Is Unlimited PTO an Option Today?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE With the holiday behind us and the pandemic winding its way leading to more normalcy, the ability to rest and essentially […]
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July 8, 2022
July 7, 2022
Hey Alexa, what’s happening in Lansing?
A look back on our advocacy efforts throughout the month of June Fiscal Year 2023 Budget The Legislature and Governor negotiated a bi-partisan budget on time for the Fiscal Year […]
July 7, 2022
Employee Well-Being is Shaky as Organizations Struggle to Quell Anxiety, Fear, and Uncertainty
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Many employee well-being programs struggle to rise to the challenges presented by the pandemic and economic uncertainties. Despite a multitude of […]
July 6, 2022
Blue Cross, BCN enhancing optional travel benefit for group customers.
As there has been significant interest from group customers in a travel product for a long time, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are enhancing their […]
July 6, 2022
SBAM names 23 small business owners to its 2022-2023 board of directors
The Small Business Association of Michigan recently named 23 small business owners to lead the organization as its 2022-2023 board of directors. Park Kersman, president of Lorin Industries, a global […]
July 6, 2022
SHRM 2022 National Employee Benefits Survey Data Released
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) released its 2022 Employee Benefit Survey early last month. This national study provides an […]
July 5, 2022
SBAM’s Innovative Efforts Make a Difference for Michigan Small Businesses
Hello fellow SBAM members! I’m Park Kersman, the Board of Directors Chair for our 2022-2023 fiscal year. I’m proud to continue my work with the SBAM Board, and to drive […]
July 5, 2022
MSFB Approves Nearly $500M In Capital Investment Projects
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSFB) approved community revitalization loans and grants to the tune of nearly $500 million for projects and businesses in Muskegon, Detroit, Sault Sainte Marie and […]
July 5, 2022
Record Budget Focuses On Paying Down Debt; Not Tax Cuts . . . Yet
A record-breaking $76 billion state budget, with $15.3 billion coming from the General Fund, rolled out of a House-Senate conference committee early Friday morning and through both chambers of the […]
July 4, 2022
Put your best foot forward when marketing your firm
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Smith, Visionary and Chief Strategist for Inverve Marketing & Web, recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to […]
June 30, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – June 30, 2022
Today we were joined by Business Leaders for Michigan‘s Jeff Donofrio for a discussion on the education reform framework recently released by Launch Michigan. Watch the episode. The Small Business Briefing is […]
June 30, 2022
Employee Marijuana Use – Know the Laws
By Susan Chance, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As more and more states are legalizing the use of marijuana for medical use, recreational use, or both, employers are facing […]
June 30, 2022
Rising Gas Costs are Impacting Employees – Employers Respond
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE In a recent poll during Conversations with Mike & Tony, only 1 out 20 employers were assisting employees with gas costs. But […]
June 29, 2022
Increased Social Activism in the Workplace Compels a Review of Social Media and Other Employer Policies
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Earlier this month a survey of 400 worldwide C-suite executives was conducted by Herbert Smith Freehills, LLP that found those executives […]
June 28, 2022
Electrification Council Wants $45M For EV School, Transit Buses
The Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification is pushing for the Legislature to devote $45 million in the soon-to-be finalized state budget to replace public transit and school buses […]
June 28, 2022
Senate Passes Bills To Bring Worker-Employer Relationship To Pre-2020, COVID Law
The Senate approved legislation aiming to lift pandemic-related employer and workforce barriers, which were designed during 2020 to keep workers from being penalized when exposure to COVID-19 previously resulted in […]
June 27, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – June 27, 2022
On today’s show we discussed economic trends, Governor Whitmer’s political aspirations, newly-released education framework from Launch Michigan and more small business news. Watch the episode. The Small Business Briefing is […]
June 27, 2022
Launch Michigan Presents Framework: Reinventing Public Education in Michigan
Launch Michigan, a partnership of business, education, parents, labor, philanthropy, and civic leaders, all of whom care deeply about education and our state’s collective future, has released its framework for […]
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