Double Up Food Bucks Gets $4M In Budget
By Matt Miner // Capitol Strategies Group MICHIGAN – The Double Up Food Bucks program that allows people to use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at grocery stores and farmers…
Bottle Deposit Law Expansion Eyed By Legislature
By Matt Miner // Capitol Strategies Group // July 5, 2023 Lawmakers may begin looking to expand the state’s bottle deposit law after they return from their summer recess, with…
A Sit Down with the President and CEO of Eastern Michigan Better Business Bureau
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* MIRA’s President and CEO, Bill Wild, connects regularly with leaders in the Midwest in order to promote collaboration. He recently met with Melanie Duquesnel, President…
Liquor Law Lawyer Hopes to Help MIRA Members
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* John Doyle is a solo practitioner with the Doyle Law Office, PLLC, practicing liquor license law throughout the state of Michigan. He has 31 years…
New Business is A Natural Fit for Justin Yono
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* Justin Yono is no stranger to the food retail industry. He grew up watching his father own and operate retail businesses for several years. However,…
How EVs are Changing Gas Stations
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* As Electric Vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, many are asking: What will happen to gas stations? Although MIRA members are primarily located in the Midwest of…
Self-Checkout Systems Increasing at Retail Stores Across America
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* In 2019, Value Center Market was featured in a Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions story as using new technology for self-checkouts. Value Center Market, a longtime…
Economy and Sustainability Affecting Consumer Spending
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* Real consumer spending is forecast to drop at a 0.5% annualized rate in the second and third quarters of 2023, the first back-to-back quarterly decline since…
How Our Stories Can Help Rebrand Our Organizations
By Vanessa Denha-Garmo // Founder, Epiphany Communications & Coaching Since the inception of social media, the way the world communicates has changed drastically. I have spent years sharing with clients…
Public Support Remains High for State Regulation of Alcohol as MLCC Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Pat Gagliardi // Chair, Michigan Liquor Control Commission According to a recent national poll commissioned by the Center for Alcohol Policy, there continues to be a clear and overwhelming bipartisan…