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Although Wolverine Pickleball started as a fun hobby, founders Christy Howden and Leslie White, have made their entrepreneurial spirit and love for pickleball into full-on second careers.
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April 25, 2025
April 24, 2025
The Keys to Business Success for an Award-Winning Disability-Owned Small Business
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Justin Caine, the owner of Good Fruit Video, recently recognized by Michigan Celebrate Small Business as the Disability-Owned Small Business of the Year.
April 24, 2025
Rethinking Alcohol in the Workplace: What HR Needs to Know
April is Alcohol Awareness Month — a timely reminder for HR teams to assess the role alcohol plays in workplace culture and operations.
April 23, 2025
Mike Rogers Announces U.S. Senate Run
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced he is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican to take the empty seat that would be left by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Oakland County).
April 22, 2025
CRC Suggests Pitching PA 51, Not Finding More Road Money
Public Act 51 of 1951, the law that divvies up the state's road money, should be repealed and replaced with a “rational formula” that splits up the dollars based on needs and the costs of …
April 22, 2025
New Entrepreneurship Score Card shows Michigan losing edge in new business openings, employment tightening
SBAM analysis shows promising growth in women-owned businesses, but concerning trends in other indicators Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to […]
April 22, 2025
Blue Cross Works to Protect Members from Rising Drug Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have been working to lower drug prices on many different fronts.
April 21, 2025
Good Deeds, Great Returns: The Win-Win of Employee Volunteerism
Employee volunteer programs are no longer just a “nice to have”—they’re a strategic investment with measurable returns.
April 19, 2025
3 Steps to Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is about acknowledging your emotions, understanding them, and choosing how to respond—especially when the pressure is on.
April 18, 2025
A Process-Driven Approach to Marketing Success
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Smith and Angelique Duphene of Inverve Marketing, recently recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a Woman-Owned Business of the Year.
April 17, 2025
Retaining Today’s Workforce: Adapting to the Work to Live Mindset
Today’s younger generations—Millennials and Gen Z in particular—aren’t driven by the same ideals that motivated workers in decades past.
April 16, 2025
Making Health Care More Personal Helps Blue Cross Members
When you see your doctor, the appointment always starts by gathering information: height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms and medical history. That’s because your health care is deeply personal – and what is best …
April 15, 2025
Retirement’s Impact on Small Businesses
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS: HOW RETIREMENT PLANS CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON SMALL BUSINESSES Retirement plans are an essential business strategy for attracting talent, controlling costs, and securing employees’ financial future. […]
April 15, 2025
U.S. Rep James Joins Governor’s Race
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) announced Monday on social media that he is running for Michigan Governor in 2026.
April 15, 2025
MDOT Says It Needs $2.5B Extra Yearly To Have 90% Of State Road Pavement Good
The state's transportation department will need $2.5 billion in extra investment every year for 90 percent of the road pavement it oversees in good or fair condition before Fiscal Year (FY) 2036, says Greg Brunner, …
April 14, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – April 14, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
April 14, 2025
Thriving in the Age of AI: The 3-Bucket Analysis for Future-Proofing Your Role
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of work and challenging traditional roles across every industry. For HR professionals and employees alike, understanding how AI is reshaping talent is critical to staying ahead.
April 13, 2025
Pickleball Pioneers Power Their Way to Growth and Success
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Christy Howden, the CEO and co-founder of very successful and growing Wolverine Pickleball in Ann Arbor.
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