The Kiss Cam Crisis and What It Means for Your Business
For several days now, one story has dominated the headlines: a billion-dollar tech company, its CEO and Chief People Officer, and an unexpected moment on a stadium “kiss cam” that went viral.
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The Small Business Briefing – July 21, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
July 21, 2025
Who Had Best U.S. Senate 2Q Fundraising Numbers?
If the question is “Who had the best fundraising numbers among Michigan's 2026 U.S. Senate candidates during this second quarter?” The answer isn't clear-cut.
July 21, 2025
Ballot Proposal Issue Count Stands At 6 This Summer
Voter identification, ranked-choice voting, taxing the rich to pay for schools, chopping local property taxes, a referendum on tipped wages, and how renewable energy projects are sited are possible petitions that could be seen across …
July 19, 2025
Customer Retention as the Hidden Engine of Business Growth
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Sara Barco, owner of TRUE Self Consulting and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.
July 18, 2025
Public Comment Needed on Petition Language with New Tax on Small Businesses
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is currently in the process of debating petition language for a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax for thousands of Michigan's small business owners.
July 18, 2025
Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Employers for Talent – Here’s How
In the proverbial war for talent, small business leaders can understandably feel intimidated by the prospect of competing with large firms. Big budgets often spell deeper pockets for salaries, signing bonuses, advanced talent acquisition technology, …
July 18, 2025
Webinar: HR Made Easy: New Tools for Small Business
Join SBAM’s Scout Sparks and Kellie Neirynck as they introduce our brand-new HR Toolkit—a powerful, easy-to-use resource designed specifically for small businesses.
July 17, 2025
UIA Announces $34 million in Additional Payments to Claimants
The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity announced last Thursday that $34 million would be paid out to around 49,000 unemployment insurance claimants, as the agency adjusts to comply with a new law in …
July 17, 2025
Quiet Cutting: What HR Needs to Know About This Growing Trend
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” but a new trend is quietly reshaping workplaces: quiet cutting. Instead of laying off employees, organizations are increasingly reassigning workers into different roles—often without a promotion, raise, or even …
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 17, 2025
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.
July 16, 2025
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employers
With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a number of provisions impact employers. Below is a summary of the major ones.
July 15, 2025
Webinar: Revenue-First Marketing with Jen Jurgens of 1BoldStep
Jen Jurgens, Founder & CEO of 1BoldStep, led a webinar focused on transforming marketing from a cost center into a revenue-generating engine.
July 14, 2025
Nesbitt Demands Federal Investigation Into MEDC Grant Tied To Whitmer Associate
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) called for a federal investigation into what he called “the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.”
July 14, 2025
Canvassers Rescind Invest In MI Kids 100-Word Summary
The 100-word summary for a state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the rich to pay for schools, which was approved by the Board of State Canvassers, was pulled by the board Thursday because of …
July 14, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – July 14, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
July 12, 2025
What to Give Employees When They Resign: Key Offboarding Documents to Provide
Whether an employee leaves voluntarily or involuntarily, there are several documents you may want to provide.
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