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Attention SDD & SDM Retailers:
Don’t Lose Your Liquor License Because…

an employee sells to a minor
an employee sells to an intoxicated person
an employee does not check identification

Training your employees is the best protection! The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is hosting TiPS training seminars, which will teach you how to sell alcohol for off-premise consumption — within the law. Upon completion of a short test you will be TIPS Certified.

The benefits of becoming TiPS certified are numerous: the Liquor Control Commission looks favorably upon stores with TiPS trained personnel, trained employees can reduce or limit your liability, and you can reduce your liquor liability insurance premiums if at least 75% of your staff is certified.

The three hour training seminar is taught by a certified instructor and includes an audio visual presentation, a question and answer session and take home material.

Until COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions and regulations are lifted all training classes will only be offered virtually. Please call the MIRA office at (800) 666-6233 for information and details.

Cost: Member: $35 / Non-Member: $70

MIRA, as an organization is a good corporate citizen that gives back to the people of this community.”

“I expect MIRA to continue to lead the political fight for issues that involve building a stronger business climate and hope everyone promotes membership because MIRA’s consolidated voice for the group is stronger that it would be for each member.

Mike QuinnPepsi Beverages, Howell MI

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.

Ken HebertCoca-Cola

We have a very strong working relationship and alliance with MIRA. We serve many of the same customers/members, and we’re working very closely together to make sure Money Service Businesses have fair access to financial services.

Mike SarafaBank of Michigan

MIRA did a great job on the food stamp initiative in 2010, and I’m grateful for that. However, we’re not done, and more than the next couple of years, I want to see payments released to food stamp recipients bimonthly.”

“As one strong voice, we can support initiatives that will enable us to compete with national chains such as Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven or fight legislation that will hurt us.

Bobby HesanoD&B Grocers Wholesale, Livonia MI

We were able to pick up some stores at the MIRA show in April, and it’s just a good thing to be out there with people who are related to our business and for the people to get more familiar with our brand. MIRA has been a great help to market our brand.

Nick SulakaNick's Chips

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 BurnsMichigan Auto Dealers Association, Executive Director