MRA Members and the Islands That Make Them
Save the Date: August-December 2024 Calendar of Events
Whether Biking Or Boating, These Retailers Built Businesses On Customer Service
Mackinac Island Bicycle Shop and Mac’s Marina are all about being full service.
By Shandra Martinez
Whether setting people up for a bike ride to explore Mackinac Island or heading out on a pontoon boat on Whitmore Lake,
Hitting the Links: MRA Member Course Locations
Two small bait shops grow into outdoor sports destinations

Hesperia Sport Shop and Frank’s Great Outdoors have a lot in common
By Shandra Martinez
Hesperia Sport Shop Inc. and Frank’s Great Outdoors are on different sides of Michigan,
Now Hiring: Vice President, Communications

JOB DESCRIPTION
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is the largest state retail association in the nation. Through its affiliated entities, MRA provides various services to its members and other businesses,
MRA’s Capitol Day 2024

Retailers from all corners of the state came to Lansing on April 24 to participate in MRA’s Capitol Day and Legislative Reception.
The day kicked off with MRA members,
Keep Pure Michigan’s Intent “Pure”

Promoting Michigan tourism is worth $50M
Retailers don’t typically have state budget requests. In fact, I often joke that retailers collect (or pay) the taxes that make up the state’s revenue instead of asking for handouts.
Retail Partners Go Above and Beyond

Since joining the Michigan Lottery team in March, I’ve been busy immersing myself in the day-to-day operations of the business and learning what has made this one of the most successful lotteries in the country.