The Small Business Association of Michigan announced today that it will serve as a Frontliners Champion to support the Futures for Frontlines program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. As […]
Updated September 4, 2020. Today Governor Whitmer issued EO 2020-175 and EO 2020-176 authorizing the following to reopen with strict safety measures: Fitness centers and pools can reopen at 25% […]
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Many employers are grappling with how to help workers and their families balance work and their children’s education. As the first […]
As we had anticipated, the Governor has issued a new executive order to replace EO 2020-166, an order that gave us many concerns. While the main purpose of that executive […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As the world continues to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, professionals in a new Korn Ferry survey weigh […]
The State of Michigan has released tools to help Michiganders determine various restrictions by category of activity and region. This table and map attempt to summarize Governor Whitmer’s executive orders […]
Entrepreneurship Score Card shows Michigan as top performer in the Midwest, yet falling behind nationally Data compiled before pandemic shows Michigan has work to do LANSING, MI – Prior to […]
Join us for the first of a series of live virtual events to help businesses in Michigan college towns understand directives and guidance on COVID-19. Serving students during the pandemic […]
On the August 10th edition of SBAM’s Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Rob Fowler discussed this order with special guest David Rhoa. During the briefing, Brian shared details on […]
Governor Whitmer has released two Executive Orders, creating new restrictions in Regions 6 & 8 that mirror other Regions, and enforcing work-from-home requirements. Limiting indoor gatherings to 10 or fewer […]
SBAM is exploring new opportunities for small business owners that have arisen due to a President Trump Executive Order and the passage of the SECURE Act by congress. To accomplish […]
By Taylor DesOrmeau, originally featured on MLive A security guard was murdered at a Flint Dollar General after trying to convince customers to wear a mask. A 77-year-old man was stabbed at a Lansing-area […]
Recent data shows that the spread of COVID-19 has a high occurrence in social settings. As small businesses work diligently to keep employees safe at work – and to keep […]
By Elizabeth Weise originally featured in USA TODAY. People who have had mild to moderate COVID-19 can come out of isolation after 10 days and don’t need to be retested […]
With employers across the state working to keep their employees, customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan has launched the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. […]
Courtesy of 3Sixty Interactive Question number one that you’re probably having is “should I continue my marketing plans, in this environment.” Based on the fact that we are a marketing […]
A Memo to: The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer, GovernorThe Honorable Mike Shirkey, Senate Majority LeaderThe Honorable Lee Chatfield, Speaker of the HouseHonorable Members of the State SenateHonorable Members of the State […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new executive order Tuesday that extends her emergency and disaster declaration powers to Aug. 11 as the state and country continue its battle with coronavirus.The move comes […]