As many Michiganders headed up north to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Michigan’s legislature gathered deep into the night Thursday and early Friday morning to pass their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While lawmakers did not meet the July 1st statutory deadline they were aiming for, […]
A message from SBAM leadership – and how small business owners can engage Health care affordability has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Michigan’s small businesses. Year after […]
Addressing growth constraints critical to Michigan’s economic competitiveness Michigan’s small business economy remains strong and stable, but is no longer advancing, according to the 22nd edition of the Entrepreneurship Score […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address on Wednesday, which included a mix of policy priorities and a retrospective look back at her time in office. For small business owners, Governor Whitmer’s address signals […]
Survey of 300+ SBAM members shows double-digit health care premium increases, inflation woes and increased use of AI for operations Lansing, MI – Small business owners of varying industries and […]
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards program, the premier annual program recognizing outstanding small businesses, their employees and communities.
There are two new threats to small business owners on the horizon as out-of-state special interest groups continue their assault on the business climate in Michigan. These threats come in […]
Center for Social Enterprise Development is sponsored by Small Business Association of Michigan and Incompass MichiganLansing, MI – Michigan-based, mission-locked small businesses can now apply for resources to aid in […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Early this morning, the “One Beautiful Bill Act” (yes, that is the actual name of the bill) passed the House of Representatives by a narrow margin of 215-214. Note that […]
Celebrate National Small Business month: Exercise well-being at work and win Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is observing Small Business Month with a contest to celebrate Michigan business owners […]
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 6th Annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award honors and recognizes a small business with a successful […]
The Senate Labor Committee recently took testimony on bills that would put severe restrictions on independent contractors in Michigan. If passed, these bills would: SBAM Urges Opposition to Senate Bill […]
SBAM analysis shows promising growth in women-owned businesses, but concerning trends in other indicators Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to […]
Survey of nearly 500 SBAM members shows two-thirds are taking steps to prepare for a recession Lansing, Mich. – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and […]
There has been a lot of whiplash about the Corporate Transparency Act in recent months. You can review a complete timeline here but some recent highlights include: On March 3, […]
An important compliance deadline is coming up related to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). As a reminder, the Earned Sick Time Act went into effect on February 21, 2025. […]
After the Western District Court of Michigan ruled in favor of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) lawsuit against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, SBAM President & […]