Continue your NACS Show experience by purchasing recorded educational sessions October 2015 saw the industry come together for a record-breaking NACS Show in Las Vegas, with 24,392 total attendees. The NACS Show also saw an impressive and record-setting 12,309 attendees gain knowledge and insights from 62 educational sessions—averaging 198 attendees per session. Based on these…
DetailsA recent study found that access to healthy food doesn’t mean eating better Bringing healthy food to underserved areas has little impact on changing bad eating habits, according to a recent study, The Atlantic reports. The theory that giving poor people more access to healthy foods would improve their nutrition doesn’t pan out, according to…
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DetailsAs a member of the MIRA, we always want to make sure that you are compliant in the way you run your business. Please be aware that MIRA does not condone the sale of any products that reflect badly upon the MIRA name or goodwill, in fact, it is highly discouraged. Counterfeit goods for sale…
DetailsBy: Randall A. Denha, Esq.* Affluent families who wish to make large lifetime gifts should consider using defined-value clauses or other formula clauses to minimize or eliminate gift taxes. These clauses are especially effective when transferring assets that are difficult to value, such as closely held business interests or real estate. By defining the gift…
DetailsWith winter upon us, the MIRA’s endorsed insurance provider “Conifer Insurance Company” shares these tips to remind you about a variety of freezing weather topics, including how to reduce snow loads on roofs, avoid frozen pipes, and deal with flooding caused by melting snow. Snow Roof Risks:How much snow on your roof is too much?…
DetailsLargest jackpot in Powerball history finally sold, marking what could be the busiest day for the industry in 2016! Lottery fever can finally calm down! The winning ticket for the largest jackpot of $1.5 billion in the multistate Powerball has finally been sold—three times, actually. Almost immediately after the numbers were announced last night, the…
DetailsBrown-Forman to Sell Southern Comfort and Tuaca to Sazerac for $544 Million By Brown-Forman Corporation Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Southern Comfort and Tuaca trademarks to Sazerac for $543.5 million. Brown-Forman Chief Executive Officer Paul Varga said the decision to sell these brands reflects the company’s…
DetailsRecently, Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Inc. announced an accord to join forces and create a distribution powerhouse covering 41 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C., Canada and the Caribbean. Based on Impact Newsletter’s wholesaler numbers for 2015, this deal combines Southern’s $11.8 billion in sales revenue with Glazer’s $3.7 billion—forming a juggernaut…
DetailsThe U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture released the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Now in its eighth edition, the Dietary Guidelines continues to be an important resource to help our Nation reach its highest standard of health. Making small changes in food choices can add up to big health benefits and…
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