Michigan Family Business Center (MFBC) Sponsors
The MFBC is pleased to present its sponsors and links to their websites. Their individual and collective knowledge and funding play a vital role in the success of MFBC. We appreciate their time and efforts and acknowledge their experience in fostering and working with family businesses. An alphabetical list and description of each follows:
CATEGORY: Risk Management, Insurance, Financial Services, and Investments
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Securities products and services offered through qualified Registered Representatives of MML Investors Services, Inc., member SIPC. Seymour Gill Financial is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, Inc.
CATEGORY: Accountants
Rehmann is a Michigan corporation founded in 1941. It is the second largest accounting and business consulting firm in Michigan, with more than 600 professionals at 13 locations. Rehmann is a member of Nexia International, the world's 9th largest network of independent accounting firms and is ranked No. 39 on Inside Public Accounting's "Top 100" list for 2008. The staff services the demands of today's small- to mid-sized businesses through its subsidiaries in tax and accounting; business consulting; professional investigation and security; and financial investment management. Rehmann is an entrepreneurial company focused on close client relationship to help smooth and accelerate each client's journey to success. The company has a particular focus on families and their businesses with its Family CFO Executive Financial Counseling for international executives.
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CATEGORY: Attorneys
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is a medium-size law firm recognized for its creative approach to the personal, legal and tax issues facing family businesses and closely held companies. The firm serves the needs of businesses of all types and sizes and is dedicated to the interests of its clients, to the end of providing the best total solution to the client’s legal needs. Client by client, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. has built a reputation for high-quality work and the highest standards of service and ethics.
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CATEGORY: Benefits
HealthPlus of Michigan is a nonprofit health-benefits company that, along with its subsidiaries, serves more than 200,000 members statewide with a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and government health plans and wellness programs. Founded in 1979, HealthPlus-which is affiliated with both community-based and national networks of health-care providers-employs more than 400 people at its Flint headquarters and regional offices in Saginaw and Troy. HealthPlus is recognized by US News and World Report/NCQA as one of “America’s Best Health Plans” for its Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products.* In addition, every year since 1999, its Commercial HMO has received “Excellent” Accreditation, the highest rating, from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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*America’s Best Health Plans 2007 is a trademark of U.S. News & World Report.
CATEGORY: Risk Management, Insurance, Financial Services, and Investments
Seymour Gill Financial
Seymour Gill Financial was founded with the goal of assisting clients in every aspect of their financial lives. The company provides the most personal service available, thus earning a reputation for excellence in the industry. For each of its clients, it strives to help create financial stability and security to provide financial independence. The staff consists of experienced professionals with a "hands on" approach to financial guidance. Not only are team members knowledgeable, but the staff truly cares about making clients’ dreams a reality. As Financial Professionals, Seymour Gill Financial will do everything in its power to keep clients focused on where they want to go, advise on how to get there, and continually remind clients of the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to realizing dreams. The company is based on the principle that education and understanding of a client’s current financial situation is vital to successfully make prudent decisions concerning the client’s future financial condition.website
Securities products and services offered through qualified Registered Representatives of MML Investors Services, Inc., member SIPC. Seymour Gill Financial is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, Inc.
CATEGORY: Accountants
Rehmann is a Michigan corporation founded in 1941. It is the second largest accounting and business consulting firm in Michigan, with more than 600 professionals at 13 locations. Rehmann is a member of Nexia International, the world's 9th largest network of independent accounting firms and is ranked No. 39 on Inside Public Accounting's "Top 100" list for 2008. The staff services the demands of today's small- to mid-sized businesses through its subsidiaries in tax and accounting; business consulting; professional investigation and security; and financial investment management. Rehmann is an entrepreneurial company focused on close client relationship to help smooth and accelerate each client's journey to success. The company has a particular focus on families and their businesses with its Family CFO Executive Financial Counseling for international executives.
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CATEGORY: Attorneys
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is a medium-size law firm recognized for its creative approach to the personal, legal and tax issues facing family businesses and closely held companies. The firm serves the needs of businesses of all types and sizes and is dedicated to the interests of its clients, to the end of providing the best total solution to the client’s legal needs. Client by client, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. has built a reputation for high-quality work and the highest standards of service and ethics.
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CATEGORY: Benefits
HealthPlus of Michigan is a nonprofit health-benefits company that, along with its subsidiaries, serves more than 200,000 members statewide with a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and government health plans and wellness programs. Founded in 1979, HealthPlus-which is affiliated with both community-based and national networks of health-care providers-employs more than 400 people at its Flint headquarters and regional offices in Saginaw and Troy. HealthPlus is recognized by US News and World Report/NCQA as one of “America’s Best Health Plans” for its Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products.* In addition, every year since 1999, its Commercial HMO has received “Excellent” Accreditation, the highest rating, from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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*America’s Best Health Plans 2007 is a trademark of U.S. News & World Report.

