Grand Rapids Retailers, Local Leaders to Stress Importance of Buying Nearby to Area Economy
Shoppers supporting retailers such as MercuryHead Gallery benefit community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Business owners and economic development leaders from Grand Rapids today joined James P. Hallan of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) to talk about the growth of new retailers and retail jobs in Grand Rapids and to remind residents that where they spend their shopping dollars matters a great deal to Michigan’s local communities and state economy.
MRA announces ‘Friend of Retail’ candidate designations and endorsements
LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the designation of 71 legislative candidates in the August 2 primary who are considered a “Friend of Retail” and deserve member support.
Michigan Retail Hardware Association becomes division of Michigan Retailers
The Michigan Retail Hardware Association (MRHA) will become a division of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) effective July 1, the presidents of both organizations announced today.
“It’s a great fit,
Solid May retail sales add to positive trend
LANSING – Overall Michigan retail sales remained strong in May, the fourth consecutive month of positive performance, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Change your passwords like clockwork
We all went through the semi-annual ritual of changing our clocks recently, “springing forward” one hour for daylight savings time.
Fire departments have latched onto this twice-a-year event to remind us to check or change the batteries in our smoke detectors,
Gov’t Affairs News – tax appeal changes, paid sick leave, 9-1-1 phone systems and more
Legislature breaks for summer
Following a few hectic weeks, the Michigan Legislature has completed the budget and crafted an emergency funding solution for Detroit Public Schools. Legislators are now back in their districts until September.
Retailers’ sales and forecasts remain positive
LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales and forecasts remained positive in March while slipping only slightly from the previous month, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index survey, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Michigan Retailers names business representative for Central/Southwest Michigan
LANSING – Brian Scott, a mid-Michigan resident with solid experience in sales and client service, has joined Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) as its business development representative in Central and Southwest Michigan.