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MIR FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bill Wild
MIRA
Chairman

Clifton Denha
Wine Palace
Treasurer

Vanessa Denha-Garmo
Epiphany Communications and Coaching
Secretary

John Denha
8 Mile Foodland
Trustee

Paul Elhindi
Corner Market
Trustee

Ken Hayward
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Trustee

Khalil Rahal
DTE
Trustee

Nabby Yono
Arab American/Chaldean Council
Trustee

My father said, ‘You have no right to complain unless you are involved in making it better.’ It’s been important to me to continue to make things better for people coming behind us.”

“Continued growth will make our membership programs stronger. Without membership in organizations like MIRA, small business does not have a voice. There is strength in numbers, and when we are strong we can successfully work for the common good.

Chris ZebariLipari Foods, Warren MI

I strongly recumbent MIRA to anyone whose business fits the MIRA criteria. They are our eyes and ears in Lansing. They keep us current with laws and legislation. Many rebate programs for members can add up quickly.

George SorishoMini Mart Specialty Meats

MIRA has a large impact on the industry and on my family business. Having input on decision making in Lansing and Washington is essential. We need to be a strong voice of the industry to survive.

Thomas WelchHollywood Super Markets, Troy MI

Taking part in MIRA events like the trade show and annual dinner gives us opportunities to contact both current and potential customers, and most importantly – thank them for their valuable business

Bill HillmanHT Hackney

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

Mike KozaHigh Pointe Oil, Novi M

Newberry especially likes working with independent retailers, he says, because that’s where you can build your brand quickly and effectively. “Working through MIRA makes that even more effective, because independents are especially strong in Michigan and Ohio.

Roger NewberryMonster Energy

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