News & Resources

Why being bipartisan can make good business sense

The entrepreneurial virtues of bipartisan politics with former state lawmakers, and current small business owners, Randy Richardville and Buzz Thomas.

June 30, 2017

SBAM recognizes Legislator of the Year

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) honored Sen. Jim Stamas (R-Midland) with ‘Legislator of the Year’ honors

June 26, 2017

Who’s on first?

Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHaving spent Monday – Wednesday of last week in Washington, D.C. meeting with several members of the Michigan Senate and House delegation, discussion of health care was …

May 4, 2017

House of Representatives will vote this afternoon to repeal Obamacare

This afternoon, the House Representative will vote on legislation that seeks to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

April 26, 2017

SBAM launches Small Business Energy Services Program

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to provide enhanced energy services to small businesses across Michigan through a new “SBAM Energy Solutions” program.

April 10, 2017

Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card shows good entrepreneurial climate but fewer new businesses start up and survive

The thirteenth annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2017 Edition reports the state continues to improve its national ranking in “Entrepreneurial Climate” – the factors that support the entrepreneurial economy. […]

March 28, 2017

How to be a small business advocate

If you care about something, you advocate for it. I care about small business, so I use every opportunity to spread the word. To advocate means, “to speak or write in favor of; to support …

February 17, 2017

How to make your voice heard on new regulations

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report - why it’s important to tell regulators what the new federal regulations will mean for you and your small business.

December 13, 2016

SBAM and partners celebrate bi-partisan “Building Bridges” retreat for new legislators

This past weekend in Frankenmuth, an unlikely group of organizations sponsored a bi-partisan retreat for new legislators focused on building relationships and skills necessary for governing.

November 22, 2016

What the Michigan election results mean for entrepreneurship

Insights into what the election results mean for entrepreneurship and business success.

November 11, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan praises Senate passage of Nofs-Proos energy legislation

This legislation addresses many of the small business energy issues identified by our members and that are essential to ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy.

November 9, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan records 97 percent endorsement success

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) saw 97 percent of its endorsed House candidates elected Nov. 8. The list of endorsements can be found at sbam.org/endorsements.

November 4, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan announces support for Nofs-Proos energy package

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), which represents more than 25,000 members across Michigan, today announced its support for the latest version of energy legislation because the bills ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy …

November 4, 2016

How to amplify your vote

Hear from small business owner and SBAM Small Biz PAC chair David Rhoa on the voting power of the small business community.

October 17, 2016

Congress considering bill to delay DOL’s exempt classification rule change

Momentum is growing around obstructing the implementation of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) change to the salary level test for exemption from Wage and Hour overtime and recordkeeping requirements. This rule is scheduled to …

September 29, 2016

House to vote on overtime rule

On Sept. 29, the House will vote on a bill introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) that would delay by six months the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule, which is set to take effect …

September 26, 2016

SBAM’s behind-the-scenes work leads to important insurance rates regulatory victory

It’s not often that you can convince a regulatory agency to change its mind, but this past week some behind-the-scenes work by SBAM accomplished just that.

September 21, 2016

Talking politics in the workplace may have more hazards than bruised feelings

There is no doubt that this year’s presidential election has been controversial. Especially with next week’s presidential debate coming up, there is little doubt that discussions on politics (more than sports and company gossip) will …