The Small Business Briefing – April 18, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

Rapid advancement in AI has organizations either ignoring the technology or rushing to implement it for a competitive advantage.

On Monday the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that the final version of the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations will be published in the Federal Register August 19th.

(KALAMAZOO) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged Thursday that using a vehicle-miles-traveled concept and toll roads are possible replacements being discussed for the “antiquated gas tax" as officials look toward future road funding options.

Wayne State University officials Monday proposed to an appropriations subcommittee a three-part proposal to address the state's "critical healthcare workforce shortage".

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

Learn about the changing dynamics of society and the concept of 'Survival of the Meanest' in today's competitive world.

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Heather Isch, CEO and President of LKF Marketing in Kalamazoo.

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

Everyone is talking about AI! Artificial intelligence is changing our landscape on every level. In the training world, facilitators are starting to rely on its benefits.

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is expected to soon be redrawing the court-ordered six Senate districts around Detroit, but the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) has already submitted maps for consideration.

The Baby Boomer generation was the largest generation in United States' history, and that holds true for Michigan.

On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”), which will be the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence.

Employees now attend an average of 8-17 meetings a week which is three times the number of average meetings than before the pandemic; studies show a 252% increase since February 2020.

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM Elite Member Dave Rosenberg, owner of Asphalt Sealcoating Services LLC.

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

The Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund offers more than $55 million to employers for training that will lead to a worker credential for skills that are transferable and recognized by industry.