Bay County native wins $500 gift card on Buy Nearby Weekend
Michigan Retailers Association awards prize in #buynearbymi photo contest.
Megan Yagiela’s trip to the City Market over Buy Nearby Weekend went from routine to rewarding after she shared a selfie of her foodie favorites and won a $500 gift card from the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) for buying nearby.
Gov’t Affairs News: Chock full of anti-tax news
Legislature quickly takes up bills to prevent local taxes on food
The House and Senate Michigan Competitiveness Committees took up legislation this week that MRA has been working on to keep food and beverages tax-free at the local level.
Michigan retail sales get late summer boost
LANSING – Michigan retailers reported a slight uptick in sales activity for August over a month ago, and they’re optimistic that the next three months will be better, according to the Michigan Retail Index,