State's 3 Biggest Insurers Project Rate Decreases On Individual Market State's 3 Biggest Insurers Project Rate Decreases On Individual Market Tuesday, July 23, 2019 The three biggest health plans in Michigan's individual market are projecting rate decreases on their health insurance plans in 2020, according to their proposed plans filed with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Wednesday. Read more
Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Tuesday, July 16, 2019 When it comes to business development there are tons of programs to assist with access to capital for start-ups or to help larger corporations expand, but the companies in the “middle”, otherwise known as second-stage companies (9-99 employees), where a majority of Michigan’s jobs come from tend to be left out. Read more
MDARD: Rain Delay On Crops Will Cause Long-Term, Statewide Impact MDARD: Rain Delay On Crops Will Cause Long-Term, Statewide Impact Tuesday, July 16, 2019 (CHARLOTTE) -- It's not certain yet if consumers will feel a price hike at the grocery store, but this spring's heavy rains will have a long-term impact on Michigan, the state agriculture department director said July 8. Read more
What (Not Counting The No-Fault Deal) Is The Biggest Surprise of 2019 So Far? What (Not Counting The No-Fault Deal) Is The Biggest Surprise of 2019 So Far? Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Believe it or not, more than half of 2019 is already in the history books. What’s more, the past six months have been anything but ho-hum. The agreement to revamp Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance system was a major development that few would have bet on happening beforehand. So, crossing that off the list of entrants, what “other” unexpected occurrence stands out as the most surprising? MIRS asked a panel of political pundits for their opinions on that question. Read more
SBAM joins national employer coalition to protect Association Health Plans SBAM joins national employer coalition to protect Association Health Plans Monday, July 15, 2019 Coalition files amicus brief in federal court supporting Association Health Plans. Read more
USMCA passage will benefit small businesses USMCA passage will benefit small businesses Sunday, July 14, 2019 Small businesses are a huge part of international trade across the North American continent. For this week’s Letter from the President, I wanted to share an op-ed I penned for Crain’s Detroit Business on the passage of the USMAC. Read more
SBAM Names State Senator Adam Hollier as Legislator of the Year SBAM Names State Senator Adam Hollier as Legislator of the Year Monday, July 1, 2019 The Small Business Association of Michigan last week honored state Sen. Adam Hollier as its 2019 Legislator of the Year for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Read more
SBAM Names State Rep. Donna Lasinski as Legislator of the Year SBAM Names State Rep. Donna Lasinski as Legislator of the Year Monday, July 1, 2019 The Small Business Association of Michigan last week honored state Rep. Donna Lasinki as its 2019 Legislator of the Year from the House Democratic Caucus. Read more