Worker Pay Jumps, Government Data Shows
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE On Friday July 30th, the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released data from its Employment Cost Index. The data confirms […]
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August 9, 2021
August 6, 2021
Transitioning From Remote to Office Work
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As employees transition back to the office, they will experience a “re-entry” phase, during which both employees and employers will need to […]
August 5, 2021
Does HIPAA Apply to Vaccination Information?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE More and more employers, including the federal government are considering either vaccine mandates or knowledge of an employee’s vaccination status. Even President Biden […]
August 4, 2021
Workplace Reopening FAQs – Employee Conflict Around COVID
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a new phase and employees return to the workplace, some employers may need to face controversial issues regarding vaccinated […]
August 4, 2021
Helping business owners manage post-COVID work technology
Helping business owners manage post-COVID work technology On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bill Ellis, owner of Innovative Computers and a VIP member of the Small […]
July 29, 2021
Understanding the CDC’s new mask guidance
The CDC recently reversed course, and recommended that all individuals wear face coverings indoors, in areas of high or substantial transmission. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view We understand this has business owners confused as to […]
July 1, 2021
MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes Announced
Today Gov. Whitmer announced the MI Shot to Win sweepstakes, which is outlined in the press release below. After 15+ months of closures, restrictions, and complicated workplace safety measures, most […]
June 29, 2021
Upton seeks answers on PPP forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a lifeline that has saved or preserved millions of jobs throughout the United States. In fact, 91% of recent SBAM survey respondents indicated […]
June 29, 2021
A Conversation with Incoming MEDC CEO
Get to know the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s new CEO, Quentin Messer, Jr. SBAM president Brian Calley had the opportunity to interview Mr. Messer about his small business roots, and […]
June 23, 2021
SBAM and other business groups offer solutions to current workforce crisis
The Small Business Association of Michigan and dozens of other organizations sent the following letter to Governor Whitmer and Members of the Michigan legislature. (Full letter available here) June 23, […]
June 23, 2021
New survey shows small businesses were hit hard by pandemic, but remain optimistic
Workforce problems are now main issue facing small businesses A new survey done last week by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that small businesses are optimistic despite being […]
June 22, 2021
MIOSHA updates COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA
via State of Michigan press release Today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) filed COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The updated rules are effective […]
May 24, 2021
MIOSHA updates emergency rules
Today Governor Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules. MIOSHA filed the updated emergency rules on Friday, May 21 with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and […]
May 24, 2021
SBAM CEO Rob Fowler to retire, Brian Calley to become President & CEO
SBAM remains the strong voice for MI small businesses After more than 20 years with the Small Business Association of Michigan, CEO Rob Fowler will retire at the end of […]
May 21, 2021
MI Reconnect surpasses goal
SBAM was instrumental in supporting the development, passage and funding of this important initiative to expand the capabilities of our workforce. The Michigan Reconnect program, which provides a tuition-free path […]
May 20, 2021
Deal reached to withdraw MIOSHA draft permanent rules
Emergency rules to be updated to align with CDC and MDHHS “This is a huge day for small business owners everywhere. We now have a date certain when capacity restrictions […]
May 20, 2021
Updated ‘Vacc to Normal’ Plan
Outdoor capacity restrictions are lifted June 1 Indoor capacity restrictions are increased to 50% June 1 No capacity limits effective July 1 Gatherings & Face Mask order expected to be […]
May 14, 2021
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 […]
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