Posted by Alysyn Curd on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,
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IRA Press
Gary Brown, Kenneth Cockrell, Jr., David Cross, Jai Lee Dearing, Lisa Howze, Saunteel Jenkins, Charles Pugh, James Tate,
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi
DETROIT
-- After the primary election for Detroit City Council unveiled the
eighteen candidates voters will choose from in November, Detroit's
Independent Retailers' Association (IRA) invited all non-incumbent
candidates to sit down and share their platforms and ideas with the
organization. IRA then conducted a series of interviews wit...
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Monday, April 13, 2009,
In :
IRA Events
Detroit, MI-- LaKeyla McCaskey holding things together --after having
been instrumental in putting them together-- at the, Independent
Retailers' Association's, "Secrets of Style," event, on Thursday, April
9, 2009.
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Friday, April 10, 2009,
In :
IRA Press
IRA retailer, Larry Alebiosu, owner of custom clothier, Fashion
International (Southfield, MI), explains the true meaning of style in
the broader sense, from a business/community perspective.
This really illustrates the, Independent Retailers' Association's, purpose for hosting the, "Secrets of Style." Continue reading ...
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Friday, April 10, 2009,
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IRA Press
Business and event planning consultant, Monique Dunbar praises Detroit style.
Versed in executive sales, project development and management, runway
show management, print media marketing and manufacturing distribution
--for starters-- the savvy Ms. Dunbar knows...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Friday, April 10, 2009,
In :
IRA Press
Kimberly Mitchell invites the, "Secrets of Style," guests and the
public to join her, Positive Sisters organization's, "Real Women Like
Us," event on, Saturday, April 25.
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Friday, April 10, 2009,
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IRA Press
In Southfield, Michigan...("Detroit") Samara Bond and Garth Howard looking "like it" at the, "Secrets of Style," at Arturo's Jazz Theatre and Restaurant on Thursday, April 9, 2009
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Posted by Alysyn Curd on Friday, April 10, 2009,
In :
IRA Press
SimplyCasual ClothingStore owner, Rufus Bartell at the, "Secrets of Style, event in Detroit, at Arturo's Jazz Theatre and Restaurant, on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Discussing style, representing Detroit's, Independent Retailers Association (IRA).
Continue reading ...
Posted by Alysyn Curd on Thursday, April 9, 2009,
In :
IRA Press
Does STYLE Matter?
by Alysyn Curd
In these times of economic upheaval, joblessness and uncertainty, does “style” even mean anything at all? For the members of Detroit’s Independent Retailers’ Association (IRA), the answer is an unequivocal, “Yes.” The reason for this answer goes beyond wanting customers to buy wares from their individual specialty boutiques and other stores. The reason is because IRA members are united in their knowledge that, “style” is a vital function of ...
