Services

What we can do for you.

  • Professional Development.

    Leadership team recruitment, succession planning, training opportunities, networking

  • Fiduciary.

    Taxes, bookkeeping, grants research, application, and management. Umbrella on-site insurance coverage

  • Communications.

    Marketing plans, getting the word out, event promotion, discounted space

Here's just a small sampling of the services we’ve provided to connect, develop, and support grassroots organizations over the years.

The Bee Guild

In 2013 the Bee Guild started with casual meet-ups. There would be sparks and connections for enthusiasts, business owners, and hobbyists meeting in neighbor’s backyards.

In 2017, a community potluck was hosted at Grow Benzie to bring together both amateurs and professional beekeepers in Northern Michigan.  Today, the guild provides mentorship opportunities, workshops, and spins and sells their organic honey on campus. 

In 2019, the guild hosted the Northern Natural Beekeeping Conference.  A relationship with Northwest Michigan College’s Extended Education program has provided opportunities for an Introduction to Beetending workshop series.

FAQs

  • Development and capacity building support through Grow Benzie is available for our Hive Projects. To apply and become an Hive Project CLICK HERE.

  • Congress has created almost three dozen types of tax-exempt organizations in different sections of the tax code. Before taking the next big leap and becoming an incorporated 501(c)3, explore available opportunities to house your project under an fiduciary umbrella.

  • We have a strict open-door policy. Volunteers and community members are always welcome and can learn more about our available volunteer opportunities on campus and with our partner organizations HERE.