The Michigan Agri-Business Association is proud of our role as a strong advocate and dedicated resource for the Michigan agriculture industry. As we often say, our Association’s effectiveness comes from the participation and support of our member companies. We strive to deliver world-class service and results for these Michigan businesses. Throughout 2024, the MABA team has focused on steady, continuous improvement across all we do in member services, advocacy, information sharing and beyond. Today we wanted to share a summary of key investments and improvements your association has made during the last six months, all geared toward ensuring world-class value for you. Launched a redesigned, updated website: The new www.miagbiz.org, launched in January 2024, streamlines information available to you and makes it easier to access news and events from MABA. Expanded delivery options for the AgFacts Newsletter: MABA launched a new text messaging service this spring that allows members to get a text message link to the AgFacts. This is especially useful for those with email parameters that make receiving newsletters difficult. Go here to sign up. Launched a new Member Portal: We encourage members to visit this page to learn how you can take advantage of the new MABA Member Portal, offering access to the AgFacts Newsletter, policy briefings, online invoicing and more. Enhanced the new online invoicing and payment system: In Fall 2023, MABA rolled out an updated, streamlined way for members to view and pay invoices from MABA online. We have continued to refine this service and today, members are able to pay invoices online via credit card and ACH, and access invoicing information. Bolstered your voice in Lansing: Since Winter 2023, MABA has partnered with a highly-experienced lobbying team to amplify your voice before the Michigan Legislature and state departments of government. We are proud of these improvements we have made for MABA members. They are helping us maximize the value we provide for businesses statewide, and complement our work to grow the Association’s events, membership involvement and advocacy. We welcome your suggestions. At any time, contact Chuck or Kara of the MABA staff with your questions and comments!
