5 costly workers’ comp claims mistakes to avoid
Workers’ comp claim mistakes add unnecessary costs to your bottom line
By BRETT GERRISH
Retailers Insurance Company works on behalf of businesses across the state and, while many are doing all the right things,
USA-IT: Curbing illegal trade in Michigan
By KRISTIN REIF, Director of External Affairs, Philip Morris International
Illegal trade is slippery
Illegal trade takes many nefarious forms and is perpetrated by a shadowy web of criminal and terror organizations.
In Her Own Words: thistle’s Deidre Weller
Deidre Weller’s love for fashion took a backseat as she worked as a public accountant and then in healthcare finance for 30 years. However, during her shopping trips, she could see there were opportunities to improve customer service in some of the boutiques she frequented.
MRA reports June retail sales continue on the uptick
Labor shortages impacting product lead times and prices
LANSING, Mich. – As Michiganders return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles, Michigan retailers continue to see a rebound in sales noting an uptick in June over the previous month.
MRA reports May retail sales rise slightly over April
Michigan businesses continue to battle labor and supply shortages recent pandemic survey finds
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a slight increase in May sales over April,
Westlund’s Apple Market Recognized as a Michigan Centennial Retailer
In April, MRA President and CEO Bill Hallan recognized Westlund’s Apple Market as a Michigan Centennial Retailer. Under the ownership of two families, the store has managed to ride out a century of ups and downs,
Travel trends put Michiganders in the driver’s seat as tourism ramps up
By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
There are early signs that tourism is ramping back up as more Americans get vaccinations. A full bounce-back for the industry isn’t likely to happen until 2022,
News From The Capitol: Victory alert – state cancels permanent COVID workplace safety rules
By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
We bring you news of a great victory! After over two months and nearly 28 hours of meetings, MRA and others were successful in getting the state to concede that developing permanent rules for COVID-19 did not make sense.
Legally Speaking: Dispute resolution without leaving the office
By TOM CLEMENT, MRA General Counsel
One of the most frustrating dilemmas a business owner can face is whether it is worthwhile to pursue legal remedies they are rightfully due from business dealings with vendors,
