By Lori Nash Byron Famous In Your Field Have you ever sent out a press release announcing a new development in your business and then had reporters blowing up your phone, dying to interview you? No? Don’t get in a funk. You are not alone. Unless your company is Apple or Google, […]
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES With funding from state and federal grants, Michigan Saves is designing the Commercial Energy Loan Program to provide a portfolio of affordable financing options for energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings in Michigan. The objective is to create a statewide program that issues 250 loans annually by 2013 and thereafter. TARGET MARKET […]
The SBA is funding the 4th class of the e200 Emerging Leaders executive level training initiative. The goal of the program is to identify existing small businesses that show a high potential for growth-and to provide them with the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale. There are 17 slots open for businesses that meet the following criteria:
• At least $400,000 in annual sales
• At least 3 years in business
• At least 1 employee
• Business must be based in Detroit or Pontiac
The program requires participants commit to 100 hours of training beginning in April through early November. There is no charge to participants for the training.
Please visit http://www.interise.org/SBAe200 to register for consideration online. Completion of this form is an indication of your interest in the Emerging Leaders (e200) Initative and does not guarantee your firm’s participation as space is limited. You will be contacted directly by your local SBA representative should you be selected.
For Questions Contact Nancy Grose at SBA at 313.226.6075 or nancy.grose@sba.gov
Fax completed form to 202.481.2212
All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
By Bonnie Bochniak MBPA Government Relations The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on our new federal healthcare law and how it will affect you, your family, and your business. The lesser of […]
Our goal is to help you and your clients with all your business needs. We pride ourselves on the Business Knowledge, Facilitated Networking, Legislative Influence and the valuable Financial Savings we provide. We understand the challenges you have as an agent, and that your clients have in running their business. REMINDER – For each new BCBSM […]
Colonial Life and the MBPA have a way for you to help your clients and their employees understand & appreciate the value of their employee benefits.
Changing health care regulations and rising costs are creating employee benefit and knowledge gaps. To help your clients and their employees with these issues, we’ve partnered with Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company. At no direct cost, Colonial Life voluntary benefit options can help your clients save time, fill gaps and add value to their employee benefits program.
Colonial Life’s voluntary benefits such as accident, cancer, supplemental health and critical illness are designed to help employees pay for what their health insurance doesn’t and adds financial protection for their future.
Employees choose the benefits that best meet their individual and family needs.Through sound underwriting and rigorous risk management we are diligent about ensuring that these products offer competitive benefits and pricing. This includes special underwriting consideration for MBPA/MFBA members.
Colonial Life will provide:
Agents, earn up to $1,500 in additional revenue during 1st quarter 2012!
Qualifications for Colonial Life Bonus Program:
| No. of New Colonial Life | Minimum New Acct Sales Premium | Additional Revenue Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $20,000 | $500 |
| 4 | $25,000 | $1,000 |
| 5 | $30,000 | $1,500 |
Remember that the MBPA and MFBA offer outstanding Companion Life and Disability Products. Companion Life continues to lead the industry in offering innovative benefit designs for group and voluntary life and disability products. More employers are adding voluntary insurance products to their portfolio of available employee benefit plans. Voluntary life and disability coverage […]
To help your clients reduce their employee benefit costs, the Associations are providing complimentary services such as Section 125 Plans and Summary Plan Descriptions documents to all dues paying members in good standing. The adoption agreement is now a compliant document reflecting ALL the Health Care Reform Law changes as of January 2011. These […]
MBPA/MFBA is offering the opportunity for significant savings on comprehensive eye examinations, frames, lens options and contact lenses. Take care of your eyes and save money! We have partnered with Heritage Total Services, Inc., a Third Party Administrator of vision benefit plans to offer your clients exciting discounts on vision services. Taking care of your eyes […]
MBPA-MFBA has partnered with United Networks of America, to offer you access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card Program. This card will allow your clients and their employees to receive savings up to 75% (average is around 25 – 30%) at more than 1,300 well known pharmacies throughout the state of Michigan. Key […]
