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Christi Lower, featured on this week's Small Business Weekly podcast

January 25, 2026

Southeast Michigan Distillery Crafts Best-In-World Whiskeys

The latest episode of the Small Business Weekly Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Christi Lower, founder of Highline Spirits.

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January 24, 2026

Everyday AI in Business

Artificial intelligence has become part of daily business life. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Canva’s Magic Studio...

January 23, 2026

Independent Study Highlights Risks of Graduated Income Tax Proposal

Nonpartisan Tax Foundation analysis points to significant small business impact, job losses, increased out-migration, and more – reaching far beyond ‘high earners’.

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January 23, 2026

Smart, Flexible Hiring for the Modern Workforce

Michigan businesses are facing new challenges in finding and retaining talent, especially for short-term and flexible roles.

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January 22, 2026

Small Business Scams: Protecting Your Company

While scams targeting seniors get a lot of attention, businesses are also prime targets.

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January 21, 2026

Launch Michigan and SBAM Partner to Help Close the Gap in the Workforce Shortage

Do you remember when you would break for recess in elementary school? Can you still picture the bright colors of the jungle gym or the smell of fresh asphalt?

January 20, 2026

Michigan’s 35th Senate District Will Soon Choose a State Senator

Residents of Michigan’s Tri-Cities will soon have a State Senator for the first time in over a year.

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January 20, 2026

House Advances Red Tape Reduction Bills with Broad Bipartisan Support

“Red tape” was slashed on the House floor Thursday as lawmakers approved a package of four bills aimed at loosening occupational licensing and regulatory requirements.

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January 20, 2026

Gov Calls for Budget by June 30, MI Reconnect Expansion & Looking at Hydrogen

(DETROIT) – In her final remarks to the Detroit Auto Show as governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on legislators to send her a final budget deal...

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January 20, 2026

Updates Needed to HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Health care providers and health plans (Covered Entities) required to maintain HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPPs) must update their NPPs by Feb. 16, 2026.