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The Small Business Briefing – May 27, 2021

Today hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley will be joined by Ginny Sherrow (Fenton Winery & Brewery) and David Rhoa (Marana Group) to discuss their strategies for managing masks at […]

May 24, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 24, 2021

On today’s episode of The Small Business Briefing, we walk you through the recently revised MIOSHA emergency workplace rules. The SBAM team has also published a revised COVID-19 Response & […]

May 20, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 20, 2021

The Small Business Briefing is hosted by SBAM’s Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. Today we covered: The “Vacc to Normal” plan has been updated. Find out what’s happening June 1 […]

May 17, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 17, 2021

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing! Today we are covering the updates made Friday to the MDHHS Gatherings & Face Mask Order, and what we can expect next in terms […]

May 14, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 14, 2021 SPECIAL EDITION

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued an update to the Gatherings & Face Mask Order, effective 9am May 15th. Masks are no longer required outdoors, and […]

May 13, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 13, 2021

Hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley are joined by special guest David Rhoa to talk about the proposal to make MIOSHA’s COVID-19 rules permanent and how you can help us […]

May 10, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 10, 2021

We’ll take a look at the latest infection and vaccine rates for #DataMonday on today’s episode of The Small Business Briefing: How close are we to hitting the first “MI Vacc […]

May 6, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 6, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: Michigan SBA Director Laketa Henderson New MDHHS epidemic order Updates from around the county and world Restaurant Revitalization Fund update PPP update RealID delayed again Unemployment Trust Fund update […]

May 3, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – May 3, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: #DataMonday MI Vacc to Normal LEO ‘return-to-office’ workgroup recommendations OSHA regulations Watch the episode. Thank you to our sponsor HealthScreen and HealthyVisitor. Visit HealthyComply.com for details.

April 29, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 29, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: Special guest Kellie Dean of Dean Transportation Reopening metrics have been announced CDC change in mask guidance – what will that mean here […]

April 26, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 26, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: #DataMonday – a look at the latest infection and vaccination trends J&J vaccine is back in rotation When might vaccine availability impact rules? Unemployment work search […]

April 22, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 22, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: Latest infection trends Vaccine updates New tax credit Earth Day Watch the episode. Thank you to our sponsor HealthScreen and HealthyVisitor. Visit HealthyComply.com for details.

April 19, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 19, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: #DataMonday Signals from the governor on the potential for further restrictions Vaccine updates Lessons from other countries Restaurant jobs report Watch the episode. Thank you to our […]

April 15, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 15, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: COVID-19 workplace safety rules and MDHHS emergency rules extended 6 months With numbers going up, have we peaked? Shuttered venues grant update Facebook releases a survey […]

April 12, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 12, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: #DataMonday – a look at the latest infection rates Vaccine roll-out When might in-person office work be allowed? The governor’s latest press conference Watch the episode. […]

April 5, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 5, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: Going over the latest numbers for #DataMonday Special guest Terry Terry, owner of MessageMakers and UrbanBeat Unemployment expansion expired, what are the implications? PPP and EIDL changes Watch the episode. […]

April 1, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – April 1, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: Conversation with Brown Iron Brewhouse owner Patti Eisenbraun Lots of vaccine news Is the Governor considering new restrictions? Why is the virus spreading so fast? Watch the episode. […]

March 29, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – March 29, 2021

Here’s what you missed on today’s episode: #DataMonday – infection and vaccination rates Legislative update Vaccine Passports Watch the episode. Thank you to our sponsor HealthScreen and HealthyVisitor. Visit HealthyComply.com for details.