Jackson Area Manufacturers Association

The JAMA Advantage

Strengthen Business Operations

Access exclusive benchmarking, expert guidance & proven programs that improve performance & profitability.

Engage Your Team’s SAVE™ Manufacturing Assessment
Employee Benefits Benchmarking
Result Global ROI Program
Walton Insurance Group Partnership

The JAMA Advantage

Improve Your Bottom Line

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Networking, Marketing & Community Opportunities

JAMA Annual Dinner
JAMA Annual Golf Outing
Michigan Manufacturing Week & National MFG Day events
Jackson County Manufacturing Trade Show
Michigan Rosie Day • MIRosieDay.org
Informative Lunch & Learn Sessions
Plant Tour marketing and development assistance

Build Powerful Industry Connections

Join a statewide community of manufacturers & industry leaders.

Member-to-Member email network
Annual Dinner, Golf Outing & Manufacturing Week events
Plant tour assistance & promotion
Access to the JAMA Member Directory

Network smarter. Partner faster. Win more business.

Tangible Benefits

• A no-cost courtesy membership to the Small Business Association of Michigan (under 500 employees), the only statewide and state-based association that focuses on serving Michigan’s small business community. Learn more here!
• A no-cost Courtesy Membership in Automation Alley, Michigan’s lead organization helping companies better understand and take advantage of Industry 4.0 (aka, the fourth industrial revolution). Automation Alley’s normal annual membership fees range from $750 for small companies up to $20,000 for “Foundation” companies that are Industry 4.0 leaders and innovators. This Automation Alley Courtesy Membership gives JAMA member companies access to weekly content from industry-leading companies, data-rich research from universities and colleges, and specific action items and first steps for companies interested in exploring how new technology implementation leads to a competitive advantage. Best of all, JAMA member companies are automatically enrolled as Automation Alley courtesy members!
• A two-to-four-hour trial of SymaTree Massage, LLC’s on-site Therapeutic Massage service designed to help companies reduce their worker’s comp injury claims and mitigate risks of both acute and chronic pain. SymaTree offers a proven, safe and effective way to improve employee wellness and decrease work-related discomfort. This is also a great perk for increasing employee satisfaction and loyalty! All therapy offered is provided by a Michigan state-certified massage therapist with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. The cost is $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Contact SymaTree Massage’s Philip Van Dyke by phone at 517-416-1148 or by e-mail at SymaTreeMassage@gmail.com to take advantage of this free JAMA member trial.
• Michigan Chamber will provide a comprehensive analysis of current billing, including complex rules, regulations and tariffs of respective utility providers (electric, natural gas, sewer/water, waste removal, & telecom (wireless & internet)), and help find savings and refunds-or peace of mind. There is a no risk and zero obligation. Click here to learn about how this program has helped other JAMA members and read their testimonials.

