October 22, 2024

2024 Holiday Sales Prediction Survey

The holiday season is fast approaching and your association is looked to each year to predict the year's holiday sales.  We need your feedback in order to properly create our prediction.  

Click here to answer a few questions about what you expect from this year's holiday season. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

RAM’s 106th Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20th, at The Conference Center at Bentley University.  The Board of Directors meeting begins promptly at 9:00 AM, and all RAM members are welcome to attend.  Immediately following the board meeting, members are encouraged to stay and join us at the annual RAM Awards of Excellence (RAMAE) luncheon at 12:00 pm, where we will recognize outstanding local businesses in retail in 2024.
 

Register Now.
 

 IMPORTANT REMINDER:

RAM Survey Administered by UMass
Donahue Institute

RAM has engaged the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) to conduct a survey on our behalf to better understand the unique challenges retailers experience across the Commonwealth. The survey findings will provide recommendations for advocacy with state and local officials and your participation is critical to understanding retailer-specific challenges in the state.

RAM members who had not yet responded were emailed an individualized link to complete the survey again yesterday.  The message came directly from UMDI Research Analyst Sofia Molina ([email protected]). The subject line reads: Retailers Association of Massachusetts Survey Reminder 

If you have not received this email, please check your junk folder. Your input is vital, as these results will be used in our public policy advocacy and education efforts, aimed at policy makers and the media.

The deadline to complete this survey is Friday November 1st by 5pm EST

Important News from the MA DOR

Update on Amnesty

We’re getting closer to the launch of the 2024 Tax Amnesty program on November 1. Frequently asked questions have been added to the web page, and the Amnesty Request will be available on November 1, when the program kicks off. The program will run for 60 days, ending December 30.  Eligible taxpayers can request a waiver of penalties on outstanding taxes and interest paid during the amnesty period.

HIRD Filing Period to Begin

Mark your calendars: the Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing period for employers to report on employer-sponsored insurance will soon begin. The filing period runs from November 15 through December 15. To learn more about HIRD, visit the FAQ page on our website.

Renew Your Small Business Energy Exemption