Your sponsorship directly supports legislative advocacy, education, and community building for the thousands of collision repair professionals across Michigan — the people who keep families safe on the road.
Michigan, the birthplace of the American auto industry, has never had a dedicated collision repair association until now. Every year, insurance lobbyists work to hold down what shops are paid, steer consumers away from the shops they trust, and cut corners on the repairs that protect Michigan families.
The Michigan Auto Body Association is changing that. Modeled after ABARI — the most successful state auto body lobbying organization in the country — MABA will give collision repair professionals a unified, powerful voice in Lansing.
As a sponsor, you gain direct access to this growing community of shop owners and industry professionals. Your brand will be associated with the most significant advancement for Michigan's collision repair industry in a generation.
Across Michigan — with zero unified lobbying representation in Lansing until now.
Meanwhile, insurance companies spend millions annually influencing Michigan legislation.
The state that built the automobile industry had general and regional groups, but none focused solely on collision repair statewide. MABA changes that.
Rhode Island's model has proven that organized advocacy wins legislative battles for shops.
Four levels designed to fit a range of budgets and engagement goals. All sponsors receive recognition and a connection to Michigan's collision repair community. Specific benefits at each level are being finalized by the MABA Board of Directors and will be confirmed with every sponsor.
Choose your tier and pay securely by credit card through our membership portal. The fastest way to become a MABA sponsor.
Sponsor Online →Online sponsorship is set at each tier's starting amount. To give a higher or custom amount, use the check option.
Prefer to mail a check, or give a custom amount? Make checks payable to Michigan Auto Body Association and mail to our treasurer:
MABA, c/o Joe Townsend
Dunshee Body and Frame
6585 W KL Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Professional lobbying in Lansing for laws that protect collision repair shops and consumers — fighting for fair labor rates, anti-steering legislation, and OEM repair procedure compliance.
Supporting members' access to industry education and Repairer Driven Education through their included SCRS membership, and advocating for high training standards across the trade.
Building public awareness of consumers' right to choose their shop, demand quality parts, and receive safe, complete repairs following manufacturer procedures.
Building connection among Michigan collision repair shops, with member community and communication tools developing as the association grows.
Sponsors who commit during our inaugural year will receive permanent recognition as Founding Sponsors of the Michigan Auto Body Association — a distinction that will be honored at every future event and in all association materials for the life of the organization. This is a one-time opportunity that cannot be earned later.
Become a Founding Sponsor →Your sponsorship helps build the most powerful collision repair advocacy organization Michigan has ever seen. Together, we'll fight for fair laws, safe repairs, and a real voice in Lansing.
