News & Resources

15 Energy-Saving Tips for a Socially Distanced Summer

Courtesy of Energy Efficiency Day As people continue to spend more time at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, residential energy use has been rising in the United States and so […]

July 17, 2020

Cooling Tips for Businesses

Provided by DTE Energy The Michigan summer of 2020 is HOT! This extreme hot weather causes your cooling equipment to run longer and this increase in usage will have an […]

July 13, 2020

Sanitizing and consulting to help address COVID-19 issues in your small business

Rick Allen is the owner of indoor air specialists Midwest Enviro Solutions and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. As small businesses across the state work […]

May 12, 2020

SBAM launches resources to help small businesses get back to work safely

To make preparing to resume operations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic easier, the Small Business Association of Michigan has developed a roadmap and resources to assist small businesses.

May 5, 2020

MDHHS Guidance on EO 2020-17

In a letter dated May 3, 2020, Dr. Joneigh Khalduhn provided clarification on Executive Order 2020-17.

May 5, 2020

Survey Shows One in Seven Small Businesses Not Confident of Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic

One in seven Michigan small businesses, or 14 percent, are not confident they will survive the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey done by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed. […]

May 2, 2020

How COVID-19 Has Affected Workforce Strategies

A new AON survey, Adjusting Total Rewards Programs and Workforce Strategies in Response to COVID-19, shows how companies around the world are adjusting workforce strategies and supporting employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020

Allies not opponents: physicians and small businesses working together to reopen Michigan safely

Reopening Michigan cannot be about lives vs. the economy, it must be about both, the Michigan State Medical Society and Small Business Association of Michigan together stressed today.

April 28, 2020

Governor Whitmer Imposes Safety Measures to Protect Consumers During the COVID-19 Crisis

LANSING, Mich. – On Sunday, April 26, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-60 to establish strategies to reduce exposure to COVID-19 for both customers and employees. The order also provides temporary relief by suspending certain licensing requirements and regulations for food …

April 24, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Safe Extended; Some Businesses Allowed to Reopen

The Governor has issued a new Executive Order, loosening some restrictions on business and travel while extending the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 15.

April 22, 2020

Whitmer’s Reopening Steps Will Be Spelled Out Before April 30

Gov. Gretchen WHITMER will spell out before month's end what businesses can reopen when, and how, she pledged today during a roughly 20-minute conversation with the Small Business Association (SBAM) of Michigan.

April 21, 2020

SBAM looking for PPE resources

Does your company manufacture or distribute Personal Protective Equipment?

April 11, 2020

Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday April 13

$600 Federal Payments Also Begin

April 7, 2020

COVID-19 and Government Spend

During times of crisis, now more than ever, the government needs capable companies to help with the increased demand for critical products and services. Selling to the government can help small and large businesses alike …

April 2, 2020

3 Tips to Help Navigate Your Business Through Tough Economic Times

Recent developments with COVID-19 have caused uncertainty for many businesses. But during this tough economic time, are you doing all you can to help your business thrive? Consider implementing the following items into your business …

March 28, 2020

New unemployment filing schedule to help Michiganders apply for benefits

To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last …

March 26, 2020

Meijer Hiring

At Meijer, we know our communities are facing a great need as a result of COVID-19; both from a food and employment standpoint resulting from all of the mandated closings and delays.

March 25, 2020

Template letter language for critical infrastructure worker

This letter template designates an employee as a critical infrastructure worker, and provides the employee with a document to carry with them / show to anyone questioning their status.