Members of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce have access to many tangible benefits to help grow your business or help save your business money. Below are just some of the many benefits that come with Chamber Membership...
Click here to view a comprehensive list of insurance providers who are Chamber members!
As a small business owner and a member of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, you have access to products and services at a rate normally reserved for larger businesses. Endorsed products are carefully reviewed, selected and monitored by the Entrepreneur Advisory Council.
Health Insurance: with the flexible benefit plans offered, you can design a plan to give your employees the security of health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan while
balancing the needs of your business. From health plans, to dental
plans, to prescription coverage, you can get the coverage you need.
With these plans you can choose your own doctor and be assured of wide
acceptance of your Blue Cross Blue Shield card. Blue Health Savings Account Plans now available.
MyBlue:
offers the quality benefits, flexibility and valuable services you've
come to expect from Michigan's most trusted name in health care. Choose
from the MyBlue plans, designed to meet your needs and fit your budget, at any stage of your life.
Workers Compensation Insurance: Participate in one of the most comprehensive and rewarding workers compensation plans in Michigan – the Group Program from Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.
As a member of the Chamber, you qualify for an automatic 5% premium
reduction and have the potential to earn a dividend. There is no minimum
premium requirement to participate in the program & Participants
have received dividends in the past that are as much or more than their
annual Chamber membership investment!
Auto Owners Insurance:Your membership in the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce qualifies
you for a valuable new benefit. You may now be eligible for a discount
on your business insurance.
WorkLife Services Employee Assistance Program: Small
business members (20 or fewer employees) can have easy access to
confidential counseling services through HackleyLife Services at a
greatly reduced cost. Help reduce the costs of absenteeism by offering
this great service to employees and their families!
For more information about these programs or other Chamber member benefits, contact Dawn Johnson at 231-724-3175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Integrity Business Solutions is a family-owned, Michigan based office supply company with a location right here in Muskegon. They have a huge selection of more than 50,000 items including printing supplies, office furniture, break-room products, computer supplies,promotional services and more.
As a member of the Chamber, your business is automatically listed in
our popular online business directory, our Living on the Lakeshore
Community Profile, The Annual visitors guide and more. We also refer
our members on a daily basis to those who call looking to do business in
Muskegon or buy local. We also have a number of ways to help you
promote through...
The Chamber also encourages any members with brochures or business
cards to leave them in our welcome center which is used solely to
promote our members!
Follow any of the links to learn more about that particular promotion.
If you have any questions, call the Chamber or contact Cecilia Riley at
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Business counselors are available by appointment 5 days a week at the
Chamber office. SCORE counselors are working or retired business owners,
executives and corporate leaders who share their wisdom and lessons
learned in business. Counseling if free and confidential. SCORE Has
Helped 8 Million Small Businesses. Business counseling is just one of
the ways the Chamber assists small businesses. The Chamber offers a
wide array of small business assistance from training and networking to
business resources and connections to learn more about how the Chamber can help your business grow, click here.
Area entrepreneurs will find all the information they need at www.e-mergewestmichigan.org. e-merge is a community-based initiative to create jobs by supporting entrepreneurs throughout the West Michigan area. The website is a source of information and practical tools for people thinking about starting a business, people who are in the process of starting a business, or people who are trying to grow an existing small business. It will lead you to e-merge partner organizations and people who can help you succeed. In most cases this help is readily available for little or no cost.
We continue to offer free to low cost training seminars on a variety of topics to help you stay in business and grow. Each month we host a variety of events from Business for Breakfast hot community topics to Business Briefing learning and training sessions. Throughout the year there is also Business Showcase Luncheons featuring local area businesses in a mini trade show format, the Entrepreneur Award Luncheon recognizing outstanding member entrepreneurs, Annual Jubilee business celebration, the Lakeshore Business Expo, Business After Hours networking events, Member Issue Forums, and many more.
Click here to see a list of upcoming Chamber events.
With events also comes the opportunity for business recognition, sponsorships, display tables, speaking & facilitating opportunities, and custom opportunities for you to gain added exposure!
This is YOUR Chamber! Take advantage of this beautiful facility. We have meeting space to accommodate small meetings to training sessions up to 50 people. With state of the art technical equipment, on-site kitchen, and mobile tables & chairs... all of your needs can be met at the Chamber. So far, members have hosted board meetings, international visitors, corporate executives, training sessions, inventors workshops, and much more. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or learn more.
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