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April 1, 2019
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.
January 14, 2019
This time, something feels different
Last week, I had the honor of joining my wife, Representative Julie Calley, as she was sworn in to the 100th State Legislature. It is a beautiful ceremony.
January 7, 2019
Full circle
Sometimes life comes full circle. Joining SBAM certainly seems like one of those occasions.
January 2, 2019
Calley named President of Small Business Association of Michigan
Outgoing Lt. Governor to lead organization’s communications and government affairs teams.
October 1, 2018
SBAM and MichBusiness launch Association Health Plan solution for Michigan small businesses
New health care option result of fixes to Affordable Care Act.
September 26, 2018
SBAM member owner-to-owner profile: Andy Gutman, president of the Farbman Group
Own or lease your real estate? Not an easy question to answer in today’s small business financial and tax environment.
June 29, 2018
Talent development tools now available to SBAM members
The Small Business Association of Michigan and Dale Carnegie are proud to jointly announce a new partnership that will provide talent development solutions to SBAM’s 26,000+ member organizations throughout the state of Michigan.
June 25, 2018
SBAM Small BIZ PAC announces endorsements for August 7 primary
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 7 primary election.
June 6, 2018
Small Business Association of Michigan releases entrepreneurship-led economic development strategy
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today released “Accelerating Growth: An Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Strategy for Michigan” in partnership with Public Sector Consultants (PSC), Sheridan Venture Programs International (SVPI) and Shepherd Advisors.
May 1, 2018
14th annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card findings
The Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card offers insight and rankings for each state on Entrepreneurial Climate, Entrepreneurial Change and Entrepreneurial Vitality.
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