About the Business Legacy Institute

We’re a membership affiliation for Kalamazoo-area business owners, managers and business-to-business representatives, strengthening local businesses through education.

There are many groups (chamber, leads groups, seminars) that provide similar benefits, but no group offers all of what we provide.

We collaborate with local firms and vendors to educate through a seminar format. We’ll focus on local and relevant topics, and provide the contacts, direction, and tools to implement the information that is shared.

Here’s why we’re different:

• Local Firms and Vendors
  • Have established and vested interests in the area
  • Have existing relationships with clients
  • Are interested in longevity
  • Are accessible!!!
• Collaborative Effort
  • Integrated and well-rounded information
    • Example: Corporate structure – tax, legal, and business succession planning
• Relevant Topics
  • Directed toward small business
  • Local Issues affecting your business
  • Examples:
    • New Sales Tax Legislation
    • Michigan Business Tax
    • Life Science Corridor
    • Seasonal Business
    • Construction Industry
• Ongoing Support
  • Q&A after the seminars
  • Contact information and consultations
  • Long lasting relationships
  • Membership to a bigger group

Our goals are to

• Create a proven business development series helping business owners to set-up, maintain, grow and protect their investment
• Create a flexible learning experience that provides an alternative to traditional educational avenues
• Create professional presentations with local talent to address issues facing local business
• Create business for local entrepreneurs through education and natural networking