Upton seeks answers on PPP forgiveness
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 […]
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June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
A Conversation with Incoming MEDC CEO
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 […]
June 24, 2021
How to Develop a Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
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 […]
June 23, 2021
SBAM and other business groups offer solutions to current workforce crisis
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, […]
June 23, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About How to Claim the COBRA Subsidy Tax Credits
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 […]
June 23, 2021
New survey shows small businesses were hit hard by pandemic, but remain optimistic
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 […]
June 22, 2021
RFI for Office Supplies & Office Furniture
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 […]
June 22, 2021
MIOSHA updates COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA
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 […]
June 17, 2021
Bringing Employees Back to the Workplace
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 […]
June 16, 2021
SBAM Names State Rep. Angela Witwer as 2021 Legislator of the Year
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 […]
June 4, 2021
‘Back to Work’ Resources Help Michigan Businesses Find Talent to Fill Available Jobs
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 […]
May 24, 2021
MIOSHA updates emergency rules
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 […]
May 24, 2021
SBAM CEO Rob Fowler to retire, Brian Calley to become President & CEO
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 […]
May 24, 2021
Make Sure Employees are Ready to Reopen When Restrictions are Lifted with CovidComply.com
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 […]
May 21, 2021
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. […]
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