Our Community Matters
Read below to learn more about our community involvement.
Elton R Smith Award
This award is presented each year to the Farm Bureau Insurance Agent or Managing Partner who has exhibited the most consistent commitment to the success of Farm Bureau Insurance, Michigan Farm Bureau, the community, and the insurance industry.
America & Me Essay Contest
The Steve Ellis Agency is a proud sponsor of the American & Me Essay Contest for eighth-grade students. The writing competition was originally created to encourage young students to explore their career aspirations and consider how their future roles can impact their community.
Leadership in Action Award
Steve is the first recipient in Farm Bureau History to be awarded the Greg Smith Leadership in Action Award. In honor of Greg's legacy, this award will be awarded each year at the Director's Club. The recipient is chosen based on the qualifications Greg finds important in a great leader. Steve goes above and beyond day in and day out to show the great characteristics of a leader to his clients, his community, and his family. The nominees for this award are among an impressive group of leaders and truly is an honor to accept this award.
Area Happenings
Student Driver Heading Off to College? See How You Can Save!
If you have a young driver heading off to college without a car there are steps you can take to…
Farm to Table Movement
The benefits of buying locally grown produce.
Updates to Homeowners Policies Regarding Windstorms and Hail
Updates have been made to all homeowner and mobile homeowner policies and are effective as of April…
Protecting Your Home While You Are Away
Summer vacations are back, but the risk of burglaries never left. Follow these tips to better…
Protect Your Lake Estate Lifestyle
Nothing is quite like a home on a Michigan lake. You’ve built a lifetime of memories and worked…
Homeowners Insurance & What it Covers
All the basics about Homeowners insurance.