Our letter to the governor
![MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan](https://www.retailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bill-hallan_0819-1024x682-300x200.jpg)
Michigan Retailers Association has been lobbying the Governor’s office for many weeks to allow Michigan stores to conduct business in a safe and responsible manner. We’re deeply concerned about permanent closures of stores that simply cannot make it without two months’ worth of revenue.
Workshare programs explained in hour-long webinars by MEDC and LEO
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If you’re interested in knowing how you can leverage the state Workshare program, you may want to check out these hour-long webinars by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
From CEO Bill Hallan: We know you’re frustrated
![MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan](https://www.retailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bill-hallan_0819-1024x682-300x200.jpg)
Dear members,
We know you’re frustrated that retail is not fully open. We are too. And while this letter can’t really alleviate your worry about when you’ll be able to reopen,