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The Benefits of Youth Employment

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By: Randall Harrison, State Assistant Administrator, Labor Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

What is Youth Employment?

Youth employment is defined as the engagement of a minor 14 to 17 years of age to work by a person,

Introducing MRA’s Retail Ambassador Program

Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of Michigan Retailers Association’s prime reasons for establishment nearly 100 years ago.

From the Archives: Buy Nearby launches in 2013

Michigan Retailer

April 2013 | Vol. 38 | No. 2

Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.

A decade ago, we announced the launch of our Buy Nearby program.

Regulatory Rundown: April/May 2023 Michigan Retailer

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Regulations Affecting Your Business


State set to repeal Right-to-Work law

By the time you read this, it’s anticipated that Gov. Whitmer will have signed legislation repealing Michigan’s 2012 Right-to- Work law.

Under the Dome: Everything’s Different, Everything’s the Same

Amy Drumm

The next two years are going to be different.

But they always are. New legislative leadership brings new priorities; a changing of the guard. Everyone around Lansing is adjusting to the changes and getting to know new faces.

Division Spotlight: Michigan Retail Hardware Association

On July 9, 1895, twenty Michigan hardware retailers convened in Detroit, and organized the Michigan Retail Hardware Association.

The group was incorporated in 1914 and worked toward the enactment of state and national legislation on behalf of the retail,

Creative Counsel: Putting MRA’s Marketing to Work for Your Business

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As a member of Michigan Retailers Association, we’re here to help you grow your business.

What does that mean? Well it’s simple: Have a question? We can help.

Legally Speaking: Don’t Miss Out On the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Tom Clement

As we welcome Spring with open arms, we also approach the end of another tax season. While most of us are content with paying our fair share, we also want to minimize our tax obligation as much as possible.