Troy, MI ---December 18, 2023
--- The Employers Association of West Michigan (EA) will merge into the
American Society of Employers (ASE) effective January 1, 2024. ASE, Michigan’s
largest employer association supporting its members with Everything HR, approved the merger
December 8, 2023.
Both companies have been in
existence for over 100 years – ASE began in 1902 and EA began in 1916 – and
have risen side-by-side to the everyday challenges and have leaned on each
other for decades while serving their members successfully across Michigan.
“We are excited about the opportunities
this merger brings, and we are confident that it will enable us to better serve
our members’ evolving needs,” stated Mary E. Corrado, ASE President & CEO.
“With this merger, we have joined forces with another employer association that
shares our values and vision for the future. Together, we will be able to
expand our reach, enhance our offerings, and provide even greater value to our
over 1,200 member organizations.”
ASE, headquartered in Troy, will now have
an office in Muskegon, which will be run by the current EA President & CEO,
Lisa Sabourin. Lisa's new role will be
Executive Vice President, West Michigan, ASE. This office will support ASE’s west
Michigan members with in-person roundtables, on-site training & development
courses, and additional services.
“After
107 years, I am thrilled that not only will the legacy of EA continue, but this
partnership will also enable us to support our members in thriving amidst the
new challenges we face. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with
such proactive employers over the past 30 years, and now I am excited to forge
new relationships with all members across the state,” stated EA President and
CEO, Lisa Sabourin.
The
merger, effective January 1, 2024, is an important milestone for both
organizations. The merged organization will operate under the name American
Society of Employers (ASE).
About ASE
ASE is
Michigan’s trusted HR partner for Everything HR. ASE is a non-profit, membership organization
– everything we do is based on the needs of members and to drive the success of
their organizations. ASE strengthens
organization's HR departments by offering member benefits and discounted
services that span the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment,
development, and retention while minimizing compliance risk. We provide our
members guidance through new legislation and workplace issues. Learn more about
ASE at www.aseonline.org.
About EA
The Employers Association of West Michigan (EA) provides
organizations with the information and training they require and the direct
help they request. Whether it is a one-time situation or time-consuming
day-to-day concerns; employers need up-to-date, comprehensive, information. The
EA provides this information and helps manage human talent so employers can
stay abreast of pertinent business issues. Learn more at www.eawm.net.
