May 15, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order
The Gatherings and Face Mask Order has been updated. Earlier today, this order was described as matching up with the new CDC guidelines. That is only partly true. It does […]
The Gatherings and Face Mask Order has been updated. Earlier today, this order was described as matching up with the new CDC guidelines. That is only partly true. It does […]
Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or outdoors. Reprinted from Michigan.gov Press Office LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated, First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved The State anticipates allowing all in-person work to resume on May 24. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose […]
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks Epidemic Order. Masks are generally not required in outdoor settings unless the gathering […]
The State’s Return-to-Office Workgroup has provided Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with their recommendations for how employers can begin to plan for a safe, phased reopening of offices. The group consisting of business, labor […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today unveiled the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 years or older. To facilitate this goal, the […]
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing […]
The MiOSHA Emergency Workplace Rules have been extended to October 14, 2021. While these rules do indicate that any work that can be done remotely must be done remotely, the […]
Capacity increasing at outdoor stadiums and arenas Today, the MDHHS announced updates to the Gatherings and Face Mask Order, effective March 22 – April 19. Here are important infographics related […]
Shared by Leon LaBrecque, Sequoia Financial Group Payroll Protection Program First and Second Draw Loans Scheduled to end on March 31 – House and Senate have proposed legislation to extend […]
Careful planning, prudent investments prepare Michigan’s power grid for extreme cold By Tim Sparks, Vice President of Electric Grid Integration, Consumers Energy Like me, I’m sure many of you followed […]
SBAM President Brian Calley issued the following statement in response to Governor Whitmer vetoing support for small businesses within the budget supplemental signed today, specifically $150 million to the Unemployment […]
Rob Fowler and Brian Calley hosted a special edition of The Small Business Briefing to cover today’s MDHHS order updates. Watch the briefing here Read more about the MDHHS updates […]
Effective March 5, 2021, the following changes will take place, allowing for increased capacity at restaurants, retail stores and entertainment venues: Restaurants and bars are allowed to be at 50% […]
Nearly $3 million in grants awarded by SBAM through partnership with Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity LANSING, MI – To help winterize workplaces and temporarily expand operations to […]
On Friday, February 19th, the Small Business Association of Michigan sent a joint letter to Governor Whitmer urging her to consider allowing offices to reopen. Joining us in this effort: […]
Capitol National Bank, located in Lansing, has offered the following guidance: Wednesday, February 24, 2021, will begin an exclusive 14-day window in which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees […]
On today’s show, hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley discussed: Latest MDHHS order effective through 3/29 PPP & EIDL Updates New groups eligible for the vaccine on 3/1 B117 variant […]