Gov’t Affairs News: Governor delivers upbeat State of the State address
Governor delivers upbeat State of the State address
Governor Rick Snyder delivered his seventh State of the State address last night and focused largely on the improvements made since 2010.
Michigan Retailers Association offering larger college and training scholarships this year
LANSING – Students across Michigan are competing for larger college and training scholarships this year from Michigan Retailers Association (MRA). The application period for the annual competition runs from January 1 through April 1.
Michigan retailers forecast good start to new year
LANSING – Michigan retailers are optimistic about the home stretch of holiday shopping and the first two months of the new year, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Cutting your way through state government red tape
People often think only about legislation when they hear the term “government affairs,” but MRA also works with various state departments and agencies to get answers for members.
Have an issue with a liquor license or a food safety inspection?
Gov’t Affairs News: “Tame duck” ends on an electric note
Tame lame-duck session ends
The 98th Michigan Legislature wrapped up its lame-duck session at a reasonable time yesterday evening, just after 7:00 p.m., after finally pinning down an elusive energy deal.
RIC: Extending protection against tomorrow’s world
In these times, employers’ risks and exposures are constantly expanding.
That’s why, as Michigan’s preferred workers’ compensation insurance carrier, Retailers Insurance Company is always looking for ways to extend coverages and reward policyholders for being proactive in protecting their employees.
Gov’t Affairs News: Plastic bags, drones and more
Membership Services Corner
by Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
Quick notes on key services. Call 800.563.5981 for credit card processing assistance or 800.366.3699 for other matters.
Eager to find more good things around next corner
John Mayleben CPP, is MRA senior vice president technology and new product development and a national expert on electronic payment processing. He is the first person in Michigan and among the first in the nation to receive the Certified Payments Professional designation from the national Electronic Transactions Association.
