By Auday P. Arabo, MIRA President & CEO // December 19, 2019 Across the state, members of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association are feeling the pinch of liquor delivery delays and failure to receive full orders as a result of problems faced by one the state’s three authorized distributors of liquor. But we are strongly…
Information for Store Owners, Managers, and Cashiers As we reflect on 2019, we can take great pride in knowing that throughout the year our collaborative efforts provided over 200,000 WIC clients with healthy and nutritious foods; ensuring good health, growth and development for Michigan families. The Michigan WIC Program is working to increase the number…
WARREN, MICH. – On November 18th, Lipari Foods announced Tim Walls has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As President and COO, Walls will oversee all company operations. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Thom Lipari. “By bringing Tim into this new role, we are ensuring the existing operations continue…
Lansing, Mich. – Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of Michigan’s major distribution agents handling liquor and wine warehousing and delivery to local retailers, announced that customers with standard delivery dates of Wednesday, Nov. 13, Thursday Nov. 14 and Friday Nov. 15 will not receive their orders. Those customers will need to reorder on their usual…
Treasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers, and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to learn about important tax processing and tax compliance topics as well as Treasury updates. Our ongoing goal through this outreach program is to enhance communication, foster a culture of taxpayer service, and develop…
Could your good food business use an investment? The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce a new round of Catalytic Investment Awards designed to help mission-drive good food entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, including preparing for financing. Five Michigan businesses that are increasing healthy food access will be selected. $250,000 in awards will be…
Unfortunately, both residential and business customers are occasionally targeted by scam artists. Here are some precautions to help protect your account. DTE Energy strives to help all our customers have dependable, trouble-free service. If you suspect you may be the target of utility fraud, contact us immediately at 800.477.4747. You’ll be protecting yourself and helping…
By Cathleen P. Simlar // Michigan Department of State // August 9, 2019 On behalf of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, I’m requesting your help with sharing an important public alert message regarding the upcoming deadline for REAL ID. This federally required standard for identification means anyone who travels by air within the United States will be…
The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) are pleased to announce a new grant program that allows for fuel stations to pre-wire their stations for backup power generation. This grant program is designated to enhance the resiliency of our state by establishing contingencies at…
WXYZ // July 2, 2019 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she is gearing up for potential criminal and civil charges as part of the efforts to combat payroll fraud. According to a release, Nessel’s office has received nearly 100 complaints of payroll fraud through its tip line and website. Most companies reportedly involve misclassification…
