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April 2, 2026
April 1, 2026
The Exit Strategy: Protecting Your Legacy from Five Common Deal Killers
You have spent decades building your business. You have weathered economic downturns, managed shifting regulations, and sacrificed weekends...
March 31, 2026
Lloyd, Forlini Win Michigan Republican Party’s Endorsements For AG & SOS
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini Saturday won the Michigan Republican Party's endorsements for Attorney General and Secretary of State...
March 31, 2026
MEDC Has $600M In SOAR Funding Left
A combined $600 million is left in the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR)...
March 31, 2026
What Qualifies as a Disability for an Employee?
Understanding what qualifies as a disability isn’t just about compliance – it’s about creating a workplace where employees can perform at their best.
March 30, 2026
The Small Business Briefing – March 30, 2026
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
March 30, 2026
Why Culture Matters in Family Business
Family-owned businesses are built on relationships. While leadership may stay within the family, long-term success depends on...
March 29, 2026
Business Success and Local Economic Development in West Michigan
Looking for insight into how a small business can grow by putting the customer experience first?
March 28, 2026
Supporting Employees with Degreed Apprenticeships
Programs in which college students combine education with work has grown in popularity the past few years.
March 28, 2026
The Retirement Wave Reshaping the Labor Market
The United States has crossed a demographic threshold with no precedent in its history.
March 27, 2026
Cameras On or Off? Considerations for Employers
Earlier this month marked six years since the COVID pandemic turned the world of work upside down.
March 26, 2026
Form I-9 Compliance in 2026: What to Do When a New Hire Doesn’t Show
Onboarding new employees can be a smooth, automated process these days, but it comes with a catch: the dreaded “no-show” hire.
March 26, 2026
2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits: What Employers Need to Know
The IRS increased retirement plan contribution limits for 2026, creating a timely opportunity...
March 25, 2026
Hollywood Just Gave HR Its First Oscar – What Casting Directors Can Teach HR About Hiring
For the first time ever, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out an Oscar for Best Casting.
March 25, 2026
Savings That Make a Real Impact – SBAM Members saved more than $22,500 last year!
For SBAM members, the UPS® Savings Program continues to deliver meaningful value year after year.
March 24, 2026
HR Trends and Potential Compliance Changes in 2026
So far in 2026, workplace change shows no signs of slowing.
March 24, 2026
New Legislation Seeks to Create an Automatic IRA Mandate: What it Means for You
There is currently a package of bills moving through both chambers of the Michigan Legislature...
March 24, 2026
Johnson, Duggan Hit Television Hard; Congressional Campaign Dems Dominate Digital
Gubernatorial candidates Perry Johnson and Mike Duggan have been hitting the airwaves with big spends on broadcast, cable and streaming...
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