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Faygo Beverages, Inc.

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It’s very important to be part of the industry you serve. MIRA is an important organization, and being part of a great team gives us the voice to fight for what we believe in, and the power to know we are being treated fairly. Unity is strength, and the more members we have, the stronger we become.

Frank AyarWalters Shopping Place

According to MIRA we are their biggest member on the Dairymens rebate program. The coupon program is also a big help to us, and the rebate for a preferred wholesaler company makes a big difference to us because, as a small independent store competing with other chains, it puts us on the same level playing field.

Sam TahaMini Mart, Cleveland OH

Because MIRA is flourishing while other associations are floundering, I would like to see us broaden the membership base to include other areas such as restaurants and bars.”

“It’s vital to have a strong member base capable of presenting a stronger voice to legislators. Government has failed us during these difficult economic times, and we must do more to promote ourselves and our industry so that we have more control more than our own destiny.

Richard FiatoNorth Pointe Insurance Company, Southfield MI

It’s important, especially for new people, to become members even though it may initially be hard for them to see that the advantages outweigh the fee. I’m very glad I joined because I’m saving money and getting good ideas for my business.

Jim MandasBroadway Markey & Cafe, Columbus OH

MIRA keeps me informed of all the latest news and updates with the government issues and we get rebates from all the vendors. They keep us up to speed on the latest regulations and keep us informed with just about everything. And if we have any issues we call them and they are right there to answer us right away. That’s is what is good about it.

Rich EidRich's Mini Mart

MIRA is a good organization, very community focused,” “The biggest benefit is the government relations interface. They lobby for all of us and work for our rights on issues like federal and state taxes,” “MIRA was behind the initiative to spread food stamps out across the month, which has been very helpful, and they are working hard on the bottle recycling issue, which is painful and expensive for retailers to maintain. We couldn’t do it alone.

Gary GerlachOrchard Markets

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