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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 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.

John Busch
Busch's Fresh Food Markets
MIRA sources things we don’t, like insurance, and that gives us an opportunity to present those resources and services to new customers.

Ron Baxter
Great North Foods
It’s rewarding to be part of an organization that is trying to pool resources to compete with the chain stores, such as the programs that have been endorsed by our committees. They help bring in savings with companies that otherwise would never have been presented.” “With more voices comes more success, because the stronger in numbers and participation in our organization, the more viable we become with politicians in our states to bring about positive legislation for our industry, as well as having more leverage in the vendor community to help make us more competitive and profitable.

Phil Kassa
Hearland Marketplace, Farmington Hills MI
Especially in this difficult economy and with so many regulations, we need to have people who can speak for our industry and fight for our causes.”

“I want MIRA’s base to be wider because new members mean a larger organization and a stronger voice – which enables organizations like MIRA to affect what happens in local, state, and federal government – and a strong voice depends on building a good, solid base.

Fred Dally
Medicine Chest, Detroit MI
MIRA has been a wonderful resource for Hiller’s by ensuring we stay current with industry relevant legislation.”

“MIRA has also connected us with other wholesalers outside of our normal channels, helping us to streamline services and goods we offer to consumers.

Justin Hiller
Hiller's Markets, MI
I believe in supporting MIRA. I love to read the Bottom Line and find out what’s going on in the industry and what new products are available. The rebate programs are also beneficial.

Jake Mio
Park Place Fine Wine & Spirits