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October 21, 2024
October 2, 2024
Michigan Minimum Wage Rate 2025 Increase Schedule
Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with […]
September 27, 2024
Is it Burnout or Boreout?
Experiencing boredom at work might seem harmless, but it can actually have serious consequences. The main difference between burnout and boreout is the contrast between feeling overworked and feeling unfulfilled. […]
September 26, 2024
Michigan Supreme Court Expands OSHA/MIOSHA Remedies
Michigan employers may not “discharge an employee or in any manner discriminate against an employee because the employee files a complaint” under the state’s safety and health law. An employee […]
September 26, 2024
Unlock Your Business Potential with the SBSH Grant Program!
The Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program provides support for established 1st stage and 2nd stage businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Apply for […]
September 14, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 to October 15, recognizing the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. According to the Joint Economic Committee Hispanic Entrepreneurship and Business […]
September 7, 2024
Top Things SBAM is Advocating for Regarding Paid Leave
The Small Business Association of Michigan is part of a large coalition that formed to urge members of the Michigan House and Senate to come together to pass practical and […]
August 28, 2024
State of Michigan Procurement Opportunities
The “Contracting 101” webinar presented on August 27, 2024 offers a comprehensive guide for businesses interested in procurement opportunities offered by the State of Michigan. Key highlights include an overview […]
August 23, 2024
Earned Sick Time Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
11.25.24: The Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity issued updates to the initial FAQs here. On-Demand Webinar: SBAM’s Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders cover these FAQs and more The Michigan […]
August 19, 2024
Survey says: Michigan entrepreneurs struggling with cost increases, even before expensive new mandates kick in on small businesses
Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]
August 12, 2024
Webinar: Implications of New Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Beginning February 21, 2025 all small businesses operating in the State of Michigan will be subject to new minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements. These rules are the result […]
August 6, 2024
Study shows economic impact of shopping locally
The annual Buy Nearby economic study by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals that shifting 10% of consumer spending to local retailers could boost Michigan’s […]
August 2, 2024
Small Business Briefing: Understanding New Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Requirements
The Michigan Supreme Court decided on July 31, 2024 that the 2018 Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave law changes were not constitutional. This ruling now means there are three […]
August 1, 2024
Getting the Most from the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program
Discover how the SBAM Foundation’s SBSH Grant Program can be a game-changer for your business. Specifically crafted to support first- and second-stage businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, this […]
July 31, 2024
Small Business Association of Michigan: Today’s Supreme Court ruling will reduce future small business growth, puts Michigan’s entrepreneurial climate at risk
Calley: Lawmakers must move swiftly or risk irreversible harm to Michigan’s economy Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the […]
July 29, 2024
Navigating Legal Challenges: Proactive Steps for Small Business Success
Launching a small business is like piloting a spaceship through an asteroid field of legal complexities. Let’s crunch some numbers: Small Business Administration data shows a 50% annual legal issue […]
July 23, 2024
Top 10 House Incumbents In Danger In Primary
House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) are among the 35 House members facing primaries this summer of varying severity. In all, 18 Republicans and 17 Democrats face opposition […]
July 23, 2024
Harris Raises $81M In 24 Hours As Endorsements Pile Up; Whitmer Says She’s Staying Put
Vice President Kamala Harris said she raised $81 million within one day after President Joe Biden’s announcement he would not be running for a second term, which set off speculation that Gov. Gretchen […]
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