News & Resources

Tax reform bill details released

On Nov. 2, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released a 429-page tax reform bill, entitled: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (H.R. 1). According to the Chairman, the legislation aims …

October 30, 2017

Where to get help managing your regulatory burden

Insight into a new distillery in Lansing, and how business owner Scott Ellis helps manage regulatory burdens within this industry.

October 13, 2017

SBAM reacts to President Trump’s executive order on health care

What does the latest move on health care reform mean for small business owners?

September 14, 2017

NSBA 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the small-business outlook on the overall economy is at its highest point in seven years despite growing frustration over elected officials’ inability to …

August 23, 2017

Bipartisanship gets things done

By Randy Richardville and Buzz Thomas A Unique PartnershipThe Small Business Association of Michigan has always been a nonpartisan organization advocating for small businesses with both Democrats and Republicans. The […]

July 27, 2017

Health care reform update

On Tuesday, July 25, the Senate voted to advance floor debates on health care policy with a vote of 51-50 with Vice President Pence casing the deciding tie-breaking vote.

July 24, 2017

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.