Michigan Business and Professional Association Sponsors Mitt Mob in Milford

July 30, 2012 - PRLog -- July 30, 2012—Warren, Mich.— On Friday, August 10, 2012, the Michigan Business and Professional Association will sponsor an event called a Mitt Mob, in partnership with Keep the Money in the Mitt. The Mitt Mob is an event to introduce, influence and excite Michigan consumers about local businesses by bringing together a group of Michigan-loving citizens to visit and “mob” a local business. The starting point for this event is the Village Party Time Store located at 303 S. Main St. in Milford at 8 a.m. The Michigan Mitt Mob will visit South Town Market and Hoot, both located in Milford. The Mitt Mob is expected to wrap up by 10 a.m.

The event is open to the public and is organized by Keep the Money in the Mitt. Pre-registration is encouraged and attendees may register online and buy a Mitt Mob t-shirt for $20 at www.keepthemoneyinthemitt.com.  Keep The Money in the Mitt works toward cultivating more consumption of Michigan products by Michigan residents and works to raise consumer awareness and propel Michigan businesses.

“Our Association is excited to participate in the event. Not only is it beneficial to Michigan businesses but it will be fun for everyone involved,” said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA president and CEO. “Our organization is determined to help Michigan businesses thrive and this new partnership is a testament to our commitment.”

The event is sponsored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association, Body Language, Keep the Money in the Mitt and Mystique Boutiques.


Based in Warren, Mich., the Michigan Business and Professional Association (www.michbusiness.org) is the largest business organization of small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 180,0000 persons. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like. Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. The MBPA is a sister association to the Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) with more than 3,400 members.