Alma Tire Owner Named 2025 Energy Champion by Small Business Association of Michigan
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Joe Grace, Director of Operations at Alma Tire, as its 2025 Energy Champion award.
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July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
SBAM Names Ann Arbor Pickleball Club Owner as 2025 Energy Champion
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Christy Howden, CEO and co-founder of Wolverine Pickleball, with its 2025 Energy Champion award.
July 10, 2025
Calley: SBAM will continue to vigorously oppose prejudicial language of ballot proposal
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Board of Canvassers revoked initial approval for the graduated income tax ballot proposal:
July 10, 2025
MiLEAP Partners with the Small Business Association of Michigan to Expand Benefits Access for Child Care Professionals
$4.4 million investment will provide access to health, life and retirement benefits for childcare employees statewide, strengthen Michigan’s early childhood workforce
June 18, 2025
Grand Rapids small business owner honored with SBAM’s 2025 Founders Award
The Small Business Association of Michigan has recognized small business veteran Cynthia Kay for her dedication to small businesses in Michigan by honoring her with their 2025 Founders Award.
June 18, 2025
Crain’s Detroit Business Senior Reporter David Eggert named SBAM’s 2025 Communicator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan has named veteran reporter David Eggert as its 2025 Communicator of the Year. SBAM’s Communicator of the Year honor awards a reporter whose work has a significant impact on …
June 18, 2025
Mission Point Resort CEO Mark Ware named 2025 Small Business Advocate of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has recognized Mark Ware, CEO of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, as its 2025 Advocate of the Year.
June 18, 2025
Small Business Association of Michigan names Rep. Carol Glanville a 2025 Legislator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has honored Rep. Carol Glanville of West Michigan as a 2025 Legislator of the Year.
June 18, 2025
Small Business Association of Michigan names Speaker of the House Matt Hall as a 2025 Legislator of the Year
The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall as a 2025 Legislator of the Year.
May 28, 2025
Small Business Survey: Surge in Health Care Costs Responsible for Hiring Limitations
New SBAM poll of 300 small business owners shows record-high concerns about health care costs limiting ability to hire new employees, expand operations
December 24, 2024
Federal Government Sends Lump of Coal to All Small Businesses with Reinstatement of Corporate Transparency Act
Editor’s Note: After the publication of this statement, we learned the filing deadline has been extended until January 13, 2025. The original release included the original filing deadline of December […]
December 5, 2024
Small business owners across Michigan no longer optimistic, as new law makes future uncertain
Lansing, Mich. – Small business owners are sounding the alarm, as changes coming to how they operate are bearing down, sans legislative action within the next couple of weeks.
November 20, 2024
SBAM Foundation Announces Inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship
Learn about the SBAM Foundation's Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship program, supporting second-stage, women-owned businesses in Michigan.
August 19, 2024
Survey says: Michigan entrepreneurs struggling with cost increases, even before expensive new mandates kick in on small businesses
Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]
July 31, 2024
Small Business Association of Michigan: Today’s Supreme Court ruling will reduce future small business growth, puts Michigan’s entrepreneurial climate at risk
Calley: Lawmakers must move swiftly or risk irreversible harm to Michigan’s economy Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the […]
July 31, 2024
Survey Says… No to Unemployment Insurance Weeks and Benefits Expansion
If you ask Michigan small business owners what keeps them up at night, you are likely to get some variation of the same response —trying to find qualified people to hire.
July 18, 2024
Small businesses remain most trusted institution in America
Gallup has released its annual update on Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses topping the list. The national survey of more than 1,000 voters shows 68 percent […]
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