News & Resources

Higher Wages Alone Not Likely to Improve Labor Participation

By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The inevitable reaction to worker shortages and an increase in labor demands has been higher wages. As the theory goes, employers […]

March 11, 2022

Helping clients pursue their definition of true wealth

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dennis De Kok, founder and senior wealth advisor for FCM Financial, a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. […]

March 10, 2022

Back to Basics in Wage and Hour: How to Use the Salary Basis Test

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A recent U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals court case brought up the issue of the salary basis test. The case […]

March 7, 2022

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists pursue a health and wellness mission

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Aaron Holly, Co-owner, CCO of Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, P.C., named a Michigan 50 Company to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. […]

March 2, 2022

Despite Two Years in Pandemic Mode, Michigan Businesses Continue to Fight Through

Originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS magazine Although it’s hard to believe, here we are in March of 2022. It marks two years since Michigan, and the rest of the nation, […]

February 28, 2022

Company purpose as a competitive edge

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Roger Burnett, founder of Social Good Promotions Inc., and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Purpose is […]

February 28, 2022

Hey Alexa, what’s happening in Lansing?

The Small Business Association of Michigan has a dedicated Legislative Action Council who weighs in on legislative matters and receives quarterly updates on the latest information in Lansing and Washington, […]

February 21, 2022

Pricing pressure motivates creative small business response

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Todd Lotzer, CEO of Prime Packaging Solutions and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Paper mills have […]

February 16, 2022

SBAM applauds expanded access to child care through MI Tri-Share Child Care program

LANSING – The Small Business Association of Michigan today applauded the expansion of the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program, designed to increase access to high-quality, affordable child care for working […]

February 15, 2022

Tax Relief Bill Passed in Senate

The Small Business Association of Michigan applauds the Senate in the passage of Senate Bill 768. This bill would, beginning January 1, 2022, Reduce the individual income tax rate from […]

February 15, 2022

Afflicted Business Relief Grant Applications Open March 1, 2022

The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering a $409 million business grant relief program designed to help certain Michigan businesses that have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 […]

February 14, 2022

Hands-on customer care in the world of spas and skincare

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Stacy Childs and Darla Hulse, owners of Inspirations MedSpa and VIP members of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “We like […]

February 11, 2022

Small Biz PAC Endorses House Special Election Candidates

LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced the endorsement of Sylvia Grot and Steven Gilbert, candidates for the 36th and 74th House districts, […]

February 7, 2022

Helping everyone across the healthcare system benefit

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Greg VandenBosch, CEO and Co-Founder of HealthBridge, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. “TheHealthBridge team has created a […]

February 4, 2022

How Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, we’re committed to caring for Michigan and everyone who calls it […]

February 3, 2022

Building bridges to small businesses

SBAM helps members connect to savings at DTE. Originally featured in DTE Energy’s Energy Smarts Magazine Beginning an energy efficiency journey can feel daunting to a small-business owner. But for […]

February 2, 2022

Flextime more important than remote work – but both highly rated

Courtesy of ASE 95% of people surveyed want flexible hours, compared with 78% of workers who want location flexibility, according to a new report from Future Forum, a consortium focused […]

January 26, 2022

Going Green – Camshaft Machine, Jackson, MI – Removes 421 Metric Tons of CO2 and saves over $67,000.00 Annually

(January 2022) – Camshaft Machine Company, LLC, in Jackson, Michigan – Energy Design Engineers is pleased to announce the completion of a Smart LED Lighting project that encompassed offices, plant, […]