Membership

Membership

Why You Should Join


The Maryland Retailers Alliance lobbies on behalf of its members at the State and local levels, provides cost saving opportunities for members through the use of exclusive benefit partner servicesand provides programs and services to assist business owners in operating their retail stores. Through membership in the Association, retailers have the advantage of group buying to assist them in lowering their costs for necessary services such as electricity and workers compensation insurance. In addition, MRA is the only statewide association representing retailers throughout Maryland. MRA is the voice of retailing before the Maryland General Assembly, localities, the media, and general public.


For retailers operating only in Maryland, membership in MRA also includes a free membership in the National Retail Federation (NRF). NRF is the world’s largest retail association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores.

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EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT PARTNERS

MRA members are entitled to benefits and resources provided by the following partners and affiliates. MRA regularly evaluates the services provided to ensure that members are receiving the most effective deals and discounts. Members who are interested in taking advantage of these benefits may contact our partners to learn more through the information provided.

Click on a benefit below to learn more.

  • AED Products and Training

    Heart Rescue, LLC

    CPR, First Aid Training & AED Sales, offering discounted Automated External Defibrillator (AED) products and free training in certain regions


    Members can contact:

    Ryan Killough

    ryan.killough1@gmail.com

  • Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program

    Greenworks Lending

    Provides Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing options for commercial properties to help businesses secure low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy projects. MRA members receive a reduced fee for C-PACE transactions.


    Members can contact:

    Mike Billingsley

    703-819-7584

    mbillingsley@greenworkslending.com 

  • Credit Card/Debit Card Processing

    Magothy Payments

    Magothy Payments is Maryland’s highest-rated merchant services provider, with a signature windows-based point-of-sales system that manages inventory between the retail store and the online store in real time. Magothy Payments helps businesses become more profitable by lowering their cost of credit card acceptance.


    Members can submit inquiries online at www.magothy.biz/contact or contact:

    Jaron Rice, ETA CPP

    855-MAGOTHY (624-6849)

    jrice@magothy.biz 

  • Health Care Benefits and Insurance

    Kelly Benefits

    Providing employee benefits consulting, administration and technology to MRA members.


    Members can contact:

    Mark Hammett

    Vice President & Senior Consultant

    410-891-3042

    mhammett@kellyway.com

  • HVAC Services, LED Lighting Instant Rebate

    Chesapeake Smart Energy Solutions

    Providing a No cost HVAC & Building Energy Efficiency Tune-Up & Evaluation Incentive for businesses utilizing the following Energy Companies: Baltimore Gas & Electric – Pepco – Delmarva MD – SMECO – Dominion VA. Businesses and Government Customers are entitled to this service at NO COST EVERY 3-5 YEARS! You can save up to 20% on your energy usage. The HVAC Energy Efficiency Service & the Energy Audit of your building is fully funded by a charge on your energy bill, there is NO Additional charge.


    FUNDED BY:  EmPOWER MD Smart Energy Savers Program®


    Members can contact:

    Daniel Stroup, Certified Consultant

    443-889-8872

    danny@HVAC-tuneup.com

  • Legal Services Program

    Franklin & Prokopik

    Franklin & Prokopik offers a Legal Services program, under which Maryland Retailers Association members are entitled to a free consultation to evaluate specific needs with an attorney from the firm, who is the Association’s endorsed legal services provider. F&P has significant expertise in the retail industry, and the firm’s attorneys have successfully represented national, regional, and local retailers, directly and through their general liability insurers.


    Members can contact:

    Tamara Goorevitz

    410-230-3625

    tgoorevitz@fandpnet.com

  • Music Rights Management

    Licencing Value Video


    BMI

    Helping retailers obtain the appropriate licenses to play music in their businesses: BMI offers MRA members 10% off of their licensing fees to pay copyrighted music in-store. 


    Members can contact:

    Dan Spears, Vice President, Industry Relations Licensing

    410-527-1076

    dspears@bmi.com

  • Office Solution and Supplies

    Staples

    MRA members receive free access to Staples Business Advantage services, a $300 annual value.


    Members Can Contact MRA staff at sprice@mdra.org to establish a Staples Business Advantage account

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