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MIRA FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Auday Arabo
Chairman

John Denha
Secretary

James V. Bellanca, Jr.
Trustee

Vanessa Denha
Trustee

Paul Elhindi
Trustee

Robert Feldman
Trustee

Tiffany Otis-Albert
Trustee

Mike Quinn
Trustee

Angela Thomas
Trustee

Ed Weglarz
Trustee

Nabby Yono
Trustee

MIRA helps us have a larger voice in the government as it relates to the food industry. We have connections with many city leaders and hopefully that helps us compete with the big businesses that are moving into Detroit because of tax incentives.

Calvin Pattah
Food Pride, Detroit MI
MIRA is very instrumental in trying to partner with vendors in trying to get better protection on pricing in as many ways as they can.

Jim Cicorelli
Frank's Food Mart, Potterville MI
There is a need for everyone in a specific industry to work together for a common goal to implement change in the common scheme. It’s much easier to do this in a group, as opposed to sitting on the sidelines and allowing one peorson to take the lead while you reap the benefits. It’s very important for you to be a part of the group, be a team player, and be a member of that organization – especially in this industry. Membership in the association provides networking opportunities.

Terry Burns
Michigan Auto Dealers Association, Executive Director
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 Mandas
Broadway Markey & Cafe, Columbus OH
This is my industry and MIRA serves this industry. I like being part of a successful organization and being involved in change and influencing new laws.”

“Without MIRA, who will fight for the retailer in Michigan and Ohio? MIRA is the voice for all retailers, and more numbers means a stronger voice. If more of us support MIRA and keep it successful, we will be able to fight more effectively.

John Denha
8 Mile Foodland, Southfield MI
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 Taha
Mini Mart, Cleveland OH