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Whether you just established your first LLC yesterday or you have launched and sold multiple companies, we have specialized information for your unique business needs. Choose the profile that best fits the description of your business and check out the customized content for you.

$139

Annually

Basic Member

Access to employee benefits for you and your small business.

The SBAM Basic Membership offers you access to amazing benefits from partners you can trust, including Blue Cross® and Blue Shield ® of Michigan and Blue Care Network small group health plans.

  • Small group health plans, life and disability coverage, Hospital Recovery and Accident Insurance, Section 125, HRA and HSA and COBRA administration
  • Workers’ compensation coverage

$269

Annually

Premium Member

A one-stop shop for employee benefits and human resources needs.

The SBAM Premium Membership is just right for you. Premium Members receive all the benefits of a Basic Membership plus access to so much more, including SBAM’s popular online Ask An Expert service.

  • All the benefits of Basic
  • Free HR and legal information, Employee handbook creation, Pre-employment screening services
  • Special discounts including some tuition, ERISA & ACA compliance services, cybersecurity services

Best Value

$429

Annually

VIP Member

For owners interested in tapping into SBAM’s multitude of services.

VIP Members receive exclusive event invitations with special guests, complimentary services and your own personal SBAM concierge.

  • All the benefits of Basic/Premium plus access to a variety of exclusive VIP-only benefits
  • Invites to annual legislative-focused events & complimentary ticket to the SBAM Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon
  • Discounted advertising rates, one free SBAM meeting room rental

$769

Annually

Elite Member

Comprehensive solutions
with special exclusive opportunities.

Our most inclusive and exclusive level of membership. It includes access to all benefits SBAM provides, as well as exclusive perks and invitations reserved just for Elite members.

  • All the benefits of Basic/Premium/VIP plus access to a variety of exclusive-only additional discounts
  • Get insider access to SBAM member survey results, news and products

  • Receive a free Small Business Certification
  • Access to office space at SBAM HQ

Free

Starter Member

Your introduction to the Small Business Association of Michigan.

Access to SBAM’s email newsletters, a digital version of Focus Magazine, and limited money-saving services.

Want some help determining which level of membership is the best fit for your business?

Membership Level Benefit Comparison

Feature

Elite Membership $769/year

Best Value VIP $429/year

Premium $269/year

Basic $139/year

Starter Free

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included
included
included
included
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National
included
included
included
included

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts
included
included
included

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.
included
included

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan
included

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

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Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)
included
included
included
included

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)
included
included
included
included

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate
included

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
included

Feature

Elite Membership $769/year

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National
included

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts
included

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.
included

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan
included

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

Opt In

Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)
included

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan

Feature

Best Value VIP $429/year

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National
included

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts
included

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.
included

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

Opt In

Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)
included

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)
included

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
included

Feature

Premium $269/year

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National
included

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts
included

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

Opt In

Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)
included

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)
included

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate
included

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan

Feature

Basic $139/year

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National
included

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

Opt In

Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)
included

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)
included

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan

Feature

Starter Free

Membership Resources and Communications

  • Small Business Advocacy
  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $29.99)
  • SBAM Member Directory Listing
  • Small Business Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Watchdog Weekly Advocacy E-Newsletter
  • SBAM Owner-to-Owner Event Attendance
  • Access to Webinars
  • Access to Podcasts
  • Shipping Discounts FedEx
  • Office Supply Discounts
included

Business Support and Insurance Services

  • COBRA Administration – (Higher Cost for Non-Blues Subscribers)
  • 50% off COBRA Administration service fees for non-sponsored SBAM healthcare plans
  • Discounted Section 125, HRA and HSA Administration
  • Access to Group Health, Dental & Vision through BCBSM / BCN
  • Payroll & HR Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Free Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
  • Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance through Accident Fund
  • Discounted Group Life & Disability Insurance through Dearborn National

HR and Compliance Services and Discounts

  • Discounted Workplace Posters
  • Discounted Davenport Tuition
  • Free Fact-Based HR Answers
  • Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening Services
  • Discounts on Employee Handbook Review and Creation by ASE
  • Free Fact-Based Legal Answers
  • Free Fact-Based Cybersecurity Answers
  • Discounted ERISA and ACA Compliance Consulting Services by Kushner & Co.
  • Select American Society of Employers Educational Program Discounts

Member Perks and Marketing Opportunities

  • Free Online Compliance Resources for ERISA & ACA
  • Discounted Advertising Rates for SBAM Publications (magazine, web, newsletters)
  • SBAM Concierge Service for Legal & HR Questions Free Workplace Poster
  • Complimentary Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal – Print or Electronic
  • One Free SBAM Meeting Room Rental – Subject to Availability
  • SBAM Elite & VIP Member Legislative Event
  • Free Ticket to SBAM Annual Meeting, Red Carpet Treatment
  • Advertorial Package – interview, air & record podcast; materials provided for your use on social media, websites, etc.

Membership Benefits and Recognition

  • Complimentary FoundersCard
  • Free Small Business Certification (if eligible)
  • Insider access to SBAM member survey results, news releases and product introductions
  • Special recognition on our website
  • Complimentary Summary Plan Description for those not enrolled in SBAM’s sponsored health plan

Membership Resources & Communications line #2

  • FOCUS Magazine – Digital Version

Opt In

Membership Publications

  • FOCUS Magazine – Print Edition (NM Value $19.95)

Certification Service

  • Small Business Certification (Additional Purchase Required)
included

Subscription and Reading Material

  • Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Journal Digital Subscription at discounted $20 Rate

Documentation Services

  • Discounted $150 Summary Plan Description for Groups not enrolled in an SBAM sponsored Blue plan
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