Entrepreneurship Score Card shows Michigan as top performer in the Midwest, yet falling behind nationally Data compiled before pandemic shows Michigan has work to do LANSING, MI – Prior to […]
On the August 10th edition of SBAM’s Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Rob Fowler discussed this order with special guest David Rhoa. During the briefing, Brian shared details on […]
Governor Whitmer has released two Executive Orders, creating new restrictions in Regions 6 & 8 that mirror other Regions, and enforcing work-from-home requirements. Limiting indoor gatherings to 10 or fewer […]
SBAM is exploring new opportunities for small business owners that have arisen due to a President Trump Executive Order and the passage of the SECURE Act by congress. To accomplish […]
Recent data shows that the spread of COVID-19 has a high occurrence in social settings. As small businesses work diligently to keep employees safe at work – and to keep […]
Necessary changes to policies impacting small businesses in Michigan were presented to state and federal leaders and regulators today, stemming from a COVID-19 task force convened by the Small Business […]
On July 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an executive order expanding the scope of and increasing enforcement around the requirement of 1.) individuals to wear masks or face coverings when […]
Today Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order prohibiting bars and nightclubs in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 from offering indoor service, effective 11:00pm July 1, 2020. The […]
By Brian Calley Small business owners have been in crisis management for months now, and even as we move into the later stages of reopening, the situation will remain volatile […]
Small business owners and supporters will come from all across the state to show their support for Michigan’s growing companies at the state’s premier awards program for small business. The […]
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 SBAM’s Annual Meeting took place … virtually! During the event SBAM shared some highlights of our past fiscal year as the gavel was passed from […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced the endorsements of more than 60 candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives. “Small businesses are […]
As small business owners begin to reopen their doors, much is required of you in terms of Personal Protective Equipment, Social Distancing Markers, and more. Here is a template you […]
In a press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced more opening news. Salons and barbershops will be allowed to open statewide on June 15 subject to strict safety protocols. Personal care […]
Article courtesy Yeo & Yeo On June 3, the Senate passed the House version of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, which will: Give businesses 24 weeks to spend their PPP […]
90% of businesses report being confident in ability to prevent spread of COVID-19 in workplaces As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 87 percent of small businesses are anticipating a […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the Stay Home, Stay Safe order that Michigan has been under since March 23rd is lifted, effective immediately. However, there are still restrictions in […]
Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding […]