Holiday Shopping Season Kicks-Off with Annual Buy Nearby Weekend, Oct. 4-6

Shop local, visit participating retailers, and Keep Your Money in Michigan©
Businesses and consumers across the state will join the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) next weekend in celebration of Buy Nearby Weekend.
A Letter from the President and CEO

Dear Valued Members,
I want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your valued membership with Michigan Retailers Association. Together, we’ve built a vibrant community of retailers who are dedicated to fostering a thriving local economy.
From the Archives: Mascot spreads Buy Nearby word

Michigan Retailer
October 2015
Vol. 40, No. 5
In an effort to spread the importance of Keeping Your Money in Michigan©, mascot Buy Nearby Guy and an entourage of MRA employees traveled from Detroit to Marquette,