How Retailers Can Use Social Districts to Their Advantage
By Rachel Schrauben
Photos By Alison Jakubcin for the Alpena DDA
In 2020, social districts were introduced to support struggling restaurants and bars amid capacity restrictions due to the pandemic.
What is Legislative Advocacy? (and why does it matter?)
A conversation between MRA’s VP of Government Affairs, Andrew Beardslee, and MRA’s VP of Communications, Vic Veda:
Legislative advocacy is at the heart of what we do.
Changes to Youth Employment Laws
What Michigan Retailers Need to Know
On Oct. 1, 2026, Michigan will implement significant changes to its youth employment laws, affecting both minors seeking employment and the businesses that hire them.
