Michigan Grocers Association


2008 Fall Conference Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, Michigan Sept 14-16

2008 Calendar
of Events

June 12, 2008
The Fortress in Frankenmuth
more info.

September 14-16
MGA Fall Conference
Crystal Mountain Resort
Thompsonville, MI
more info.
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2007 Events Review

September 9-11
MGA Fall Conference
Grand Traverse Resort
Traverse City, MI
highlights & photos

June 14th
20th Annual
MGA Golf Outing
College Fields Golf Club
Okemos, MI
highlights & photos

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Welcome!

The Michigan Grocers Association (MGA) is a voluntary, statewide non-profit organization representing food retailers and the companies that serve and supply them.

Founded in 1898, MGA is Michigan's most respected and best connected food industry association. MGA is the leading advocate for the state's food industry, representing the business interests of retailers and their suppliers in daily communication with Legislators, regulatory agencies and the public.

Click here to learn more About MGA and its members.

What's Hot!

Sponsorship Pledge Forms, Registration/Entry Forms now available for download for:

June 12, 2008 Annual Golf Outing:

	Check out the sponsorship opportunities; and,
	sign up to play in this popular event.

2008 Fall Conference - September 14-16:

	Conference Registration & Hotel Reservation Forms
	Sponsorship & Trade Show Form; and,
	Silent Auction Donation Form

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Felice Memorial Scholarships Achieve Endowment Status. more info.

Tax Information:

The Michigan Department of Treasury has updated its website to include several sources of important tax related information:

Supplemental Withholding Guide Instructions and Withholding Tables for the new 4.35% Income Tax Rate that went into effect October 1, 2007.

Michigan Business Tax Web Site Launched
The Department of Treasury has created a comprehensive new site devoted to the MBT with up-to-date information on details, forms, presentations and more.

	Treasury's MBT Tax Estimator now available.
	MBT Frequently Asked Questions

Calculating Tax Liability with the MBT Surcharge

1. Calculate tax base under modified gross receipts and business income tax.
2. Apportion tax base under current law.
3. Calculate tax using current rates.
4. Multiply tax amount from step 3 by surcharge percentage.
5. Add amount from steps 3 and 4.
6. Apply all credits (including compensation, R and D, investment and small business).

See information on new NFIB/MI MBT Tax Estimator Version 7.5 at right.

Check Out These New Member Services!

	Big Rate Reductions on MGA Group Workers Comp Program With Accident Fund! more info.
	Reduce Credit/Debit Card Costs With New MGA-Endorsed Processor more info

This website last updated April 17, 2008.

Food Recalls

Check Here for current information on food recalls.

Industry &
Regulatory Alerts

If you are covered by the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act you must also post the new FMLA Poster Insert for Military Family Leave Amendments that President Bush signed into law on January 28, 2008. more info.

Retailers must post new nutrition information for Fish and Produce. more info.

MIOSHA Reminds Employers to Post Form 300A from February 1 to April 30. more info.

2007 Bottle Deposit Fund Reimbursement Form 2196 now available. Form is due by June 1, 2008. more info.

State Rollout of WIC EBT Program to begin in January. See Schedule. more info.

NFIB/Michigan has released a New Michigan Business Tax (MBT) Estimator© Version 7.5 Surcharge Edition. The estimator is provided to allow users to determine approximate tax liability under the new Michigan Business Tax. It reflects passage of legislation in December of 2007 that applied a surcharge to the MBT to replace revenue from a repeal of the services tax. more info.

A First Look At Michigan Food Law Changes originally published in the Oct/Nov issue of the Michigan Food News is now available (PDF file). This document summarizes upcoming changes to Michigan's Food Law beginning with various fee increases effective January 1, 2008.

Posting Requirements.
Check out our list of State, Federal and Food Industry Requirements. more info.