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November 9, 2012

So, what’s the ‘fiscal cliff’?

Article courtesy of COSEAs the 2012 election comes to a close, lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill to deal with potential tax increases and automatic spending cuts. If Congress does not tackle these issues by …

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November 9, 2012

Exclusive election analysis from a small business perspective! Today on Business Next.

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler about the impact that small business had …

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November 8, 2012

54 SBAM-endorsed candidates claim victory

Small business owners spoke and voters listened.  Fifty-four of the 63 SBAM endorsed candidates were victorious at the polls yesterday.View the complete list of House of Representative winners, with our endorsed candidates highlighted.

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November 7, 2012

SBAM salutes voters for defeating Proposals 2, 3 and 4

SBAM today praised voters for rejecting Proposals 2, 3 and 4. “Michigan citizens demonstrated that they are understandably reluctant to cement into the state constitution controversial policies that should properly be debated in the legislature …

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November 5, 2012

SBAM’s election week perspective and advice.

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. …

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November 1, 2012

Submit questions for live 11:45 a.m. chat with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

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 …

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November 1, 2012

Join Gov. Snyder Nov. 1 in Sterling Heights to help defeat destructive ballot proposals

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 …

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November 1, 2012

Meet Rep. Ray Franz

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 …

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October 31, 2012

MDEQ Director Dan Wyant advises small business owners to vote no on Proposal 3.

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 …

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October 30, 2012

Electricity costs to soar if Proposal 3 passes, says SBAM study

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 …

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October 29, 2012

Michigan Celebrates Small Business nominations due Nov. 9.

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.

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October 25, 2012

Listen to SBAM’s Rob Fowler debate the “vote no” side of Prop 2

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 …

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October 22, 2012

Hear Patrick Anderson talk about the results of an SBAM study on the impact on jobs of Proposal 3

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 …

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October 18, 2012

SBAM study projects net job losses if Proposal 3 passes

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 …

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October 18, 2012

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan salutes Senate committee passage of Gov. Snyder’s health insurance reform legislation

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 …

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October 18, 2012

BCBSM mutualization bills pass the Michigan Senate

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 …

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October 10, 2012

SBAM and other business leaders blast Granholm’s stance on Proposal 2

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, …

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October 4, 2012

SBAM helps small business owners meet with northern Michigan House candidates

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 …

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