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Corporate Transparency Act Webinar Recording

This webinar teaches small business owners how to navigate the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act impacts millions of small […]

January 31, 2024

SBAM Foundation announces new executive director, board of directors

LANSING – The SBAM Foundation today announced the addition of a new executive director and board of directors. The Foundation’s mission is to support the mission of the Small Business […]

January 23, 2024

Coordinated care management offerings from BCSBM

Access to coordinated care management can significantly impact both the health and financial well-being of you and your employees. When healthcare services are organized and managed collaboratively, it leads to […]

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January 18, 2024

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a U.S. federal law aimed at enhancing corporate transparency and preventing the illicit use of anonymous shell companies for illegal activities such as money […]

January 16, 2024

Leading for Wellbeing (On-Demand Webinar)

Navigating mental health in the workplace At the heart of every business are individuals—creators and drivers of products and services. The mental health and well-being of these individuals profoundly influences […]

January 10, 2024

Department of Labor Changes Independent Contractor Standards

The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual can be treated as an Independent Contractor, effective March 11, 2024. It is important that any business […]

January 8, 2024

Embracing the Spirit of Service on MLK Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) is a day to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to social justice through acts of […]

January 3, 2024

Small Biz PAC Makes Endorsements in Michigan House Special Elections

LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC Board today announced candidate endorsements for the upcoming special elections in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Small […]

January 1, 2024

Judge Rejects Permanent Income Tax Cut; Plaintiffs Will Appeal

Judge Elizabeth Gleicher adopted the state’s argument that the tax reduction from 4.25 percent to 4.05 percent would apply only to 2023 state income taxes, noting that it had to be temporary […]

January 1, 2024

Legislative District Maps Found To Violate Voting Rights Act

Any future elections in a combined 13 Metro Detroit legislative districts are on hold after a federal panel ruled Thursday that the race-based drawing of Michigan’s 2021 House and Senate redistricting maps […]

December 22, 2023

Corporate Transparency Act

Warner Norcross & Judd Partner Corinne Sprague Discusses Corporate Transparency Act with Crain’s Grand Rapids Business The new bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act is designed to “crack down on money laundering […]

December 22, 2023

The Small Business Briefing – December 21, 2023

Watch the Show This is our final show of 2023, and Brian Calley offers his insight on the year, and what to expect in 2024. We also talk with Blue […]

December 14, 2023

Growing Michigan Together Council Final Report High Points

On December 14, 2023 the Growing Michigan Together Council released its final report. SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley is a member of the Council. Here are the high points. […]

December 14, 2023

Resolve, unity, vision essential to reverse Michigan’s population crisis

DETROIT – Jeff Donofrio, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, Sandy K. Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Brian Calley, president and CEO of […]

December 8, 2023

Balancing Remote Work Preferences

Remote work has emerged as the preferred choice for many employees, according to a survey by Flexjobs, a prominent remote job search site. The survey, which gathered responses from over […]

December 5, 2023

The December Dilemma – Celebrating Holidays in the Workplace

The December Dilemma is that time of year where multiple holidays collide and people with good intentions can find themselves in the middle of potentially toxic misunderstandings. Below are some […]

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November 30, 2023

AI Basics: Practical Business Applications for Small Business Use

Tune in to this informative webinar from Prescott that outlines basic AI applications for small business use. Presenters Pete Terryn and Jon Liebertz walk through everyday uses for AI, and […]

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November 21, 2023

Family Building and Women’s Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are working with Maven to help you support women’s health initiatives. Check out the interview regarding these resources on SBAM’s […]