News & Resources

FAQs for Financially-Stressed Small Businesses

Bankruptcy can be such an ugly word. It conjures up images of failure, liquidation sales, and lost jobs. However, in the right circumstances, bankruptcy – or, better, debtor reorganization – […]

December 9, 2020

Tax extension for some businesses

Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have additional time to make their December sales, use and withholding tax monthly payment, […]

December 8, 2020

Shirkey ‘Demands’ Gov Create Metrics For Restaurant Reopenings

Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-ClarkLake) “demanded” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer create metrics that restaurants could use when her administration’s recent shutdown order on eating establishments, bars and entertainment. The administration should target those establishments […]

December 8, 2020

Budget Offices Asks For $300M More For COVID Response

Outside of the $100 million Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants in emergency relief for businesses and individuals hit hardest by the coronavirus, the state Budget Office told lawmakers in a letter it needs […]

December 7, 2020

State of Michigan Extends Closures Until December 20

Today, Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued an extension of the ‘three-week pause’ for 12 more days. Here’s an infographic that outlines what IS and IS NOT allowed. […]

December 3, 2020

Business Community and Financial Institutions Statement Pertaining Paycheck Protection Program Third- Party Solicitations

LANSING MI, December 2020 – The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have been notified that some third- party businesses are […]

November 26, 2020

Supporting Small Business is More Important than Ever

By Anna Gernant | Communications Coordinator at the Small Business Association of Michigan As the 2020 holiday season approaches, we’re encouraging you to shop small and support local businesses in your community this year! Although we encourage you to support small businesses […]

November 25, 2020

Support Small Business

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has launched its #SupportLocalMI campaign to help raise awareness of the impact we can make when we choose to support the Michigan small business community. […]

November 24, 2020

Chateau Chantel Virtual Wine Tastings

This winter, move indoors and stay safe in your own home or office. Company holiday parties, corporate sales pitches with a twist, family celebrations – pick a theme and Chateau […]

November 15, 2020

MDHHS Issues New Restrictions with a “Three Week Pause” Effective Nov. 18, 2020

Tonight Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued new restrictions, effective Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These rules are expected to remain in effect for three weeks. Infographic: What’s Open […]

November 13, 2020

SBAM administering at least $3M in grants from LEO to help small businesses weather the cold

New grant program will help businesses expand and winterize outdoor capacity To help small businesses successfully navigate the winter ahead and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Small Business Association […]

November 12, 2020

MiOSHA tightens remote work policies

Today the the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on office settings that addresses the need for increased vigilance, education and enforcement […]

November 10, 2020

Rodriguez joins MainStreet Legislative Consulting Services

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 10, 2020Contact: Sarah Miller, 800-362-5461, ext. 212 LANSING, MI – Jared Rodriguez has joined MainStreet Legislative Consulting Services as a partner, MainStreet founding partner and president, Goeff […]

November 5, 2020

New Survey Template Helps Business Owners Gauge Impact of COVID-19 on Employees

Working through the COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns for business owners and their employees. To help you gauge how your employees feel about the current work environment, the Small […]

October 30, 2020

UP Paper LLC wins the Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship award by SBAM

Manistique small business honored at SBAM Leadership Council Event For Immediate ReleaseOct. 30, 2020Contact: Sarah Miller, 800-362-5461, ext. 212 LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored […]

October 29, 2020

MDHHS Updates Epidemic Rules

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services issued the following on October 29, 2020. This is a renewal of previous orders and includes the following new requirements: At food […]

October 28, 2020

SBAM Names Grand Rapids Small Business Owner as 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Champion

Award presented at SBAM’s recent Leadership Council event The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Sue Tellier, president of JetCo Federal with its 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Champion award. […]