy and support.

Retailers who would like more information about MRA's services can contact Brisbane at 800.366.3699.

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.