The core of IRMA is strong advocacy and issue education before state and local government. Joining IRMA is like hiring a full-time advocacy team, but at a fraction of the cost. Our government affairs team works directly with legislators to help them understand how their actions affect Illinois retailers. Whether you are seeking passage of beneficial legislation or blocking legislation that would negatively affect your business, we are here for you. Focused on protecting your bottom line, IRMA maintains a vigilant eye on legislative activity year-round.
Dedicated to you.
You’ve invested countless resources to get your business to where it is today. We’ll help you protect that investment.

Energy Program
Regardless of the size or type of retailer, the IRMA energy team works to help identify and facilitate solutions to the energy decisions you’re facing.
Group Health
Save on healthcare costs for your employees by discovering IRMA’s new Group Health options – tailored to fit every small business owners’ needs and group size.
401k Program
Retirement services and solutions you deserve – IRMA provides members a superior retirement plan, cost savings and alleviation of plan administration.
MuniCo Reports
Local governments are making decisions that affect you, your business and consumers everyday – stay informed on issues you care about most with MuniCo Reports.
Instant Pay
A no cost, voluntary benefit to offer to your hourly employees that gives them access to their earned wages, ahead of payday to help them get ahead financially.
Credit Card Processing
Give your customers what they want and accept all payment types – including online, mobile wallet and more – and save with IRMA’s preferred partner pricing.
Employee Background Checks & Drug Testing
Exclusive discounts on services that allow organizations to apply healthy, sustainable business practices to their retail establishments.
Food & Alcohol Training
Stay ahead of the game and be sure your employees meet all state mandated requirements with this special offering.
Coupon Redemption
Redeem your paper and digital coupons through the IRMA Coupon Redemption Program.
Waste Management
IRMA’s Preferred Vendor program through Waste Management is your reliable, all-in-one solution for waste and recycling savings and efficiency.