“IRMA has been instrumental in helping us understand new regulations, understand opportunities in the marketplace, and has helped us problem-solve. We’re a small company. We’re not huge, but IRMA gives us the ability to understand things in the way that a large company might.”
Mark Robertson
Founder, 2Bears Tavern Group, Chicago
1 in 4 Illinois workers are employed in retail, making it the largest employer in the state.
Retail contributes $111.6 billion to Illinois GDP annually (11% of the total)
Retail generates $7.3 billion in tax revenue for schools, roads & public safety each year
Illinois retail has a total annual economic impact of $441 billion.
Member Benefits
As a member of IRMA, you will receive a full-time advocacy team, ongoing legislative alerts, networking opportunities, and strength in numbers. IRMA staff monitors close to 11,000 bill introductions and amendments each year on behalf of retailers, which empowers you to focus on your business, make informed decisions, and understand labor laws, product regulations, and more.
IRMA members also benefit from energy services and consulting, comprehensive insurance solutions and options, a 401K program for your employees, HR solutions, and more.
Pricing
Membership for retailers is based on the annual revenue of your business. The total will be calculated upon approval of the application. Vendors and suppliers may sign up for an associate membership at a flat rate of $395 annually.
