Membership benefits:
- Reduced rates at Chamber events, including our conferences, business briefings, VIP lunches and networking receptions.
- Discounted rates on our advisory services
- Access to exclusive business intelligence on our website, including news and tender feeds
- Reduced Chamber management fees for our frequent trade missions to the region.
- Complimentary invitation to our quarterly Members’ Networking Reception.
- Appropriate introductions at Chamber events and to organizations within our network.
- Speaker slots at Chamber events, giving you an opportunity to share your organization's expertise.
- Opportunities to advertise and highlight your organization's news updates via our publications and website
- Offers for complimentary or reduced places at prestigious trade-related events.
- Access our Membership Directory for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
- Create your own profile and bespoke members page in our Members Area
- Download speaker presentations, resources and watch video clips from our events
Membership Tiers
Committed Community Leader Dedicated to a Legacy of Success
Tier 1. $2000 annual membership.
1 Lunch Sponsorships included.
Lunch Sponsorship has logo tent card on all tables. Table Showcase in registration area with opportunity to handout giveaway or promo items. Verbal Recognition during Luncheon. Logo Recognition on website, email and social media for Luncheon. Opportunity to place printed flyers by sponsor at each table (must be non-political/bias)
Business announcements shared via social media. (Limit 3 per month)
Business logo on banner of chamber site.
1st chance and placements at sponsorship of events.
1 Yearly business spotlight video on social media and website.
Enhanced listing on chamber website
Credibility from being top member
Initiation to Round Table meetings with community leaders
Plus all (Tier 4 Benefits)
Chamber Partner for Change and Economic Growth
Tier 2. $1000 annual membership
Co-Sponsor for 1 Lunch included Lunch Sponsorship has logo tent card on all tables. Table Showcase in registration area with opportunity to handout giveaway or promo items. Verbal Recognition during Luncheon. Logo Recognition on website, email and social media for Luncheon. Opportunity to place printed flyers by sponsor at each table (must be non-political/bias)
Business announcements shared via social media. (Limit 3 per year)
Business logo on banner of chamber site.
Enhanced listing on chamber website
Credibility from being community leader.
Plus all (Tier 4 Benefits)
Engaged and Visible Community Leader
Tier 3. $475 annual membership
1 free voucher per month to attend Chamber Luncheons
Plus all (Tier 4 Benefits)
Chamber Member with Tools, Resources and Relationships for Growth
Tier 4. $275.00 annual membership
Membership benefits:
Automatic Strategic Partnership Membership With Small Business Association of Michigan.
Reduced rates at Chamber events, including our conferences, business briefings, VIP lunches and networking receptions.
Discounted rates on our advisory services
Access to exclusive business intelligence on our website, including news and tender feeds
Reduced Chamber management fees for our frequent trade missions to the region.
Complimentary invitation to our quarterly Members’ Networking Reception.
Appropriate introductions at Chamber events and to organizations within our network.
Speaker slots at Chamber events, giving you an opportunity to share your organization's expertise.
Opportunities to advertise and highlight your organization's news updates via our publications and website
Offers for complimentary or reduced places at prestigious trade-related events.
Access our Membership Directory for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
Create your own profile and bespoke members page in our Members Area
Download speaker presentations, resources and watch video clips from our events
ATTRACT & RETAIN EMPLOYEES:
BCBSM/BCN, with optional Dental & Vision –group rates, free SPD (required by law), customer service through Harmony with consolidated billing.
Dearborn Group – fewer health questions, customer service through Harmony with consolidated billing. Start up plans may be eligible for up to $5,000 tax credit to cover the TAG annual administrative fee (for 3 years). Additional $500 annual credit for three years when a business establishes a retirement plan with automatic enrollment. No initial set up fees.
401K - Pooled Employer Retirement Plan powered by Tag Resources, Transamerica & Graystone Consulting – Discounts are based on initial dollar amount of investment.
LifeSecure Accident & Hospital Recovery – Help your employees pay for things like deductibles and copays, childcare and transportation, and housekeeping.
Davenport University – 20% off tuition and $25 application fee waived. Applies to owners, their spouses & children and all employees, their spouses & children, up to age 29, in classroom and online.
Sylvan Tutoring & School Work Support – School Support – 50% off first month, Tutoring – 20% off first semester & College Readiness – Receive a free practice test & 50% off the test prep program.
STAY COMPLIANT:
Ask an Expert for HR, Legal, & Cybersecurity – Free general questions, HR – American Society of Employers member pricing for all services & education. Legal – Taylor English, trusted legal advisors vetted by SBAM & members are provided with special discounted rates – per month unlimited support or per service needs. Minimum discount of 5%, & Cybersecurity through SensCy..
Payroll Solutions powered by The Ahola Corporation - Dedicated account specialist gives you personalized service for your time tracking, benefits enrollment, applicant tracking and onboarding.
Premium only plans and Flexible spending accounts for HSA, HRA and FSA – Affordable options with no initial set-up or annual fees. Included in the consolidated billing.
COBRA – Regardless of the insurance carrier you’re enrolled in our designated COBRA Coordinator handles all matters relating to COBRA starting at only $35 per month with no set-up fees.
Summary Plan Description
Discounted workplace posters, employee handbooks, pre-employment screening & employee training by ASE – Members receive a 15% discount on workplace posters and varying discounts on other services to help you with onboarding, staying compliant and offering continuing education for your employees.
SAVE MONEY ON EXPENSES:
Fed-Ex Shipping Discounts – Up to 50%.
Office Supply discounts powered by DBI, Integrity Business Solutions & OEX – Up to 60% on over 200 Best Value office products including office furniture.Merchant Services through UpPayment – 10 – 40% of processing fees.Debt Collection by CBM Services – collection agencies charge as much as 50 percent of what they collect, CBM Services, will charge only 25% - and that is only if they are successful in collecting the debt. SBAM Energy Solutions – Free Business Energy Audits, grants researched for payment assistance.
BE PROTECTED:
Accident Fund – 5% up-front discounts on premiums and the possibility of a dividend at the end of the year (based on yearly claim history)...Allstate Identity Solutions – Protection Pro - $7.95 a month per person / 13.95 per family (standard pricing $9.99 per person/$18.99 per family) – Protection Pro Plus - $9.95 a month per person / $17.95 per family (standard pricing $17.99 per person/$34.99 per family).
OTHER SERVICES:
Small Business Certification – Certificate is free ($279.00 Value). Helps set your business apart from like businesses or brands, adds another layer of credibility, and can potentially assist with procurement opportunities.
Owner2Owner networking events – Free & for owners only..
Subscription to Focus Magazine
Subscription to Small Business Weekly and Lansing Watchdog.
Access to online resources
Advocacy through the SBAM Government Relations Team
