C2025 has marked a year of change for Michigan’s political landscape, as split government has slowed the pace of legislation, and has made it difficult to find consensus. Amidst these challenges for legislative leaders, one …
Changes in Michigan’s unemployment law went into effect in early April and will result in higher payments by reimbursing employers to the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA).
Among many other things, summer brings a wave of high school, college, and graduate students connecting with employers to gain valuable, hands-on experience through internship programs.
Every June, the U.S. observes National Safety Month, a campaign led by the National Safety Council to focus on reducing leading causes of injury and death in the workplace, on the roads, and in our …
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.
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 …
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.
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has honored Rep. Carol Glanville of West Michigan 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.
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One Fair Wage is trying again to get tipped workers to earn at least the state's minimum wage – not a smaller “sub-minimum” wage that takes into account the tips they receive – based on …
Michigan public schools would receive a record $12,000 per student, funded in large part by the elimination of roughly 100 specific earmarks, under a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 House Republican education budget that moved through …
The Michigan House Economic Competitiveness Committee recently held a hearing on House Bill 4516, which would make key changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system by adding accountability measures that employers have been asking for …
Small Business owners are a unique brand of business person. They are hardworking and focused on getting things done.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
In today’s fiercely competitive market, small businesses (SMBs) face a daunting challenge – how to scale sales effectively while competing with larger, resource-rich companies.
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Sutherland, president of Cherry Republic, a company recognized as one of Michigan's great small business success stories.
Burnout doesn’t just stem from long hours or tight deadlines. More often, it’s a result of the emotional toll of working in a toxic environment. When toxic behaviors are ignored, or worse, normalized, burnout takes …