Membership Discounts

• For JAMA member family-owned businesses (FOBs) and close partnerships, Invite Family Business Consulting offers discounts on succession planning, leadership development, conflict resolution, organizational restructuring, employee engagement and other strategic business consulting services. Invite’s owner, Dr. Becky Veydt, is a veteran of the family-owned business world, having personally owned/co-owed three FOBs, grew up in one (now in its 4th generation), and with 11 FOBs in her extended family. Coupling her 20+ years as a senior business consultant and leadership coach with her in-depth, frontline experience with FOB culture, “Dr. Becky” is uniquely qualified to help family-owned businesses navigate even the toughest of problems. To arrange for a FREE confidential consultation, contact Invite by phone at 517-937-3519 or visit www.inviteconsulting.com or e-mail Becky at becky@inviteconsulting.com.
• First Midwest Advisors offers discounted member pricing on their solutions for debt and equity financing, business brokering, merger and acquisitions, strategic business consulting, business valuations, and CFO advisory services. Jason Sanders, First Midwest Advisors’ owner, is a seasoned Jackson-based professional with over 25 years of corporate advisory experience delivering creative capital solutions and developing trusted advisor relationships with business clients. To schedule a FREE confidential consultation with Jason and his team, contact First Midwest Advisors at 517-206-7464 or www.firstmidwestadvisors.com, or email Jason at jsanders@firstmidwestadvisors.com.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) participation discounts through the Employee Resource Network (ERN).
• A 20% discount on Leadership Benchmarking PLUS Free Leadership Roundtable. Increase your top-line earnings(value of $3,500) by aligning your leadership vision and benchmarking performance to your business strategic growth based on 30 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied clients. Call Engage Your Team at 616-871-0270 for complete details.
• Discount rates on staffing services provided by HRU Technical Resources, a Lansing-based contingent staffing firm specializing in manufacturing, engineering, IT and other technical placements. For details, contact Todd Briggs at 517-272-5888 x208 or briggs.todd@hru-tech.com.
• Nearly 25% discount on the patented BaxMAX Lumbar Support System through T.D. Emmons Sales & Distribution, LLC. BaxMAX has been called “undeniably the best back support ever made”. Contact Todd Emmons by phone at 517-745-2205 or via e-mail at todd@tdemmons.com for a demo or more info.
• Printer Source Plus is offering either your first 30,000 pages FREE of charge or a staple finisher FREE, with the purchase of an Epson WF 20600, 20750, or 21000 with a service & maintenance agreement.
• JTV offers 20% off any new website build or video production and free google ad consultation and 10% off digital suite package.
• The Adler Mortgage Team with CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC with their Preferred Mortgage Savings Plan, are offering quality education resources, excellent customer service, and access to competitive mortgage rates, all at no cost. As an Affinity Partner, CrossCountry Mortgage will pay up to $2,198 of the following lender fees that are associated with closing costs on a mortgage: Underwriting Fee, Processing Fee, Appraisal Fee, Credit Report Fee, Flood Certificate Fee. This program is good for any employee of a member company of the association who wants to purchase a new home, a second/vacation home, an investment home, or refinance their current mortgage. To learn more about this program: Apply For A Home Purchase | CrossCountry Mortgage
• Convergence Networks is offering JAMA members an exclusive 10% discount on Managed IT and Cybersecurity Service Plans. With over 20 years of experience, Convergence has consistently set the standard and led the way in IT and cybersecurity. Convergence understands the unique challenges faced by Michigan-based manufacturing businesses and has been navigating the unique IT and cybersecurity landscapes for years. As a JAMA member, you can also benefit from both a complimentary one-time free External Vulnerability Scan and a Dark Web Scan, along with exclusive access to events and additional promotions. Contact Rod Sanders at rsanders@convergencenetworks.com  or visit the website here to learn more: https://info.convergencenetworks.com/jama-members
• Ahern Family Chiropractic offers JAMA members and their employees who are new patients, a free x ray, their 1^st decompression treatment, and their 1^st adjustment for only $57.  For more information please contact 517-795-1169.

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Exclusive Cost-Saving Partnerships

Membership pays for itself through discounts, complimentary memberships, and preferred pricing.

Small Business Association of Michigan Membership – Included for companies under 500 employees.
Convergence Networks – 10% off managed IT and cybersecurity + free vulnerability scan.
Printer Source Plus – 30,000 free pages or free finisher with equipment purchase.
Ahern Family Chiropractic – Employee wellness discounts.

Average members save thousands annually through JAMA’s partner network.

The JAMA Advantage

Advocate for Michigan Manufacturing

Your membership ensures your voice is heard in Lansing, Washington & the media.

Legislative and regulatory advocacy
Partnerships with the Michigan Chamber, Automation Alley, and national associations
Policy updates that impact Michigan manufacturers

Shape the future of Michigan manufacturing –  instead of reacting to it.

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Additional Perks & Services

Members enjoy access to specialized support that strengthens every part of their operation.

First Midwest Advisors – Financing, M&A, and strategic advisory services
Invite Family Business Consulting – Succession planning and leadership development
HRU Technical Resources – Discounted technical staffing solutions
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) – Preferred rates through the Employee Resource Network

Comprehensive resources helping your business grow from every angle