West Bloomfield, MI (May 2020) – After four years operating as a for-profit business under the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) brand, Benchmark Beverage Company has been sold to LKI, a Lipari family owned investment company with multiple businesses. “We are truly excited about the purchase of the company,” said Auday Arabo, outgoing president and…
The card firm is the third to grant gas stations more time to upgrade fuel pumps for chip cards By NACS Online // May 14, 2020 RIVERWOODS, Ill.—Discover said yesterday that it is delaying the EMV fraud liability shift deadline for chip payments at automated fuel dispensers until April 16, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visa and American…
West Bloomfield, MI (May 2020) – After four years operating as a for-profit business under the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) brand, Benchmark Beverage Company has been sold to LKI, a Lipari family owned investment company with multiple businesses. “We are truly excited about the purchase of the company,” said Auday Arabo, outgoing president and…
More consumers than ever are using the contactless service, and the pace isn’t expected to abate. By NACS Online // April 29, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif.—The number of online orders for at-store pickup by customers jumped 208% between April 1 and 20 compared with a year earlier, according to Adobe Analytics, CNBC reports. U.S. online sales surged…
Residential Customers Residential customers concerned they may not be able to pay their energy bills due to income reductions or health impacts from COVID-19 can use the Personalized Service Protection program to help with their energy needs. Residential customers can also call DTE at 800.477.4747 to discuss their payment options. We have also added a new…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // April 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PPE DELIVERY: Governor DeWine announced today that the state of Ohio has shipped 4.1 million pieces of personal…
Self-Service Options Available 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Michigan Department of Treasury // April 30, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury continues to serve Michigan taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, taxpayers can file tax returns, receive refunds, make payments and ask questions through a variety of options. In…
As we prepare for the road ahead, we are excited to announce another new program to support Ohio’s small businesses and workforce. JobsOhio, Peoples Bank and First Federal/Home Savings Bank announced a partnership to support existing small business clients with maintaining operations and payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. JobsOhio has committed up to $50 million…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // April 22, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ELECTIVE SURGERY ORDER: Dr. Acton today announced an order that directs healthcare providers in hospitals and outpatient surgery centers to…
By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan COVID-19 not only has physical and economic effects; it also impacts mental health. In the last few weeks alone, 63% of people surveyed said they were depressed, anxious or both, according to a McKinsey consumer survey.* The following mental health care virtual options are available from the comforts…