Diversity Spend Solution

Becoming a member of MichBusiness provides many benefits, including our diversity spend solution. This program is an exclusive benefit for MichBusiness clients who have a Thrive level membership, and its bundled with special membership resources and perks.

A Thrive Membership gives you access to:

Strategic Promotion and Networking Opportunities
Training, Education and Advocacy
Tools for Health, Wellness and Well-being in the Workplace
Discounted tickets to our signature events
Compliance Solutions and Administrative Support
And much more!

A portion of the program allows fully insured and self-funded businesses to apply health insurance premiums towards their WBE diversity spend target and goals, in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.

MichBusiness as a certified women-owned business, works with a third-party billing partner to assist with the BCBSM billing requirements, while companies still receive the same great service from their current insurance agent.

No other health insurance carrier currently offers a similar program. To enroll in the WBE insurance program or for more information, contact our team today at supplierdiversity@michbusiness.com or (586) 393-8800.

Overview

What to Expect

A Thrive Membership gets you access to…

Strategic networking and promotion at Events hosted by MichBusiness.
Health, Wellness and Well-being Tools for a workplace environment.
Compliance solutions including COBRA administration, HRA & FSA administration, SPD’s, Section 125s, and more!
Advertising exposure and opportunities with Corp! Magazine, as well as discounted event tickets to our premier conferences.

Access to Educational webinars, leadership training, and renowned peer groups.
Meet or exceed diversity spend requirements by counting health insurance premiums toward WBE Spend.
Access to Best Practices Resource Guides, CEO and HR Roundtables, and Data.
Group administrative servicing and support with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.

MichBusiness has been a proud certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by WBENC and the Great Lakes Women Business Council since 2016. Our sister brands National Association for Business Resources (NABR) and Corp! Magazine are also certified entities.

WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council engages, certifies, supports and encourages the development of women-owned businesses. Visit wbenc.org to learn more.

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated and managed by a woman or women. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands are corporate members of WBENC, and are seeking to do business with diverse, women-owned companies. Learn more about WBENC certification.

What is Supplier Diversity and Why is it important?

Supplier Diversity is a business strategy that ensures a diverse supplier base in the procurement of goods and services for any business or organization. It emphasizes the creation of a diverse supply chain that works to secure the inclusion of diverse groups in the procurement plans for government, not-for-profit, and private industry.

In other words, supplier diversity refers to a business supply chain that incorporates businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups.

Applicable Industries:

Automotive & Manufacturing
Aerospace & Defense
Construction
Petroleum
Energy
Telecommunications
And more!

Connect with us to learn more Today.

For More Information

Insurance Operations Team
(586) 393-8800
SupplierDiversity@MichBusiness.com