We’re proud to share that Gov. JB Pritzker has reappointed IRMA President & CEO Rob Karr to the Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board. In addition to the Illinois Department of Employment Security's Advisory Board, Rob serves as a member of the Illinois Attorney General's Office’s Franchise Advisory Board, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)’s Food Safety Advisory Committee, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Policy Advisory Council, and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board. Congrats on the reappointment, Rob!
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
公共事务
Springfield，IL 1,658 位关注者
The Voice of Illinois Retail
关于我们
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) benefits Illinois retailing through effective engagement with retailers, the general public, policy makers, and the media regarding the impact legislative and regulatory proposals will have on the success of retail operations. As your voice in the Capitol, Chicago City Hall, Cook County Board Chambers, and regulatory agencies across the state, IRMA closely monitors legislative and regulatory activity, voicing opposition to anti-business proposals and supporting and passing business friendly initiatives. CORE FUNCTION - ADVOCACY IRMA serves as the voice of Illinois retailing providing full-time advocacy services and representation in front of State, Cook County and City of Chicago policy makers. IRMA’s government relations efforts have resulted in both the passage and defeat of significant bills of major bottom line impact on retail stores. From the nation’s largest retailers to independent businesses in every corner of the State, merchants can count on IRMA to fight for the best possible environment in which to do business in Illinois. - ASSOCIATION SERVICES Among advocacy services and representation, IRMA’s group programs ensure a membership with IRMA doesn’t cost, it pays. Retailers, at any level of the business, invest countless resources in making the company a success. We help members protect and grow that investment. IRMA group programs contribute to the bottom line in helping small and large companies get the best service at the lowest cost. Inside IRMA membership, there is something for everyone. Learn more about the benefits of IRMA at https://irma.org/member-benefits/
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https://www.irma.org
Illinois Retail Merchants Association的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 公共事务
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Springfield，IL
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 领域
- Government Affairs、Government Relations、Lobbying、Retail Advocacy、Energy Services和Credit Card Processing
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Illinois Retail Merchants Association员工
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Alec Laird
Senior Vice President, Government Relations at Illinois Retail Merchants Association
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Dawn Durkin
Executive Assistant Office Manager at Illinois Retail Merchants Association
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Brynne Scott
Executive Assistant Government Affairs at Illinois Retail Merchants Association
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Dawn Durkin
Office Manager at Illinois Retail Merchants Association
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Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay to our amazing team! We appreciate everything you do for IRMA, our members and retailers across the state!
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While most restaurant operators see technology as a competitive edge, only 28% say tech has improved their profitability, according to the National Restaurant Association. Read more about the trend and what it means for the industry via Nation's Restaurant News: https://ow.ly/oc5750VcGom.
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From supply chain disruptions to the acceleration of digital transformation, the pandemic reshaped consumer behavior and retail operations. Take a closer look at the pandemic's impact on retail five years later via Retail Dive:
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Save the date for May 7 and join us in Springfield for Business Day 2025, the largest gathering of employers in the state! Co-hosted with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, our annual event provides the unique opportunity to hear directly from lawmakers about issues impacting retailers. Registration is now open, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Don't wait — secure your spot today! https://ow.ly/sCm650VbiOp #ILBizDay2025
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According to PYMNTS, nearly half of Gen Z online shoppers made a health and beauty purchase last month, compared to 30% of all consumers. Explore the shift and how retailers can adapt to Gen Z’s unique shopping behaviors:
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While working at a financial services corporation in St. Louis, Stacy Fangmeyer and Amanda Krause discovered something that changed their lives — a shared love for cooking, entertaining and building community. After years of planning and saving, the duo turned their mutual passions into a thriving business with the opening of Toast and Table. This unique kitchen supply shop launched online in 2023 and moved into its downtown O’Fallon storefront in April 2024. Designed for the everyday home chef, Toast & Table offers everything from cookware and kitchen gadgets to table linens and hands-on cooking classes. The idea for their classes emerged from community feedback and have been a huge success, often selling out due to their intimate setting. “We wanted a space where people could come in and feel like they’re at home," Stacy said. "This looks like an in-home kitchen, because we want you to feel like you’re walking into our actual home." Learn more about Stacy and Amanda's retail journey and Toast & Table in our "We Are Retail" campaign: https://ow.ly/AyfC50Vamou. #IRMAWeAreRetail
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Nearly one-third of shoppers turned to social media to discover and purchase products last year, according to a survey by Capgemini. Read more about the trend below via Retail Dive: