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.
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April 24, 2020
April 16, 2020
IRS Clarifies Availability of CARES Tax Deferral with PPP Loan
On April 10, the IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the availability of CARES Act Tax Deferrals and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IRS does indeed clarify that employers that take …
April 14, 2020
SBAM Statement on Governor Whitmer’s Comments on Reopening the Michigan Economy
A statement from SBAM president Brian Calley in response to Governor Whitmer's latest press conference.
April 9, 2020
Understanding the CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit
The IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the Employee Retention Credit available as part of the newly released CARES Act. We’ve referenced many of the FAQ’s below, but you can access the full list …
March 22, 2020
SBAM Statement on the Issue of ‘Shelter in Place’
Statement from SBAM President Brian Calley: “Everyone can agree that the most important thing we can do for our people is to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ‘flatten the […]
March 19, 2020
Blues Customers’ Coronavirus FAQs
The Michigan Blues joined other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies around the nation in announcing several initiatives designed to help members get the care they need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Blue Cross and …
March 19, 2020
SBAM encourages state-sponsored relief for shuttered small businesses using the Business Interruption Insurance system
Proposal calls for claims to be paid to businesses forced to close by the state
March 19, 2020
FAQ: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees, as well as some governmental employers.
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 FAQs
Thanks to ASE, SHRM, SBA, SBDC and others, SBAM has put together this comprehensive list of FAQs regarding COVID-19 and your business. This is a fluid situation, and SBAM will do our best to keep …
March 2, 2020
A Letter from the President
In the coming days, the Small Business Association will file an Amicus Brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals. It concerns a case challenging the validity of a properly passed piece of legislation which authorized …
February 17, 2020
SBAM’s 2020 Legislative Priorities
After a couple hectic weeks on the political scene, the political process is getting back to the regular grind of legislative action, with the budget taking center stage. But relations between the Executive and Legislative …
December 19, 2019
Historic Panel of State Leaders Recommend Strategies for MI Educational Results
A diverse panel of state business, education, civic and philanthropic leaders today unveiled their vision for providing stronger learning opportunities to all Michigan children, and outlined a set of phase one recommendations for making that …
December 5, 2019
2020 SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Summit
Join us for SBAM’s Annual Meeting & Small Business Summit. This is SBAM’s premier event, and is a great opportunity to connect with other small business owners. This year we are […]
November 12, 2019
VIP members meet with U.S. representatives
Each fall, SBAM hosts a legislative luncheon exclusively for our VIP members.
November 11, 2019
Letter from the President
On this Veterans Day, it seems a fitting time to recognize the enormous and growing economic impact that veteran small business owners have on our country.
November 9, 2019
KTM Industries honored with first-ever Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship award by SBAM
The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Tim Colonnese, owner of KTM Industries, as the recipient of the first-ever Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award.
November 8, 2019
Business Owner Survey
Michigan Future Business Index Please take this survey and provide data for business advocacy organizations and policymakers to help Michigan business prosper. The Michigan Future Business Index survey is commissioned […]
November 4, 2019
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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