SBAM Leadership Council

What is the Leadership Council?

What began as in invitation-only group over 10 years ago has now morphed into a volunteer-led council of small business owners. SBAM’s Leadership Council is comprised of all members who hold volunteer leadership positions at SBAM, from our Board of Directors to our many member-led councils and committees.

In addition to regularly held council meetings, SBAM brings the Leadership Council together three times a year for in-person events that include education and peer-to-peer connection.

February 19, 2026 Winter Advocacy Day at Heritage Hall
June 17, 2026 Leadership Council Reception in Lansing
October 21-23, 2026 Fall Summit at Crystal Mountain

Interested in Getting Involved?

That’s a Wrap on the Fall Summit!

Thank you to those that joined us on the island this year for the Fall Summit! We had a record number of members and were thrilled to kick off the SBAM Volunteer Councils.

You heard from BCBSM on healthcare affordability during the Fall Summit. Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

BCBSM online connect form – https://forms.office.com/r/pJLsMPsfqR
Affordability information site – MIBlueDaily.com/affordability
Your Business Brief (10/13) – Small Business Briefing: Learn About Energy Efficiency (covers many of the same topics discussed at the Fall Summit)

Upcoming 2025-2026 LC Events

LC Winter Event 2026

February 19, 2026 at Heritage Hall, Lansing Capitol Visitors Center
This is a full day with educational sessions from political figures and a reception will follow.

LC Reception & SBAM Annual Meeting 2026

June 17 & 18, 2026
LC Reception on June 17, 2026 – Location is TBD
SBAM Annual Meeting on June 18, 2026 will be at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center

LC Fall Summit 2026

October 21-23, 2026 at Crystal Mountain

Leadership Council Merchandise Store

Want some LC swag?

There is an opportunity for Leadership Council Members to look fly at future LC events with some gear! SBAM partnered with fellow peer, Alfie Logo Gear, to bring you a store! Click the button below to head to the online store and order some LC gear or an SBAM logo Yeti!

LC Merchandise Store

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit & Awards Gala

April 21 & 22, 2026

Save the Date for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Summit and Awards Gala

April 21-22, 2026

Greater Lansing Area

This premier event is designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate Michigan’s small business community.

Interested in Sponsorship? Reach out to SBAM’s Winston Larson: winston.larson@sbam.org

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Home Page

Follow us on social!

Twitter: @SBAM

Facebook: @Small Business Association of Michigan

Instagram: @SmallBusinessAssocofMichigan

LinkedIn: @Small Business Association of Michigan

Additional Opportunities

Contribute to the SBAM Political Action Committee (PAC)

Interested in learning more about contributing to the PAC or become a reoccurring donor? Contact SBAM’s Kelli Saunders at kelli.saunders@sbam.org for all the details.

Learn more

Attend an O2O!

There are numerous Owner2Owner (O2O) events happening throughout the year. Take a look at the Events Page to view upcoming events and invite a peer to join us!

O2O Webpage

Fall Summit Sponsors

While these meetings are for Leadership Council Members only, Sponsors are invited to be a part of the meetings as thought leaders and stakeholders in the community. If you are interested in sponsoring a Leadership Council event, please contact Winston Larson at winston.larson@sbam.org.