MRA seeks Retailers of Year

Do you own an outstanding community-minded retail business, or do you know of one? Nominate that business for 2005 Michigan Retailer of the Year.

MRA is accepting nominations for the awards that honor “the best of the best”—retail businesses that make a significant, positive impact in their communities through involvement in and support of civic, charitable and volunteer programs.

This is the eighth year for the awards, which are divided into small, medium and large categories. A nomination form is included in this issue of the Michigan Retailer. Nominations also will be accepted at MRA’s website, www.retailers.com.

Business owners can nominate themselves, and those who have been nominated in previous years but not selected are encouraged to enter the program again.

The awards luncheon will be held October 11 in Lansing. Nomination forms are due August 12, and the nominees will have until September 7 to return their more detailed application forms.

MRA will again be recognizing Michigan Centennial Retailers as part of the Retailer of the Year awards program.

Retail businesses that began in 1905 or earlier and have not already been recognized by MRA are eligible for inclusion in this year’s program. See the back of the Retailer of the Year nomination form for the Centennial Retailer form, or nominate a Centennial Retailer online at www.retailers.com.