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Annual Events
As part of our core mission to advocate on behalf of the retail industry, we host an annual reception to connect retailers and legislators. This reception happens annually in late April and is catered by MRA members. MRA members are invited to attend and mix and mingle with legislators, legislative staff, regulators, and others. It’s a great opportunity to help policymakers understand retail’s impact on the economy, as well as the challenges retailers face and how policymakers can help.
The event is made possible by our generous sponsors. For more information, please contact us at mra@retailers.com.
The Annual Meeting is held in August each year. At the meeting, new directors are elected to the board, ensuring that leadership remains strong and effective. Additionally, various items presented to the board are voted on, which can include policy changes, strategic initiatives, and other significant decisions impacting the association.
If you would like more information about the Annual Meeting, email MRA’s Amy Jolley at ajolley@retailers.com.
We celebrate the first full weekend in October as the official Buy Nearby Weekend. Buy Nearby Weekend encourages Michigan residents to support their local communities by shopping at Michigan-owned stores rather than sending their dollars to out-of-state, online retailers.
MRA offers support to communities and retailers looking to spread the word, to find fun promotions, and to get customers engaged with their local business community.