News & Information
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| For Immediate Release |
Contact: Andy Deloney |
May 27, 2009
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517/377-3931 |
MRA Voted a Top-Five Lobbying Group
The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) has been voted one of the top five association lobbying organizations in Michigan. The results came as part of the MIRS-EPIC/MRA Insider Survey, which was e-mailed to well over 1,000 lawmakers, lobbyists, association executives and executive branch officials over a three-week period in May.
The rankings:
1) Michigan Chamber of Commerce
2) Michigan Education Association
3) Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association
4) Michigan Restaurant Association
5) Michigan Association of Counties
6) Michigan Auto Dealers Association
7) Right to Life of Michigan
8) Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
9) Michigan Association of Realtors
10) Michigan Association of Health Plans
11) Michigan Health and Hospital Association
12) Michigan Municipal League
13) Michigan State Medical Society
Congratulations to MRA’s Andy Deloney and Matt Groen, and the lobbying firm of Muchmore Harrington Smalley Associates, for their work in making the MRA one of the most respected associations in Lansing.
MIRS, the Michigan Information and Research Service, is Michigan’s oldest and most comprehensive daily newsletter covering the activities of Michigan state government. EPIC-MRA is a full service research survey firm. Both companies are based in Lansing.
The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice community. Founded in 1921, the MRA represents more than 4,500 Michigan foodservice establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 423,600 people and creating more than $13.1 billion in annual sales. For more information please call 800-968-9668.
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