By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE 2020 dramatically changed the workforce and workplace. The traditional business structure is fading away as employment preferences change and technology […]
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a lifeline that has saved or preserved millions of jobs throughout the United States. In fact, 91% of recent SBAM survey respondents indicated […]
Get to know the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s new CEO, Quentin Messer, Jr. SBAM president Brian Calley had the opportunity to interview Mr. Messer about his small business roots, and […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Only approximately half of the U.S. working age, vaccine-eligible population has now been vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan and dozens of other organizations sent the following letter to Governor Whitmer and Members of the Michigan legislature. (Full letter available here) June 23, […]
Below are answers to some of the questions we’ve been hearing about the draft Form 941. Keep in mind the next Form 941 is due on July 31, 2021, but […]
Workforce problems are now main issue facing small businesses A new survey done last week by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that small businesses are optimistic despite being […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is exploring options for an office supply and office furniture company that will provide our members with the best combination of product, price […]
via State of Michigan press release Today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) filed COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The updated rules are effective […]
Courtesy of HAWORTH, INC. Who would have predicted a year ago—when business leaders helped employees shift to working from home—that the next major challenge would be getting people to return […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan today honored Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Township) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. “Rep. Witwer is SBAM’s Legislators of the […]
Courtesy of Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity LANSING, Mich.—As the economy continues to reopen, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new ‘Back to Work’ effort […]
Today Governor Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules. MIOSHA filed the updated emergency rules on Friday, May 21 with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and […]
SBAM remains the strong voice for MI small businesses After more than 20 years with the Small Business Association of Michigan, CEO Rob Fowler will retire at the end of […]
Helping Michigan Small Businesses Implement Workplace Plans Sponsored Content Do employees need to wear masks? Or not? How about customers? And what are the rules around daily employee health screening […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]