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Government Relations GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Our six on-staff lobbyists advocate on behalf of small businesses at the state and national level. We focus the political power of thousands of members to grant you a louder voice in government. Get involved and help set the small business legislative agenda though our Legislative Action Committee or contribute to the Political Action Committee.

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The MBT Action Center -- Help SBAM Fight the MBT Surcharge!
More and more businesses are finding that the new Michigan Business Tax (MBT) is dramatically increasing their taxes at a time when they can afford it the least. SBAM is fighting for improvements, but we need your help. Check here frequently to find out what you can do!

Government Relations Latest News
Learn more about the latest happenings in Lansing and Washington DC. Get updates on the Michigan Business Tax (MBT), SBAM's Entrepreneurial Agenda, Energy Policy and the State Budget.

SBAM's Podcasts: Hear About the Latest News in Government!
Every week SBAM publishes an audio podcast so you can hear more about the issues, events and activities in Lansing and Washington, D.C. that affect small business owners. Issues include efforts to repeal the MBT surcharge, SBAM's Entrepreneurship Agenda, and more.

The SBAM Policy Priorities (Updated April 2008)
Whether it's fighting tax increases and regulation on small business, or working to control energy and health care costs, SBAM is on the front lines working for you. Here are SBAM's policy positions.

More Information on SBAM's Government Advocacy Efforts
Big Business. Unions. Hospitals. Teachers. Welfare Groups. Local Governments. These special interests all have high-priced lobbyists. Lansing is swimming with them. Many of these groups receive your tax dollars. Small business needs a strong voice too. That’s SBAM.

Get Involved and Make a Difference
SBAM is one of the best-known and most effective advocacy organizations in the state. This effectiveness is due to small business owners like you who volunteer their time to make a difference. Our members are on the front line addressing issues such as small business taxes, government regulations, health care costs and more. There are many different ways that you can help to make a difference for small business:

Articles

How the New Michigan Business Tax Affects You
By Cynthia Knoll
(From the December 2007 issue of Focus on Small Business)

The fact that Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the state legislature jointly enacted a new Michigan Business Tax (MBT) in July is old news by now.

But, understanding just how Michigan Business Tax (MBT) – scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2008 – will affect you is all new.


The IRS and Small Business Taxes: Where Do We Stand?
By Jody Milanese

According to a recent nationwide poll conducted by the National Small Business Association (NSBA), 61 percent of small business owners are not aware of the “tax gap.” So, first things first:


SBA Loans More Than Tripled in Michigan: What’s the Future of SBA Loans in Our State?
The future of SBA loans in Michigan is, of course, directly tied to the future of small business in the state.

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