When disaster strikes, how do downtowns recover?
By Rick Haglund
The Corner Bar’s imprint on downtown Rockford is far wider than its name implies.
“When you told people from outside the area that you were from Rockford,
INSURANCE: Medicare open enrollment for 2018 coverage has begun
By Ally Nemetz, Customer Service/Data Administration
The Medicare annual enrollment period has begun; you have until Dec. 7 to enroll or make changes for coverage that takes effect Jan.
What to do when your credit card processor goes down
We know it’s a panicky moment when your credit card processing goes down. You’re wondering: Is it an internet problem, or my processing device?
We understand the confusion that can result from such events.
Fall Musings
by James P. Hallan, MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
Michigan Grocers
Please note our announcement that the Michigan Grocers Association will become a division of Michigan Retailers on January 1,
Gov’t Affairs News: Local food tax victory, data security and more
Retailers optimistic about holiday sales season
LANSING–Michigan retailers say they’re looking forward to a robust holiday shopping season, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Be prepared to deal with employees with marijuana in their systems
By William J. Hallan, MRA Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
You may be surprised to learn that 29 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form.
Alert: You may have to meet Dec. 1 OSHA filing deadline
Because of government postponements, a change in presidential administrations and a lack of publicity, there has been much confusion about when and who needs to meet OSHA’s new requirement for electronically filing worker injury and illness data by Dec.
Legislature quickly takes up bills to prevent local taxes on food
By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
In the first week of October, the House and Senate quickly moved legislation that MRA has been working on to keep food and beverages tax-free at the local level.
