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MI Reconnect surpasses goal

SBAM was instrumental in supporting the development, passage and funding of this important initiative to expand the capabilities of our workforce. The Michigan Reconnect program, which provides a tuition-free path […]

May 20, 2021

Deal reached to withdraw MIOSHA draft permanent rules

Emergency rules to be updated to align with CDC and MDHHS “This is a huge day for small business owners everywhere. We now have a date certain when capacity restrictions […]

May 20, 2021

Updated ‘Vacc to Normal’ Plan

Outdoor capacity restrictions are lifted June 1 Indoor capacity restrictions are increased to 50% June 1 No capacity limits effective July 1 Gatherings & Face Mask order expected to be […]

May 18, 2021

Business Cooling Tips

Courtesy of DTE Energy Hot Weather Alert Extreme hot weather causes your cooling equipment to run longer and this increase in usage will have an impact on your energy bill. […]

May 17, 2021

Administer Daily Employee Health Checks Easier with CovidComply.com

Helping Michigan Small Businesses Reopen Safer and Smarter Sponsored Content As a small business owner, you need to know your team members’ current health status for workplace safety and compliance. […]

May 14, 2021

May 15, 2021 Gatherings and Face Mask Order

The Gatherings and Face Mask Order has been updated. Earlier today, this order was described as matching up with the new CDC guidelines. That is only partly true. It does […]

May 14, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders

Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or outdoors. Reprinted from Michigan.gov Press Office LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan […]

May 10, 2021

In-Person Work Expected to Resume May 24

Gov. Whitmer Announces 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated, First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved The State anticipates allowing all in-person work to resume on May 24. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose […]

May 10, 2021

Be Ready to Reopen When Restrictions Are Lifted with CovidComply.com

Helping Michigan Small Businesses Reopen Safer and Smarter Sponsored Content Running a small business while navigating COVID-19 isn’t easy. That’s why we created CovidComply.com. As small businesses in Michigan, we […]

May 5, 2021

Agility in HR

By Sheila Hoover, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Agile: The ability to move quickly and easily; relating to or denoting a method of project management that is characterized by […]

May 5, 2021

MDHHS Updates Gatherings and Face Masks Order

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks Epidemic Order. Masks are generally not required in outdoor settings unless the gathering […]

April 29, 2021

Return-to-Office Workgroup provides recommendations to governor

The State’s Return-to-Office Workgroup has provided Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with their recommendations for how employers can begin to plan for a safe, phased reopening of offices. The group consisting of business, labor […]

April 29, 2021

Governor Introduces “Mi Vacc to Normal” Metrics

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today unveiled the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 years or older. To facilitate this goal, the […]

April 23, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants […]

April 22, 2021

Tax credit available for COVID-19 vaccinations

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing […]

April 14, 2021

MiOSHA Emergency Workplace Rules Extended

The MiOSHA Emergency Workplace Rules have been extended to October 14, 2021. While these rules do indicate that any work that can be done remotely must be done remotely, the […]

April 12, 2021

Mergers and acquisition strategies for ownership transition

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Sharp, lead partner for merger and acquisition specialists S. Lawrence & Company — VIP members of the Small Business […]

March 31, 2021

Employers Facilitating Employee Vaccinations and Making Plans for Return to Office

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE U.S. employers are taking measures to make vaccines more accessible to their employees and encouraging them to get inoculated, according to […]