2024 Small Business Summit Exhibitor Guide

June 11, 2024

Chase Creative is a Michigan based small business that specializes in audio visual equipment and staging design for live and virtual events.
Clearbrooke operates from an FDA/EPA-registered facility, offering eco-friendly solutions for: wastewater treatment, cGMP cleaning, co-packing for OTC personal-care products, and Clearbrooke brand enzyme-based household cleaners.
Great Lakes, Michigan Jobs is a diverse coalition of Michigan residents and organizations that support building the Great Lakes Tunnel.
Paper Image Printing – is a leader in the industry for Direct Mail, Logo Development, Graphic Design, Marketing, Promotional Products, and Apparel Printing. We do it ALL but we don’t do ugly!
Independent Bank has been banking in Michigan for 160 years. They provide a full range of financial services, including business banking, mortgages, and investments.
Walsh College – Since 1922, Walsh has combined theory and application to prepare students for successful careers. With each of our internationally and nationally ranked business and technology bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, you’ll learn from proven business minds who have been there and done that.
SBAM Elite Member Photo Booth
Welcome to the SBAM Booth! Team members from all areas of SBAM are available to chat about the many resources available to members. Let’s chat about energy efficiency opportunities, the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program, member benefits, and more!
Onsite Wellness – We partner with employers to encourage healthy behavior and improve health in their employees. Stop by for a complimentary chair massage!
Transamerica, TAG Resources and Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley, combine to bring small business owners the SBAM Pooled Employer Retirement Plan (PEP).  Our plan solves the three key challenges small businesses face when offering a retirement plan, time to research the right plan, understanding their fiduciary liability and the cost to administer a pl  The SBAM PEP offers a unique retirement plan structure that can help you attract and retain talented employees while maximizing plan management efficiencies.
Kushner & Company provides design and administrative services for both health and welfare (FSA / HRA / HSA / QSEHRA / ICHRA / EBHRA, COBRA) and 401(k) and other qualified retirement and nonqualified (executive compensation) plans. Their experience over four decades has helped clients achieve organizational success by creating the right talent acquisition, management, and engagement strategies, and then putting them in place operationally and administratively. Kushner & Company is an SBAM service provider.
Consumers Energy – Our energy waste reduction programs are designed to help businesses of all sizes save both energy and money! By installing energy-efficient equipment, businesses can qualify for rebates that help offset initial costs.
BCBSM Specialty Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Through continuous innovation, BCBSM improves the quality and value of health care. Members enjoy smarter, better personalized medical, dental and vision coverage that addresses health disparities and strengthens communities across the country.

