MRA Advocacy Efforts in 2023
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Each year in February, MRA provides members with a copy of our Year-End Legislative Report. The 2023 report should be arriving in your mailbox soon. It can be a helpful tool for members to engage in the legislative and policy-making process,
Emily Walters Joins MRA Sales Department
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MRA is happy to announce the hiring of Emily Walters as Business Development Representative, in our Northern Michigan Region. Walters, based in Traverse City, is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
2024 Brings Higher Shipping Costs
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FedEx and UPS Rates on the Rise
Get ready for a hit to your shipping budget in 2024 as FedEx and UPS plan to bump up their rates by an average of 5.9%.