Discover Growth Opportunities in Your Community 

Grow and strengthen your business with MEI

The MEI Association is redefining what business associations look like by strengthening community presence and connection. We connect driven entrepreneurs with an untapped workforce ready to contribute, grow, and help businesses thrive. At the heart of our mission is mutual benefit; small businesses need reliable, motivated team members - and individuals with disabilities need meaningful opportunities. We bridge that gap, providing the support, structure, and insight to help both sides succeed. The result? Stronger teams, sustainable growth, and a local economy that works for everyone.

Benefits

  • Networking

    Gain connection with other business owners and members of the community that excel your business

  • Social Capital

    Gain a strong connection with your community and gain long-term customers

  • Tax Credits

    Learn about the tax advantages you can qualify for by hiring individuals ECON represents

  • Funding

    Opportunities to gain special grants and investments to start, enhance, or expand your business.

  • Increase Productivity

    Expand or enhance your team with motivated, talented, and dedicated individuals looking to enter the workforce or your industry specifically

How to Join

Membership is free and can be earned through two meaningful pathways - each designed to unlock exclusive benefits for members.

Pathway 1

You may want to support the Mutual Economic Inclusion framework or join the association - but don’t have the ability to hire someone. That’s ok! Pathway 1 gives everyone the ability to join.

  1. Informational & educational interviews

  2. Teaching & coaching employment seekers

  3. Volunteer Opportunties

  4. Internships

  5. Implement inclusive practices at your current business

  6. Demonstrate you are currently operating a neurodiverse workplace that upholds the values of the MEI Framework and Association

If you believe this pathway works for you, we invite you to take the next step by filling out the form below and become a part of the MEI Association!

Pathway 2

This pathway is for businesses and organizations that want to be part of real change through employment opportunities. This includes:

  1. Hiring someone from ECON

  2. Creating customized employment opportunities

  3. Offer transitional employment

  4. Co-operating or co-founding a micro-enterprise

  5. Utilize resource ownership opportunities

  6. Participate in Opportunity Mapping, a unique and free service from ECON and the MEI Association.

This pathway is incredibly beneficial for all involved. Filling out the form below comes with no obligation, and we welcome anyone interested in learning more about how this pathway could support their business.

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