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Some Remarkable Facts About The FY ’18 Budget Headed To The Governor

Looking for something remarkable out of the FY 2018 budget that passed the Senate Thursday and sent to the Governor is like searching for a wolverine in Michigan.

June 27, 2017

Michigan Saves finances more than a megawatt of solar power

Michigan Saves achieved this milestone by financing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at 132 homes and nine businesses.

June 26, 2017

The power of customer referrals

Use relationship marketing to help you grow your customers base.

June 26, 2017

Who’s on first?

Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHaving spent Monday – Wednesday of last week in Washington, D.C. meeting with several members of the Michigan Senate and House delegation, discussion of health care was …

June 23, 2017

Lights out! Now what?

Summer is here, the sun is out, the wind is blowing and there is not a lot to worry about. That is until the next summer thunderstorm rolls in and the office loses power.

June 21, 2017

Could a summer hours program be right for your organization?

The days are finally getting longer, the weather is starting to warm up and summer is almost here.

June 21, 2017

Do you celebrate take your dog to work day?

Friday, June 23rd is the 19th annual “Take Your Dog to Work Day” and many employers will be recognizing the day by allowing their employees to bring Fido into the office.

June 20, 2017

Dem leader signals Caucus ‘concerns’ with Good Jobs Package

House Minority Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) signaled Thursday that his caucus has "a number of concerns" with the so-called "Good Jobs for Michigan" package that would provide additional tax credits for businesses.

June 20, 2017

Full House joins Senate in passing MPSERS reform

The House joined the Senate Thursday in passing changes to future Michigan public school employees' retirement options, giving them a choice between a more lucrative 401(k) or a less enticing pension system.

June 19, 2017

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

What is the one thing all employees want? Respect.

June 19, 2017

Independent contractor guidance withdrawn by US Department of Labor

More freedom or more potential liability? By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASESignaling the start of the Trump Administration’s rollback of employment and labor Obama era regulations, the […]

June 16, 2017

SBAM recognizes leaders, volunteers at annual meeting

Nearly 400 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 48th annual meeting on June 15 in Lansing.

June 15, 2017

SBAM offers simple approach to energy solutions for small business owners

SBAM Energy Solutions will take the guesswork out of connecting with the utilities, and offer small business owners opportunities to save money and participate in programs they may not have even known were available.

June 13, 2017

Snyder Signs MiThrive Package In Saginaw

Gov. Rick Snyder this week signed into law the "MiThrive" bill package, allowing developers to capture the income taxes and receive exemptions on sales and use taxes generated from certain developments on brownfield properties, in …

June 13, 2017

MPSERS-Budget Deal Taking Shape

Gov. Rick Snyder isn't sure if he'll have a Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget in June, but it'll likely be coming sooner rather than later.

June 12, 2017

The impact of motherhood on pay

Gender pay disparity and the many reasons for it, continues to be studied by researchers.