The Benefits of Youth Employment
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By: Randall Harrison, State Assistant Administrator, Labor Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
What is Youth Employment?
Youth employment is defined as the engagement of a minor 14 to 17 years of age to work by a person,
Introducing MRA’s Retail Ambassador Program
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Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of Michigan Retailers Association’s prime reasons for establishment nearly 100 years ago.
From the Archives: Buy Nearby launches in 2013
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Michigan Retailer
April 2013 | Vol. 38 | No. 2
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
A decade ago, we announced the launch of our Buy Nearby program.