I still serve with MIRA on the Foundation Board, so I can bring my connections with the outside world to build a better connection with MIRA, and all of those dealings with corporate America in my time with MIRA have helped me in my role today at ACC.
The scholarship very definitely was welcome. It was of great assistance for geting me through my undergraduate years. It helped me get off to a good start!
I feel that the MIRA organization is a great way to bring together people in the industry for exchanges of ideas and concepts, and it’s a great way to meet people through MIRA’s various functions and events.
There are a lot of cynics out there that say MIRA doesn’t do much for the average member, and I’m here to tell them that they do. I am on the inside, I know what they do. People don’t realize what goes on behind the scenes, so I tell a lot of people about the work MIRA is doing and what a fantastic job Auday Arabo is doing as President & CEO.
I look forward to building my relationship with Auday and the other board members and being part of such an important association that gives back to the community we serve.
MIRA has been there to help us in many ways, They were instrumental in leveling the playing field as a number of gas stations started opening up nearby. Now you have the dollar stores carrying eggs and milk, so it’s been a difficult time, but MIRA has been there to help us through all of it. They also provide legal representation for stores that can’t afford it, and they keep us informed on what’s going on in the industry and what to look for in the future.
MIRA is a valuable resource for retail businesses. As a member, we have been kept abreast of government and industry relations that impact our business, both now and in the future. MIRA also serves by answering our questions and educating our team on new regulations and guidelines.
We would like to continue to grow with MIRA. I can’t imagine any business not needing a sign, and MIRA represents businesses. They are an amazing organization and they’re good to work with.
I think MIRA is doing a great job in representing the small retailers that don’t have a voice out there. They’re always a step ahead working on ventures to bring discounts to retailers and informing them of all the things that are going on in the marketplace.
MIRA is a great organization – no doubt about it. It’s worth every penny. Even if you don’t participate in every program that they have – and they have a ton of them – you’re going to get your money’s worth. It’s a great value.