Tune in at 10am, 3pm or 8pm on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, an election week perspective from Dave Jessup and Mike Marzano of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s government relations department. …
The Oakland Press is conducting a live chat with Gov. Snyder at 11:45 a.m. today, but small business owners can submit questions any time before or after by clicking "Comment Now." You can log-in as …
This week, Gov. Snyder is traveling across Michigan in order to spread the word about the proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. His message? "Yes" on Proposal One and "No" on the rest. SBAM President …
The Small Business Association of Michigan invites small business owners to participate in a Small Business Roundtable with Rep. Ray Franz and SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 12 pm …
Tune in today at 10am, 3pm or 8pm on the Michigan Business Network.From the Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Detroit, Michael talks with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Director Dan Wyant about the many …
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will cause electricity costs to rise an additional $187 million a year or $5.6 billion over 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study …
Hear the week's legislative update with Dave Jessup, followed by interviews with some of last year's winners of Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards. Listen at the Michigan Business Network.
Click here to listen to a replay of SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler debating the “vote no” side of Prop 2. Rob appeared with Prop 2 proponent Mark Schauer, former U.S. Congressman.Get details on …
Part one of Anderson Economic Group president Patrick Anderson talking about the results of an SBAM study on the impact on jobs of Proposal 3 (renewable energy mandate)Part two of Anderson Economic Group president Patrick …
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will result in 1,600-1,700 fewer jobs in Michigan every year for 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study commissioned by SBAM and announced …
DETROIT, Oct. 16, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following statement today following Senate Insurance Committee passage of legislation proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and authored by Sen. Joe Hune to …
With many of our members being insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) it is important to the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) that BCBSM remains competitive. The timing is right for …
SBAM and other members of the business community today criticized Jennifer Granholm’s announced support of Proposal 2. As Governor, Jennifer Granholm presided over one of the worst economies in Michigan. Under Granholm’s time as Governor, …
SBAM is conducting a roundtable meeting with Rep. Matt Huuki and local small business owners on Thurs., Oct. 4, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Rock House Grill and Pub, 915 Razorback Drive in …
Listen on Michigan Business Network.The state legislature this past week took up several health care-related issues. SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup has an update. And, Gov. Snyder’s plan to make Blue Cross Blue …
The Michigan Legislature, over the past two years, has enacted unprecedented reforms geared toward unleashing the power of small businesses to grow and create jobs. From comprehensive business tax reform to eliminating regulatory red tape, …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Michael Rogers interviews State Representative Ray Franz to gain some insights on small business job growth and prosperity in northwest Michigan and talks with State Representative …
Small businesses encouraged that this legislation will drive Michigan toward a level playing field for BCBSM, commercial insurers and HMOs. SBAM told the Senate Insurance Committee today in Lansing that the organization supports Gov. Snyder’s …