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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 […]

May 14, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders

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 […]

May 10, 2021

In-Person Work Expected to Resume May 24

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 […]

May 5, 2021

MDHHS Updates Gatherings and Face Masks Order

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 […]

April 29, 2021

Return-to-Office Workgroup provides recommendations to governor

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 […]

April 29, 2021

Governor Introduces “Mi Vacc to Normal” Metrics

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 […]

April 22, 2021

Tax credit available for COVID-19 vaccinations

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 […]

April 14, 2021

MiOSHA Emergency Workplace Rules Extended

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 […]

March 19, 2021

MDHHS Updates ‘Gatherings and Face Mask Order’ Effective March 22

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 […]

March 15, 2021

Small Business Provisions in the American Rescue Plan

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 […]

March 11, 2021

Texas Size Challenge

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 […]

March 9, 2021

SBAM’s Statement on Veto of Small Business Support

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 […]

March 2, 2021

Special Edition – The Small Business Briefing – March 2, 2021

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 […]

March 2, 2021

New MDHHS Orders Expand Capacity Limits and Gathering Sizes

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% […]

February 25, 2021

More than 300 Michigan small businesses awarded grants to winterize operations, add capacity

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 […]

February 23, 2021

SBAM Urges Governor to Allow for the Safe Return to Offices

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: […]