SBAM today praised voters for rejecting Proposals 2, 3 and 4. “Michigan citizens demonstrated that they are understandably reluctant to cement into the state constitution controversial policies that should properly be debated in the legislature …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Kimberly Benjamin talks about the Nov. 12-17 Online Entrepreneurial Conference. Exclusive discount for …
SBAM’s Michael Rogers talked with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Director Dan Wyant about the many reasons voters should reject Proposal 3 on Nov. 6. Originally aired on SBAM’s Business Next audio seminar program. Listen …
The Oakland Press is conducting a live chat with Gov. Snyder at 11:45 a.m. today, but small business owners can submit questions any time before or after by clicking "Comment Now." You can log-in as …
This week, Gov. Snyder is traveling across Michigan in order to spread the word about the proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. His message? "Yes" on Proposal One and "No" on the rest. SBAM President …
The Small Business Association of Michigan invites small business owners to participate in a Small Business Roundtable with Rep. Ray Franz and SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 12 pm …
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will cause electricity costs to rise an additional $187 million a year or $5.6 billion over 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study …
As the new executive director at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Scott Woosley plans to focus on spurring investment growth, increasing homeownership and revitalizing Michigan’s downtowns and neighborhoods. Woosley, a Rochester real estate …
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network! Reporting from the 2012 Michigan Restaurant Show, Michael talks with Harold Rodgers, sales manager for Alexander & Hornung Ham, Sausage and Deli Meat; Gail Powers, sales executive …
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will result in 1,600-1,700 fewer jobs in Michigan every year for 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study commissioned by SBAM and announced …
DETROIT, Oct. 16, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following statement today following Senate Insurance Committee passage of legislation proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and authored by Sen. Joe Hune to …
With many of our members being insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) it is important to the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) that BCBSM remains competitive. The timing is right for …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Sharlan Douglas, president of Douglas Communications Group in Royal Oak, explains what the campaign season and presidential debates can tell small business owners about doing effective media interviews. And, how …
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Michigan’s local libraries have been turning themselves into resource centers for small business owners and would be-entrepreneurs. Michael interviews Nicolet Sosulski, director of the Portage District Library; Karen Bitterle, …
Tune in on Business Next!Is your small firm interested in getting some financial assistance to conduct a research project? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Small Company Innovation Program. Michael Rogers …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan’s HR practitioners will not find the term “Family Responsibilities” in either Title VII or Elliott-Larsen as a new protected category under either law—at least not …
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Reporting from the West Michigan Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Michael Rogers interviews Jeff Terry, Corporate Citizenship Lead for Amway; Tom Guyer, environmental sustainability manager for Trendway; Bonnie Nawara, executive …
SBAM and other members of the business community today criticized Jennifer Granholm’s announced support of Proposal 2. As Governor, Jennifer Granholm presided over one of the worst economies in Michigan. Under Granholm’s time as Governor, …