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Oakland County Retailers, Local Leaders Emphasize Importance to Area Economy of Buying Nearby

Special deals available to shoppers at upcoming I Buy Nearby Weekend

ROCHESTER, Mich. — Speaking in the heart of a successful downtown in Oakland County, James P.

Kalamazoo Retailers, Local Leaders Emphasize Importance to Area Economy of Buying Nearby

Shoppers supporting retailers such as V&A Bootery benefit community

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Speaking amid the many locally owned shops along the Kalamazoo Mall, James P. Hallan of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reminded shoppers that buying from retailers in their local communities means a chance to support new start-ups as well as retailers that have been a fixture for generations.

Michigan Retailers announces board officers for 2016-17, new directors

LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) announced 2016-17 officers for the MRA Board of Directors and the Retailers Insurance Company Board of Directors. Results of each organization’s election of directors at its August annual meetings also were announced,