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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]