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Michigan retailers need help finding and keeping workers

Felicia Williams

Additional Justice System Reforms Could Help

BY: CEO Action for Racial Equality

CEOARE is a fellowship of over 100 companies from across America, ranging from retailers to accountants,

From the CEO: Members are our source of inspiration

MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan

As the father of three, including Olivia, my 11-year-old, I’m used to the occasional eye-roll. It reached a new level last week when Olivia wanted to throw out a perfectly good fan because it didn’t meet the “aesthetic” she was trying to achieve in her room.

Wren’s Lisa Gnass shares her journey to small business ownership

Wren Exterior

Wren Home, LLC was a long-time dream. Dimondale resident Lisa Gnass grew up with a passion for interior design and home décor but never thought twice that her career would allow her to also start her own business.

MRA reports robust rise in December 2021 retail sales

Actual Dec sales

Retailers report strong rise in sales over November
and year-over-year

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports December saw another strong month for retail sales over November and over December 2020.

MRA reports November retail sales higher year-over-year

November actual sales

Retailers report strong sales during extended holiday shopping weekend

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports November saw another strong month for retail sales compared to October and November 2020 numbers.

News from the Capitol: You’ve given up a lot, but giving to this cause is important

Amy Drumm, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Michigan Retailers Association

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs

While this is a season of giving, it’s hard to avoid thinking about how we’ve all given a lot over the past two years.

English Gardens on giving back and educating others

English Gardens stakeholders

‘Tis the season of giving, but English Gardens, with six locations in the southeastern portion of the state, donates year-round.

With goals of helping out local causes and organizations,

Winter slips, trips, and fall safety tips

Winter slips

Prevention

  • Wear proper foot gear
  • Take smaller steps when walking
  • Walk slowly and never run on icy ground
  • Keep both hands free for balance rather than in your pockets
  • Use handrails from start to finish
  • Avoid carrying loads
  • Keep your eyes on where you are going
  • Test potentially slick areas by tapping your foot on them
  • Step –