From the Archives: Laying of the cornerstone
Every now and then we stumble upon gems from our archives.
May 28, 1913
The cornerstone is laid at the Women’s Club Building, what is now MRA headquarters.
Adding Fuel to the Workforce
June is Youth Employment Month in Michigan. Give young adults the opportunity to gain work experience and skills for future careers.
To make sure you’re up to speed on the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA),
Retailers Gather in Lansing
Retailers and legislators gathered in Lansing in late April for Capitol Day and MRA’s annual Legislative Reception.
To begin the day, Retail Ambassadors and board members met with their local representatives and senators to discuss issues affecting their stores and how to come together to assist the retail industry.
MRA Annual Report Milestones 2022
Borr’s Shoes & Accessories Still Fresh After 100 Years
With locations in two popular beach towns, the retailer draws loyal locals and tourists alike
By: Shandra Martinez
Photos By: Josh Delany
In her youth,
Division Spotlight: Michigan Jewelers Association
The Michigan Jewelers Association was founded by Max Jennings of St. Clair, in 1905, and is believed to be the first state jewelers association to be organized. That same year,
Experts Shine Light on How Summer Tourism Will Benefit Downtowns
Q & A with Travel Michigan’s David Lorenz and MDA’s Dana Walker
BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
As we head into summer, many downtown retailers will benefit from the bump in buying that accompanies summer tourism.
Welcome to Taylor, Michigan
BY: Andrea Bitely, MRA Vice President of Marketing and Communications
With Taylor Swift in Detroit on June 9 and 10, Michigan Retailers Association would like to welcome everyone to Taylor,
Government Affairs: Everything is Connected
Sometimes I feel like a broken record. As we wrap up meetings with most of the newly-elected legislators and new committee chairs, the sentiment I’ve repeated countless times is asking them to be mindful of whether a proposed policy can realistically be implemented.
