Same Old, Same Old
By Terry Fleming // TC Fleming & Associates The split in the Republican party in the Ohio House of Representatives remains as a major impediment to getting anything done. To refresh…
The Legislative Season is Upon Us
By Anoosha Vemulapati // MIRA Director, Government Affairs MICHIGAN MIRA has been working on a delivery bill to address the unauthorized delivery of alcohol through third-party sellers like Gopuff. This…
Gary Torgow to Keynote at the MIRF 15th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* He is not only a talented businessman, author, and community leader, Gary Torgow currently serves as the Chairman of Huntington National Bank and is this…
MIRA Challenges the Proposed Cleveland Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* When the Cleveland City Council introduced an ordinance to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and flavored vapes, MIRA…
Supply and Demand and a Healing Supply Chain
By Bobby Hesano, MIRA Chairman As we head into the summer season, I am reflecting on economics 101 – supply and demand. Let’s not overcomplicate our industry; it’s quite simple.…
Looking at What’s Driving Price Increases
By Epiphany Communications and Coaching* Frank Ayar, owner of Walters Shopping Place in Hamtramck, Michigan is closely looking at his invoices these days as prices are increasing at a rapid…
Representing small business owners in the Midwest, MIRA joins Nation to celebrate small businesses during the first week of May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (West Bloomfield, MI – May 2023) As an organization with more than a 100-Year History, the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) has deep roots in the small business…
Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Semi-Annual Public Hearing Rescheduled for April 6, 2023
New Date and Time Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Semi-Annual Public Hearing Rescheduled for April 6, at 12:00 p.m. in Southfield March 8, 2023 – The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) semi-annual…
Environmental Enforcement – It Takes an Experienced Team of Professionals (Part 1 of 2)
Enforcement: the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted (Cambridge dictionary). Key Takeaway: We highly recommend the retention of…
Banks Plan Payment Wallet to Compete With PayPal, Apple Pay
Financial institutions behind Zelle are working on a wallet for consumers to use at online checkout THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // JAN. 23, 2023 Big banks are teaming up to…