HeadlinesSeptember 15, 2023 -- Act Now! Contact Senators Markey and Warren about the Credit Card Competition Act; Upcoming meetings on the DOL Proposed Overtime Rule September 13, 2023 - Bernadeau Joins RAM Staff, Request for Nominations August 29, 2023 -- Update from the MA Department of Unemployment Assistance, Upcoming Social Media Webinar, Altus Benefits Overview August 9, 2023 -- Pork Regulations, Sales Tax Holiday, Upcoming Social Media Webinar August 3, 2023 -- Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, Ballot Initiatives Filed for 2024 and State Budget Sent to Governor July 18, 2023 -- Franchising 101, Reminder to Register for RAM Social Media Webinar: Canva For Business July 13, 2023 -- Extension of Stay on Enforcement of the MA Pork Regulations; RAM Social Media Webinar: Canva For Business June 15, 29023 -- 2023 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend set for Aug. 12,13 -- Retail Holidays & MA Child Labor Reminders The Retail Review -- 2nd Quarter 2023 Edition June 2, 2023 -- 2023 24 Month Fixed Rate electricity Supply Program May 23, 2023 -- Fixed Rate Electricity Supply Program May 19, 2023 -- Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll will Address Small Business Day on Wednesday May 16, 2023 -- Small Business Day is Next Week, Join our FREE one-hour webinar, Economic Planning Council Regional Meetings May 4, 2023 -- Revised: Small Business Day, Child Labor Update April 26, 2023 -- Small Business Day, NRF Fly-In, New RAM Member Forum April 19, 2023 - Oppose Pending Cashless Lottery and Online Lottery Proposals, House Debate on Budget, House Tax Relief Proposal, Small Business Day April 5, 2023 -- New RAM Member Forum, Survey Request for Meat and Poultry Retailers The Retail Review --1st Quarter 2023 Edition March 30, 2023 -- Outdoor Dining Extended / Credit Card Webinar / Small Business Day / Healthy Actions Reward Cards March 14, 2023 -- Register for Upcoming Credit Card Webinar; Member Engagement Survey Reminder March 8, 2023 -- Health Insurance Premium Survey; Credit Card Webinar; Newton & Hingham Propose Additional Plastic Bans March 3, 2023 -- Gov. Healey Proposes $55.5 Billion Budget, Paired with Close to $1 Billion in Tax Relief, Important Annual Health Insurance Premium Survey February 27, 2023 -- Reminder: 2023 RAM Member Engagement Survey February 17, 2023 -- Corrected: Secure 2.0 webinar invite with updated link and New RAM Member Engagement Survey February 15, 2023 -- Secure 2.0 Webinar, RAM Health Insurance Cooperative Webinar January 6, 2023 -- Provide Your Feedback on this Final Holiday Sales Survey December 28, 2022 -- Membership Dues Invoices coming for 2023, Welcome New RAM Team Member The Retail Review -- 4th Quarter 2022 Edition December 6, 2022 -- Holiday Sales / New Appliance Standards / Food Security Infrastructure Grants / Meet Me in the City November 28, 2022 -- Holiday Sales Survey, 2023 Retail Holiday Calendar, Stop Rail Strike Effort November 22, 2022 -- 2022 RAMAE winners, Wage and Hour Law Changes for 2023, Minimum Wage Increase, End of Retail Premium Pay November 15, 2022 -- The Millionaire’s Tax: Tips on How to Plan Ahead November 2, 2022-- Last chance! Please submit your Holiday Sales predictions and register to attend RAMAEs with Keynote Speaker, Mayor Kim Driscoll October 24, 2022 -- Salem Mayor and Democratic Nominee for LT. Governor, Kim Driscoll, to give Keynote Speech at RAMAES, Holiday Sales Survey, MA DOR Update October 18, 2022 -- Provide us your holiday sales prediction and don't forget to register for this year's RAMAE luncheon. October 11, 2022 -- No on 1 Effort, Holiday Sales Survey, Annual Meeting Registration and Energy Webinar The Retail Review -- 3rd Quarter 2022 Edition September 29, 2022 -- AG Visits in October, State Reduces PFML Contribution Rate for 2023 September 20, 2022 -- Last call to nominate retailers for a 2022 RAM Award of Excellence August 18, 2022 -- ALERT to Retailers who Accept EBT Payments and Orange Line Closure Diversion Plan Released by the MBTA August 9, 2022 -- Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend; NRF 2023 Big Show Promotion July 22, 2022 -- Longtime RAM member and Retail Hall of Fame Winner, Klem's of Spencer, is a 2022 America’s Retail Champion Finalist July 20, 2022 -- CALL TO ACTION: Request Senate Support for Small Business Relief in Economic Development Bill June 21, 2022 -- Mass. Residents Deserve Inflation Relief and Media Request June 14, 2022 -- Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Set for August 13 & 14, 2022 The Retail Review -- 2nd Quarter 2022 edition June 7, 2022 -- Last chance to register for Credit Card Webinar, Juneteenth Guidance, RAMAE nominations May 20, 2022 -- Important Updates from MA DOR and Premium Pay Round 2 May 10, 2022 -- Create A Winning Hand with RAM's Credit Card Program April 29, 2022 -- Small Business Tax Survey April 14, 2022 -- Important News Updates from the MA Department of Revenue, Regional Employer Roadshows and more April 8. 2022 -- Outdoor Dining Update, Boston Block Party and SJC Rules on Wage Act Violations March 30, 2022 -- Register Now to Attend 2022 Virtual Small Business Day! March 23, 2022 -- MA Announces Hiring and Training Employer Grant Program The Retail Review -- 1st Quarter 2022 edition March 8, 2022 -- Annual Health Insurance Survey Reminder and Emergency COVID Paid Sick Leave Expires March 15 March 3, 2022 -- Annual Health Insurance Premium Survey February 23, 2022 -- New Small Biz Grants Available Statewide / Local Grant Options in City of Beverly February 2, 2022 -- Baker Budget Proposal, Outdoor Dining, OSHA Vaccination Mandate and more January 13, 2022 -- Call to Action, Digital Vaccine Card and DPH webinar January 4, 2022 -- Reminder to respond to Holiday Sales survey; 2022 dues invoices are on their way.
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