By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEdited to add: Since the below article was initially published, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network issued a statement that the Blues will continue the effort …
Hear this week’s small business legislative update with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup. Also, Nicole Meloche, president of Organik Consulting, discusses key things you need to know when planning your 2014 marketing budget.Listen …
Article and video courtesy of the Office of the GovernorLast year, Michigan's small businesses reportedly created more than 14,300 jobs in our state, and they remain an important part of our state's comeback. So what …
At the Small Business Association of Michigan, we have promised to keep you up to date and informed on news regarding the Affordable Care Act and its impact on your business and your employees. Yesterday, …
Today on Business Next, excerpts of the keynote address delivered by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley at the Michigan Broadband Conference. He talks about the bright potential for high tech job growth in the state. Also …
The Small Business Association of Michigan, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is again participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is a statewide effort that will help us better …
Huntington Bank announced a unique microlending partnership with the state of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Thought to be the first program of its kind and a prototype for the nation, the …
Today on Business Next, more excerpts of a presentation that Gov. Snyder made at the recent Small Business Association of Michigan’s first annual Leadership Council Summit. He talked with the nearly 100 entrepreneurs in attendance …
Today on Business Next, excerpts of a presentation that Gov. Snyder made at the recent Small Business Association of Michigan’s first annual Leadership Council Summit. He talked for two hours with the nearly 100 entrepreneurs …
SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup reports on Unemployment Insurance reforms on their way to Gov. Snyder, and from the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, why microenterprises matter to the small business economy.Listen Monday at …
By Michael Rogers, Vice President CommunicationsGov. Snyder can’t block out two hours to talk with a group of interested citizens. It just doesn’t happen. Not ever. The busy demands of being Michigan’s chief executive put …
Michael Rogers interviews Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to learn more about the success of Michigan’s regulatory reinvention campaign. Also today, the pillars of sustainability and what that means to small business. A report from MSU …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.On this week’s small business legislative update with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, you will hear more about the …
The state Senate in Lansing last night passed a plan that initiates critical reforms and broadens the eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 133 percent of the poverty level …
The requirement that businesses provide their workers with health insurance or face fines – a key provision contained in President Barack Obama's widespread health care law – will be delayed until January 1, 2015, after …
On June 19, 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report, “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Status of Federal and State Efforts to Establish Health Insurance Exchanges for Small Businesses,” which explores …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Business and leadership consultant Tom Borg discusses how to maximize your face time at meetings and mixers. Also today, SBAM's Director …
Tune in today at 10am to the Michigan Business Network.The disruptive impact of technology on marketing -- interview with Perry Ballard, veteran small business marketing expert and owner of Manage Perceived Value; Linda Hundt, owner …