Letter from the President
So much is happening at SBAM right now, so I thought I’d give you a rundown of some of the bigger items that have been on our plate.
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November 4, 2019
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August 8, 2019
SBAM hosting MI Hidden Talent disability hiring workshop this fall
Free workshop on October 28 will feature PNC Vice President of HR & Accessibility Officer Greg Pollock
July 12, 2019
SBAM RFP for HRIS/Payroll Platform Member Benefit
The Small Business Association of Michigan is requesting proposals in a search for a HRIS/Payroll platform for our member companies.
June 3, 2019
What’s next?
Following the signing of a no-fault auto insurance reform deal on the porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, spirits were certainly high.
May 20, 2019
Auto No-Fault
There are so many things happening in the political world that it’s hard to know where to begin.
April 26, 2019
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and BCN continue to support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is this Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
April 22, 2019
Intentionally bipartisan
It seems like bipartisanship is hard to come by these days. Here at SBAM, we are committed to being intentionally bipartisan because we advocate for policies that help small businesses thrive, regardless of who proposes …
April 15, 2019
Score Card released
Fifteen years ago, the Small Business Association of Michigan set the goal for Michigan to become a top 10 state for entrepreneurs.
April 15, 2019
Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card shows continued economic growth, slowing signs on the horizon
Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is continuing to grow but is growing at a slower rate than previous years, according to the 15th annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card released today.
April 1, 2019
Addressing talent
Lack of available talent to accommodate business growth is one of the top challenges we hear from small business owners.
March 28, 2019
Statewide business organizations announce partnership with Governor Whitmer aimed at shaping and approving “Michigan Reconnect” and “MI Opportunity Scholarship”
Today, four major business organizations announced key support for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal of increasing the percentage of Michigan’s workforce with a post-high school degree or high-value certificate to 60 percent by the year 2030.
March 6, 2019
Gov. Whitmer’s small business tax is a step backward for Michigan
SBAM opposes proposed 41 percent increase in taxes for small businesses.
March 6, 2019
Gov. Whitmer’s small business tax is a step backward for Michigan
SBAM opposes proposed 41 percent increase in taxes for small businesses.
February 18, 2019
Recapping the State of the State
In her State of the State address Governor Whitmer covered a wide range of issues, but many of the details will not be available until the budget is presented next month.
February 11, 2019
SBAM launches legislative consulting service for small businesses
To help small businesses better advocate on specific issues impacting their companies in the Michigan Legislature, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today launched MainStreet Legislative Consulting.
February 4, 2019
Economic gardening vs economic hunting
Not long ago, Foxconn (manufacturer of iPhones) had several states and the federal government bending over backwards offering tax incentives to lure their proposed U.S. project.
January 21, 2019
Raising the bar
Having served in state office for the last 12 years in a term-limited environment, I’ve seen several transitions to new executive and legislative leadership.
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