Big Changes for Companies Working With Independent Contractors
Note: SBAM’s advocacy team is actively engaged on this important issue. You can learn more here. By Frank Mamat and Erik Bradberry A new bill working its way through the […]
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August 11, 2023
August 4, 2023
Michigan Supreme Court Overrules Application of Key Premises Liability Doctrine
Article courtesy Warner Norcross + Judd On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion overruling the widely adopted application of the open and obvious doctrine in cases […]
August 3, 2023
Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index: Michigan’s Small Businesses Report Inflation Eating Into Their Profits
In a recent statewide survey of 615 small to medium-sized businesses, respondents to the latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) survey indicated even though the impacts of the weakening economy […]
August 1, 2023
Nominate a business for the 2023 Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 5th Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
July 31, 2023
SBAM helps small businesses qualify for Employee Retention Credit through new partnerships
Qualified companies could receive up to $26,000 per employee The Small Business Association of Michigan has launched a new service to help small businesses gain best-in-class access to Employee Retention […]
July 14, 2023
SBAM announces staff promotions, hiring of new policy advisor
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) announced today it has recently promoted three staff members to new positions and hired a new member on its policy […]
July 11, 2023
DHHS Director’s COVID Orders Ruled Unconstitutional
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter A state law that allowed the state health director to issue pandemic-related orders is “extremely broad” and an “unconstitutional delegation of […]
July 11, 2023
Whitmer Populates Population Council With Popular People
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed several Michigan insiders, former politicians, and business leaders to the council that would advise her on how to grow […]
July 10, 2023
SBAM names 24 small business owners to its 2023-2024 board of directors
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has named 24 small business owners to lead the organization as its 2023-2024 board of directors, effective July 1. Sue Tellier, […]
June 28, 2023
Sample Company Policy for Using AI-Generated Content
By SBAM Approved Partner ASE Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are transforming the way we work. They have the potential to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and provide valuable insights into our […]
June 26, 2023
Michigan receives grant funding to expand high-speed internet to households and small businesses
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Michigan is set to receive over $1.5 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed […]
June 23, 2023
Webinar: Alternative Dispute Resolution: Conversation with the American Arbitration Association
Featuring Bridget McCormack, President & CEO of the American Arbitration Association and Svetlana Gitman, Esq., Vice President, Commercial Division, of the American Arbitration Association. This program will provide information on […]
June 23, 2023
Drafting Effective Arbitration Clauses for Small Businesses: Tips and Tools for Success
By Bridget McCormack, CEO and President, American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) and Svetlana Gitman, Vice President, AAA-ICDR Commercial Division Small businesses often enter into contracts with other […]
June 23, 2023
SBAM names Quentin Messer, Jr. its Small Business Champion of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), as its […]
June 21, 2023
MSHDA Statewide Housing Plan Update & Meeting Dates
Continuing our commitment to keeping you connected to the work happening with advancing Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan, we want to share some important updates provided by MSHDA. MSHDA tasked […]
June 21, 2023
SBAM names Brown Iron Brewhouse owner its 2023 Advocate of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Patti Eisenbraun, owner of Brown Iron Brewhouse, as its 2023 Advocate of the Year. “Patti’s unwavering passion for small […]
June 21, 2023
SBAM awards state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom its 2023 Legislator of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) as its 2023 Legislator of the Year. “Rep. VanWoerkom has been a strong […]
June 21, 2023
Update on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave
The Michigan Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal to the case challenging the 2018 compromise legislation that moderated the impact of proposals to increase the state minimum wage […]
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