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Be part of our #MIRetailSpotlight

Become a #MIRetailSpotlight where we feature your stores and your stories all while encouraging shoppers to keep their money local and Buy Nearby. The application process is simple: complete the information at this link and send a quality photo to MRA's Rachel…

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In their own words: Hastings Ace Hardware

When you think of a family- and community-focused business, Hastings Ace Hardware would vie for top honors. Parents of current owner, Jerry Bolthouse, can prove it. Gerald and Anna Bolthouse had 13 children, 37 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. The business…

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Buy Nearby Toolkit

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Buy Nearby: 6 ideas to encourage a shop-local culture

Retailers are always looking for new ways to keep customers coming back and nurture those consumers who believe in shopping locally. Aside from participating in MRA’s Buy Nearby program, we’re here to help you brainstorm. Here are some ideas to…

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