MADA’s colleague in the retail market, Michigan Retailers Association, has announced this year’s holiday shopping challenges to encourage Michiganders to support locally-owned retail and small business.

Shop 3 Challenge: Launched in 2020 as an effort to support Michigan’s retail industry through the pandemic, MRA’s annual “Shop 3 Challenge” returns for 2024. By encouraging consumers to support at least three local merchants while purchasing holiday gifts this season, this challenge outlines an easy way for Michiganders to make a big difference in their communities.

Michigan Monday: New this year, MRA is running a “Michigan Monday” challenge, encouraging shoppers to seek out Michigan-based e-commerce on Cyber Monday and throughout the remainder of the holiday shopping season…read more

Also check out BuyNearbyMI.com.

We’re excited to share that MADA is collaborating with our partners and State of Michigan contacts to schedule webinars and regional training sessions aimed at enhancing dealer and employee compliance. These sessions will provide valuable resources and support to ensure everyone is well-informed and equipped to meet regulatory expectations and stay in compliance with state licensing requirements. Planned Member Programs: Dealer license training & CVR user group Michigan Treasury training on sales/use tax and MTO Wage & Hour legal program MIOSHA compliance Stay tuned for more details on 2025 program dates! MADA also requests your input on training and educational programs. What other topics would be of interest to you and what format do you prefer? Let us know at https://forms.office.com/r/72kmm3RAdx