Amended Earned Sick Time Act Update
This article has been updated on March 17, 2025 (updates in bold) in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB […]
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June 13, 2025
There’s No Pits in this Cherry Industry Success Story
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Sutherland, president of Cherry Republic, a company recognized as one of Michigan's great small business success stories.
June 13, 2025
Leadership Burnout and Its Cost to Business
Burnout can be an individual issue. It can also be a sign of a systemic failure of leadership organization-wide.
June 12, 2025
Rewired: How AI and Data are Reshaping Your Business
The World Economic Forum has made a bold statement: we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and this revolution is more challenging than any before it.
June 11, 2025
The Old Way of Paying for Health Care Needs to Change
Health care is unaffordable for too many families and businesses. One of the reasons for it may come as a surprise — how health care is paid for.
June 10, 2025
Ballot Proposal Will Undermine Michigan’s Most Successful Small Businesses
A new ballot initiative was recently launched in Michigan that has the potential to deal a significant blow to small businesses across the state. This initiative is called “Invest in MI Kids,” but ironically, it …
June 10, 2025
Camilleri Pushes For New Fines, Fees & Caps For Hazardous Waste Facilities In MI
When it comes to dropping hazardous waste in one of Michigan's landfills, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) wants fees increased from $10 per ton to $25 beginning in 2026, as well as from 0.5 cents per …
June 10, 2025
Income Tax Surcharge for Schools Being Filed with Board of Canvassers
The Michigan Education Justice Coalition (MEJC) says it has filed petition language for a ballot proposal that would create...
June 10, 2025
Connecting with Your Elected Officials – The Difference Maker
Over the last few months, small business owners in Michigan have engaged in the political process at higher levels than we’ve seen since the pandemic.
June 9, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – June 9, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
June 9, 2025
Skills Over Degrees: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring in a Changing Job Market
More and more companies are starting to care less about college degrees and more about what skills people actually have. This change is making a big difference in how employers choose who to hire and …
June 8, 2025
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Membership with Savings
Running a successful business comes with a considerable amount of costs. SBAM is here to help you manage expenses like employee training, shipping and office equipment.
June 7, 2025
The Mental Health Benefits of Being Socially Connected
You know when you leave a social gathering feeling totally refreshed and completely fulfilled? We’re all familiar with that warm, fuzzy feeling.
June 6, 2025
Award-Winning Woman-Owned Small Business Owner on Client Relationships
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lorri Rishar, the CEO of Edge Partnerships, recently recognized by Michigan Celebrate Small Business as a woman-owned Small Business of the Year.
June 6, 2025
Why are SBAM Member Companies Joining the SBAM Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)?
Small businesses across Michigan are discovering the advantages of joining the SBAM Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) for their retirement plan needs.
June 5, 2025
Digital Body Language in a Hybrid World
In a world where the majority of workplace communication now happens through screens, chats, and email threads, understanding how we communicate is becoming just as important as what we communicate.
June 4, 2025
Celebrating Employee Wellness
June is National Employee Wellness Month – a dedicated time to recognize the vital role that employee health and well-being play in building thriving workplaces.
June 3, 2025
State, Businesses See Urgent Need to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Training
(MACKINAC ISLAND) – A report released by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) during the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference showed the need for training a workforce to use artificial intelligence as industries change …
June 3, 2025
Brinks: No Genuine Conversation Between House, Senate On Road Funding
(MACKINAC ISLAND) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) says what's lacking right now in terms of creating a new road funding plan "is a genuine conversation between the House and the Senate."
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