Testimonials:

With size, comes scale, and scale can drive impact both commercially and politically. That’s why membership is so important.

It is vitally important for everyone to promote membership to MIRA so that the association can continue to provide great services to its members. This will enable them to serve as a cornerstone within their communities.

MIRA is the strongest organization we have in the area to help independent food retailers compete and level the playing field against our corporate competitors as well as having our voices heard in government.”

“Promoting membership to MIRA makes the organization stronger, which generates more influence in the marketplace as well as with the government. As retailers, we can accomplish a great deal more as a team than as individuals.

The community needs people with retail experience who can bring good ideas forward and keep retailers apprised of what’s going on in the marketplace.”

“More members will make us stronger as a group. That will increase our buying power to offer more discounts and will give us a stronger voice in Lansing, Columbus, and Washington.”

“MIRA membership comes at a minimal cost for benefits that can help your business achieve greater goals.

I serve on the board to help out where I can, stay involved, and be a part of the success of our industry.”

“We need to promote membership so that the MIRA can prosper, and so that retailers are on the same page. Membership makes us stronger.

I encourage MIRA members to aggressively promote membership to make a greater impact on local and national political leaders. With more PAC money, we can achieve more favorable legislation for our members.

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.

As MIRA gains more members, we become stronger, and this results in more legislators listening to our voice regarding issues that affect our businesses.

The industry has been good to me, and I want to help others have the same success.” “United we stand, divided we fall. Our industry is only as good as the weakest link, so stronger members mean a stronger industry.

It is important to give back to our great industry by doing everything possible to improve the overall well-being of MIRA members.”

“There is strength in numbers. In 2011, the retail environment will change very quickly, and it is critical that MIRA grows stronger in every aspect of our businesses.