January sales slump, but see why we expect big sales in 2018
LANSING – Cold weather and the holiday hangover account for a dip in Michigan retail sales in January, on the heels of a positive holiday sales season, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index,
IRS deadline looms for employers to send ACA-required Form 1095
By Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
The IRS extended the deadline to send IRS Form 1095 to employees to March 2,
Gov’t Affairs News: Drone discussions take off
Governor gives legislature two victories, budget season begins
Legislators scored a major victory last week as the Gov. Snyder agreed to forgive $637.1 million in outstanding driver responsibility fees and raise the personal income tax exemption to $4,900 by 2021.
Visa eliminates need for signatures on EMV transactions
by John Mayleben
I’ve been known to wonder if the Declaration of Independence were signed today instead of 240-plus years ago, how would we put our “John Hancock” on the document.
Gov’t Affairs News: State shines a spotlight on recycling
Gov. Snyder’s last state of the state: jobs, civility and recycling
Late last month Gov. Rick Snyder gave his eighth and final State of the State address. He took the opportunity to recap all the progress Michigan has made in the past seven years and to share the items still on his to-do list before he leaves office.
Michigan retailers report healthy holiday sales
LANSING – Michigan retailers saw a significantly better holiday sales season than 2016, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.
Gov’t Affairs News: Court could address online sales tax collection
Welcome back and welcome grocers!
Legislators are back and wasted no time getting back up to speed. The House and Senate returned on Jan. 11 and have been busy working on tax relief for citizens.
U.S. Supreme Court to revisit online sales tax collection
By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Brick and mortar retailers across the country welcomed the Jan. 12 announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case this spring regarding whether out-of-state online retailers should collect state sales taxes.
Intern with Buy Nearby
We’re seeking responsible and outgoing interns to work with the Buy Nearby Guy mascot at community events – parades, festivals, farmers markets, store openings – around the state.
