MIRA CEO Sits Down with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel
By Epiphany Communications & Coaching* Born and raised in Macomb County, Michigan, Mark A. Hackel is a proud graduate of Warren Consolidated Schools where he never missed a day of…
Partners Revamp Old Businesses into Thriving Gas Stations/C-Stores
By Epiphany Communications & Coaching* Frank Awdish Jr. and Javante Shamammi became business partners not long after meeting for the first time. “We just met last year,” said Awdish.…
MIRA Teams up with Popular Metro Detroit Broadcaster
By Epiphany Communications & Coaching* During his popular podcast Jason Carr Drive!, Jason Carr focuses on positive topics, steering clear of politics or anything divisive. “Topics center on the…
MIRA Members Save Big with Office Depot Discount Program
By Epiphany Communications & Coaching* After spending a couple of semesters in college, Mitchell Rosenau joined the Navy and credits his time in service to not only valuable discipline…
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…