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August 11, 2026

Ballot Question Committee Asks Supreme Court To Reverse MMOP Certification

A ballot question committee has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse approval of the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) initiative...

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August 11, 2026

Unknown MSU Professor Wins In SD-28; Skaggs, Byrnes Lose; Price, Hoskins Wins

Michigan State University assistant Professor Rashida Harrison, a literal political unknown, defeated Ingham County commissioners...

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A Holistic Alternative to Traditional Executive Services

On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dani Clark, owner of Centerpoint Strategies and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan

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The 65% Homeownership Statistic Misses a Growing Reality for Younger Employees

Two studies published on the same day in July reached the same conclusion from opposite directions.

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“You Do You Fridays”: How One Employer Turned Employee Well-Being into a Retention Strategy

As organizations continue searching for ways to combat burnout and improve retention...

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Menopause is Becoming a Workplace Issue

Menopause has historically been treated as a private health issue.

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Proven vs. Promising: The Hidden Bias in Leadership Potential

For decades, we've seen steady progress in expanding opportunities for women in leadership.

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SBAM’s 2026 Post-Primary Roundup

Tuesday night marked the most recent benchmark in what has already been an eventful election year.

MPSC Must Give More Rigorous Review Of Line 5, Supremes Say

The Michigan Supreme Court did not stop the Line 5 tunnel project, but it did hold Friday that state regulators need to conduct a more comprehensive environmental review.

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High Court Restores AG’s Power To Investigate Consumer Fraud

In a decision expected to significantly expand Michigan’s consumer protection law, a divided 4-3 Michigan Supreme Court Friday cleared the way...

A Trusted Resource for Energy Savings: Neighborhood Roofing Co.’s Experience with SBAM Energy Solutions

For many small business owners, human resources responsibilities often fall on someone's desk unexpectedly.

Help Shape Michigan’s Housing Future

Housing availability remains one of the most significant challenges facing Michigan’s small businesses.

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Helping the Businesses Behind Healthcare Stay Healthy Enough to Take Care of the People Taking Care of Patients

On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Hansika Nanayakkara, Co-Founder and CEO of Gentek Health...

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Workplace Drug Testing in a Changing Landscape

To test or not to test, that is the question that is top of mind for many employers today when it comes to marijuana testing.

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ADA Challenges for Employers After Marijuana Reclassification

A major shift in federal marijuana policy is forcing employers to rethink workplace drug policies and disability accommodations.

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Hiring is Back on the Agenda: What HR Leaders Should Know About the Latest Workforce Shift

For much of the past two years, employers focused on doing more with less.

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Michigan’s Constitution Is on the Ballot This November

With several months before the November 3 general election, candidates across the state continue to vie for their name to appear on the ballot...

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Creating Positive First Impressions at Work

We often think about first impressions during a job interview, but they happen other times throughout our careers.

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