The Benefits of Belonging . . . .

Here are but of few of the exclusive benefits available to members of the Michigan Automotive Parts Association;

• Legislative Representation in Lansing, Michigan and Washington, D.C..  MAPA’s members are represented at the national level through our affiliation with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA).  In Lansing, MAPA utilizes the Michigan Information & Research Service Inc. (MIRS) to monitor legislative and regulatory proposals that affect your business and the industry.
  
  
• Business Assistance.  Call MAPA if you need information about complying with government regulations on questions concerning human resource issues, MIOSHA regulations, wage and hour rules, sales tax issues, small claims court procedures, collecting bad checks, Bureau of Automotive Regulation standards, EPA and DEQ dealings, employment posting requirements, or just about any other subject you need to know more about.  We can assist you in finding the information you need!
  
  
• Group Health Insurance.  MAPA’s sponsored group health insurance plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, offers their Flexible Blue plans to members who are looking for more affordable health plans combined with a flexible approach to customizing employee benefits.  Members have access to these high deductible plans compatible with IRS approved Health Savings Accounts. Coupled with an HSA, these Flexible Blue plans feature an investment account employees can use tax-free for medical care. Money in the health savings account accumulates with tax-free interest until retirement when it can be withdrawn for any purpose, subject to normal income taxes.  Employers are attracted to these plans because of the lower premiums charged and their incentives to control costs.  Many options available.
  
  
• Workers’ Compensation and Business Insurance.  MAPA endorses Frankenmuth Insurance, a Michigan company, for member’s property and casualty, workers’ compensation and business auto needs.  The MAPA program offers a 10% association discount to qualified members on most coverages in addition to excellent service and claims processing.
  
  
• Forms and Supplies.  MAPA has been supplying its members with top quality forms and business supplies for over forty years.  The MAPA program consistently offers quality and service at competitive prices.  Your order history is kept on record, making ordering forms as easy as one toll-free phone call.  MAPA can supply computer invoices, statements, custom and blank forms, printed envelopes, slip printer paper, cash receipt paper, laser toner cartridges, printer ribbons, calendars, employment applications, credit applications, repair tags, price labels, and more.  If you need it, chances are MAPA can supply it.  Call us!
  
  
• Discounted Office Products.  MAPA has partnered with DBI Office Products, a locally owned Michigan business, to help members save money on office products used everyday.
  
  
• Information and News.  MAPA’s NewsSheet is your source for information on the Association and your industry.  Every effort is made to produce a newsletter that provides useful, up-to-date information.
  
  
• Training - Retail Sales & Management.  MAPA and The Eddy Kay Group are excited to offer an exclusive MAPA member beneift - Retail Sales and Management Training.  MAPA has purchased the 'TOOLBOX' Training Program for its members ... there is no cost to members for this program.  Membership, indeed, has its privileges.
  
  

• Human Resource Services.  MAPA endorses Human Resource Management Services, LLC, a Michigan company, for assisting members with human resource needs.  Develop a human resource system designed specifically to fit your company.  Members save 5% on all services.
  
  

• Collections Services. Member preferred rates for A/R collection services through Universal Credit Services, a local independently owned Michigan company. Contingent fees, if you don't get paid, they don't get paid!
  
  

• Credit Card Processing.  The MAPA-endorsed program with Elavon provides member rates, state-of-the art services, electonic gift cards and equipment at competitive rates.
  
  
• Fleet Fueling.  An endorsed no-cost fleet fueling program through Speedway and Marathon featuring a monthly member only discount.  The SuperFleet® Fueling card can be set up to meet all your security control needs plus it’s accepted at more than 1,600 Speedway, Marathon, Rich Oil & Pilot Travel Centers in Michigan. Save 15% at Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations with card.
  
  
• Scholarships.  The MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund offers financial aid for qualified students pursuing undergraduate education. Allied with the Capital Region Community Foundation to enable MAPA’s charitable pursuits. In addition, MAPA collaborates with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) on industry scholarships and offers an annual MAPA Northwood University scholarship.
  
  
• Networking.  Being a MAPA member means you are a part of the automotive aftermarket community in our state.  The relationships formed through membership are often referred to as “ the best part of being a MAPA member.”  Your attendance at meetings, MAPA’s annual Industry Day and outings will give you an opportunity to meet others in our industry and exchange ideas, problems or solutions.

All this and more – exclusively for the members of the

Michigan Automotive Parts Association