DTE – Get started on your business energy efficiency journey with DTE. There are complimentary assessments, instant discounts and rebate programs available to help lower energy use and bill. We’re committed to helping you achieve your business goals – let’s connect to make them happen.
ASE supports employers by providing a broad range of human resources research tools, services, and training that enables them to successfully manage their most important asset: their people.
CK AND CO. is a full-service media production and communications company. We create award-winning digital communications. Owner Cynthia Kay is also the author of the recently released book Small Business. Big Success.
Axios HR – “Put your people first with HR, payroll, general labor, C-Suite recruiting, and more from the Axios HR, an employee-owned company.”
First National Bank of Michigan is a locally owned and managed Community Bank providing commercial, personal, and private banking products and services.
Accident Fund – To reward small-business owners for encouraging safety, Accident Fund created Group Programs. Members save money on their workers’ compensation, including a 5% up-front discount on their premium and the potential for dividends based on the Group’s loss history. 
SensCy – Our mission is to improve the cyberhealth of small and medium-sized businesses. We provide a high-value, easy-to-understand solution through continuous personal interactions, technology, unbiased referrals, and education.
Providence Consulting provides innovative and effective IT solutions that will keep your business running smoothly, increase your productivity, and reduce your costs. We Make Tech Easy!
DBI is an office design and furniture dealer.
State of Michigan Procurement – State of Michigan Procurement.
Harvest Solaris a family owned, turn-key solar energy company based out of Jackson, MI. Harvest Solar has been providing on-site solar energy solutions for rural homes, farms and businesses for over 15 years.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) is a free online program to help small businesses improve their business. It’s developed for small businesses by small businesses, and offers a personalized experience – providing resources, networking, and coaching tailored to specific needs.
Exit Factor helps business owners prepare to sell their business if they have 12+ months before they want to exit. We are also business brokers.
Envision is driven by a shared passion and belief that your brand defines your business. Our team customizes marketing and advertising strategies to promote your brand. By leveraging professional videos and impactful graphic design, we excel at focusing on your business.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council – providing women’s business certification, small business financing, training, mentoring, and counseling. Our Women’s Business Conference brings 900 businesses together with major corporations on September 24-25, 2024. Greatlakeswbc.org.
Emery HR provides fractional HR services to small to medium size businesses at the high level of experience and expertise large organizations are able to obtain. We have developed programs so that all businesses, no matter the size, have access to the same standard of experience and expertise. We make HR practical and affordable.
FocusCFO provides embedded fractional Chief Financial Officers for small businesses throughout Michigan.
TurtleHut Internet Marketing – Boosting businesses through strategic digital solutions. We specialize in SEO, PPC, web design, and social media management for impactful online presence.
Citizens Small Business actively supports privately held companies in Michigan with foreign exchange to support a global marketplace, fraud protection and merchant processing.
Livemic Communications – Creating purposeful podcast interviews for businesses, organizations and municipalities in order to help them build trust and relationships and gain new business.
Doeren Mayhew is a top CPA firm comprised of strategic wayfinders who think outside the traditional mindset to holistically provide assurance, tax, advisory and outsourcing solutions.
AMPlified Mail leads in business mail marketing, aiding in client targeting, brand visibility and efficient communication. Save resources with our streamlined 24/7 Boost revenue effortlessly.
Nexben powers up benefits—for everyone. Leverage present-day benefits solutions made for companies of any size.
The Plant Professionals – Mid-Michigan’s leading indoor horticulture design firm. Interior plantscapes, moss and green walls, and holiday decorating are specialties.
Vensure HR/AccessPoint – With 30+ years of expertise we are a dedicated quality leader in staffing, recruiting, and full-service HR for organizations and their employees across all industries.
The Lansing Board of Water & Light’s (BWL) Hometown Energy Savers® and Electrification programs feature financial incentives for small business electric customers who wish to reduce energy costs and contribute to a clean environment.
Blue SalesFly helps companies transform their revenue function, gaining early access to decision-makers and increasing margins with a customized, cutting-edge sales approach.
Jungle Jane Promotions – We’re a promotional marketing and branding merchandise company with over three decades of experience. We’re experts at curating branding solutions that get you results.
Trillium Teamologies, Inc. TTI s three SBU are Solutions, Studios & Consulting. We deliver custom software development, websites/portals/mobile apps, videos & post-production, branding & logo design and professional technical consultants.
isolved will make the complex task of managing your workforce benefits easy. We offer a number of benefit services and work hand-in-hand with brokers to ensure that participants have the information they need to properly and efficiently manage benefit selections.
Angela Morrill Leadership (& Life) Coaching – Lighting the path for leaders to wisdom, insight, and clarity with leadership coaching, training, and workshops. Unlock your full potential as a leader.
EV Charging POD LLC – On-Grid & Off-Grid Full Service Supplier for EV Charging. In addition to the chargers, software and power generation equipment; we can design, engineer, and install our projects. We also offer grant/rebate/tax incentive support, as well as financing options to spread the pain. Our goal is to present a residual income opportunity to our customers.
Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial organization that helps people with protection, savings, retirement planning & distribution, estate planning, business planning, and employee benefits.
Amy Cell Talent – We provide recruiting and fractional HR support for small businesses that want great value and partnership.
Michigan Business Network is an information provider seeking to help grow and develop Michigan’s economic community. Our blog contains a variety of knowledge, news, and insights you can use to take your business to the next level. You’ll also get on-demand access to audio programs hosted by savvy business leaders and industry experts.
Capitol National Bank opened in downtown Lansing, Michigan in 1982. Since that time, our mission has been to serve the financial needs of businesses and individuals in the greater Lansing Community. Capitol National Bank is proud to be the only community bank in Lansing and after 42 years our vision is still clear, building relationships, quality customer service and community involvement.
Golden Limousine International offers premium transportation services in Michigan and globally, prioritizing safety, luxury, and customer satisfaction with a professional fleet and staff.