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May 6, 2016
November 5, 2015
SBAM salutes passage of road funding measure
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today thanked lawmakers for passing a road funding bill and sending it to Gov. Snyder.
October 15, 2015
For FMLA purposes, what is the definition of a year?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEUnder the Family Medical Leave Act, an eligible employee is one who works for a covered employer (50 or more employees); has worked for the employer for …
September 9, 2015
SBAM supports critique of proposed federal overtime rules
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) recently submitted comments warning against the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rules on overtime pay. In addition to the massive …
August 31, 2015
Michigan’s taxable wage base set to decrease; Employers to pay less in unemployment taxes
Thanks to a healthy trust fund balance, Michigan’s employers will pay less in unemployment taxes due to a reduction in the state’s Taxable Wage Base. Beginning with third quarter tax filings in October, Michigan’s Taxable Wage …
August 5, 2015
Bill to provide regulatory relief for businesses
Courtesy of NSBAOn June 18, Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Independent Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 (S.1607), bipartisan legislation that would require independent agencies to analyze the …
June 1, 2015
Michigan’s Gary Kushner Given Top Small Business Honor by NSBA
The National Small Business Association (NSBA), the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) national affiliate, today honored Gary Kushner, president and CEO of Kushner & Company in Portage, Mich., as the 2015 Lewis Shattuck Small …
May 6, 2015
Small businesses want to help craft a response to our road and bridge funding needs
Statement by SBAM President and CEO Rob FowlerMichigan voters on May 5 made two things abundantly clear: Michigan’s roads and bridges must be fixed but Proposal 1 was not the solution they were looking for.The …
May 1, 2015
Profile of Creative Studio Promotions, a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Ann Vidro and Menda Wright: co-owners of Creative Studio Promotions of Grand Rapids, a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner. Creative …
April 24, 2015
SBAM supports YES vote on Prop 1 road funding proposal
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) board of directors Feb. 5 voted unanimously to support a YES vote on Proposal 1 on May 5. For continuously updated information on Proposal 1, see SBAM’s Facebook …
March 18, 2015
MiQuest study finds positive direction in Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy
LANSING, MI. – March 17, 2015 – The eleventh annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2015 Edition reports continued positive growth in the state’s entrepreneurial economy. The Entrepreneurial Change Index, which measures the direction and …
February 16, 2015
Legislative tour highlights clean energy efforts at Bell’s Brewery, WMU and KVCC
On Friday, February 6, Sen. Margaret O’Brien and Rep. Brandt Iden hosted a clean energy bus tour to highlight clean-energy projects in Southwest Michigan that save businesses money and create jobs. Participants included Congressman Fred …
February 12, 2015
SBAM praises Gov. Snyder’s proposed funding for career and technical education, skilled trades
Gov. Snyder’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget recommendation includes new investments of nearly $36 million dollars for enhanced educational opportunities, college and career planning, and skilled trades training. Combined with existing programs, next year’s budget proposes …
February 6, 2015
SBAM supports YES vote on Prop 1 road funding proposal
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) board of directors today voted unanimously to support a YES vote on Proposal 1 on May 5. “We strongly believe that increased transportation funding is a crucial investment …
January 27, 2015
Clean Energy Update
In last Tuesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder highlighted energy as a priority for 2015. One of Snyder’s goals is reducing energy waste—helping small businesses reduce their energy costs while reducing pollution. For …
January 21, 2015
SBAM praises focus on skills training
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports Gov. Snyder’s Jan. 20 state-of-the-state address emphasis on prioritizing enhanced technical skills training in the state. “The governor’s recommendation represents the first step in a much-needed cultural …
September 26, 2014
SBAM endorses Schuette for re-election
The SBAM Small BIZ PAC has endorsed Attorney General Bill Schuette in the Nov. 4 general election. “Bill Schuette has always been a champion of small business and we’re proud to offer him our endorsement,” says …
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